ski selection

I already have a thread about skis for beginner big guys, but with this topic I want it to be less product specific and more educational. I'm a newer skier and a bigger/athletic guy (6'3" 235lbs 45yrs). I'm pretty good with the interwebs, but have had a real hard time trying to understand how...

I've got a chance to pick up some 16/17 Supershape Speeds in 170 for short money. Looking for feedback as to whether I'd like the 170 and should jump on the deal, or whether I'm better suited for a 163. I'm 5'9" 150lb male, solid advanced but not expert, no racing background. I've got the 16/17...

First of all I want to say thank you to those of you who recommended to us to go to Big Sky the first week in April! We Skied powder 4 out of 6 days! We'll definitely be going back! While I was there I was able to rent Nordica Patrons. This is the 2nd time I've had them and they are by far the...

Seeking advice from advanced / expert skiers who did not grow up skiing and who had to go through the intermediate skill level stage as adults: Question: "Thinking purely about the skis themselves, what advice would you give to adult intermediate skiers about how best to choose skis if they...

My boyfriend wants/needs new skis. He's looking for a one ski quiver for Tahoe. Right now he's skiing on 5 year old K2 Aftershocks, with an 86 mm waist. They were demo skis when he bought them. They are heavy, and I think he would like lighter skis. A little wider would probably be good, too...

Well, I'm going to try again as my first post yesterday scored me a great deal on a great ski. I'm wanting to get a powder ski to complete my three ski quiver (last night I thought I was a two ski quiver kind of guy but changed my mind this morning). I'm 6'2 and around 200 pounds or so (give...

Peanut gallery, zip it! I have a coupon, so technically these would not be MSRP. (Open to old new stock, too) I really didn't expect anything to "pop" for me at the demo day. But then, that's why we demo, right? To tell our spouses we have no intention of doing anything but a little harmless...

Hello All, This is my first post here. I was on Epic for a number of years, mostly as a lurker. I'm 60 years old, 6', 180 lbs., skiing most of my life. I love the thrill of speed and usually ski as fast as the conditions and crowd size allow. Up until the end of last year, my go to ski was...

Went for a one ski quiver this year, and had my eyes set on the Blizzard Brahma, but got a good deal on the Vantage 90 CTI, and since the reviews have been really good on this ski, and went for it since the dealer believed the ski would be more "fun" than the Brahma. Ended up getting the 184cm...

Hi. I looking for beginner carving skis with a catch. The catch is that 1) I'm relatively tall, heavy, and athletic, and I suspect that many beginner carving skis might not be supportive enough for me, and 2) It's not fair to say that I am a complete beginner. I am a beginner at carving, but...

A Guide to Skiing Snowbasin by Kyle Jones Driving up the access road gives a good view of what awaits. A series of four sharp peeks cradling four or (arguably) five different drainages with large open bowls, muscular ridges and large stands of fir, aspen and scrub oak. The mountain is both tall...

One of the first and most common questions I get when someone walks up to the ski wall is, "What's the best ski?" I know when I get that question, an education process is coming up. I also know I am dealing with a person who wants information but has no real clue where to start. Chances are this...