K2 One Luv Skis (2008/2009): Questions & Used Condition 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 Permit 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

Ski Repair: Fixing a Damaged Ski Top - Epoxy & DIY 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: A Colorado Guide

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: Relief & Solutions

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

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 Ski Racer

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 Skiing Speed: What's a Typical Pace?

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

Choosing Ski Length & Technology: K2 Burnin Luvs - Expert Advice

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 Snowboards 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 Ski Resort Jobs: Opportunities Beyond Full Season Roles

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 - Find a Specialist

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

Avalanche Control Jobs: Finding Employment with Explosives Experience

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

Best Skis for Beginner Skiers: Size & Model Recommendations

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

FIS Ski Length Rules for Masters Ski Racing: Safety & Standards

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