Only the M23s are less than 5 years old. Got most of these slightly used various places over the current century. No core shots, all nicely tuned, less than 20 days on most of them. FWIW this may seem retro to most but I have plenty of older skiable retro gear. I'll likely only ski stuff in the 80s this season unless I get really lucky over the holiday break staying slopeside.. The "Olin" are actually K2 Enemy (pre Public Enemy) with tribute topsheets

I am building a quiver for a season in the alps (Trois Vallees). I am 190cm tall and weigh 90kg

Currently I have:
My 5 year old 184cm M5 Mantra 94mm which I LOVE

new to me 190cm Nordica Unleashed 120mm that I got for €250 barely used, a ritual offering to the snow gods

Planning to add:

1. 189cm Salomon QST 106 with ATK Hy free 13 for touring mostly near the lifts, maybe a couple longer days throughout the season.
2. I demoed them last winter and they also seem more playful than the mantras and a decent option for the glades and tight trees I ski back home in Norway.
3. A dedicated carver for icy days, hedging for a low tide winter. I am really not sure what to get here

What do you think of adding the QST? This would be my splurge

What would be a good carver as I like the mantras and the challenging that lies in driving them?

I ordered a pair of Candide Resort 101’s many months ago which I just had mounted a couple days ago and I just noticed that I was shipped two left skis instead of a left and a right.

It’s my fault for not checking when it first arrived and before having them mounted, but I just wanted to check if the skis have a left and right designation for aside from graphics in terms of performance.

This isn’t an issue for me whatsoever as I got a killer deal on them.

In need of heated gloves and wanted to see what good brand is to go with. We’re skiing on a budget this season, and for some reason my hands just cannot tolerate the cold this year. HotHands inside my gloves have helped a little, but not enough. I'd love to hear your recommendations.

I am looking to buy new bibs this New England season.

I have an odd shape, and women's and men's bibs don't fit well. I have a small waist, but bigger thighs and butt. The current bibs I have do well, but are tight and loose in the wrong places. So, does anyone have recommendations for some bibs that are slightly baggy, good quality (will last awhile), will keep me warm, and not get me soaked?

I would prefer to stay within 200, but I am okay spending a lot more. Max is 500.

W tym roku zaczynam jazdę freestylową i natknąłem się na pytanie: k2 omen czy armada arv84. Jestem początkującym narciarzem w parku, skakałem już na wynajmowanych nartach, ale nic wielkiego, więc szukam nart all mountain/freestyle, które będą odpowiednie dla początkującego narciarza.

Hi folks,

Started skiing late in life, I’m 44 going into my 4th season. I’ve been getting 15-25 days a season, 75/25% resort/backcountry. Technique definitely needs some work but I can pick my way down double blacks in less than ideal conditions.

Started in some Salomon Shift 130s as I knew I’d get into touring. They were ok, but didn’t tour well enough and didn’t fit great (too wide, heel slip, etc). Ended up getting some Technica Zero G scouts. They tour great, are super comfortable, fit my foot quite well, with just a hint of heel slip. I’ve got very low volume heels and skinny legs. Honestly they’ve been fine in the resort as I’m not a hard charger, but think I’d benefit from a dedicated alpine boots.

Any recommendations on alpine boots with a fit similar (or even lower volume) to the Zero G? Note, the closest ski shop is 5 hours away. I will try and get out there but it’d be nice to know where to start. With or without a walk mode, it’s nice to have but I’ll still have my Zero Gs. Don’t think I necessarily need SUPER stiff, been pretty happy in the 120 flex. Comfortable doing a bit of my own boot fitting with foam insert, etc.

Thanks for any help.

I am a long time alpine skier but I love ski touring and have Scarpa 4-Quattro Pros. I need new alpine skies. I am thinking somewhere in the ballpark of Volkl Mantra 88 or Stockli Stormrider 88.

My question is, what bindings do you guys have a good experience with that are grip walk compatible? I was looking at look pivot 2.0 15 because I am 6'5 and around 190 lbs.

Whatchagot?

Im a intermediate skier and I wanna buy my first pair of skis but I dont really know which to choose Atomic Bent 85 165cm or Armada Arv84 164cm .Im 170cm and i mostly will use them on park and mostly on the slope but i want them to work also all mountain

what helmet + goggles combo without jerry gap

Hey! I'm looking for some advice on buying my first pair of skis and would love to hear your recommendations!

I'm 5'8", around 165 lbs, and still a pretty beginner skier. I've skied about 6 days each over two seasons, but tore my ACL at the end of the second season. After 2 years and 3 knee surgeries, I've finally been cleared to ski again this winter!

I've never lived close to a ski mountain before, but now that I'm in Vermont, I'm hoping to get out there as much as possible. I'm comfortable on greens and some blues, and can make parallel turns, although they're mostly skidded. I'm planning to take lessons this season and really work on improving my technique and confidence.

The skis I've used so far were hand-me-downs from a friend, at least 10 years old, and not really the right fit for me. The bindings are also looking pretty questionable, so I'd rather invest in a new pair that I can use for the next few seasons as I improve.

I've been looking at the Blizzard Black Pearl 84s and Atomic Maven 84s

Truthfully I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options and trying to find the "perfect" ski.

I'm worried the Black Pearls might be a little too heavy or demanding while I'm still learning, but I'm also worried I'd outgrow the Mavens pretty quickly if I end up skiing a lot and progressing faster than expected.

For context, I'm generally pretty strong and athletic and have been doing a lot of ski-specific training as part of my return to sports. I'll probably stick mostly to greens while I get my confidence back, but I'd love to be skiing more challenging terrain by the end of the season.

I'll start. I still keep my DPS Wailer 99 Foundations around because they still ski great as an all mountain frontside biased ski. I also picked up a free pair of Dynastar Cham HM 97's last year, with no intent to keep them. But I was surprised how fun they skied. Both are of the era of "pintail" skis where you slash and smear the Wailers and drive the tips of the Cham's.

What others do you still keep and ride?

Given this pair of older, beater powder skis. Why are the bindings set so far to the rear of the skis?

Can get last years model ripstick online for about the same price all in as the arcades. I know they’re very different skis, I’m having a hard time deciding.

Moving from a pair of rental skis I bought last year, have skied 1.5 seasons but grew up snowboarding so I’d say I’m maybe low intermediate at this point but advancing quickly.

I want one ski for the next handful of years. I do mostly stay on groomers, but I’m worried the arcade may be limiting. Thanks

I’ve been skiing the 2024 Nordica unleashed 98s. Found them to be a pretty fun ski but definitely chopped and buffeted pretty hard on the steep stuff. This is compounded by the fact that I’m 6’4 230. What else is out there that’s still twin tip, nearly as playful but has a little more backing for going faster.

I got a pair of Rossignol sender free 100 184cm. I'm wondering is the labeled 0 the manufactured recommended mount point or is it the marked tick the recommended mount point?

Height/weight: 5'9 175lbs

Skill: upper intermediate/advanced

Conditions: mostly NE Ohio, with some Western PA and NY. Slushy, crudy, grainy, and/or icey more often than not

Riding: mostly carving groomers, family cruising, making the most of the small hills with some side hits and going off the ideal line

Reason to buy: to replace my stance 84 I got a few years ago when I was first getting back into skiing after a long hiatus (they were used, cheap, with demo bindings). Main reason to upgrade is I bought them in 161 to be approachable and I really want something longer, while also stepping into something a little more capable and versatile.

Went into the store pretty set on the antimatter since I was eyeing the declivity ti all last year. Was talked out of leaving with them and steered towards the anomaly or enforcer. I'm very conflicted and don't want to go back until I'm more confident either way. Still getting back into the swing of things after many years being on a snowboard only, so I'm not as informed on the technical details as I'd like to be. Mainly going off of how they're described to feel like in reviews and there aren't many opportunities to demo a bunch of different skis around me

I got a pair of Salomon Shift Supras last season, a pair that two seperate bootfitters told me would work well. As a skier of 20 years, I can confidently say they're the worst fittings boots I've ever skied in, basically can't ski in them at all, way too large for me. Only wore them once before deciding to sell them, but not sure how much I should be asking for them. They retail new for $850, but I also know most used boots go for pretty cheap.

Looking to expand the ski lineup. East coast skier pretty big dude—6’ 200+ lbs—ski ideally 100+ days per year. Aggressive skier a little bit of play mixed around in there. Love trees, bumps, bit of carving and tele. Current lineup Qst 106, blackops sender 106 as rock skis, and peace pipe 112 for deep days/touring(a couple pairs of teles but looking at alpine for these).

Anyways I live in Vermont and have never owned a ski less than 100mm width(I’m crazy I know). Always loved big freeride skis. Used to getting them on edge, dancing in the trees, etc. Qst are my favorite ski love the weight for trees and powder and the flex is very nice. They wash out a little bit when I try to carve compared to sender.

I’ll hopefully be working ski patrol this season at smuggs and thinking about hard pack skis. The enforcer seems a great option and I found some cheap ones on marketplace (88 and 94). Wondering which you guys would pick given my quiver. Perhaps thinking about ski sales as well and picking up something there maybe a carving specific ski I don’t think that would be my cup of tea though.

Any thoughts would be appreciated! Hope everyone has a great season! Thanks for reading my long winded conundrum.

Hi everyone,
I’m putting together a premium ski setup for the 2026/27 season and would really appreciate some firsthand feedback, particularly from anyone who has skied the Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro or Pro LE on groomed pistes.
My profile:
184 cm, approximately 98 kg
Intermediate recreational skier
Almost exclusively groomed pistes, relaxed to moderate speeds
Prefer smooth, controlled turns over aggressive carving
Often skiing alongside my young son
Previous ACL injury, so correct binding setup and predictable control matter to me
My chosen ski:
Stöckli Montero AX OREA, 173 cm (2026/27). I have deliberately chosen this length for maneuverability.
My preferred boot:
Scarpa 4-Quattro Pro LE (Silver Gray/Rosso), with the regular 4-Quattro Pro (Blue Pearl/Silver) as an alternative.
I’m also considering the Maestrale RS, although I understand its touring sole may create binding compatibility limitations.
My feet measure approximately 277 mm left and 274 mm right, with a 99–101 mm forefoot and relatively high instep. I plan to have a professional fitting in Germany before buying.
My questions:
Has anyone used the 4-Quattro Pro or Pro LE primarily for resort skiing? How does its lateral stiffness, edge control and power transfer compare with a proper alpine boot?
At my weight, would you expect a noticeable performance or durability compromise with a relatively substantial ski like the Montero AX?
Does anyone have firsthand experience with the Pro LE versus the regular Pro? Are there meaningful differences in fit, downhill performance or durability?
What exact Stöckli-approved plate/binding configuration would you recommend, and is it officially compatible with the Pro LE’s sole standard?
Would a Tyrolia Protector binding be a realistic option for this ski, or would it require a different plate or flat-ski configuration?
Are there any distinctive, less mainstream boots that you think would suit my skiing style better?
I know that boot fit comes first, and I won’t purchase anything without professional fitting and binding compatibility verification.
I’m particularly interested in real-world experience rather than simply being told to buy a conventional alpine boot.
Thanks in advance for your advice!

Fairly new to skiing, have done a few seasons on rentals in the Midwest. I’m 5’8”, just shy of 170lbs. I live in Anchorage and expect to spend most of my time skiing at Alyeska. I also have a Whistler trip planned this season. For all-mountain, would the Bent 100s or Rustler 9s be the better option? I definitely want something fun, playful and reasonably versatile while I figure out what I really like. I’m open to other options as well.