i live in bc so I’m mostly go to Cypress Whistler and big white and I’m just wondering how the bent 100s compared to the prodigy 2.0 mostly park and on piste but I want to ski some powder too.

Hello everyone! I need your help. I’ve bought some tyrolia attack 14 GW 2023 on Evo a couple years back and have had issues of prerelease once or twice a year. Nothing bad ever happened until last year where the prerelease ended up with me getting a sprained ankle which ruined the rest of my season.

I went to a shop to see if there was something wrong and the ski tech immediately told me that the bindings were no grip walk. I was a bit confused because I know I have grip walk boots so I made sure to buy grip walk compatible bindings when I got those. In addition it seems that it’s been a while that Tyrolia attacks have been GW compatible. His reasoning was that it did not say grip walk on the bindings. He still checked the forward pressure and told me nothing was wrong there or with the DIN number.

Now I am really confused because the writing on the bindings as seen in the picture does not correspond to any Tyrolia attack pictures I have seen online from 2022 or 2023. Did Evo sell me old bindings? Are Tyrolia attacks not guaranteed to be GW? Are these GW and I just need to up the DIN ?

https://youtu.be/G5KWRYLZTR4?t=2m21s

My lifelong dream has been to heliski. I'm in my mid 30s and I ain't getting any younger so its time to finally do it. This will probably be one of my only chances to do so in life. I'm not Candide but I'm a very strong skiier. Been skiing since 6 years old across the US. I'd like to:

Keep it under 7k for 4-6 days (lodging food skiing)
Get some steep terrain
Optimally get to jump out of the helicopter (I'm not seeing this in most videos of the BC ones)
North America would be good but happy to travel to europe if it makes sense

Edit: fuck the price, just tell me whats good
Edit: ok maybe they wont let me jump, but I'll ask

Sage advice

Does anyone have any experience volunteering as a guide for visually impaired skiers? What was your overall impression? How long did training take? What was the overall time commitment? What group did you volunteer through?

I'm an experienced skier looking for a way to give back while spending an occasional day at local US Midwest resorts that haven't been challenging in a couple of decades.

For a beginner who will be doing mostly groomers at Colorado mountains, would I be better suited to get a carving ski (looking at the atomic redster q4 which is 77cm wide) or an all mountain ski (such as the Dynastar m pro 85 which is 85cm wide - I know this is also a bit of a carving ski but is a tad wider)?

I hate renting so I am pretty set on buying. My initial thought is get the carver to master groomers while I’m still learning, but was wondering if 77cm is too narrow for Colorado and if it would be better to go with a mid 80s all mountain / carving hybrid (these would also have some rocker, not sure if that’s better or worse for beginners?).

Skiing gear from current model year all the way back to the mid 70s I've found that a properly stored ski maintains camber and liveliness over time.. It's the skiing that breaks them down (sans stored in a hot shed or moisture getting the edges). I keep a ski for 75-100 ski days before considering retiring it as long as the bases and edges are good. ... unless I just don't think I'll enjoy the ride or ski them anymore.. too long, too short, etc.. I've also been guilty of dropping something from my quiver when something else shinier and newer arrives... but not often.

When do you retire a ski?

Looking to go after Christmas and come back before the 5th January, not Bulgaria as the flights are too expensive, any suggestions?

i want to ski mostly park and on piste but i also want to ski some powder does anyone know how the atomic punx 5 do in pow?

I am lucky enough to live about 45 minutes from Park City and the Cottonwood Canyons. Been using my dad's old boots and skis but I'm in a position where I can get my own equipment (plus, the blizzard bonafide 97s are too much ski for me). When would be the best time to get new boots and skis? How would I go about demoing skis? Any boot fitters recommended in Utah?

Hey folks, I'm a F, in my 40s who wants to do a little ski holiday/ski camp this winter. I'd love to improve my technical skiing abilities, I'm an intermediate skier, haven't done much skiing in the last 20~ years. Went to Heavenly last season, and I want more! I had so much fun, it was like riding a bike, it all came back no problem. What fun!

I'm a little fearful of double blacks, trees, and no thanks on the moguls. My form and technique could use some work, I'm sure. I have visions of backcountry skiing, one day!

I'm open to the Western US or Europe destination wise. I'm leaning BC, Canada in terms of preference. Or if cheaper, maybe Austria? I'm relatively open. I have 2 weeks @ XMAS for holidays to go have fun.

I would also prefer a multi-day camp situation versus single day or half day lessons. `I've looked into Nonstop Snow so far.

So, wife and I will be spending 10 days in Austria next January.

We plan to finish the trip in Vienna, but before that we’ll be hitting the Alps!

Wife doesn't ski, so i want some friendly place for non skiers, with other winter activities available.

Keep in mind we’ll be arriving from Munich.

More importantly, here are some musts:

• tons of snow, including the village • Charming, romantic village. We want to experience the place • Spectacular views • Upscale towns, fine dining restaurants • Easy access

I've narrowed it down to Lech and Zell Am. What do you guys think? Any recommendations?

I am a 31 yr old (M) beginner skier who is 6’3” (and some change) and weigh 190 lbs. I have been skiing twice so far and have the basics down - I can do easier blues at a slower pace.

Would 181cm long skis be too short? I will be doing primarily groomers but would eventually like to do some off-piste as my skills progress.

I am looking at two different ski package and my options are 181cm rated beginner-intermediate that are 83 cm wide, or the other would be 184cm long that are rated for intermediate-expert that are 86 cm wide.

Any advice? My initial thought would be to get the smallest possible (so the 181 unless that’s absolutely too small) but most charts point me closer to 185cm.

What vlt would you recommend for someone who is only getting 1 pair of goggles?

There are so many choices. Thanks

Snowboarder here. Liners had packed out, and i read that intuitions can work. I optimistically bought a pair of Dreamliners and Tour Wraps at $100 each. (Closeout, so no returns).

Well, they are big. There’s so much wiggle room in them, and there’s absolutely no ‘heel hold’ shaping inside then like in all snowboard liners. (they are a solid half inch longer than my current snowboard boot liners.).

I know they need to be heat molded, but I’m assuming that with all the extra space, molding is not going to do anything? It seems like heat molding is only gonna work if they’re fitting super snug, and then the heat molding will shape them around your foot/ankle/shin? If so, I guess I needed a size 8.

(Assuming I’m screwed, hit me up if you want to buy a size 9 of either of these! Ugh)

Now I’m thinking I just should’ve bought a new pair of my $450 Burton photon step ons.

I posted this before but now months later the seller has come down in price. These are brand new unmounted last seasons 183 cm. I have last seasons new Nomads 105 but was looking for rock skis and these popped up again. I was hoping to get something used but not too beat up in the under $300 range but it is a ski desert near me and these are close by. I’ll be stuck without rock skis but have worn new ones on the first day before. One plus is I’ll have 2 really different skis which will be fun to switch out.

I'm just a tourist skiier with a family holiday booked for Austria at Christmas. So I am not familiar with how snow base and forecasts work.

With all the snow dumping in Austria. Is this good or bad for the season? Will it just melt and flood the bottom? Will it form a base at the top? Can it be stored?

Sorry, I live by the sea and don't understand mountains 😜

Advanced intermediate here. I've been skiing for decades. Comfortable skiing just about any line on the mountain, and ski aggressively.

In the past, I've focused on off-piste skiing. But the last couple of years in the PNW haven't been great for snow, and I started to pay attention to my carving technique. I'm loving it, and want to get better.

I've got a full quiver of all-mountain and touring skis, from 100mm to 118mm under foot. My daily driver is an Enforcer 100.

Would a dedicated carving/racing inspired ski help me to progress with my carving skills?

I have a pair of atomics that I bought 7 years ago when I was a beginner but I feel like I’ve outgrown them. For context, I’m east coast based but probably do about 30-40% of my skiing out west. Im looking for a ski that would serve both the ice coast and powder well but aside from googling and getting 100 results, I’m wondering if there is a website or place to go to get a rec? I unfortunately don’t live near any local shops but willing to make a trek if someone swears by a place.

Hi All!!!

Looking for information and contacts to get an entry ski instructor position in Chile. Does anyone know which mountains to apply at? (Skiing proficiency is more than adequate, learning Spanish as we speak) :)

Gracias!!!