Posts by skugrud

Not pissing or moaning --- Just a reflection. I remember seeing a ski movie a few years back (I can't remember which one -- or maybe it was a clip on the net) with McConkey (I think) on his new Spats or Pontoons (can't remember...

Previous name was Big Mountain. Skiied their last year: Stayed slopeside for about the same as price as I would have to pay to be "in the village" of other resorts.  Liked the groomers, has options for some steeper power...

Two weeks --- Try them all, see which you like most.  They all ski different.  Personally, I am not partial to the areas close to Park City. If  I had to go to one, in that area, it would be Deer...

My son is looking for boots for his wife who has a narrow foot (especially the heel). She is small in stature, small framed and is a recreational skier.  Any suggestions for some boots that might fit her foot and skiing...

Any Bears have information on how these compare in difficulty?  Especially from personal exprience.  I am looking for info on steepness and difficulty of dropping in.  Info on length and width would be interesting also....

I do not think the issue is so much the width (within reason).  I was on both my 160 cm Volkl Allstars (width unknown but a turn radius or about 13 m) and my 183 cm Gotamas (waist 110 or 115 and TR of about 30 m).  Had a good...

Well put Tog  -- In fact my Utah ski is now the Goat.  It seemed the best comprimise to handle the powder (if I am lucky), left over powder (more often the case), and carve the groomed if that is all that is available. ...

QuoteIt skims the surface at any moderate speed. This allows the ski to accelerate like it was on hardpack.The above is a quote from a review of the Volant Spatula.  It seems as if wide/rocker makes deep powder ski like soft...

No specific tips at the moment, but be encouraged that you will have a great time.  Some of the best cruisers in the country. Your SO should not be intimidated at all.   It also has some of the...

I  will be spending a week in Utah this March and am looking for opinions on whether to bring my old Volkl Explosives or the newer Gotamas (white ones).  I got them both for deals that I couldn't turn down at swaps in the...