Q: How do I know my Alpine Ski size? A: In an effort to simplify the most difficult question in the ski industry, we're ready to help! The ski industry is rapidly changing and every year it seems that skis are...
Q: What is side-cut?A: Side-cut is the difference in width between the tip and the tail in relation to the waist. Generally, the narrower the waist width in relation to that of the tip and tail, the sharper...
Why the earlier the better? As a child enters adolscence, fear of the unknown intensifies. As a child, they will take right to their skis, and bomb down the hill gaining the knowledge that they can control...
A proper fit with ski poles is essential for optimal posture and balance. Let's tackle the basic questions: Q: What size of ski poles do I need? A: To find the correct size of poles, you'll most likely need an...
Is it possible to make a ski length chart ?? Back when skis were all about the same in shape, it was not too hard to put together a ski length guide, considering weight (the most important consideration),...
Skiboards, (snowblades/skiblades), are all super fun, but riding style, height, weight personal preferences, mean certain skiboards are better for you than others. Unlike skis/snowboards, skiboards have a...
I found that for intermediate skiers length of the ski should be about equal to your height. Length makes a difference, longer means faster, shorter means less speed more maneuverability. If you want to carve,...
Sunset Head Skis No matter what part of the country you live in, we all struggle to make some sort of educated decision on what skis to buy. Owning a ski shop in Snowmass Village, Colorado,a 29 year teaching...
Alpine Ski Sizing: Before you can learn skiing you will first need to learn about its primary piece of equipment: the Ski. You will need to know what a ski consists of and what the different elements are...
"PSST!!! WANNA BUY A BINDING??" There are several things you learn buying bargain new and used ski equipment, whether outfitting yourself or your kids. Whether you shop for gear at swaps,on Ebay, internet...