r/ski • • Sep 14 '24

PSA (Pre Season Announcement)

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Buying $20 thrift store skis isn’t a good idea, especially if you are a beginner!

There’s been quite a few posts recently about thrift store skis. They are rarely a good idea.

Unless you know exactly how old the skis are, how they have been stored, who used them, how they used them. Don’t buy them! An old set of brittle bindings could cause serious injury.

Buy second hand skis from reputable sellers, meet the skier that used them, or buy ex rental skis.

The picture is of the recycling centre in Whistler. These are the skis that are thrown away (there were some way newer and nicer skis too), think about that before dropping your cash on thrift store skis that are way worse!


r/ski • • Mar 10 '23

New /r/ski Wiki - any advice?

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r/ski • • 8h ago

Chamonix&Zermatt OR Dolomites??

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My husband and I are looking to do a ski trip in Europe this January. He has never been to Europe, so I am hoping to have a good mix of sight seeing, enjoying new cultures, and skiing. 

I have planned two separate trips: 

Option 1: Zermatt and Chamonix 

Option 2: Venice-Dolomites 

Has anyone been to these ski areas and can advise, please? 

We are from Utah, and are very comfortable skiing (blues, blacks in US) on piste, and do some off piste (mainly just skiing in the trees). 

Any thoughts and/or advice welcomed and appreciated!

Thank you! 


r/ski • • 2h ago

Fisher RC4 for intermediate skier

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Hello, I was looking for a pair of used ski since I’m an international student abroad.
I usually snowboard but I decided to become also good at skiing.
I’m 180cm and 93kg in weight and I have very strong core and legs from rugby.
I found this super good offer for a pair of barely new RC4. The problem is that they are 180cm
Is it worth it?
That comes also with bindings


r/ski • • 3h ago

What a view to wake up to. Thats the ski slope right out there

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r/ski • • 4h ago

Which used Powder ski would you pick for me ?

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r/ski • • 11h ago

Ski helmet recommendations

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I’m looking for a well rated, not too expansive, nice looking helmet. I do lots of park and am looking for the steeziest helmet out there.


r/ski • • 13h ago

Atomic Bent 90 VS Elan Ripstick 88

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r/ski • • 14h ago

Is it worth getting a boot fitting if I ski ~5-10 days per year?

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r/ski • • 19h ago

[NSD] New Ski Day: It's Hump Day!!

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Vector Glide Camel Hump Pro!! Getting serious about bump skiing this season.


r/ski • • 17h ago

I need a new helmet+ googles

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What’s up I’m looking to buy new gear, here is what u want to buy is it any good? Also that’s the jacked for the saison you think combo will be good ?


r/ski • • 20h ago

Looking to purchase new ski boots in Banff. Any good boot fitters out there?

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r/ski • • 21h ago

Recommendation for a shop to buy my first pair of ski boots in Andorra or Barcelona

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r/ski • • 1d ago

Choosing an allmountain sky - width?

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r/ski • • 1d ago

Which Powder Ski would you choose for me ?

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r/ski • • 1d ago

College Cali Pass Group Home Resort Dodge Ridge Pickup

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r/ski • • 1d ago

Week before Christmas vacation idea this year

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Where do you think is a solid idea for this year, somewhere in the US? Somewhere that should have great snow coverage, at least projected, and nice amenities and an interesting town or other views?

Thanks in advance.


r/ski • • 1d ago

2027 Stöckli AX vs. AR, anotherstab

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r/ski • • 1d ago

Klaus Obermeyer turned 104 and went skiing this year

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r/ski • • 1d ago

Faction Prodigy 1 vs 2?

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Should I get the faction prodigy’s 1 or 2??? The 2027 prodigy 1 capsule graphics are sickkk and so pretty. but i dont mainly do rails or only park. i know the prodigy 2 can do a bit of park and all mountain. which should i get if i mainly want a versatile ski that can still hit some jumps. i love the graphics on the prodigy 1 but can it still be versatile and good overall ski, or should i just get the prodigy 2s since they’re more geared to all mountain?


r/ski • • 1d ago

Extreme scratches on skis

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r/ski • • 1d ago

Best resorts to work at , enjoy park/ super social

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I’m young and super social, looking to be active this winter season. I enjoy park riding alot and would love to progress so i wsnt to know some of the best resorts for that and a good social scene.

Ive stayed in shitty employee hosuing before so that’s not an issue

also what’s the best jobs to apply for to maximize time on mountain but still have fun. I’d be fine being a lifty but then I’d work all day when lifts are open

I’m from the east coast and spent alot of time at snowshoe so it was defiantly secluded but had a little mountain town that I enjoyed and a decent park.

id love insight


r/ski • • 1d ago

Ski Sunshine/Norquay

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Info I have jotted down to help those who are new to the area. LL forthcoming.


r/ski • • 1d ago

Any tips are welcome!

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r/ski • • 1d ago

Ski discussion

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Yo Wsg I need a new pair of skis but I lwk don’t quite know what I want I would say I’m intermediate at all everything around the mountain uhh I’ve been looking at atomic bents I don’t want it to be too thick prolly like 110s or sum but can anyone help me figure out what skis would be best for me??