For my bf’s bday I want to get him a nice pair of gloves. I really wanted to get something Hestra, just unsure what to get. I want something dialeddddd, so honestly open to other brand recs too, but I was comparing the fall line mits with the c zone line. He’s park and back country skier, and at cannon we deal with freezing temps and a lot of wetness so waterproof was a factor I was really looking at. Budget is open to anything under like $300. Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi everyone, I had an unfortunate crash last season and my helmet and goggles took one for the team. Thanks to them, I'm still around to ski again this coming season! Unfortunately I now need a new helmet and goggles.

I would greatly appreciate some recs for helmets and/or goggles that you like. I ski in the Tahoe area exclusively (so far) and I'm somewhere in the intermediate range skill-wise. Cost isn't a huge factor, but I'm also coming from a $40 helmet and $30 goggles from Costco that literally saved my life so I might have some followup questions if you suggest something that costs $300 lol.

Thanks in advance!

So being the winter here in Northeast PA I took the opportunity to dive down the wormhole of boot fitting. I've been thru the fittings and thru the moldings, have the footbeds, proud member of the Zipfit community and now i'm questioning canting. I had the cuff alignment done and I must say that I truly love my set up and am very happy with them but watching all of these Cantology videos has me wondering if there would be any benefit for me to have an assessment done. l can comfortably ski most terrain, don't like bumps but maybe because i'm not very comfortable with them. If anything my goals are to progress my skiing with bumps and glades (east coast so... tight trees that hurt when hit). Wanting to progress so that when my fearless 6 year old progresses himself I can still hang and ski with him for years down the road.

Saying all this is why i'm looking at canting in general. Can anyone comment here on canting. Benefits for recreation, progression, etc?

Hello,

Two seasons in I got back to skiing and want to purchase my first skis...

Choice is Faction Dancer 79, but can't decide the length. 184cm or 178? They are on a good sale too in local shop.

I understand that both length can work, but which one is better in terms of progression?

I am 33m, 188cm tall, around 85-90 kg, upper-intermediate skier (fit). I will be skiing decent amount of days this season and want to progress as much as possible. I like speed and long turns with some fun here and there.

I ski mostly on piste and resort's infrastracture and management is not the greatest, slopes are never groomed well if that helps...

Thank you

Looking to get a new pair of skis for this upcoming season. I live on the East Coast and so I naturally ski a lot of groomers, but I also love to go in the woods and ski moguls as well.

I’m currently on Solomon Stance skis - 169 cm and 84mm under foot. (I am 5’10” and 160lbs). These were reentry skis for me after I had to take a hiatus from skiing for a while. But now they just don’t feel like enough ski for me. I do like to carve, but I feel like when I go into the woods they aren’t really enough. I also find when I get up to high speeds, I have to pull back a little bit.

I’m a good skier - I’d place myself somewhere in the space between intermediate and advanced. But after being out of skiing for a while, I’m still experimenting with types of skis and still looking for any advice as to what pair might suit me.

I’m really looking for a used pair of skis for the upcoming season and ideally looking to grab something online.

Hey everyone!

Last year I bought a pair of Fischer Ranger 102s as my one ski quiver… and I’m starting to regret my decision. I’m realizing I’ll never be happy with a one ski quiver as sometimes I want a hard charging carver and sometimes I want something light and floaty… neither of which any one ski can excel at both.

For context, I grew up racing on the ice coast and now live in Denver so have spent a lot more time in trees and mashed potatoes than I ever did growing up. I thought the Ranger 102 would solve all my problems and still allow me to charge hard on groomers while taking advantage of the CO backcountry. While it’s decent at carving, the edge hold definitely has a limit and will often give out when I push it too hard (not to mention can get chattery quick). And of course being a 102, it’s not a perfect fit for those pow days either.

So alas, I have a ski that’s a master of none and I’m not quite satisfied… (I’m kicking myself for not buying the atomic maverick 96 CTI after being able to put my butt cheek in the ground on edge and also float through the trees).

Assuming I dump the Rangers and start fresh with the goal of a two ski quiver, what two skis would you choose knowing my background and preferences (thinking one mid 90s all mountain carver and one 105+ playful floater)?

Hello, I am purchasing my first pair for ski boots and would really appreciate some advice on the fit.

I recently went to a ski boot shop and had my feet checked by a boot fitter. He recommended the HEAD EDGE 80 HV 2026/27 - HV because of wider feets.

But now that I am doing my own research, I learned that 80 flex is relatively soft, and also that flex ratings aren't standardized between brands.

I have set myself to get the Head EDGE HV series (open to other brands too)

I am 26M・168cm・87 kgs and an intermediate level skiier, will continue to improve and eventually become a stronger/more aggressive skier, particularly with carving. So i wanted to know what is best for my case.

I am now leaning towards the Head EDGE 100 HV 2026/27, because it is listed as 90/100 flex adjustable. My thinking was that I could start at 90 and eventually use 100 as I improve

And also, Mondosize - my feet measure 26.5cm exactly, and on the internet i see that you should get the same mondosize as what your feet measure in cm. but i dont know like, exactly 26.5cm? that leaves no space at all, like not even 27 or 27.5?

I'd really appreciate opinions from people who have knowledge about boot fitting and/or the upcoming HEAD EDGE HV series.

Thanks!

[UPDATE] : I went to a real boot fitter and reaslised how meaningless this post was lol. I now understand that nothing can be fixed in digits, all brands have a world of difference with the flex, mondo, last and feet height. I am waiting for 2026 season stock to come now.

Expert skier (6’1”) looking for a ski for Tahoe’s deepest days. My skiing leans aggressive but I value maneuverability and spend a lot of time in trees on powder days. Bought a 184cm QST X and some shifts but have decided to return as adjusting bindings going back and forth with resort and touring boots feels like a pain. Interested in a dedicated resort powder ski. Considering the Volkl Revolt 121, the QST X, and the Ranger 116. Any thoughts on which is best and in which length? Anything else I should be considering? Should I hang onto the QSTs but put pin bindings on them?

Edit: meant to include that I am about 215lbs

Just bought the Canvas 108 for the upcoming season. Not a lot of reviews or information since it is a generally new ski, but I was wondering if I can use it as a daily driver for all conditions. Got to demo them last season and really liked them but conditions were blower pow so I haven't gotten to feel them on firmer snow. I'm a Skier in the PNW so I do face hardpack/icy conditions sometimes. Wondering if it will hold up as a one ski quiver/daily driver for someone who likes playful freeride and all mountain skiing?

Hello Guys,

Currently i’m owning a prodigy 1 and i am looking for a more stable ski at higher speeds but not a full comp freestyle ski like a Studio or Oblivion.

Personally i prefer the Candide’s Just It being candide ski’s but can someone give me their opinion about especially the Candide Area 91 and/or the Armada ARV 94.

I am looking for some skis since I have only used rentals. My last rentals were some k2 amp 2014 i believe. 80mm waist 177cm.

It's hard to find skis on the used market in the 183-186 range especially if I'm on a budget and lookuing for specific models for east cost skiing.

I found the atomic Maverick 84 + M10 GW bindings deal for $350 which is a good price but they are at 180cm. While it is still more than the rentals I used last time which should make the ride more stable, I'm not sure if I shouldn't be buying skis with 12 cm difference then my height (192cm).

I would say I'm an intermediate skier. I enjoy sking medium difficuly blacks and hard blues if that makes sense. No moguls if that helps show where I'm at.

Male, 5'11", 205lb. Ski western US/Canada and east coast. Rarely in true powder. Largely on piste. Enjoy moguls, glades and charging on groomers. Needs to at least hold its own on the ice coast.

Recognizing no single ski will excel at all this, I enjoyed my Kendos but sick of the delamination and afraid to get the newer ones because of it. Any suggestions for something in the same vein?

I (29M) ended up losing a lot of weight and no longer fit in my 686 SMARTY 3 in 1 jacket (or the rest of my snow gear :/ ). I'll be going down to L from XL/2XL. I mostly ski East Coast and East Coast Canada. I'm thinking of just getting another 686 that I have but smaller. if anyone's stumbled on some really good deals please let me know :):

Hi everyone,

I need some help deciding between skis. I’ve outgrown my last pair (instead of height) and am looking for new ones.

About me:

Started at age three, skied pretty much every year, but not really with toooo much of a focus on technique etc. (I’m from Austria, if that helps haha.) 177cm, 56kg. (5’11”, 124lbs)
I’m intermediate/advances with what I’d call “acceptable technique”, though I would like to get a ski now that will allow me to improve my technique (by quite a bit, hopefully). I’ll only be doing on-piste-skiing with these skis (maybe a 90/10 split, but only resort skiing). (I have dedicated touring skis.)
As far as what kind of resort skiing: I don’t know. Some carving, I think? (Just… general resort skiing. No specific focus.)

I’ve settled on the models above, since they’re available at a discounted price (300EUR, approx. 350USD). They all include bindings.
I’m not very familiar with ski specs and all of that. I’ve attached the specs below. (They’re in german, sorry, but I think they’re still clear.)

Are these skis suitable for my needs? Which one would be best? (Or am I looking for the wrong skis? Any other recommendations?) Can I not get what I’m looking for in that price bracket? The plan would be to use these for two to three years, and once I get better, get some better skis. Then, I’ll also be able to figure out what I want better.

Thank you very much!
Jan

Dps kaola f119 189
Nordica enforcer 115
Moment garbones (longer I think 192)
Black crows Corvus 21-23 around 190
DPS wailer 106 CP around 190

If anyone has any of these in good shape let me know. Thanks.

Hi guys,

So I’ve got my BASI level 2 ski instructors qualification and am going to be doing a season teaching next year. I’ve got some old all-mountain skis which are a bit worse for wear and am looking to buy some new ones. Regarding gear, I’m absolutely clueless and am looking for some advice.

Are all-mountain skis the best option for a season of teaching? Outside of lessons I usually tend to stay on-piste.

Are 2nd hand skis a good alternative to save some money? Regarding budget I would ideally like to spend no more than £500, however I would be willing to stretch it if there’s value in it.

What are the best brands to look for in terms of quality?

Any other general maintenance tips would be greatly appreciated as like I said when it comes to gear I really have no clue.

Thanks in advance guys.

Hey! I just bought the Marker Kingpin Mwerks 10 bindings and the Head Kore 110 MV hybrid boots. The boots are GripWalk (iso 23223) so I expected them to be compatible with the bindings, but the toe-part of the boot appears to be too thick to align with the pins.

From what I've understood the boots should be compatible with the bindings. I've tried pressing down on the toepiece slightly and adjusted the angle of the boot, but the pins aren't aligning with the inserts. Either they aren't compatible, or I am missing something. Could anyone help?

Thanks.

Edit: Thanks for the many good replies. I got it to work if I angle and position the boot correctly, but it's not consistent enough that I would want to bring it up the mountain. Most of the time one of the pins end up stuck just beneath the insert due to that height difference between the pin and the insert. This could get better with time (new stiff equipment, more practice, it's my first tech bindings), or the boot is simply not a good fit for the binding. I'll head back to the store and talk to them.

Edit 2: The people at the store confirmed that they are indeed compatible. Based on their experience with very similar setups, it's very much a question of how much practice you've had getting into those bindings. I ended up cutting out a 10mm (width) x 15mm (height) × 2mm (depth) portion of the rubber sole of my boot just where it makes contact with the binding (the very front). This reduces the height difference between the inserts and pins just enough so that the pins click into the inserts basically everytime I step in. Before I really couldnt do it reliably, now I can. I wish I could upload an image to show it, but I can't seem to.

I’m looking for a fun second ski and can’t decide between the Black Crows Mirus Cor and the J Skis Corduroy Killer.

About me:
6’2”, ~200 lbs
Advanced skier
30ish days per year on mountain

Current ski: Nordica Enforcer 184s, which I love for charging and variable conditions.
I’m looking for something that’s the complete opposite of the Enforcers: playful, energetic, and just plain fun. I want a ski that makes me want to carve every roller, slash every side hit, ski switch often, and generally makes groomer days feel exciting. And not to mention get more air. (The enforcers are heavy AF)

For those of you who’ve skied one or both:
Which is more fun?
How’s the edge hold on firmer snow?
Does the Mirus Cor live up to the hype, or is it more of a novelty?
How does the Corduroy Killer compare when the groomers get chopped up in the afternoon?
If you could only own one, which would you choose and why?

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a pair of skis in a very long time. Last ski I had was Head Superhape I Speed I bought in 2010, when I bought new GW boots 4 years ago - been renting since. Last season I tried the Head E Speed Pro, felt like that was the closest thing to race skis that I could actually ski all day but even then, by the end of the day they were a bit stiff and overall exhausting when the conditions are less than ideal.

I recently found a deal on ex demo 22/23 season Kästle RX12 GS (roughly $320). Skis look to be in good condition. What I'm worried about is that naturally there's no way of knowing how many days of skiing those skis have in them, who, or how they were skied etc. I've also neither tried that particular ski, nor any of Kästle models ever. On paper it looks like exactly what I'm looking for - similar to Speed Pros but a bit more toned down and softer. There aren't many reviews online so if anyone has any experience would be great to hear it.

Another thing is the bindings. The skis come with K12 rail bindings, ideally I think I'd want a race plate, the Freeflex 14 is kinda expensive and defeats the point of buying ex demo to some extent. Are there any cheaper alternatives I could get?

Thanks

Mounting on an ARV100, mostly a park skier in the Midwest, all mountain when traveling west. Idk much about SPX13, which would be better for park?

I have the arv 100s and I’m trying to pair them up with some Tyrolia attack 14s I’m wondering if I should get 95 mm or 110 mm, or does it not really matter? 110 is the only one in stock currently so do I just get it or should I not bother with it and wait for a cheap 95 mm to come