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  1. B

    Help! Nordica Santa Ana 98 vs Blizzard Black Pearl 97

    Hi! I need some advice on skis! I demoed the Santa Ana 93 (151) while I was in whistler and loved them! but then we had a few big powder days and I wanted to try a wider ski in those conditions so I switched to the Blizzard Black Pearl 97 (153). I really liked the black pearl but felt they...
    • badger1993
    • Thread
    • advice blizzard blizzard black pearl new skis nordica nordica santa ana santa ana santa ana 98
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Gear Reviews
  2. Slow Sarah

    Requesting Advice: Best Resorts Seattle to Salt Lake City

    We just got our Ikon passes for 24/25 which also cover spring skiing this season. Next week 4/7-4/14 we are planning to drive from Seattle to Salt Lake City to visit Alta, Deer Valley, Snowbird, Snowbasin and Brighton ( I may be missing one or two). If anyone has experience or knowledge of...
  3. C

    Santa Ana 88 or 93s

    Hi divas! Not new to this group, but first time posting! I'm having trouble deciding between the new Santa Ana 88 versus the Santa Ana 93 as a one ski quiver. I'm at a strong intermediate/low advanced skill level and ski on the West Coast, mainly Tahoe, CA and Breckenridge, CO. I'll be doing...
  4. S

    Help Needed: 2018 Blizzard Black Pearl or 2018 Nordica Santa Ana 93

    Hi! I need help choosing between the 2018 Blizzard Black Pearl in 166cm or 2018 Nordica Santa Ana 93 in 161cm. I am 5" 4' and I would say I am an intermediate-advanced skier. I have mostly been ski racing slalom and GS, but am now looking to get some all-mountain skis. Unfortunately, I am unable...
    • ski64695
    • Thread
    • advice blizzard blizzard black pearl gear nordica ski gear
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Ski Gear
  5. Skisnow

    Ski buying advice please - Echo 8, Cloud 9, Cloud 11?

    I used to ski on a Rossignol Echo 8 163. I loved them, they were like a pretty, more relaxed race ski but could still hold their own. Prior to that I was racing on a Rossignol 9SL. I’m just returning to skiing after injury now, I’ve had a pregnancy, baby, various fertility treatments...
    • Skisnow
    • Thread
    • advice returning after injury
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Ski Gear
  6. Dtrick924

    Help Needed: Alpine Meadows/Squaw Valley Lodging? Food?

    I'm planning a ski trip to Alpine Meadows/Squaw Valley with my father and brother the first week of January 2018. Flying into Reno from the East coast and then renting a car. Any recommendations for lodging? Food? What are temperatures and snow conditions like in early January? This will be...
  7. K

    Question: Looking for new skis

    I am 59 years old, 5 ft 8 inches and 135-140 lbs. I have skied since childhood and ski almost everything, although I really struggle on ice and am less confident on really steep terrain. I am not a fast skier, I love bumps and I like making lots of tight turns. I mostly ski at Killington, VT...
  8. BeehiveBuckeye

    Question: Steamboat Springs, Newbie Friendly Green Runs

    Hey y'all! New to the forum and fairly new to skiing. I am headed to Steamboat Springs this coming week for some skiing and can not find (through googling) what green runs are good for a newer skier. I have thus far stuck to Deer Valley and this will be my first time at a new resort. The...
  9. N

    Buying first Alpine Touring bindings! Advice please!

    Hi! I am pretty new to the world of backcountry skiing, and am buying my first pair of AT bindings. I have the K2 Talkback 88 153cm and Scarpa Gea boots (size 24, BSL 280). I am looking for something on the lower price end (so most likely frame bindings, as opposed to tech bindings). Any...
    • Neha Khurana
    • Thread
    • advice alpine touring backcountry ski bindings
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ski Gear
  10. C

    Help Needed: Four weeks, small(-ish) budget, spring skiing?

    Hi there! I've skulked around these parts for a long time, but find myself with a question (well, several): I don't know how to drive, have a budget that's a hair over a modest---I'm loath to call it comfortable---and have so much vacation time built up that they're threatening to start paying...
  11. N

    Backcountry Ski Setup for New Skier

    Hey all! I am new to this forum, but thought I would come here for some advice. I am a fairly new skier and skied one season on greens/blues at the resort. I have only spent one day backcountry skiing, so not totally sure what I want yet. This winter, I am taking a Backcountry Skiing course in...
    • Neha Khurana
    • Thread
    • advice backcountry ski beginner beginner ski ski advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ski Gear
  12. dancingspark

    Help Needed: Action to save a dog from a bad owner

    I figured I'd try asking for advice here since I know a lot of you have doggies. Sorry this is so long, I just feel like I'm going insane and wanted to talk about it. I moved into a place with my cousin last month. He has a 3 year old shepherd dog. She's a bit reserved, but seemed nice enough...
  13. M

    Ski Size Help!

    Hi ladies, I'm currently struggling to figure out what size skis to get. The skis I want are intended for beginners like myself. The only issue is they're 155 cm. I'm 5'5" and my weight varies from 130-135lb. I went skiing last year but can't remember what size the rentals were and I honestly...
    • Miris
    • Thread
    • advice beginner colorado new skis ski length ski size ski trip skiing skis suggestions
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Ski Gear
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