Just bought the Line Pandora 94 2024 165cm. SO EXCITED TO ADD THIS TO MY QUIVER!!!

Now I’m trying to decide what bindings I want to pair with it.

About me: F 5’4” 135lbs Experience: 23 yrs Level: Expert (Can do it all and fast but usually stay away from park)

What I already own: Faction Candide 3.0 112 (169cm) - Set up for backcountry touring

What I want the new set up to do: I bought these for the early and late season, something fun on groomers, can cut through crud, and still fun in a couple of inches of fresh. I typically ride my Faction set up everyday, and I just want this set up to be more fun a playful, responsive and easily drivable. I like speed and am not scared to push my skis so it should be able to take that too.

Options I’m looking at:

• Marker Griffin 13 ID
• Tyrolia Attack 11 GW
• Solomon Strive 16 MN

Please hit me with any options worth considering or advise! Thank you!!!

Forgive my Europeaness but I’ve never been to a resort where people didn’t wear helmets, it’s out right banned at a lot of places as far as I’m aware. But since I joined the online community of skiers I’ve seen people (mostly Americans) genuinely argue it makes no difference, or just out right admit they don’t care if they smash their head open. I understand in North America there’s a whole fashion element to skiing we don’t really have here but taking it as far as not wearing a helmet? I’m morbidly curious to how this is even a thing.

Male, 170cm (5'6"), 60kg (132lbs). can parallel ski red (intermediate) slopes in japan and a cautious approach on black (expert) slopes in japan

1. according to the online DIN calculator, my DIN is 5.5/6. should i buy a DIN 12 or DIN 14 binding? my concern with DIN 14 is that the lowest DIN is 5, which is very close to my recommended DIN. is this a safety issue?

is a 14 DIN binding better in build quality vs a 12 DIN?

2. whats the difference between Armada N Strive14 GW and Atomic Strive 14 GW, other than brand? does the "N" in the armada binding refer to the binding being compatible with all type of ski boots (non-GW, GW and touring)?

So I've been renting skis for the past couple of years and want to make the push and get my own this year (and hopefully improve skill wise as well). I would consider myself to be intermediate in the sense that I can confidently make it down any hill, but I'm definitely not the fastest and tend to be more cautious on steeper hills. I want to get better at tricks this season, the most I've done up to this point is some small jumps. Im on the east coast so I dont get too much powder and mostly ski on groomed hills, am 5'6 and 125 lbs.

I am on a tight budget and I found pretty good deals on the Armada ARV 84 R and Head shape V5 in my size (164 and 163 cm respectively) and am leaning towards the Armada but would love any advice! I'm open to other ski recs but I'm shopping sales so im only so flexible...

I know they're two pretty different models but both are considered "all mountain" from what I've gathered so I feel like I could work with both.

On a side note, I have no experience touring but it seems fun and i am kinda curious if either of these skis could be used for that and what sort of additional gear that would require...

I am still a newbie when it comes to skiing with this only being my second official ski trip. When I skied for the first time last year I wore a bulkier down winter coat. I would like to get a ski jacket, or at least one more geared towards skiing but I'm seeing so many different recommendations out there and not sure what type to consider. It looks like there is "hard shell" and insulated? I'd prefer not to spend more than $200-$300 if possible. What should I go for?

I have had my skis for a year now and the thing is when I bought them I got stickers on them that’s says, right and left. But when I look at the pattern on the skiis it should be the opposite. Should I follow the ski pattern and have them like in the picture? Or follow the R and L sticker that says that I should have them the other way?

Would the backside areas served by the north face lift be skiable by an advanced skier

On the map, they’re all marked as expert, but I find that hard to believe as they’re on the same fall lines as the blues under the paradise and east river lifts

Areas like north face and hawks nest, at least from videos i’ve watched seem to not be “expert level” steep or technical (and yes i know that the go pro does make it seem flatter than it is)

So i’m asking if these areas are really as steep as the trail map suggests, or are they overrated by the map to discourage beginners from attempting them?

Hi everyone, I've currently got a Wedze ski helmet and I was looking at getting some new goggles. I was wondering what brands people have found that fit the helmets aside from Wedze. I'm looking at Anon, Oakley, Salomon and Smith because I've found them on sale for cheaper than the Wedze goggles of a similar standard.

I know that goggles from each company vary in shape but I'm just looking for a general note.

Thanks!

I was at the store, since my left foot is bigger than my right, just by some mm - they recommended I buy a size 29/29,5. when I was measuring my feet the left was at 28,5, they insisted I bought 29.5.

I’ve tried returning them but no - So, will a boot fitter be able to help me with the issue of my right foot sliding around (left fits OK)? Or is there anything else I can do?

The boots are SALOMON SPRO100

Easier said:

Bought shoes, left foot bigger than right, shoes too big, can’t return - can boot fitter fix? Or I have to sell or something?

Hi there!

This winter will be my first on skis after ~ 25 years of snowboarding and split boarding. I'm switching because my main winter pursuit is alpine climbing and skiing an inevitable requirement for advancement in the mountain guide career path.

Normally I start new sports with dirt cheap gear and get nicer stuff once I've got a season or two of experience using the junk stuff. But I have been a good boy this year and may or may not benefit from purchasing from the following brands: Salomon, K2, Volkl, Armada, Rossignol, DPS.

I plan to use these skis as a way to get to and from alpine/ice climbing objectives in the San Juan Mountains, North Cascades and Canadian Rockies. I figure that skinny, light skis will deposit me at the base of my climbs earlier in the day and fresher in the legs. But I don't want to buy skis that are above my pay grade. Taking my lack of experience into account, I'm wondering how far toward the "skimo" side of the spectrum I should go. For what its worth--I'm 29 years old, 6 ft tall, and 175lbs.

My questions are many but these are a few of them:

• What width would best balance uphill efficiency with downhill usability for a beginner skier?
• How does a heavy pack typically affect the uphill/downhill experience on skis? Should this influence my choice of ski considering I typically carry a fair amount of rope, ice tools, rock protection, etc?
• Are tech bindings (pin bindings) the clear choice for this type of skiing, or are there hybrid options I should consider that would be easier to use when first starting out? I should account for being a sh*t--I mean type one--skier when mounting my bindings and adjusting my DIN setting, right?
• How critical is it to pair skis with boots that match a certain stiffness or flex profile for a first-timer like me? Any specific boot recommendations?
• Are there specific models among the brands listed above (Salomon, K2, Volkl, Armada, Rossignol, DPS) that you'd suggest I look into?

Finally, I'd really appreciate resources, suggestions and insights on the broader topic of skiing as an approach tool for multi day alpinism objectives.

Wishing you all a safe and happy season. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your knowledge.

I feel like the quiver is looking a bit thin right now…

Planning a trip to Livigno + one good snowpark in another resort in northern italian alps and wanted to know if it will be crowded in 1-9 march 2025.

Like many countries in Europe, in Italy, the most popular periods for ski holidays typically align with school vacations and public holidays, and in this week there's Carnival school holidays (they call it Settimana Bianca or White Week).

I've checked and that region (Lombardy) doesn't have holidays this week. However, many other regions especially in the north seem to have school holidays.

Anyone that went to Livigno or other northern Italy resort that can provide me their experience?

For context, I’m an advanced skier who loves off-piste type terrain. I’m looking for reasonable prices (for lodging and flights), a big mountain feel/lots of acres, ski in ski out lodging, and good snow

So far i’ve looked at Telluride and Jackson Hole

What other areas would you guys recommend based on the criteria above

Is there an option at DV to demo a bunch of skis throughout the day? I’m not staying at DV so I could demo a pair from a shop in PC but it would be tough to swap them out during the day. Ideas?

Are these in good condition to use for another season?

I’ve tried so many different websites, eBay Facebook marketplace craigslist and some other sites and can’t find twin tip 165 to 168CM used skis. Any Minnesotans’s know where I can get used skis. I need them before Christmas for my son.

Hi all, just checking if someone has done the train travel between the two places and how the experience has been. It seems the transfer involves 3 train changes and takes 6.5 hours. Did everything go well in your case? Is there an alternative option in the same budget?

Thank you!

Mom’s Marker Squire binding failed. Probable 2023 model but purchased and installed November 2023. Both toe pieces wouldn’t release. New shop (old closing and sold off their binging test machine this summer) turned them all the way down and the toewouldn’t release until 4 dins higher than her setting.

Doses anybody have any experience? How long is Marker warranty?

I note the Marker website refers to the 2025 model as “redesigned” when others aren’t which usually means they know something’s fucked with the old design.

ETA: no damage to toe plates on boots

I was able to connect a personal trip to Barcelona with a work trip in Berlin in January and I'm hoping to ski for a couple of days somewhere in the alps. I'm looking somewhere that's easily accessible via train, is somewhat en route from Barcelona to Berlin and won't cost me an arm and a leg. I've skied a fair bit in the US, admittedly mostly in the midwest, but I've been out to Colorado a few times. I was comfortable skiing all the blues at steamboat and some of the blacks at Steamboat.

As a side note, I also have celiac disease so if another celiac has recommendations for skiing that can also accommodate that's also appreciated

Hello fellow skiers! So i just bought a pair of Faction Mana 2s 2024 skis at 65% off since they are from last season and I'm really excited to try them out this year. I have skied my whole life but I live in the midwest and usually just take 1-2 big ski trips a year with my buddies where we go to colorado for a full week and ski everyday. We also go in January so the snow is always pretty perfect and I was really debating what width ski I needed to get for an everyday ski. The Faction Mana 2's have 102 underfoot and I'm worried that they might be too wide for an everyday ski. We stick to resort skiing but I would consider myself an advanced freestyle skier who will do anything from park, to trees, to groomers, to powder when it falls. I love hitting side hits and small jumps (basically the only thing I stay away from is rails). I used to ski just park in the midwest because the skiing out here stinks so my 80 underfoot midwest skies just don't do the job in colorado. The pas few years I have been demoing the Black Crow Camox and Atris ski and loved them but they are just out of my price range to actually buy them. The Camox are 97 underfoot and the Atris are 105 and both felt pretty good when i used them. Will 102 be too wide for an everyday ski in colorado? I don't want to have to buy another pair of skies for awhile and really love the look of the faction Mana 2's. Based of reviews and the description of the Mana 2's they seem like they are a good fit for my ski style but I have never actually skied them before so I just wanted to get some thoughts on whether or not you guys think that these will be good for me or not. Let me know your thoughts and thanks in advance to those who reply

I am longtime snowboarder, started splitboarding and now I want to get better at skiing! Looking for a good budget ski to learn on. How are the k2 mindbenders?