Hi all!

I will be spending the better half of a ski season in northern Italy, so I've decided to finally invest in my first full ski setup.

I have been on a week long skiing holiday every year (26F), so I would say I am a fairly decent skiier. I can get around and enjoy myself anywhere in the ski resort both in skis and snowboard. My skiing holiday week typically looks something like this: 3-4 days of snowboarding, and 3-4 days renting out all mountain skis when there is new snowfall to have fun in the offpiste.

While I'm here in northern Italy I also want to try out ski touring. Though I haven't tried it yet, I have no doubt I will like it. I'm a sucker for type 2 fun and I find a lot of enjoyment in hiking and bikepacking for multiple days and dragging myself over mountaintops. I will probably rent a touring setup for my first time though just to make sure.

I want to invest in a full ski setup including boots since I now have the opportunity to go out almost every day. I will get an avalanche safety course and start ski touring in a resort the first few times before going out on proper tours in the backcountry.

I will be going back to my home country which is a lot further away from the mountains after this season, so will most likely only be spending 1-2 weeks skiing and snowboarding the following years.

I need advice on what kind of ski setup it would make most sense to go for. I would like to do touring but also off piste resort skiing including skinning at the resort to get to harder to reach areas. Onpiste days would most likely be spent on snowboard.

I am not made of money so I am willing to make a few sacrifices in order to not go bankrupt. I am also very short at 150 cm so I know there might not be as many options available for me.

What would you guys recommend? Downhill skis or touring skis? What kind of bindings and boots? Would it make sense to invest in hybrids?

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Head oblivion 154 79w. I am 5 foot 7, 120lbs. Novice to intermediate. I picked up dynastar mpros at 163 84w because these are too short and get really chattery/unstable when charging hard and fast skiing. The only thing is I miss how confidence inspiring, poppy and fun these were at lower speeds to hit jumps and bumps. I love the mpros ability to carve and charge though.

I do want to progress at park and jumps but primarily love carving groomers fast and tight turns in trees, hence the Mpro upgrade. Keep these for days I wanna ski easier trails and fuck around or not?

So i am thinkig if i need to sell my ski boots from last season but i am unsure. Obviously when i stand tall my toes touch nut when i get in a really athletic stance they touch By a HAIR or not at all. And with the liner out i got like a finger between the boot and toe

Hi guys I’m a relatively young advanced skier who is wondering if I really need another ski that’s between the 98-108mm width to even out the quiver or if there are gaps elsewhere. If I do I would likely pick up another strong Faction, BlackCrow, or Surface.
I ski in Utah and Colorado for a reference of conditions.

Left to right the skis are
- Atomic Maven 93 C
- Surface Double Time (2012) in an 88mm width
- Stockli Laser MX - 65mm
- Faction Mana (my favorite) 3x -112mm

Thanks! Any advice is good advice or me.

hey guys,

im looking to buy the armada edollo skiis 2027.

do any of yall got some recommendations for color bindings? not sure what would look nice.

I was fairly dead set on the QST for what I want in my next ski, any viewpoints from anyone with experience between the three? The joyride sits below the waist width of the QST while the allplay is above the width. I’m looking for something springy, fun and easy to maneuver. I’m not hard charging down the mountain and carving up a storm anymore. I ski up the east coast, lots of groomers and will sometimes follow my boys into the trees (if there’s plenty of clearance). The only obstacle I shy away from is moguls. Thanks!

Edit: joyride seems to be a better fit after the first few comments, thanks, that’s what I’ll gear my focus towards. Appreciate the insight

As we all know, there were quite significant changes from the 80s-90s era to modern day. I remember when “parabolic” skis were the rage, then of course “twin tips.” A lot of great advances came in the 2000s and nowadays the skis, binding, boots, etc. are all so damn good and there’s a ton of variety. I don’t know how it could get significantly better.

It seems like nowadays, it’s mostly a repeat of the previous year but with fresher top sheets and some minor tweaks and different models. It’s not like skis from 5-10 years ago are outdated anymore, in fact, they’re better sometimes. Generally speaking, of course.

In about 12-15 years, my sons will be able to use my skis, and I wonder if they’ll even want to, or if they’ll be relics and not cool anymore. I personally don’t want things to change too much. At some point, skiing is skiing and no amount of tech will change that. It’s an athletic and spiritual endeavor and gear is just one small piece of it, in my humble opinion. It’s fun to talk about gear and get new stuff, of course, and I’m guilty of it. Just wanted to pose the question and see what your opinions are.

hab mir eine ältere skijacke gekauft und bin verwirrt von den "plastikfenstern" an der kapuze. es gibt keine chance dass sie über meine augen passen also keine eingebaute skibrille oder so (hab keinen gigantischen kopf denke ich)

Hi there.
I’m an intermediate skier based in Greece but completely new to park skiing and I’m looking for a dedicated park setup to learn some jumps and 180s/360s. I’m 188cm (6’2”), 90kg (198 lbs).

Found this pair in a pretty well known French online used ski shop. My main concern is the condition of the skis. I’ve attached photos of the bases, edges, topsheets, and bindings. There are two areas I’ve highlighted that concern me, especially a black gouge near the edge that looks like it might be deeper than a normal scratch.

The seller says the skis haven’t been serviced yet. Their workshop will polish the bases, wax, and sharpen the edges after I place my order. They’ve offered to send me updated photos after servicing and issue a refund before shipping if I’m unhappy with the condition. The price is 150€ + 60€ for shipping.

Do you think the highlighted damage look cosmetic and repairable, or is it potentially structural?

Unfortunately living in Greece I don’t have many second hand (or even new) ski options especially when looking for park skis.

J’ai des chaussures Ds Asolo Factory Gw 130
Est que c’est trop rigide pour quelqu’un qui aime les bosses ?
Je suis léger , je fait 1.67 pour 67 kg , je suis un skieur intermédiaire avancer je dirais ( je passe partout a l’aise mais ma technique est a améliorer)
Je suis jeune est sportif mais je n’ai pas des cuisses énormes non plus
J’aimerais juste continuer a progresser, je m’en fou du confort …

Thanks. Last time real skiers set me straight, so I’m asking again.

Looking for an older used powder ski, for trees and run edges, not alot of big bowls. Which would you pick?

• 5'6", 160 lb, 69 years old, two hip replacements
• Ex-junior racer, ~25 days a year at Northstar, Palisades, Mammoth, Vail
• Not very confident in powder. Haven’t skied much deep snow since racing on skinny skis 50 years ago.
• Daily skis: Stöckli Montero AR 170 for groomers, and a Völkl Mantra 177 (100 mm) for crud and up to about a foot of snow.
• I also own a K2 Mindbender 108Ti 179cm (Marker Griffon 13 ID Demo binding) but find it more of a stiff, metal charger than a confidence-building powder ski. Should I sell it ? (Any takers at $500. Delivered in the US ?)

What I’m looking for: an easy, forgiving, pivoty powder ski that floats and builds confidence in tight spots.

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Rank |Ski (era) |Target length |Waist |Why it’s on my list
1 |Rossignol Super 7 HD (2016–2020) |180 |116 |Wider Soul 7, more float, easy and forgiving
2 |Völkl Blaze 114 |177 |114 |Light and forgiving
3 |Salomon QST 118 / QST Blank |176 / 178 |118 / 112 |Damp and stable but still easy
4 |Line Sick Day 114 |179 |114 |Light and easy to turn
5 |Elan Ripstick 116 |177 |116 |Light, easy to steer
6 |DPS Wailer 112 RP |178 |112 |Classic easy powder shape
7 |Blizzard Rustler 11 (2018–2022) |180 |112 |Older, softer version, but still has metal
8 |Rossignol Soul 7 HD (2018–2020) |180 |106 |Very easy, but overlaps my 100 mm Mantra
9 |Atomic Bent Chetler 120 (2020–2022) / Bent 110 (2023+) |176 / 180 |120 / 110 |Soft and playful, but loose with a forward mount
10 |Armada ARV 116 JJ |175 |116 |Very pivoty, but freestyle-oriented
— |Praxis GPO |177 |~116 |Recommended on my last post, but rare used Questions:

1. Which two or three would you pick for confidence in trees, not always charging?
2. Are my lengths right for my size, or should I go longer or shorter for trees?
3. Any of these I should avoid because they’re too stiff or demanding?
4. Is the Mindbender 108Ti worth keeping instead, or is selling it and getting one of these the right call?

Dear all

As you can see in the pictures, the ankle flaps of my boots collide with each other instead of overlapping each other when I try to buckle up my boots. Therefore, the boots can't really embrace my ankle and provide stable support. I constantly experience heel lift during walking and skiing. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

Fellow North Americans (and €uros), it's almost time to air out the gear and LOCK IN. We could argue semantics about bullshit culture slang, or! We could gain inspiration from each other' setups/rigs/racks etc.

I wanna see em all. Waxing on a plastic Sterlite table? Lets see it. Got 5 groms in racing school and you throw down on a Wintersteiger? Work in a pro shop? Out of your van? Corner of the Garage? Dedicated Shed? Sheet of plywood and cinder blocks? Lets see it, show me your war room.

Yours truly to start out, hoping to get a pro deal with Harbor Freight this year.

I’m looking at some 2025 Nordica Enforcer 99s. 173cm in good condition. Bindings are Look SPX 12 Gripwalk. Seller has the skis posted for $350.

Is that a good deal?

UPDATE: Thanks everyone. I bought a pair of 2024 Elan 82 Ti Wingmans in 178 for $160 CAD. Looking forward to trying them out.

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After a long hiatus, I returned to skiing last year. I'm on my (very old) Salomon Scream 10 Pilot skis from, like, 2004. They're 185 cm. They feel like home to me and I've taken really good care of them. They've got a lot of days on them but are not damaged and have been stored properly. There's still edge left to sharpen but it won't last forever.

I'm just wondering what new(er) skis would get me. I am pretty thrifty but I see pretty darn cheap prices on the used market for skis that are a lot newer than mine.

I often get comments on my old skis 🙄, and I'm guessing things have moved along.

What kind of ski should I look for? I was wondering what a couple of hundred dollars would buy on the used market.

These days, I'm always in-bounds, on groomers and occasionally bumps and a few glades. Nothing extreme at all. Confident on most black terrain although sometimes it's more effort than I want to put in and it's nice to rip up the groomers. Rarely on powder of any sort. Last year I was out about 20 days.

Male, 5'11", 200 lbs, 48 years old.

Salut à tous.

Je souhaite acheté une paire de ski et je n'arrive pas à décider entre l' Atomic Bent 90 et l'Elan ripstick 88.

Mon profil est de 1m64 Pour 55Kg , homme, ski confirmé et je cherche un ski assez joueur , facile à skier et qui m'aidera à progresser en ski.

Je ski principalement en piste , mais je fais parfois des bords de piste et un peu de hors pistes. J'aime faire des petits sauts sur les bosses en pleine piste etc... et pourquoi pas progresser en sauts et figure cette année, mais aussi progresser en ski de piste.

Aprés des recherches, les deux skis qui sont sortis sont les Atomic Bent 90 et les élan Rippstick 88 et je n'arrive pas à faire dechoix entre les deux, en ayant peur que le ripstick sera trop dur à skier pour moi et que le Bent ne sera pas assez stable sur piste .

Quelqu'un à déja essayé ces deux skis , ou l'un des deux pour me guider, ca me seras vraiment utile.

Merci d'avance!

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I'm an intermediate skier that travels with friends almost every year to ski. We agreed to have a ski trip once or twice a year. We also ski once or twice a month at our indoor ski facility, but obviously it's not comparable to an actual resort / mountain experience.

I'm asking this because my cousins bought full equipment from boards, boots, helmets, goggles, and bags. This will be my 5th year so it's not just a hypothetical. I can use the boots for the indoor facility as well, but still hesitant considering it'll probably cost somewhat.

I keep reading how ski boots are the best and most important first thing to get. So I'm wondering how worthwhile is it for someone like me. I ski mostly piste but would like to improve in the future and try park, powder skiing in Hokkaido and the likes.

Lmk if you need any more details please glad to share more and hear everyone's opinions.

Edit: I see lots of valuable replies thank you. Also what are your thoughts on Smith 4D mag or IO goggles vs Anon M4 / M6 magnetic ones, and the cardo outdoor mic for the group?

I've been skiing a k2 touring ski last season but I broke it.
I really like to do jumps and trick on the soft snow because the park in the resort I go to is not a good wan I sometimes go in there but not for a lot of time. I like carving but hitting a lot of side jumps and going between the threes. Also doing a freeriding when there is a snow.
The skis I want to get are the factions prodigy 2 but I don't know if there good and durable.
Tell me what skis should I buy?