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  1. J

    Student Research Project for Knee Problems Skiers Face

    Hello all, I am a student studying design at the University of Cincinnati and looking for insight on a current design project. Please participate in a short survey to enhance skiing experiences! Your input shapes a design focused on improving skiing comfort for aging and recovering skiers. Your...
  2. T

    Looking to transition to off-piste, what're the best skis to buy?

    I've taken a liking to skiing off-piste, been doing it on/off for about 3-4 years and want to fully transition to off-piste. I currently own a pair of Head Worldcup Rebels e.XSR Ski, and Salomon E S/MAX 8 XT (AND M11). Looking to buy a pair of skis that best suit freeride, can anyone reccomend...
  3. H

    Best websites used for Snow Forecasting?

    Hey all, I am heading to to Serre Chevalier in January for my annual ski holiday and wanted to find out if there are any snow forecasting websites / tools you might recommend? I normally use https://pistepro.com/ due to their bottom, mid and peak forecast functionality and they are always...
  4. esteban525

    Fore-aft balance... insights from the pros

    Hello all, please take a look at this new post, and let me know what you guys think: https://fedewenzelski.com/fore-aft-balance-in-skiing-dynamic-is-the-way-to-go/ Cheers!
  5. S

    Joan Verdú Alpine ski racing world cups new Vlogs

    Hello all ski fanatics!! Here is an Andorran alpine ski racer in Wolrd cup season, last year was the European champion in Giant Slalom and he is making some Vlogs to show you how it works this world from behind the scenes! I will post his chanel link from youtube if you want to check it! And...
  6. A

    information ski bindings

    hi everyone, I have a pair of armada white walker ski and I am undecided between which bindings to mount, I had seen the looks pivot 15, armada shift and duke pt 16. finally I wanted to ask if the marker kingpin 13 were a good alternative to these 3 pairs. I already thank everyone
  7. J

    Comparison Review Nordica Enforcer 100 vs Enforcer 94

    Hello! I recently demoed the Nordica 94’s 179 cm 2022 when I went to Lake Tahoe several weeks ago and I loved them. I’m wanting to buy them, but I'm stuck now between the Nordica Enforcer 100's 179cm 2022. The only reason why I'd prefer the 100's is because of the graphic haha. The graphic of...
  8. N

    Ski sizing help

    So I recently made a post about transitioning back into skiing after 8 years on a board. So I'm not new but I certainly am going to have to get my legs back under my feet. After some research and consideration of how I want to ski, I've decided I'm going to get a pair of faction prodigy's. I'm...
  9. N

    Newbie needs help picking out a setup

    So I have been snowboarding for 8 years. Was skiing my whole life prior, Never got great at it but I was decent. I want to get back into skiing but my knowledge of the ski world is slim. I live on the east cost so my main terrain is ice and hardpack. I like to spend a majority of my day in the...
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    Wiley Miller and Conrad Anker in new Ski Film - 'A Connection to Gravity'

    Watch the trailer - A Connection to Gravity is a compilation of history and highlights throughout Wiley Miller’s career as a pro skier. An in-depth look at current life in his home state of Montana and how skiing continues to drive him through life’s challenges. This film aims to simplify the...
  11. dbostedo

    Poll 2019/2020 Season First to Open?

    Well we're in October, and several resorts have been testing out their snow guns. And there was even enough of a storm in Washington/Idaho to hike for turns at 49* North (see this thread : https://www.pugski.com/threads/too-early-for-ski-stoke.16518/) So who will be the first to open this...
  12. Big Mountain Shmig Mountain - YouTube

    Big Mountain Shmig Mountain - YouTube

    This is a short ski film I made shot entirely from a gopro. It is a compilation of different ski days and mini edits I made throughout the season. I'm neither a professional skier nor videographer nor video editor. I am, however proud of this video. Enjoy
  13. Slaverson

    Scarpa Maestrale Binding

    Recently I have been looking for boots for AT skiing and I came across the Scarpa Maestrale It has great reviews and stuff but I cannot figure out what bindings are actually compatible with them. If anyone could give me a couple of bindings for AT and that are compatible with the Maestrale to...
  14. Slaverson

    The Ultimate Boot

    Hey, Recently I have aquired some new powder skis and I wanted to get some tech bindings for them. But I only want to get 1 pair of boots because I can't afford more that that. I am looking for a good pair of ski boots that can be used with multiple bindings including WTR and Grip Walk. I...
  15. A

    Weight on outside ski or inside ski?

    Sometimes when I ski on steeper slopes my skis get crossed on steeper slopes, I assume it's because I'm not switching edges correctly, I kind of lean on the outside ski and rotate my inside ski. so I googled the problem and found this article...
  16. Zoovander

    What Ski Should I try Next?

    About me: intermediate skier on a mission to get better. 5’5” 125 lbs, medium aggressive. Will be traveling all over the west with this ski. I suffer in chopped up powered and hardpack groomees if I don’t have the right ski. I spent a Demo day on the Zelda 106F In 168. I loved it in the deep...
  17. C

    Black Crows Atris, Faction Prodigy 4.0, or Dynastar LEGEND X106 for Freeride?

    I am going to be getting into freeride skiing soon. It will be mostly cliff drops, trees, and powder, but I would also enjoy using them for everyday. I am trying to decide between these three skis, if you have any feedback, just comment below, or if there are any other skis, I am up for...
  18. E

    ski boots for a high instep skinny ankle/heel?

    Hey! I'm looking for suggestions on a pair of freestyle ski boots. I went to a boot fitter and he put me in a pair of Salomon Xmax 100's and did alot of custom work, but they kill my legs and shins on jumps. thanks for the recommendations!!
  19. ngraboys

    Loved my Elan Speedwave 12's--what's a good next purchase?

    Hey there! So I absolutely LOVED my Elan Speedwave 12's (168 length, 116/69/105 mm dimensions), but they are pretty beat up so I am looking for my next pair of skis. For context, I am 5'10 and love being able to go anywhere on the mountain, but my favorite thing to do is bomb long steep to...
  20. J

    Regular Boot vs. Plug Boot Fit

    So I just purchased my first pair of plug boots from Dalbello and after trying them on they feel completely different than my race boots (98mm last) from the previous season. I don't really know how to describe the difference, but it feels like my foot has less feeling in the plug boot and not...
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