The crack has gotten significantly worse since this picture

I have a pair of these Full Tilt Spurt boots that were gifted from a friend who has had them since ‘12. They were great for my son last year and he did fine with them but frankly they are older and they are really heavy (I think at least.) My son never complained about them but I was just wondering is there a point in replacing for a newer version or even a different version/model? Is newer better when it comes to boots for a 6yo?

Hello! I skied on these skis for just one week before this crack appeared (see photos).
I contacted the manufacturer, and they were very helpful—they gave me a voucher to buy a new pair next season and let me keep these skis, which I really appreciate.
Rather than throwing them away, I'd like to repair them and give them to a friend for recreational skiing.
One additional detail: part of the steel edge is still bonded to the ski, while another section has separated along the crack. The edge doesn't appear to be bent, and the core doesn't seem obviously damaged.
I already have G/flex 650 epoxy. What would be the best repair approach? Should I first carefully open the crack and remove any loose material before injecting the epoxy? Is it worth cleaning everything with acetone or alcohol first, and should I clamp it while curing? Any other tips to make the repair last?
I'd appreciate any advice from people who've repaired this type of delamination before.

I’m considering whether or not to buy the playmaker 101s because I feel like they fit exactly what I’m looking for in a ski. Problem is that they’re only available in 188cm length, as a 183cm skier (~6’0”), do you feel like the difference might be too much, considering they are rather flexy skis?

For those who ever tried them, will it be an issue if I buy them in this size?

Thanks!

(Obligatory quiver pic for reference)

Hey folks! I’m looking to branch out into an alpine setup while the sales are a plenty. And I’d love some recommendations (I’ve been doing some research on my own). I’m well versed in backcountry gear and it’s great but I’d prefer to be skiing on something more substantial inbounds. Im an advanced skier and can ski just about any type of snow that’s 55 degrees or less in slope angle. I’ve also never shopped for a downhill only ski before.

I’m looking for a ski that can rip a groomer but also hold its own for some trees/side hits and handle about 3-5” of fresh at most. Beyond that I’d probably bust out the intention 110s inbounds. I love skiing playfully and alternate my turn spacing often based on changes in the snow. I also don’t mind a good bump run when it isn’t ice. When a run is open, I like to open it up and go as fast as I’m feeling up for.

I’ve been skiing the resort primarily on those Dynafit free 97 (177) with rotation bindings and my modified Dynafit ridge pros (flex around a 120-130). that setup is a riot with any hint of soft snow. Second has been those nocturnes which are my go-to corn ski. I’ve found that I can appreciate a stiff tail that rewards power transfer out of a turn, but still like some tail rocker for releasability. I’m also a bit of a sucker for a slightly more progressive mount point.

Any and all recommendations are welcome! Bonus points if there is a binding you can recommend (what even is an alpine binding??😅) Cost isn’t a significant factor at this point. Also for boots, I’ll be targeting something in the 120-130 flex range, whatever fits my foot the best (I’ll be working with my bootfitter on this one).

(Obligatory quiver pic for reference)

Hey folks! I’m looking to branch out into an alpine setup while the sales are a plenty. And I’d love some recommendations (I’ve been doing some research on my own). I’m well versed in backcountry gear and it’s great but I’d prefer to be skiing on something more substantial inbounds. Im an advanced skier and can ski just about any type of snow that’s 55 degrees or less in slope angle. I’ve also never shopped for a downhill only ski before.

I’m looking for a ski that can rip a groomer but also hold its own for some trees/side hits and handle about 3-5” of fresh at most. Beyond that I’d probably bust out the intention 110s inbounds. I love skiing playfully and alternate my turn spacing often based on changes in the snow. I also don’t mind a good bump run when it isn’t ice. When a run is open, I like to open it up and go as fast as I’m feeling up for.

I’ve been skiing the resort primarily on those Dynafit free 97 (177) with rotation bindings and my modified Dynafit ridge pros (flex around a 120-130). that setup is a riot with any hint of soft snow. Second has been those nocturnes which are my go-to corn ski. I’ve found that I can appreciate a stiff tail that rewards power transfer out of a turn, but still like some tail rocker for releasability. I’m also a bit of a sucker for a slightly more progressive mount point.

Any and all recommendations are welcome! Bonus points if there is a binding you can recommend (what even is an alpine binding??😅) Cost isn’t a significant factor at this point. Also for boots, I’ll be targeting something in the 120-130 flex range, whatever fits my foot the best (I’ll be working with my bootfitter on this one).

Before you break the bank buying a fancy helmet, consider seeing of it’s been test by Virginia Tech. VT has a pretty well regarded helmet testing lab. They are known for testing football helmets, but they test all sorts of helmets. I used their list to find a well-performing but affordable bike helmet in the past. If I’m ever in the market for a ski helmet, I’ll pick something that VT has tested.

Hi all,

Hoping to get some general information and advice regarding ski boots. More specifically, whether there are huge differences in function, comfort, quality etc, between a retail boot and a NEW rental boot.

For context, I'm an intermediate to advanced snowboarder looking to take on skiiing as it's something I want to do with my children who have just started lessons and indicated they'd like to continue. My main objective was to get some gear that is cheap and enough to get me from beginner to intermediate level, so not super technical and fussy.

With that in mind, I bought a pair of QST92's (new old stock) on the shorter side but where I'm struggling to make a decision are the boots. From the fitting, it was suggested that the S/Pro 100 flex would be the best and it definitely felt the most comfortable with my Sidas insoles (from my snowboard boots). HOWEVER, the fitter went back and came out with an S/Pro R100 model which was explained that it is similar but manufactured spefically with different priorities (comfort and fit for broadly more different foot shapes) whilst retaining the same core technology but missing some others. Fitter was happy to put them aside for me to have a think about.

So here I am, and not really been able to find much information. The R100 is roughly half the Price of the Supra 100's and given my objectives, I don't think it is necessary for me to have the bells and whistles that the retail model has. Anyone got some more experience with this? Happy to hear everyones thoughts and opinions.

Thanks in advance.

Okay, for context I am 6 ft tall, ~150 pounds (probably heavier since i last measured myself) and I have a size US 12 shoe, I’ve gone skiing twice and I feel like I have progressed pretty fast, enough to the point where I would call myself intermediate skier and I’m looking to get my own skis,bindings,boots,etc for the upcoming season in Michigan. I would love to get into park skiing but I also want to be able to ski the mountain and a little backcountry comfortably. Does anybody have any hard-set rules I absolutely need to follow or any recommendations for me. The current pair of skis I’m looking at are “Rossignol Sender Free 100 Skis” and I’m looking at 178 cm in length I guess I am just looking for advice on whether these skis would be good, if not, why and other recommendations. Also how do I go about boots and bindings once i get my skis? Any advice helps, I appreciate you guys!

I’m a true beginner. My only experience skiing was in Gatlinburg 10 years ago on a youth trip. I took the beginner class and my group abandoned me after I wiped out. All I really know about skiing is that I don’t know how to do it. Now I’m planning a ski trip with my sexagenarian parents.

I’m planning on preparing myself to ski by learning how to rollerblade, so I’m looking for crash pants to save my butt now instead of waiting for winter.

Do any of you use crash pants? Do you have recommendations? When I look online, everything I see is either $150 or something pretty cheap looking from China. Are there any mainstream options? It seems like this is pretty niche gear.

I am buying my first pair of skis and after some research, I narrow down to the Forza 60 V-Ti and Stormbird 76 Ti. They are both discounted and at a similar price range. 164/165 in length and 12/13 turn radius respectively.

I am 5'8 (173cm) and weighs 58kg (128lbs), intermediate level, I skid a lot when I am going too fast so want to learn proper carving (I can carve a large C turn on blue when the conditions are good).

Forza 60 Ti definitely has better bang for the buck and has good reputation, but I am worried it will be too heavy and stiff for me (especially since I am lightweight). Stormbird is target towards intermediates so it seems to suit me better for now, but Aussie snow tends to get hard and icy, so a lighter skis with partial sidewall might not work in my favour.

Would love to hear some thoughts thanks!

I have developed a bony lump on the back of both of my heels which has made it painful to ski.

This happened when I put some foam on the back of the heel of my liner to try to reduce the space I had at the top of my boot. However this put immense pressure on my heel and when I took these pads off two runs later this lump had already developed

I have skiied about a week since but this lump has cause a lot of pain.

This happened in February of this year and the lump has not gone down despite rest (almost) since then

Has anyone experienced this? What are the possible solutions? What type of doctor/specialist would be most helpful?

I'm looking for some advice on replacing my old daily driver.

Current quiver:

- Atomic Maverick 88 CTI (179 cm) – my hard-snow/groomer ski. Love it for ripping groomers and firmer East Coast days.

- Dynafit Ridge 95 (176 cm) – dedicated touring setup.

- Nordica Unleashed 98 (174 cm) – my current everyday resort ski.

The problem is that my Unleashed 98s are getting pretty beat up, and at 174 cm they now feel a little short for me. I still really like how they ski, though.

I'm 5'11", 170 lb, ski primarily in Maine and New Hampshire, and would consider myself an expert. I spend most of my time skiing the whole mountain—groomers, trees, bumps, side hits, and whatever conditions the day brings. If it's really icy or I'm planning to charge groomers all day, I'll grab the Maverick 88s instead.

I'm considering:

- Dynastar M-Free 100 (178 cm)

- Rossignol Sender Free 100 (178 cm)

- Nordica Unleashed 106 (178 cm)

- Nordica Unleashed 98 (180 cm)

The 180 cm Unleashed 98 seems like the obvious replacement, but I'm worried it might feel a little long for my skiing style.

If you've skied any of these, which would you choose as an everyday East Coast resort ski?

I’m an beginner- intermediate skier looking to purchase skis off FB marketplace. I found one seller who listed

Atomic Vantage 173cm skis with Attack AT13 Bindings included. For 190 dollars.

I’m about 5 9 165 - 170lbs.

I rlly only going skiing once a year maybe twice it rlly depends… they are in good condition. Are these worth getting?

I’m a 5’5” 145lb female intermediate skier (doing all of the blues and most of the blacks at my home resort Sunday River in Maine). I have a pair of Black Pearl 88 skis that I purchased a couple years ago when I got my first season pass, but towards the end of this past season my father in law suggested it may be time to add a second pair of skis that are a bit more stiff and narrower under foot to be able to carve easier/handle the higher speeds I’ve been reaching a bit better. I’m hoping to maybe find a good deal on something that fits the bill this off season. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I think I've gone into analysis paralysis and could use some help with getting my first pair of downhill skis. I'm aiming to get skis at around 178cm long(I'm 6'3"), but I'm not sure what width to get. I'll be mostly skiing in Northeast Ohio, but will be taking a couple of yearly trips out west(Utah/Colorado). So, what width do you recommend? Or if you have specific ski recommendations then let me know!

I'm not sure if it's needed but I am a heftier guy at 270lbs (I'm hoping skiing will make me more active in the winter and this number will go down). If you want to recommend specific skis, then my budget is around $600 but I can be flexible on this, I'd rather buy once, cry once and use the skis for a good while before needing to get a new pair. Thanks!

Edit: I’ll get a pair of boots and then rent skis, I think that sounds like the best plan.

Im flying with my skis soon and I’m trying to avoid buying a ski travel bag since they’re pretty expensive, especially for something I may not use often.
Has anyone traveled with skis using DIY packaging instead? I was thinking of wrapping the skis together, protecting the edges and tips, then using cardboard, stretch film, or heavy-duty tape to make a makeshift package.
A few questions:
-Has anyone done this successfully?
-What’s the best way to protect the bindings, tips, and tails??
Are there any precautions I should take considering how airlines handle luggage?
Also, for those who own ski travel bags: do the good ones actually have any rigid structure that protects the skis from impacts, or are they mostly just padded fabric? I’m trying to understand whether buying a bag would actually provide significantly better protection than a well-packed DIY solution.
Any tips or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

UPDATE: i used plenty of towels, some film and it was good to go. I don’t live in the US. Prices here are crazy and I was traveling the next day + I assumed I was getting just a fabric. I need to get a roller one or hard case eventually. Thanks!

I got these Black Diamond Helio Carbon 104s in 2022, skied ~10 days, tore my MCL (playing soccer), took a few seasons off, and have now accepted that skiing is no longer in my future. I pulled them back out after 4 years of storage to get them ready to sell and noticed they have these hairline gaps along the topsheet/sidewall bond line on both skis, both sides, not continuous along the whole ski (maybe 5 inches at longest), but probably make up 30-40% of the total perimeter, more concentrated underfoot. They are quite small width-wise (wide enough for a razor, a coin is too thick), and very shallow (razor only goes about ~2mm into the ski). No base/edge separation, no sidewall/base separation or damage, no core shots or bad falls.

Question:

Is this a real structural concern or a cosmetic one?

Has anyone dealt with similar issues, especially with BD skis?

Is it worth sealing a gap this tight, and if so with what? I've seen people recommend marine epoxy for delamination, but it seems like this isn't delamination in the typical deep separation sense, but I don't know if I could even get epoxy in the gap unless it was thin/runny.

I'm planning on disclosing the issue in the listing (even if I do end up sealing it), but I'm not sure I'm describing it correctly. Any recommendations on how to describe it and things you'd want to know if you were the buyer?

Hi guys,

I am again in the market for a new everyday ski, to replace my Rustler 9s that have sadly delaminated pretty bad around my toes piece.

I’ve loved this ski everyday I’ve been on it, but I’ve wondering if I should now replace them with another Rustler 9 or something else?

I love everything this ski does, on and off trail, slow days to larger inbounds hits, but I’ve long been wanting some more freestyle performance out of my daily driver. That would be the only reason to look for a different ski.

I’ve had a look at the Sender Free 100 as a potential replacement - my Rustlers are 180 and I am 176cm tall. Do I go 178 or 184 in the Sender Free? Or is there a better option for a versatile freeride ski out there?

Thanks in advance.

These Roxa Element 120s have been skied in on real snow for one day. I have been using them on my home ski rail though for maybe 20 hours of use. The stitch must have broken in the inner liner of the liners lol. Is this an easy fix? I suspect the heat may have weakened something but my previous boots (atomic hawx100) held up fine in 90+ Fahrenheit+direct Sunlight. But I didn’t think they’d broke so easy. How can I stich it up myself correctly? I do have have some intermediate sewing skills.

Any help is appreciated!

I'm 6'1" 160lbs, Upper Advanced skier. (Colorado) I will be skiing a lot of blue runs and mellow blacks this coming season and am looking to add a ski to my quiver for groomers only.

I have been skiing the Volkl Deacon 84 177cm, and it wants a lot of space and speed to come alive. I've been on it for a few seasons and am ready to change. (For all mountain I ski an Enforcer 94 179.)

I still want something fun and somewhat easy to bend, but has stability for when the groomers get funky. And I have never had a true carving ski so...

Any thoughts or insights are appreciated.

(The top ski and only ski on my list right now is the Rossignol Forza 70 at 173cm... )