Advancing boarding skills

QuestionHi there. Firstly, thanks for giving up your time to answer my question. I am an intermediate boarder - I have done black runs and back country but

The size of Volkl skis

QuestionMy daughter is 12 years old, 90 lbs, 57 - good, aggressive racer in K-1 racing team. She wants to ski on Volkl RaceTiger SL (Race Stock) and there

fitting skis

QuestionI am 61 tall 170 lbs.  Probably still beginner rating but have learned fast and very athletic.  What size/type skis should I be looking f

ski boot smell

QuestionAny trick to cleaning the liner, inserts, inner boot... call them what you will , on ski boots? AnswerSorry for not replying earlier. I am a semi

First time skiing

QuestionMy son is 11yrs old he is going skiing for the first time with a school group.  The trip includes lessons, equipment, ski lift.  He wants

Finally switching to shaped skis.

QuestionI think Im the last hold-out on skinny, straight skis!  Its getting to be embarrassing :)   Im finally thinking about upgrading, but

Head Big Easy

QuestionYou were kind enough to answer a question I submitted a few weeks ago, suggesting that I look at the Head ski/snowblade hybrid as a potentially saf

Atomic boots

QuestionHello, I am a recreational adult skier and am trying to improve my technique. This year I decided first to rent some equipment for the season whil

ski waxing

QuestionWhat is the proper technique for waxing alpine skis with a wax for cold temps so that you do not get checking or blistering (which becomes apparent

4 tracking

QuestionI have just started to use outriggers (to provide better balance and to relieve pressure on one ankle) and wondered how to determine the right leng

Ski length selection

QuestionI am an intermediate skier- groomed blues and blacks and ski about once/twice a season for several days. My height is 69 weight 155 lbs. Female. Wh

Correct Ski length

QuestionI am purchasing new shaped skis after skiing on 185 straight skis for last 20 yrs. Ski mostly groomed blue and black slopes. I am 59 and weigh 155

Technique advice

QuestionAm switching from straight to shaped skis, Any advice on how to transition and what major difference in technique should be for turning? Thanks for

Shaping Ski Boots

QuestionI am a level 7 +/- skier, over the past twenty years I have always rented my skis and boots, my feet have always cramped and I end skiing with the

Old Bindings on New Skis

QuestionHi, I have older straight skis (25 years old- Head GT 340 - 185s) and am looking to make the transition to new skis. I replaced my bindings approx.

another jr. race ski question

QuestionHi Cynthia, My son is 13, weighs 85 lbs. and has been racing the local Tahoe League for 3 years.  He is currently using 135cm Atomic Slalom s

How do I know which skiies to purchase?

QuestionI want to purchase my own set of skies. I have always rented and I am tired of the junk that I have been given. I am stationed in Korea so we ski a

Ski type, length, binding settings?

QuestionI am going skiing after two years break - caused by a broken leg.  Unfortunately the break was due to the binding not releasing on a slow spee

skiing in japan

QuestionId love to take my family skiing in Japan but have heard that the infrastructure is pretty old - old lifts, no safety bars etc. Are there any reso

Re new ski purchase

QuestionHi Ron, Am considering purchase of new Volkl Allstar Supersport 168cm 1PT Piston R14 bindings. I am 58 yrs, 6ft tall & weigh 74kg. Am fairly fit (g