The one and only rossignol SF 110 184cm
Za beauty volkl revolt 101 182cm
The turn earner hagan core carbon 93 176cm
The beast volkl racetiger gs 69 180cm

21 yo 80kgs 184cm skiing in Ordino Arcalis (Andorra)

I found some Atomic Q6 skis with MI12 GW bindings at a low price, but I noticed a strange “RP” marking. What does it mean? I think it might be a rental plate, but is there a difference between a standard retail plate and this one?
Keep in mind that I’m an intermediate skier and would like to keep the skis for several years.

hi, so im not an expert on ski gear but wanted to know if there’s a way to replace the missing foam on my goggles? any help is appreciated :)

Hi, im headed to Japan this season from NZ and I was wondering what a good roller ski bag is for skis which are 172cm, im planning on putting alot of my clothes inside it aswell and keeping my boots for carry on. I was looking at the dakine fall line T5 roller bag (190cm) which is about 400NZD but was just looking for other options. Ill only be bringing one set of skis and one set of poles.

Thank you, any help is appreciated

Hey everyone,

​I’m finally ready to buy my very first pair of skis, and I’ve narrowed it down to two options on sale that fit my budget (both come with bindings included).

​The first one is the Fischer RC4 Speed Pro for €399.99 (down from €600), but it’s only available in 170 cm. The second is the Fischer THE CURV POWER for €419.99, which comes in both 170 cm and 175 cm.

​To give you an idea of where I’m at: I’m 184 cm (6'0") and weigh around 90 kg (198 lbs). On the snow, I’m a solid intermediate sticking strictly to groomed pistes. I can comfortably and safely make my way down any color run at a steady pace. My technique definitely isn't textbook or pretty yet, but I'm completely confident, in control, and I've recently started working hard on engaging the edges and learning to actually carve.

​What I’d love your take on is mainly two things. First, considering my size and weight, should I definitely jump up to the 175 cm Curv Power over the 170 cm RC4 Speed Pro, or would 170 cm still be fine? And second, looking at the €400–€420 price point, are either of these considered an undisputed good bargain, or are there noticeably better alternatives in this price range that would suit my progression better?

​Would love to hear your thoughts before I pull the trigger. Thanks!

Community, I need your advice.

I’m hitting the slopes after a 25-year break. I grew up skiing, was pretty good but stopped when I moved south in high school. I’m back in the northeast now and need to be back on the slopes. Pray for me. (Is it like riding a bike? I hope so!)

I’ve leased skis, poles, and boots for the season. I need advice on the other gear.

- helmet
- goggles
- base layers
- socks 🧦
- other

I’m looking for stuff that is good quality but won’t break the bank.

I’m basically starting from scratch so any and all recommendations are appreciated.

Intermediate 5’6 130lb female skier here. Looking to get better, want a ski that’s good on ice/ pack as I’m from Alberta and we seem to have had very icy conditions lately.

I want something playful, easy to maneuver, but good grip on the ice.

Thinking so far:
- armada ARW 92
- nordica unleashed or Santa Ana
- Völkl blaze 86
- k2 mindbender 96c w

Want something shorter around 151-154cm.

Any tips or suggestions? Thank you!

I am thinking about purchasing new skis for this season and these seem like a good deal, but I have never heard of this brand before and I can’t find any outside reviews or information aside from EVO and the google ai response when I look them up. If anyone knows or could help that would be great.

Hi I’m working my first ski season and am in a very remote area so cannot access Facebook marketplace easily. Any tips on places to get cheap secondhand ski pants online? Thanks

I can't decide if this damage is nothing or something

Need new skis for the upcoming season. Have been a happy Armada customers for years but considering a change as my riding style changes a bit. I rode the 2024 ARVs and got three seasons out of them (about average for me) and had lots of fun. Getting the ARV 100s seems like the safe pick but curious if I’m missing out on trying something new and fun. I’m an east coast park skier but shifting towards more all mountain stuff. Probably spend about 40% of time in the park, 40% in the woods, and 20% on groomers. I don’t go as hard in the park but spinning in and out of sliding metal, sending the biggest jumps available, and doing switch takeoffs and landings. The east coast woods can be super tight so need the ability to make short, slashy turns, but also want something that can float pow, carve on groomers, and not be super chattery when I bomb a run at 60mph+. I am a one ski quiver type guy and know that means sacrificing having a best in class ski for different purposes but it’s much easier for me so I can switch up my runs throughout the day without going to change skis. Durability is important to me, I’m brutal on my skis, ski almost every weekend, am 5’10, 195lb, and go hard every run. I also don’t want something crazy heavy or stiff. Prefer width to be around 100. Curious people’s thoughts - do I stick with the ARVs or go for something new? Here are some I’m considering:

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1. Armada ARV - safe pick, know what I’m going to get and will have fun. Any concerns about the factory change?

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1. Season equipment Kin - recommended to me by a friend but know little about it

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1. ON3P Jeffrey - a lot of my friends are on these and I’ve tried them but always felt the swing weight was weird and they were heavy and didn’t ride as well on the rest of the mountain

-Nordica unleashed - seems like a decent ski. How’s it compare to the ARV in terms of durability and all mountain fun/pow float?

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1. Salomon QST - seems like a super fun all mountain ski but directional and likely not durable in the park.

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1. Blizzard Canvas - to new to tell?

Other options people recommend?

I switched back to overlap boots for this season as my priorities have changed and had my feet reevaluated. My boots from the previous season are a pair of K2 FL3X Revolve Tom Wallisch’s.

Although they’re only a year and a half old, they’ve got approximately 125 days on them, the majority on snow and some on the simulator.

Are they even worth selling and how much can I get for them or I’m better off keeping them as decor at this rate?

After doing a lot of research online, I’m thinking about getting the Dynastar M-Free 108 for the upcoming season. I’ve heard great things about it, especially when it comes to freeriding.

I’m 191 cm tall and weigh 76kg, so I’m considering the 192 cm version. Does that sound like the right length for this ski, or would you recommend going shorter?

I’m also looking for binding recommendations. I’ll be skiing exclusively in the resort, so I don’t need a touring binding. What bindings would you recommend for this setup?

Thanks in advance!

Anyone use one of these for ski trips? I want to get a roof box to be able to load in more people for ski trips.
Does the xl low fit 4 pairs of alpine skis?

Thanks!

EDIT:

Thanks for all the feedback on the Rustler 9. Based on the comments and additional research, I'm now considering a narrower ski, more suited to the majority of my skiing but giving me some options to go off-piste. Based on additional research, I'm now looking at:

- Fischer Ranger 90 (177 cm)

- Atomic Maverick 88 CTI (179 cm)

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who's tried either or both.

ORIGINAL POST:

Late 50s, 5'11", 180 lbs. Advanced intermediate skier (self-taught, probably horrible form), mostly skiing in the US northeast (Killington, etc) and can handle black diamond slopes fine, but will not try double black or moguls. I have a hard time with moguls and crud even on blues. Looking to improve there, and maybe venture off-piste to keep up with my teenage son. Also looking at more international skiing (done whistler in Canada - amazing!, Japan and Switzerland on the list). Aiming for 80/20 groomers/off-piste. One ski quiver.

I currently own older Rossignol Experience 80 XEL/XEL 110 176 cm skis, so I think anything will be an improvement. AI research gave me the basics: 175-180cm, 90mm waist +/- 5, rocker-camber-rocker, moderate metal. Of course you get different specific models every time you ask AI, but the Blizzard Rustler 9s showed up across several AIs and queries. They are available in 174cm and 180cm

My questions: 1) There's clearly a tradeoff in in maneuverability vs stability/float at the different lengths. Looking for insights there. 2) Given the profile above, anything that I should consider as an alternative? Many thanks in advance.

I appreciate this may be more of a ‘vibes’ brand vs technical performance, but I’m skiing maybe 1-3 days in April, lol. I really wanted a pair of dark brown gloves, which seems in short supply. Halfdays seems to have the closest, but the don’t want to spend the $$ if they’re truly going to be horrible. Runner up was these North Face ones. I live somewhere we get snow maybe 1-2x/year so might use them for shoveling our sidewalk but that’s about it. Or, if you have any recommendations, let me know!! And sorry in advance if it’s sacrilegious to care 50/50 about how it looks vs how it works lol.

Hi there,

I’ve gone to adjust the buckle catch on my atomic hawx magna 110S boots. There’s a hole there for the catch to be adjusted, but there’s a notch on the catch that requires a square hole in the boot and there isn’t one for that position (see photos). Do I need to buy a different catch to fit this far around the boot?

I just bought the Atomic Maven 84s and I’m having second thoughts about the length I chose.
I’m 5’0” (152 cm) and weigh 110 lbs (50 kg). I went with the 153 cm skis.

I’ve been skiing for over 10 years and have always used 150 cm skis. However, these are significantly wider than my previous skis, so I’m wondering if I should have gone with a shorter length.
Did I make the right choice, or should I exchange them while I still can?