When you are a ski professional and spend your winters teaching and skiing, you inevitably accumulate and use a lot of gear. You may not realize just how much equipment you have until it is time to pack for a big ski trip and figure out what you actually need to bring—especially when you are flying. Recently I was asked to list the gear I will use on a regular basis in the upcoming season. So I put this together. Over the years, I have used gear from many different brands. So

Well, it's that time of the year. As ski season approaches, taking time to inspect and maintain your equipment can improve performance, increase safety, and help your gear last longer. Whether your skis have been stored all summer or you're preparing for your first trip of the winter, a preseason tune-up is an essential part of getting ready for the slopes. And its best to do it early because you never know for sure when openning day is until literally the last moment. So if

The Renoun Endurance 88 is a versatile ski that truly feels at home anywhere on the mountain. With a 16-meter turn radius and Renoun's patented VibeStop technology, it offers a unique combination of responsiveness, stability, and comfort. When I first tried Renoun skis, I conducted a direct back-to-back comparison with my previous skis at Arapahoe Basin. Same snow, same runs, same sections of the runs. The difference was like night and day. The vibration and chatter I had ex

Have you ever injured your thumb or hand in a skiing fall? For a long time, I didn't even realize that was possible, let alone think about it. I now know this can happen if you use ski poles with straps. One day, it happened to me. During a fall the only injury I received was to my thumb/hand. I had been skiing with traditional poles with straps. Fortunately, the injury wasn't serious and with a little time healed without any lasting problems. However, during the same fall, I

I have used this and really like it. I use a lot less wax and its faster. No scraping needed. You can even wax you skis in the house, no drips on the floor. Which is great when its really cold outside. Below is Mountain Flows User Instructions. I have found this very easy to use. I not only use less wax but I can wax the skis faster and do it indoors without the mess of scraping. HOW TO USE - IN 4 EASY STEPS: 1. Crayon the wax onto the ski. If you're using a harder wax inten

Skiing and the equipment has changed a lot since I started skiing. I began skiing when we didn;t wear helmets and there were no snowboards. Back then I skied on Precision Pre 1200 skis They were narrow, straight and very long at 203 cm. Well, that certainly has changed. And now, how you buy skis is changing. Would you like a new pair of skis every two years? Want to be able to stay up to date on the latest ski technology? Well, Have you heard of Renoun Skis? Renoun Skis is

Renoun Endurance 98 Review The Renoun Endurance 98 is a versatile, lightweight all-mountain ski known for Renoun's patented VibeStop technology. Of the various Renoun models I have skied, it is my favorite and the one I use most often when skiing on my own. If you're unfamiliar with VibeStop technology, I can say from personal experience that it works. I used to struggle with ski vibration and chatter, especially on firm or variable snow conditions. Since switching to the End