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2011 Volkl Racetiger GS World Cup Ski

Thoroughly enjoyable race ski

Nick Z Taos

Pros: Light and fluffy, very stable, surprisingly manoueverable

Cons: I can't tink of any

My biggest caution: I don't know how on earth they are measuring these things. A 183 barely measures 180. I would have purchased a longer pair online had I known this.   But this is the only complaint I have. I have a Dynastar Speed Course Pro GS in a 188 and an Elan GSX race ski in a 188 as well. Both have bindings superior to the old pair of Marker 9.1 race series bindings...
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A reasonable one ski quiver
A reasonable one ski quiver

2007 Volkl AC40 Ski

Pros: Good on ice, and bumps, superb carver, not bad in powder and crud either

Cons: The Marker iPT binding that comes with it must be cranked very close to max (12)

Superbly designed pants that are built like a tank
Superbly designed pants that are built like a tank
Great jacket - on par with any other high end shells
Great jacket - on par with any other high end shells

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7154 Results
2010 Volkl Mantra Ski

2010 Volkl Mantra Ski

“ This is a pretty kick-ass ski.  It's kind of like a really wide GS ski (96mm underfoot.)  It's at its most natural going really fast on firmer off-piste snow.  It will do short-radius turns, but it has to be muscled a bit and it's not necessarily pretty.  Moguls are a lot of work.  On groomed slopes, it holds a carve almost as well as my GS skis, but it's definitely slower edge-to-edge.  In...” --AndrewSwitch

100% Positive Reviews
2009 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski

2009 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski

“ Lovely ski I am a 43 yo 175 cm, 80 kg, fit and reasonable aggressive lifelong skier, level 9, recreational racer and part time ski patroller. Demoed 178 and 186 2010 Gotama's. Purchased the 186's. Mounted Volkl boot centre. Went for the 186's as I found they turned as sharply as the shorter length but were more stable at speed. Perhaps if had mounted a bit forward would have had more tail for...” --GuyB

100% Positive Reviews
BudFits Earbuds Holders

BudFits Earbuds Holders

“ After buying a new pair of earphones to listen to my favorite tunes while skiing, running, working out or just chilling, I was disappointed. These new earbuds, that came with 3 different sizes of replaceable silicon ear canal ......had an issue. I am not sure if the composition of the materials had changed or if my ear canals had changed since my last purchase. While doing almost anything but...” --JHoback

100% Positive Reviews
2011 Rossignol S7 Ski

2011 Rossignol S7 Ski

“ I have had this ski since last season and have loved every aspect of it. I first rode it in Aspen then in Jackson Hole last season and it was epic! Ripped through powder, stomped everything with ease, and i was still able to have fun on the groomers. Get this ski!  ” --Huck26

100% Positive Reviews
Nordica Dobermann WC 150

Nordica Dobermann WC 150

“ Now in my third season with these and I still find them the most comfortable boot I have worn in years.  These come with a lace-up liner you put on first, then put your foot and liner into the boot.  Easy to do when the boots are warm, not so easy when cool, I don't try when cold.  If cold (20-25degress and below), I cannot remove without warming the shell - over 25-30 I can, but it is not...” --cgeib

100% Positive Reviews
Smith I/O Interchangeable Optics Spherical Series Goggles - Mirror Lens

Smith I/O Interchangeable Optics Spherical Series Goggles - Mirror Lens

“ Included:Hard CaseMicrofiber bagI/O FrameSensor Lens (70%)Ignitor Lens (35%)Suggested Retail: $160.00Over the past 10 years I have had many of goggles such as Spy, Marker, and Zeal. In that time I was never blown away by any of them, some didn’t fit the helmet well, some were too dark and some didn’t do what I expected them to do what they advertised. Smith is a brand that I have seen around...” --Philpug

100% Positive Reviews
2008 Head Monster iM 82 Ski

2008 Head Monster iM 82 Ski

“I've skied on about 50 skis in the last several years, and these are the best all-around, IMO.  Damp, medium flex, good edge grip.  Stiffer than I like in light powder, but excellent in crud and all other conditions.  I can ski faster with these.” --crudmaster

100% Positive Reviews
ZipFit Liner

ZipFit Liner

“ Hands down this is the best investment I've ever put into my ski boots. That includes custom foot beds and numerous shells. Arguably this is dependent on how well your shell fits and your foot shape (what else is new?) but without question I'm so pleased with these I'll never put the Intuition liner back in my boots. I've got a swim fin shaped foot ,narrow forefoot and even narrower heel ,so...” --wikked1

100% Positive Reviews
Hot Gear Bag

Hot Gear Bag

“ I'm a ski instructor who doesn't use the locker room.  I change into my boots from the car.  The most important accessory that I have had for the last 7 years in all my ski equipment is the Hot Gear Bag.  Here's why. The bag is heated both by plugging into my car or my outlet at home. The bag dries the boots out overnight.  And the gloves.  And the goggles. ...” --weems

91% Positive Reviews
Ultimate Skiing

Ultimate Skiing

“This book is simply the bomb.  It starts off with the mechanics of skiing and proceeds to explain the application of the mechanics. It finishes with real world scenarios to make it all come together. The book is a must read for anyone that needs to know how skis and skiing works such as coaches and instructors. The information is presented in a clear and understandable fashion. The photos and...” --MastersRacer

100% Positive Reviews
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