Best Skis for Junior Racers: Dynastar Omneglass 64 140 & Beyond

QuestionMy son is a 1st year J4 racer.  He has not had alot of success on the race course yet and is becoming frustrated by it. He loves racing though

Ski Boot Repair & Replacement Parts - Salomon SX 82

QuestionWhere can I find replacement parts for ski boots?  I have a long-stored pair of (ladies) Salomon SX 82 ski boots...white with turquoise trim..

Best Skis for Beginner High School Ski Racer: Giant Slalom vs. Slalom

QuestionI have a son who is on the JV ski team (he is a freshman) for his high school.  He is a good skier who can ski all terrain, including glades,

Finding the Right Women's Ski Size: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionI have a 14 yr old daughter. She is 55 and 140lbs. I was wondering what size womens ski she should be in. She is beg to inter. Skining in New Engla

Backcountry Ski Setup for Snowshoeing: A Beginner's Experience

QuestionIm a competent cross country skier and mountain snowshoer.  I wanted a simple back country ski set up which I thought would enable me to ski w

Skis vs. Splitboard: Which is Best for Beginner Skiers?

QuestionI am a travel agent who has a client wanting to rent blades instead of regular skis.  Someone told him they are easier. He has skied before on

Can I Use Downhill Ski Boots for Alpine Touring?

QuestionI would like to try AT skiing and would like to know if I can use my downhill ski boots.  The reason I ask is because I have always had fit pr

Nordica Speedmachine 8 vs. Sportmachine 8 Ski Boots: Key Differences

QuestionHello Can you please tell me the difference between these 2 boots Mens Nordica Speedmachine 8 and Mens Nordica Sportmachine 8 Ski Boots? Has it

Freestyle Skiing for Teens: Overcoming Fear & Learning Tricks

QuestionHi.  I am fourteen years old, and i need some advice on freestyle skiing.  I have been skiing since i was four, but only learned about

Vintage Rossignol Skis & Poles - Condition & Value

QuestionSnow Skis and Poles   QUESTION: I have an old set of skis that I retrieved from storage. I used them in the 70s and put them aside for longer

Skiing on Hard Snow & Ice: Tips for K2 Recons (2008)

QuestionHi, I just brand new 2008 K2 recons in  plastic I skied on them about 8 times. Did not do any tuning, since they were new. I had very good imp

Ski & Boot Maintenance: Preparing for Next Season & Off-Season Storage

QuestionHi Lisa, What should I do to prepare my ski equipment for next season? Also, how should I store my skies and boots in the off season? Thanks in ad

Ski Boot Slippage: Can Liners Be Fixed or Replaced?

QuestionHi Lisa!  I have had my boots for 10 years.  They have always been really comfortable.  I ski 8-10 times a season.  I have foun

2008 K2 One Love Skis: Questions & Used Model Advice

QuestionI havent bought a new pair of skis in almost 13 years and it is time. I am a great blue/single black diamond girl. No love for moguls (anymore) but

Snowboarding at Cataloochee with Rain: Will Conditions Allow Riding?

QuestionMy Friends and i are going snowboarding over spring break at cataloochee ski area in maggie valley ,nc. It just snowed one to two days ago, but whe

DIY Ski Repair: Fixing a Ski Base Damage - Epoxy Guide

QuestionI ran ocer my own ski with the other one and took a piece out of top of the ski.  Would like to fix this.  What kind of epoxy should or c

Is a Career in Skiing Worth It? Instructor Insights & Opportunities

QuestionI do ext maths and subjects like that so my parents expect high expectations from me. Do you think theyl let me do it? is it worth while being an i

Best Beginner Skis for Tall, Strong Skiers - Colorado Advice

QuestionQUESTION: I am 61 220lbs and am a transplant from the southeast to Colorado so of course I had to learn to ski. So I took a full day lesson and I w

Achilles Tendonitis & Skiing: Solutions for Pain Relief

QuestionI have been skiing for 50 years and consider myself an advanced hard core skier. For the past 5 months I have been suffering from achilles tendonit

K2 Recon vs. Atomic C:9 - Ski Upgrade Advice

QuestionI currently ski on Atomic C:9 18 for the last 7 years and was thinking of upgrading. My only real complaint is they chatter at times at high speeds