DIY Ski Remount: A Step-by-Step Guide for Advanced Skiers

QuestionHey, Im a park rat teen with public enemies, in USA, and a more advance park skier. I used to have my old skis centered mounted, but my dad got the

Best Slalom Racing Skis for 10-Year-Old Athletes

QuestionQUESTION: My 10 year old daughter is 49 and 80 pounds and currently skiing on 2nd hand K2 merlin 140s. She has a gold nastar ranking in the slalom

Average Ski Speed: A Guide for Skiers

QuestionHello, Ive been skiing for about 15 years now, & something has always puzzled me: how fast am I going? obviously it varries person to person, but I

K2 Burnin Luvs: Choosing the Right Length & Technology for Intermediate Skiers

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Lisa, Ive been offered a great deal on some K2 Burnin Luvs - some 07/08 160s and some 08/09 156s. Ive done a lot of research into the

Best Race Skis for Kids (Ages 8-9) - Length & Recommendations

QuestionHello Lisa: What race skis (& length) would you recommend for my 8 year old son and 9 year old daughter. My son is approx. 65 lbs and 4ft/5in &nbs

Best Ways to Store Your Snowboard During the Off-Season

Questiondont know if you know much about snowboards, but I just got one and I have a very small amount of space in my house.  is it ok to store my sno

Seasonal Work at Australian Ski Resorts: Mid-Season Job Opportunities

QuestionHi Lisa, Im currently investigating employment opportunities at Australian ski resorts, however i would be unable to commence employment until m

Salomon Evolution 8 Ski Boot Buckle Repair - Finding a Solution

Questionhey,    My daughter broke a buckle on her Salomon evolution 8 boots and I am trying to find someone to repair them.  THe boots

Best Race Slalom & Giant Slalom Skis for Young Racers

QuestionQUESTION: My son is 14, 511 and 120 lb. We are looking to buy him a pair of racing slalom skis. he has not done much racing but is going to camp (M

Avalanche Control Jobs: A Guide for Experienced Explosives Users

QuestionI have four years experience with explosives and my question is, how do i find a job working with avalanche control? Answerhi Abe & thanks for the

Skis Lifespan: How Long Do All-Mountain Skis Last?

QuestionHi Lisa What sort of life should I expect to get from a pair of all mountain shaped (carve) skis.  I am an advanced/expert skier who predomin

Choosing the Right Skis for Beginners: Size & Model Advice

QuestionHi, Im in New Zealand and Ski on Mt Ruapehu, I am 511 and 85 Kgs and am a beginner. I recently went up for the first time on a pair of skis that we

Understanding FIS Ski Length Rules for Racing

QuestionHello Cynthia, I have recently begun training for Masters ski racing in NZ. I have read that the FIS length (and radius) restrictions on racing ski

Optimal Slalom Ski Length for Masters Racing: A Guide

QuestionHi Lisa, Im currently enrolled in Masters race training in NZ. Im 176cm tall, 75kg and although far from an expert skier yet, I like to go fast. I

Optimal Ski Carving Length: A Guide for Height & Weight

QuestionIn the beginning of the year we went to Avoriaz in France for a ski holiday and will be going again in January 2010. We had training for the basics

Best Skis for Advanced Skiers: Find the Perfect Fit

QuestionHi, I am an advanced skier, 48 kg, 164 cm height, 26 years old. At the moment i am skiing with a Wolkl racetiger sl 155 cm and Atomic RT cs 120 fle

Proper Ski Storage: Tips for Preserving Your Equipment

QuestionQUESTION: Is it OK to store skis face to face hanging by their tips between two wooden pegs ?  We store them in a dry basement at 55 to 65 deg

Understanding DIN Settings for Ski Bindings: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Whats so special about setting ones DIN.  I thought they just use a chart for your age,ht,wt,ski length, and ability.. ANSWER: Hi J

Mike Dempsey Ski Instructor Course: Insider Insights & Information

QuestionHi I was wondering if you could help me out I am wanting to do my ski instructor coarse and I have been recommended to do the Mike Dempsey one but

Ski Training Options Near Washington D.C. - Snowsport England Competitor

QuestionWe are based in the UK and flying to DC on 16 December. We  are looking to  have a week skiing prior to flying to join family in Florida