Telemark Skis Gift Guide: Choosing the Perfect Present for Your Partner

QuestionHi Windlover, I cant decide on a Christmas present for my partner. I know he would really like to open a gift filled with Telemark skiis, but I do

Snowboarding Foot Pain: Causes & Solutions for Goofy Riders

QuestionIm goofy so my right foot is forward, and towards the end of my short Minnesota run, the outside of my right foot begins to ache.  I can get s

Ski Edge Repair & Tuning: Stone Grinding vs. Belt Grinding

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Ron,     I bought a pair of demo skis online.  The edges are somewhat rough and scraped.  Will a sto

Compatibility: Mounting Atomic Neox 412 Bindings on K2 Omni Sport Skis

QuestionI have a pair of K2 omni sport skis 107-70-100 (flat) and I want to mount Atomic Neox 412 bindings on them? Is this possible? AnswerHi Mathew, To

Ski Tension Settings for Beginner Skiers: A Guide

QuestionI bought my 11 yr old daughter 130cm Dynamic skis.  she fits into my old boots. I checked and they fit into the bindings (marker - biotech). s

Left Calf Pain After Skiing: Causes & Relief

QuestionI have been skiing for 3 years, bought new boots at the beginning of 2006 season and had no problems last year.  I took a teleboard lesson in

Understanding Ski Boot Sizing: Salomon SX82 - US Size Conversion

QuestionHello, I have a question about Ski Boot Sizing.  I have 2 pair of Salomon SX82 Ski Boots and they have a number on the back and one is marked

Snowboard Base Cleaning: Restoring Performance to Sintered Bases

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Ron, I have a question regarding cleaning my snowboard base. The natural color of my base is white with some stripes of black. It抯 dif

Overcoming Skiing Fear: A Beginner's Story & Tips

QuestionHi, I am just back from a week in Austria. Im a total beginner and had a great 2 days initially in ski school. On day 3 the baby slope was very icy

Best Telemark Bindings & Leg Exercises for Endurance

QuestionI am an expert telemark skier but I suffer from burned out legs quite often.  I am curious to know what binding I should be using.  Im 20

Shin Pain After Leg Fracture & Skiing – Causes & Solutions

Questionhi, i got kicked by a horse 2 years ago which resulted in a spiral fracture of my left Tib and Fib.  i havent skiied for 2 years (moderate, fu

Reviving Old Ski Gear: Can You Still Use It?

QuestionI have equipment thats over 20yrs old.  I havent used it in 15yrs.  Its been stored in a carrier since then.  My question is this -

Skiing with Health Concerns: How to Safely Discourage a First-Timer

QuestionMy mother in law who is 68 is wanting to join us skiing on a family ski outing. She has never skid before,is accident prone, overweight, in poor ph

Atomic 120 Skis in Colorado: Are They Suitable for Western Terrain?

QuestionHello Ron, I have been skiing on Atomic 120 cm for 4-5 years now. I am planning a trip to CO in March. Will I be able to ski on these skis out west

Binding Grease Application: A Guide for Optimal Performance

QuestionHello, and thank you for your time. I guess I alredy asked my question in the subject :) Thank you for your answer! AnswerDear Linda -- There are

Men's vs. Women's Skis: Key Differences & Compatibility

Questionis there a diffrence between men and women skis i just bought a pair of atomic beta carv 9.18 skis but found out there a womens ski will this give

Can Overweight People Ski? Advice for Returning to the Slopes

QuestionHello -- Im 55, 56 and weigh 226.  Seventeen years ago, I put down my skis, ending four years of instructing 4-to-8 year olds in skiing. &nbs

Best All-Mountain Skis for Intermediate Skiers: Recommendations & Reviews

QuestionHi Ron, I am 46yrs old and live in Perth, Western Australia. I have just spent 10 days in Vail and another 10 days in Park City.Have been skiing on

Optimal Base Waxing & Tuning: How Much Wax to Remove?

QuestionAfter hot waxing the base.    How much wax should by scraped off?. for example :  leave a thin layer? , scrape it till there is

P-Tex Base Repair: Addressing Scratches & Sensitivity

QuestionHi First I would like to thank you on your reply on waxing.  I already ordered Hertel FC 739 race wax. Now if you could help me with this prob