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Ski Recommendations - East coast carving skis
Looking to buy my first pair of skis. I’m an intermediate skier, comfortable on blue and on not-too-steep black. I ski mostly east coast (NY/VT) groomed trails. I also ski in Colorado / Utah for 4-5 days per season, where I go on piste + trees. I like speed. For the next season I’m planning to... -
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Blizzard black pearl 88 vs 97
Hi all! I'm debating between the blizzard black pearl 88s and 97s and would love some advice. I live in Ontario and am a very experienced skier. I mostly ski in Vermont and Quebec, but I like to do an annual trip to the Canadian Rockies (I'd like to someday ski Europe and the U.S. as well)... -
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Replace current skis or add to quiver?
Hey, all! Just found this site and hoping you can impart some of your wisdom on me. About me: early 40s, 5’9, 160lbs. Live on the ice coast, erm, I mean east coast. I would consider myself a strong intermediate skier. I can confidently ski all of the trails at our local mountain, including the... -
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Ski Socks for a very chunky lass
Hello! I've been (anon) following so many posts on here about boots for chunky thighs and wondered if y'all could help with some recc's for socks! For context, my calves at their biggest are 19 inches! (I do powerlifting in my free time so its a *lot of fun* trying to find ski gear to fit cos... -
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Help Needed: Intermediate Skiier - Gear Recommendation
Hi everyone! I learned how to ski last season and fell in love! I skied about once/week and can ski on green, blues and black diamonds. Having rented last season, I'm looking to purchase some gear this year which would suit my current level + room to improve. My boyfriend is an expert...- SassySkier101
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- absolutejoy blackpearl blizzard head intermediate skier quebec recommendations ski ski advice ski gear
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I need help to find this jacket!
I bought this jacket and lost it and i’m devastated as it was my favourite jacket! I finally found a picture of it. it’s a Volcom Black Women’s Long EQ. It could possibly be shadow insulated but i’m not sure!! I can’t find the actual specific name but i know it was an old season maybe 1-2 years...- ktrose1810
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- black jacket help needed jacket ski ski advice ski clothes ski gear ski help ski jacket volcom
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your backcountry ski of choice?
hi everyone! I'm investing in my first touring setup and was curious about the skis y'all ladies picked and why. I've got this year's Roxa R3 130 TI IR (fitted at Larry's in Boulder! hooray) and last year's Marker Kingpins. I want my setup to really be focused on backcountry in Tahoe with the... -
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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...- Christina Pham
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- advice nordica santa ana santa ana ski gear
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Norrona Lofoten Gortex pro light vs Gortex inslated
Hi everyone. Hope you are enjoying your summer! I am finally going to invest in a new pair of ski pants because mine have lost all waterproofness and deciding between the Norrona lofoten Gore-tex Pro Light and the Gortex insulated... -
Help Needed: gear for the ready-to-become-skiers family
All-- I bit the bullet and bought season passes for the local resort for me and my two kids. (Husband wants to take lessons and overcome the first *terrible* lesson he had at a different local hill before he invests in a pass. Maybe next year.) I need help evaluating some end of season ski...- jumperlass
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- kids new york newbie ski advice ski gear
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Boots and bindings
Hey ladies! I’m pretty new to skiing. My husband just introduced me this season and I’m already obsessed! I’m 100% positive that I want to invest in my own gear to grow into. I’m almost positive I’m going to get the Black Pearl 88’s. They seem to be exactly what I’m looking for. My... -
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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... -
East coast all-mountain skis
Howdy! I’m looking for recos on all-mountain skis and particularly, thoughts on waist. I ride out East most of the time, advanced/expert and am happiest in the trees. 5’4” and 175 pounds. Currently, I’m on K2 Potion XTIs at 156 and waist of 90. They’re fun and responsive, and so beautifully on... -
Help Needed: My New Skis are Miserable
My first day out was no fun at all! I will leave out the play by play (even though I'm dying to vent about it) and get to the point. I bought a pair of skis and I think they are too long for me at this stage. I was crossing tips all day. At the end of last season I was skiing mostly parallel...- CrystalRose
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Help Needed: Thinking of buying the Armada Victa 83
Hi everyone! A little bit about me: I am 5ft4, 130lbs, and an intermediate skier (I ski blue and red runs without difficulty, have attempted some easier black runs but still not 100% confident). I ski mainly piste but sometimes venture a little bit off-piste. I am looking for skis that will...- Carolina Rodrigues
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- armada ski gear victa
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2017 ski review - Armada Victa 87ti vs K2 OohLaLuv vs Volkl Kenja
Hi lovely divas, am a little nervous cos this is my first ever post But I've been following the gear posts for a while, and have gleaned some great info to help narrow down my choices for new skis. Thank you all! After a week of demo-ing a few 2017 skis thought I would offer my thoughts on the...- Ratbrothers
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- 2017 armada k2 skis ski gear skis volkl kenja
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Question: Need advice on Hawk Ultra 90W
I am very interested to hear from anyone who skis on a pair of Hawk Ultra, but more specifically 90. I am an advanced skier/ex racer/instructor, but because of where I live, I don't get to ski much, if at all over the past decade. My last pair of boots I bought when I was 18 and for some...
