fitting

QuestionI am 167cm tall and weigh 70/73kg ,would ski length for me be between 145 to 167cm. I am looking at buying a second hand set of skis on ebay and ne

Telemark x Alpine

QuestionHi Ron, how are you? I just started recently learning how to ski and once I saw a guy temarking on the slopes and it totally grabbed my attention

Skiing training

QuestionHi Lisa,       A set of 5-6 people are planning to ski this winter in Colorado. Funny thing is none of us have skied

ski poles

QuestionI am 130cm (52) to my arm pit is this the rule of thumb to measure to this point for poles. thank you wayne AnswerDear Wayne -- Ski poles should

Marker 1200 Titanium Glide Control w/Rossi Bandit B1

QuestionRon, I saw your reponse to Trevor on Marker 1200s on Mantras and had a very similar question.  I had a pair of unmounted Rossiginol Bandit B1

Skis for a junior racer

QuestionWhat ski would you recommend for a small 7 year old boy racer.  He skied on 100cm skis last year.  I was trying to buy an atomic gs 11.

snowboarding instructor

QuestionQUESTION: hi lisa i have been looking at doing a snowboard instructors course in Australia, where i live. i was just wondering how to go about it.

Size

QuestionHello, I am a 5 foot 6 inch girl who is about 118 pounds, how tall of a snowboard do i need? AnswerHi Lauren, The rule of thumb for snowboard siz

Snow outfit

QuestionHi Glenn, I just have a simple question for you.  Im looking to purchase a new snow outfit for the upcoming season, and I have a set in mind b

Fluro wax for the base part 2

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Ron, i was reading one of your answers regarding waxing the first time a snowboard. there was one comment that you said which caught m

Tuning Kits Etc.

QuestionHi Ron with reference to your last reply regarding fluoro wax. Loads of things I didn抰 consider luckily im talking to you. However what I forgot t

Ski choice and length-Fischer Skis

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Ron, I had a couple questions if you could please, I was interested in buying either the Fischer RX8 or the FIscher Race SC ski.(Ple

Binding screw repair

QuestionIf you strip the holes in a ski during a binding installation I have been told you cant use more than one screw insert per toe or tail piece. Is t

K2 Recon follow-up

QuestionQUESTION: I am a 46 year old female who is very athletic.  I like to ski on advanced blues and blacks.  I like the groomed but also have

questions on ski choice and ski length

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Glen, I had a couple questions if you could please, I was interested in buying either the Fischer RX8 or the FIscher Race SC ski fro

Size on skis

QuestionI am 53 (on a good day!) and about 150 lbs - not a exactly a beginner skier, but not intermediate yet.  I would like a pair of skis that would

suggest race skis for HS freshman

QuestionQUESTION: You have given great advice for years - thanks. My high school freshman son (150 lbs, 57) will be on the school team this year.  He

Snowpants

QuestionSo Im buying some new snowpants online, and without being able to actually see/feel them, Im not sure what I should be looking for. Ill be at Vail

mounting bindings

QuestionHi when mounting bindings in to a plastic riser plate would you recomend glue in any form and what torque do you recomend or just by feel many than

Ski team equipment

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! Im thinking of joining a university ski team, and I consider myself an intermediate skier (been skiing on and off since age 3) but I