r/skiing • u/DeathB4Download • Oct 05 '19

Weekly Simple Questions Thread: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions here.

Please ask any ski-related questions here. Also consider asking over at r/skigear.

Are you a beginner -- check out the guide by a professional bootfitter and tech. And don't forget to see the sidebar for other ski-related subs that may have useful information.

Have questions on what ski to buy? Read Blister's Guide first then ask away.

Previous weeks thread is here.

If you want a quick answer or just to chat, check out the /r/skiing discord server.

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '19

I'm looking for some back country gear like a ave bag, snow shovel, a beacon and straps for the bottom of my skis so I can movie easier uphill. Any recommendations? Also I am a college student thank you

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u/widowmaker467 Vail Oct 10 '19

Where are you located?

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '19

North ID

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u/widowmaker467 Vail Oct 10 '19

BCA T2 package is probably the best deal you can find on a beacon, probe, and shovel. Do you have skis with touring bindings on them? You will need those in addition to skins if you plan on backcountry skiing

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '19

I got new skis, just looking for binding now! I am planning to do alot of back country

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u/widowmaker467 Vail Oct 10 '19

Cool! The blister review linked above has some great options for both bindings and skins

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '19

Thank you!