I have skied for 3 years now and only done season rentals. I can easily do Blacks without Moguls and can hold my own on Double blacks and am not bad on blacks with moguls. My favorite kind of skiing is the bowls you can hike up to that are very steep and not skied a ton. If I could have ratings on a ski this is what I would want it to look like.
40% Bowls
25% Moguls/Trees
15% Powder
10% Terrain Park
10% Groomed Blues/Black
I was looking at the K2 Apache Recons until someone told me that they might be to stiff
Now I am thinking about the K2 Public Enemy something in the Salomon XWing series or anything else that people can suggest.
Also I would appreciate suggestions on the style of boot I should get. Some people have told me that I should not get a stiff boot but I don’t know if that’s right.
If it makes any difference I am17 years old and very skinny at 6 feet 130LBS. My parents are pretty skinny so I won’t gain tons of weight.
Thanks for the help!!
What Kind Ski’s Should I Get?
You should look into some Alpine Touring Skis, Boots, and Bindings. If you are spending a lot of time NOT on trails and actually in the bowls and trees, these would be a good choice. AT have bindings that allow you to use climbing skins so you won't have to boot up a hill...you just put on the skins and ski UP. However, if 90% of what you ski now is lift-serviceable and you don't plan to ski much in places that are not lift-serviceable, then AT is not for you.
AT and Telemark skis are often one in the same. I find K2 a bit stiffer in general. Karhu and Black Diamond somewhat flexible, and G3 really slinky. All of these, except the K2s can also be mounted well with good old regular bindings. (Karhu Jax and G3 Reverends are really nice for the kind of stuff you plan on doing. Black Diamond Havocs are a nice ski as well.)
Length needs to be determined once you choose a ski. Check the suggested length for your height at the ski shop. Weight has more to do with it than height and each model of ski will be a bit different. You can still apply the to-the-tip-of-your-nose rule and be OK...but check the chart.
If you get a regular downhill set-up or an AT set-up what you want to do is focus on ski width as well. Apache Recons are too narrow for what you tend to ski. The Apache Outlaws might be a better choice. You get 10mm more underfoot with the Outlaws...haven't skied them yet, but something with 88mm width under the foot is nice. The Public Enemy is a good park ski, but you say you're only in the park 10% of the time...so skip those.
If you aren't dying to get the planks right now...wait until you can demo some. Try out a few skis before you start dropping mad money.
Boots are another story. Harder boots take a lot of abuse, but you're light so you might be able to get away with a soft boot. Go try a bunch on at the shop. Drop some extra bling to get them fitted the right way...it makes more of a difference than the ski does. I'm more familiar with Telemark and AT boots nowadays but the qualities are similar to a standard alpine boot. Harder is better for racing and going fast. Softer boots generally are better for terrain and the backcountry. (Unless you are a fatass like me and NEED a hard boot because you'll blow anything else apart.)
Reply:i dont know too much about skiing, as im a snowboarder.
BUT! LIBtech makes a sweeeeet pair of skis. they started making em last year, and theyre just awesome. theyre a twin tip, so you can ride faki and do all that good stuff in the park. they're a medium thickness so you can float on powder and still blaze down the hill pretty fast without all that drag, and best of al lthey have a new feature invented by LIBtech called magnetraction. you wouldnt notice at first, but the edges of the skis are wavy. theyre not just a clean smooth edge. it seems really weird, but i just bought a GNU altered genetics with magne traction and its friggin sick. you wouldnt beleive how well you can hold an edge, even in the slickest ice you wont slip out. its really cool.
as for length, i have friends who ski, and one of them is about your size and he rides about a 155 i think? dont trust me too far on length though. check out the LIB's though! theyre ill!!!
Reply:K2 Public Enemies aren't bad skis. Salomon makes alright terrain skis. For the skiing youre thinking of, go a little bit softer than usual for the boot
Reply:I would suggest a 178 in a light ski. If you are agressive I would suggest a stiffer ski to handle the crud. I ski a 170 for slolum racing but it is very stiff for crud. It handles moguls great though!
I just switched to solomans
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
What gear do i need for skiing?
I'm going skiing in February to Italy. What stuff do i need? i know they will supply, ski boots, ski's, goggles and ski sticks but what kind of clothes do i need. So far i've got these things on my list to get: Thermal Underwear, thermal socks, ski trousers with the shoulder straps, thermal t-shirt, sweatshirts, a thick high quility ski jacket, thermal gloves and skmi gloves and a hat. any thing else i could need? i think im getting those things from T K max because it's the same great stuff but 60% cheaper there. Is there any where else that is cheap and good?
What gear do i need for skiing?
Some knee and elbow pads. Ouch!!
Reply:Your list sounds pretty good. Just remember that whilst it will be cold wherever you're going, you're going to get very hot actually skiing. It's very hard work so you need to make sure you put on several thin layers under your ski jacket, so you can peel them off one at a time. I'd recommend a small backpack too, just enough to carry your money and a bottle of water, then put your thermal T-shirts in as you take them off. Also gives you somewhere to put your gloves and hat and goggles when you stop for a much-needed drink!
Oh, and whatever anyone tells you - don't wear an extra pair of socks under your ski socks. That's what causes blisters. Just wear the good thick thermal socks specifically designed for skiing. And be ready for ski boots to be the most uncomfortable things you will ever wear!!!!! But they are so worth it - skiing is great. Don't be afraid of falling over - you can get so tense that it stops you really learning how to ski. Enjoy.
Reply:Warm clothing that doesn't restrict movement too much and that is reasonably water and windproof and a good warm hat. Goggles or sun glasses with uv protection and a high factor sunblock as you will get burned from the glare off the snow.
If it's your first time, i suggest hiring skis and boots and enrolling at the resorts ski school to give you the basics.
If you aren't that active, spend about ten minutes a day before you leave doing step ups on your home staircase to strenghten your thigh and knee muscles.
Lastly if you are going abroad, instructors will probably speak English, but it doesn't hurt to learn a few basic phrases to help you get along - please, thankyou, where are the ski lifts etc.
Have fun
Reply:Im going skiing during february half term with school and using a all-in-one plus the other neccesities.
Some resorts allow you to hire clothes but its all old and skanky. Your list sounds about right.
Reply:A skis suit would be good if your 5' 11" there s one now on ebay look at 130063961782
Reply:you need several long sleeved shirts, sweaters, and parka in case you fell into a pud of mud (thats what happened to me when i first went skiiing) and wear 2 pair of pants when you go its gonna be REALLY cold especially in italy
your list sound pretty good but once you are skiing you will get hot cuz it still is sports and you dont need all of those things but be prepared
Reply:Are they definitely going to supply goggles? I would double check on that as it is quite rare. If they don't - you will need sunglasses, you only really need goggles in bad weather but you will need sunglasses all the time and get a cord for them.
Your list sounds good - I wouldn't worry about buying cheaper things - you can always upgrade if you go again or really get into it.
Milletts is a good place for things like ski socks, gloves and hats at a cheap price.
I would ensure you have a good jacket (plenty of zippered pockets, hood, good fit, tight cuffs.) and decent salopettes (the trousers with straps).
I wouldn't worry overly about thermal underwear - I normally just wear leggings under my salopettes and then layer up with t-shirts (short and long) and if it is really cold outside then maybe a fleece. But often it isn't that cold.
Have a great time!
Reply:you need skiis!
Reply:you can rent the skis out, all you need is long johns, nice thick trousers and jacket and ski gloves and a pair of insulated boots
Reply:a crash helmet and a fit nurse
Reply:a extra duful
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What gear do i need for skiing?
Some knee and elbow pads. Ouch!!
Reply:Your list sounds pretty good. Just remember that whilst it will be cold wherever you're going, you're going to get very hot actually skiing. It's very hard work so you need to make sure you put on several thin layers under your ski jacket, so you can peel them off one at a time. I'd recommend a small backpack too, just enough to carry your money and a bottle of water, then put your thermal T-shirts in as you take them off. Also gives you somewhere to put your gloves and hat and goggles when you stop for a much-needed drink!
Oh, and whatever anyone tells you - don't wear an extra pair of socks under your ski socks. That's what causes blisters. Just wear the good thick thermal socks specifically designed for skiing. And be ready for ski boots to be the most uncomfortable things you will ever wear!!!!! But they are so worth it - skiing is great. Don't be afraid of falling over - you can get so tense that it stops you really learning how to ski. Enjoy.
Reply:Warm clothing that doesn't restrict movement too much and that is reasonably water and windproof and a good warm hat. Goggles or sun glasses with uv protection and a high factor sunblock as you will get burned from the glare off the snow.
If it's your first time, i suggest hiring skis and boots and enrolling at the resorts ski school to give you the basics.
If you aren't that active, spend about ten minutes a day before you leave doing step ups on your home staircase to strenghten your thigh and knee muscles.
Lastly if you are going abroad, instructors will probably speak English, but it doesn't hurt to learn a few basic phrases to help you get along - please, thankyou, where are the ski lifts etc.
Have fun
Reply:Im going skiing during february half term with school and using a all-in-one plus the other neccesities.
Some resorts allow you to hire clothes but its all old and skanky. Your list sounds about right.
Reply:A skis suit would be good if your 5' 11" there s one now on ebay look at 130063961782
Reply:you need several long sleeved shirts, sweaters, and parka in case you fell into a pud of mud (thats what happened to me when i first went skiiing) and wear 2 pair of pants when you go its gonna be REALLY cold especially in italy
your list sound pretty good but once you are skiing you will get hot cuz it still is sports and you dont need all of those things but be prepared
Reply:Are they definitely going to supply goggles? I would double check on that as it is quite rare. If they don't - you will need sunglasses, you only really need goggles in bad weather but you will need sunglasses all the time and get a cord for them.
Your list sounds good - I wouldn't worry about buying cheaper things - you can always upgrade if you go again or really get into it.
Milletts is a good place for things like ski socks, gloves and hats at a cheap price.
I would ensure you have a good jacket (plenty of zippered pockets, hood, good fit, tight cuffs.) and decent salopettes (the trousers with straps).
I wouldn't worry overly about thermal underwear - I normally just wear leggings under my salopettes and then layer up with t-shirts (short and long) and if it is really cold outside then maybe a fleece. But often it isn't that cold.
Have a great time!
Reply:you need skiis!
Reply:you can rent the skis out, all you need is long johns, nice thick trousers and jacket and ski gloves and a pair of insulated boots
Reply:a crash helmet and a fit nurse
Reply:a extra duful
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Skiing season training?
Ski season is almost here! Hence, the following list of Exercises to get you prepared:
16. Visit your local butcher and pay $30 to sit in the walk-in freezer for a half an hour. Afterwards, burn two $50 dollar bills to warm up.
15. Soak your gloves and store them in the freezer after every use.
14. Fasten a small, wide rubber band around the top half of your head before you go to bed each night.
13. If you wear glasses, begin wearing them with glue smeared on the lenses.
12. Throw away a hundred dollar bill-now.
11. Find the nearest ice rink and walk across the ice 20 times in your ski boots carrying two pairs of skis, accessory bag and poles. Pretend you are looking for your car. Sporadically drop things.
10. Place a small but angular pebble in your shoes, line them with crushed ice, and then tighten a C-clamp around your toes.
9. Buy a new pair of gloves and immediately throw one away.
8. Secure one of your ankles to a bed post and ask a friend to run into you at high speed.
7. Go to McDonald's and insist on paying $8.50 for a hamburger. Be sure you are in the longest line.
6. Clip a lift ticket to the zipper of your jacket and ride a motorcycle fast enough to make the ticket lacerate your face.
5. Drive slowly for five hours - anywhere - as long as it's in a snowstorm and you're following an 18 wheeler.
4. Fill a blender with ice, hit the pulse button and let the spray blast your face. Leave the ice on your face until it melts. Let it drip into your clothes.
3. Dress up in as many clothes as you can and then proceed to take them off because you have to go to the bathroom.
2. Slam your thumb in a car door. Don't go see a doctor.
1. Repeat all of the above every Saturday and Sunday until it's time for the real thing!
Skiing season training?
hahaha very good thanks
Reply:skings s now fun.lol
Reply:cool
Reply:Good one keep them coming have a star
Reply:Ooooh ouch!!
Why anyone would wanna ski is beyond me!!
Sun, sea and sand for me!!
*
Reply:lol,10/10,star, very funny indeed.Thnx.
Reply:lol
Reply:excellent as usual*
Reply:~R~O~F~L~
"Buy a new pair of gloves and immediately throw one away."
cracked me up.
Thanks.
.
Reply:hehehe, i knew there was a few reasons why i don't go skiing, pmsl hun, loved it
star time
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Reply:It doesn't snow in this part of Victoria so I guess I know what I can do the next time the kids ask about going skiing, or anything else snow related.... hehehehe
Reply:lol so true!
f xxx
Reply:Ha!good joke!
Reply:Ha ha ha you`re on form today good one,,,,,
Reply:Great joke. Just had our first ski trip of the season to Austria 2 weeks ago.
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16. Visit your local butcher and pay $30 to sit in the walk-in freezer for a half an hour. Afterwards, burn two $50 dollar bills to warm up.
15. Soak your gloves and store them in the freezer after every use.
14. Fasten a small, wide rubber band around the top half of your head before you go to bed each night.
13. If you wear glasses, begin wearing them with glue smeared on the lenses.
12. Throw away a hundred dollar bill-now.
11. Find the nearest ice rink and walk across the ice 20 times in your ski boots carrying two pairs of skis, accessory bag and poles. Pretend you are looking for your car. Sporadically drop things.
10. Place a small but angular pebble in your shoes, line them with crushed ice, and then tighten a C-clamp around your toes.
9. Buy a new pair of gloves and immediately throw one away.
8. Secure one of your ankles to a bed post and ask a friend to run into you at high speed.
7. Go to McDonald's and insist on paying $8.50 for a hamburger. Be sure you are in the longest line.
6. Clip a lift ticket to the zipper of your jacket and ride a motorcycle fast enough to make the ticket lacerate your face.
5. Drive slowly for five hours - anywhere - as long as it's in a snowstorm and you're following an 18 wheeler.
4. Fill a blender with ice, hit the pulse button and let the spray blast your face. Leave the ice on your face until it melts. Let it drip into your clothes.
3. Dress up in as many clothes as you can and then proceed to take them off because you have to go to the bathroom.
2. Slam your thumb in a car door. Don't go see a doctor.
1. Repeat all of the above every Saturday and Sunday until it's time for the real thing!
Skiing season training?
hahaha very good thanks
Reply:skings s now fun.lol
Reply:cool
Reply:Good one keep them coming have a star
Reply:Ooooh ouch!!
Why anyone would wanna ski is beyond me!!
Sun, sea and sand for me!!
*
Reply:lol,10/10,star, very funny indeed.Thnx.
Reply:lol
Reply:excellent as usual*
Reply:~R~O~F~L~
"Buy a new pair of gloves and immediately throw one away."
cracked me up.
Thanks.
.
Reply:hehehe, i knew there was a few reasons why i don't go skiing, pmsl hun, loved it
star time
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Reply:It doesn't snow in this part of Victoria so I guess I know what I can do the next time the kids ask about going skiing, or anything else snow related.... hehehehe
Reply:lol so true!
f xxx
Reply:Ha!good joke!
Reply:Ha ha ha you`re on form today good one,,,,,
Reply:Great joke. Just had our first ski trip of the season to Austria 2 weeks ago.
flower
What bindings will my Karhu XCD boots fit into?
I have a pair of Karhu XCD Traverse boots. They don't fit into the bindings on my skis. Of course my bindings are the same style that the boots should fit--75mm 3-pin--however, the duck-bill front is too thick and I cannot possibly close the binding. I'm getting a new pair of skis and bindings but am clueless as to what bindings are recommended for these boots...
What bindings will my Karhu XCD boots fit into?
You might have to get a different 3-pin binding that has more clearance on the bail for the boot.
I had the same problem with some Karhu boots with Rotefella bindings. I can barely get the bail to close. I have contemplated shaving down the sole a little, but I'm reluctant to possibly damage the boot.
I don't know how thick your duckbills are but here are some suggestions:
Voile Heavy-Duty Mountaineer Bindings - will fit 18-19 mm soles. $50
Rottefella Super Telemark will handle sole thicknesses from 12 to 20 mm. $50
Reply:Thanks a lot! Report It
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What bindings will my Karhu XCD boots fit into?
You might have to get a different 3-pin binding that has more clearance on the bail for the boot.
I had the same problem with some Karhu boots with Rotefella bindings. I can barely get the bail to close. I have contemplated shaving down the sole a little, but I'm reluctant to possibly damage the boot.
I don't know how thick your duckbills are but here are some suggestions:
Voile Heavy-Duty Mountaineer Bindings - will fit 18-19 mm soles. $50
Rottefella Super Telemark will handle sole thicknesses from 12 to 20 mm. $50
Reply:Thanks a lot! Report It
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What Skis Should I Get??
I am 5'7", 135lbs, female and am between a beginner and intermediate skier.
I really prefer to cruise around on blue slopes but I am going to spend a full season skiing this year and would like to work towards going off trail and skiing powder. Im not into trying to go really fast or race nor am i into jumps and freestyle.
Could someone please help me with what to look for in buying skis boots and bindings and recommend some ski sizes. Thanks.
What Skis Should I Get??
Hi. Just get a good pair of all-mountain skis geared to the intermediate skier. They will be forgiving, yet able to cruise the blues and dip into a little powder or off-piste terrain now and then.
Your best bet is to buy from a dedicated ski shop (not a big box store!), and really, if you can, demo before you buy. Try two or three different brands, and see what responds best to your style. The workers there will be able to get you into the right size ski for you. Normally, the ski will stand to between the bottom of your nose and your eyes.
ps: don't forget to pick up an extra lesson or two near the beginning of the year. Even advanced skiers can benefit. Just because you can get up and down a blue run doesn't mean you couldn't benefit as well!
Reply:You usually want skis that are about eye level. For your height and weight, skis around 165cm would right for you.
I would recomend the an all mountain ski like the volkl tigershark. It is wide enough to handle crud and some powder, but has enough sidecut for carving up groomers
You should go to your local ski shop or ski swap and ask some knowlegeable skiers for more info
Reply:if your between intermediate and novice i would recommend strongly not to go off into powder and try to not to unless your lvl. 8 or so with skiing. well k2s at evo gear.com
Reply:The Nordica Olympia lineup won several awards. I actually demo-ed a pair for my sister (no shame in being a guy on womens skis) and found even the upper level versions of the lineup to be lively, forgiving and able to hold a line w/ serious bite. I'm not sure which model has better powder ratings but I know its a great ski.
Reply:In addition to what was said above, make sure you get a woman-specific ski. There are many to choose from. The center of gravity is different on women and it really makes a difference.
Reply:I would think about a 160 wide ski would suit you. Make sure you get the bindins mounted by a realiable place that knows the difference between women skiers and men skiers.
tanning
I really prefer to cruise around on blue slopes but I am going to spend a full season skiing this year and would like to work towards going off trail and skiing powder. Im not into trying to go really fast or race nor am i into jumps and freestyle.
Could someone please help me with what to look for in buying skis boots and bindings and recommend some ski sizes. Thanks.
What Skis Should I Get??
Hi. Just get a good pair of all-mountain skis geared to the intermediate skier. They will be forgiving, yet able to cruise the blues and dip into a little powder or off-piste terrain now and then.
Your best bet is to buy from a dedicated ski shop (not a big box store!), and really, if you can, demo before you buy. Try two or three different brands, and see what responds best to your style. The workers there will be able to get you into the right size ski for you. Normally, the ski will stand to between the bottom of your nose and your eyes.
ps: don't forget to pick up an extra lesson or two near the beginning of the year. Even advanced skiers can benefit. Just because you can get up and down a blue run doesn't mean you couldn't benefit as well!
Reply:You usually want skis that are about eye level. For your height and weight, skis around 165cm would right for you.
I would recomend the an all mountain ski like the volkl tigershark. It is wide enough to handle crud and some powder, but has enough sidecut for carving up groomers
You should go to your local ski shop or ski swap and ask some knowlegeable skiers for more info
Reply:if your between intermediate and novice i would recommend strongly not to go off into powder and try to not to unless your lvl. 8 or so with skiing. well k2s at evo gear.com
Reply:The Nordica Olympia lineup won several awards. I actually demo-ed a pair for my sister (no shame in being a guy on womens skis) and found even the upper level versions of the lineup to be lively, forgiving and able to hold a line w/ serious bite. I'm not sure which model has better powder ratings but I know its a great ski.
Reply:In addition to what was said above, make sure you get a woman-specific ski. There are many to choose from. The center of gravity is different on women and it really makes a difference.
Reply:I would think about a 160 wide ski would suit you. Make sure you get the bindins mounted by a realiable place that knows the difference between women skiers and men skiers.
tanning
Going skiing?
ski boots. i need new ski boots and i alway have a hard time finding ones that have room for big calfs any suggestions?
Going skiing?
www.avenue.com
Try here they do wide width women's ski boots.
Reply:I love skiing so much, but snowboard boots are alot more comfortable. It takes a day or two to get the hang of it but it is also very fun.
flower
Going skiing?
www.avenue.com
Try here they do wide width women's ski boots.
Reply:I love skiing so much, but snowboard boots are alot more comfortable. It takes a day or two to get the hang of it but it is also very fun.
flower
I just bought a new pair of skis, i had my bindings mounted for my boots, do i really need to get a wax?
Yes you should actually have them TUNED and waxed.Most ski bases come slightly concave or convex which affects the initiation of turns.At the very least have them hot waxed, only costs $10.00,a small price to pay to allow your skis to glide freely and protect your bases from friction damage.The wax that comes on the skis is just a baselayer to protect the base material in transport/storage,is very soft and will wear off quickly leaving you with sticky feeling skis.And once the wax is worn off you are wearing down your base material.
I just bought a new pair of skis, i had my bindings mounted for my boots, do i really need to get a wax?
New skis come waxed, shop shouldnt wax them, they should know better..
Reply:you can probably get one full day or riding on new skis, just depends on how many runs you do. after that i would definately get them waxed since the wax from the manufacture is really nothing
tanning
I just bought a new pair of skis, i had my bindings mounted for my boots, do i really need to get a wax?
New skis come waxed, shop shouldnt wax them, they should know better..
Reply:you can probably get one full day or riding on new skis, just depends on how many runs you do. after that i would definately get them waxed since the wax from the manufacture is really nothing
tanning
Which one's better: skiing or snowboarding?
i just got a new pair of ski boots and snowboard boots. i have all skiing equiment thats needed and i'm waiting for my snowboard and bindings to come along.
i love to go skiing and just went during christmas. but i've never been boarding. it looks really easy but that's probably because i've never tried before
which one's better skiing or snowboarding? and why?
Which one's better: skiing or snowboarding?
Which one's better,blondes or brunettes? Neither- they're both good. I quit skiing in 1984 to snowboard. Four years ago I started skiing again to get a job as an instructor at a local mountain. I now am a cert. instructor in both and say this;they are both good in their own ways. On a fat powder day, snowboarding is simply orgasmic. Bumps? Gimme skiis. I like to snowboard more and if I had to choose would keep the board. But to someone in your position take my advice; keep up on both.Oh and don't be fooled-snowboarding; safer than skiing yes. Really easy to learn, no.Again,just different.
Reply:I have skied for 19 years up to an expert level and level 1 instructor, and have snowboarded for 8 to an advanced level. I really like challenging terrain (steep, moguls, crud, out-of-bounds, trees) and have found that skiing lets me have more fun in those conditions. If I am going to a resort that has reports of lots of fresh powder or has been groomed extensively, I will take the snowboard. If it is a couple days after a good snowfall and the terrain will be very mixed, I will take the skis (have skied mostly this year). I was never a skateboarder, so the terrain parks and half-pipe do not hold much appeal. You can have fun in that terrain on either skis or board, but speciality equipment for each will make the runs more enjoyable.
Reply:Its personal preference. I like skiing hands down. Snowboarding, which i have tried and have gotten to an intermediate level doing, is much easier and faster to learn and progress. (but alot more painful) I like facing down the hill rather than sideways, you have more control on skis, 2 edges on the snow at once rather than 1. I also like having both feet independent of each other, easier to get out of trouble... I could go on and on, I would say skiing. Pick and image, Knuckle Dragger or Ski Bum and go with it!
Reply:SKIING!!! Snowboarding has had its fifteen minutes of fame, but skiing is more popular because you can do more tricks on skis.
You're pretty limited on what you can do on a snowboard. You can do everything on skis that you can do on a snowboard.
(Aerials, grabs, spins, rails etc)
PLUS these tricks you can't do on a snowboard:
Spread Eagle
Soaring Eagle
Pole Dancer
Twister
Daffy
Back Scratcher
Iron Cross
Screamin Seeman
Japan Air
Lui Kang
Blunt Air....to name a few.
Reply:i think snowboarding. it just seems a lot more exciting to me
Reply:Neither's better really. I have friends that prefer skiing and i have friends that prefer snowboarding. Snowboarding a incredibly hard to learn, but once you learn how to carve, you can get very good very easily. Skiing's just one of those sports that anyone can pick up but is difficult to master. If you're under the impression that the two sports are alike you're mistaken. They as different as skateboarding and rollerblading. I'd definitely pick snowboarding over skiing any day. I feel a bit more of a thrill when i'm snowboarding because there's the constant threat of catching the edge and faceplanting. It also feel more rewarding to carve with a snowboard than it is to do those little hops with the skis. In the end, it's the feeling of accomplishment and excitement that really makes snowboarding better than skiing in my book. If you want more analogys than... snowboarding is to riding a motorcycle as skiing is to driving a car. Snowboarding is to hang-gliding as skiing is to riding commercial class airliners. Eventually, you get the point.
Reply:i like boarding better i was skiing for 4 years and couldnt get off the begginer slopes but the third time i got on a board i was on the intermediate hills the only downside my *** hurt a lot after the first time and there are no safety releases on snowboards like there are on skis so your leg will pop off before the boot does
sweating
i love to go skiing and just went during christmas. but i've never been boarding. it looks really easy but that's probably because i've never tried before
which one's better skiing or snowboarding? and why?
Which one's better: skiing or snowboarding?
Which one's better,blondes or brunettes? Neither- they're both good. I quit skiing in 1984 to snowboard. Four years ago I started skiing again to get a job as an instructor at a local mountain. I now am a cert. instructor in both and say this;they are both good in their own ways. On a fat powder day, snowboarding is simply orgasmic. Bumps? Gimme skiis. I like to snowboard more and if I had to choose would keep the board. But to someone in your position take my advice; keep up on both.Oh and don't be fooled-snowboarding; safer than skiing yes. Really easy to learn, no.Again,just different.
Reply:I have skied for 19 years up to an expert level and level 1 instructor, and have snowboarded for 8 to an advanced level. I really like challenging terrain (steep, moguls, crud, out-of-bounds, trees) and have found that skiing lets me have more fun in those conditions. If I am going to a resort that has reports of lots of fresh powder or has been groomed extensively, I will take the snowboard. If it is a couple days after a good snowfall and the terrain will be very mixed, I will take the skis (have skied mostly this year). I was never a skateboarder, so the terrain parks and half-pipe do not hold much appeal. You can have fun in that terrain on either skis or board, but speciality equipment for each will make the runs more enjoyable.
Reply:Its personal preference. I like skiing hands down. Snowboarding, which i have tried and have gotten to an intermediate level doing, is much easier and faster to learn and progress. (but alot more painful) I like facing down the hill rather than sideways, you have more control on skis, 2 edges on the snow at once rather than 1. I also like having both feet independent of each other, easier to get out of trouble... I could go on and on, I would say skiing. Pick and image, Knuckle Dragger or Ski Bum and go with it!
Reply:SKIING!!! Snowboarding has had its fifteen minutes of fame, but skiing is more popular because you can do more tricks on skis.
You're pretty limited on what you can do on a snowboard. You can do everything on skis that you can do on a snowboard.
(Aerials, grabs, spins, rails etc)
PLUS these tricks you can't do on a snowboard:
Spread Eagle
Soaring Eagle
Pole Dancer
Twister
Daffy
Back Scratcher
Iron Cross
Screamin Seeman
Japan Air
Lui Kang
Blunt Air....to name a few.
Reply:i think snowboarding. it just seems a lot more exciting to me
Reply:Neither's better really. I have friends that prefer skiing and i have friends that prefer snowboarding. Snowboarding a incredibly hard to learn, but once you learn how to carve, you can get very good very easily. Skiing's just one of those sports that anyone can pick up but is difficult to master. If you're under the impression that the two sports are alike you're mistaken. They as different as skateboarding and rollerblading. I'd definitely pick snowboarding over skiing any day. I feel a bit more of a thrill when i'm snowboarding because there's the constant threat of catching the edge and faceplanting. It also feel more rewarding to carve with a snowboard than it is to do those little hops with the skis. In the end, it's the feeling of accomplishment and excitement that really makes snowboarding better than skiing in my book. If you want more analogys than... snowboarding is to riding a motorcycle as skiing is to driving a car. Snowboarding is to hang-gliding as skiing is to riding commercial class airliners. Eventually, you get the point.
Reply:i like boarding better i was skiing for 4 years and couldnt get off the begginer slopes but the third time i got on a board i was on the intermediate hills the only downside my *** hurt a lot after the first time and there are no safety releases on snowboards like there are on skis so your leg will pop off before the boot does
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How do i get a striped nail out of a ski?
I am making 6 ski shots for guys in my wedding party. I am trying to get the boot holders(or whatever they are called) off the ski's and on one of my pairs the nails are striped. I tried a hand held screw driver and a drill, neither works. any suggestions?
How do i get a striped nail out of a ski?
my grand father would weld a washer around the end, let it sit for a minute and pull them out with plyers.
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How do i get a striped nail out of a ski?
my grand father would weld a washer around the end, let it sit for a minute and pull them out with plyers.
maintenance repairs
What should I look for when buying skis?
I know absolutely nothing about buying skis...what the numbers mean, what brands are good, etc. I am a 14 year old girl, 5' 4" and slim. I ski blue squares and am just starting black diamonds. I will be skiing at least 5 times this year. Lots of skis I saw online say things like "great for all kinds of terrain!" but i only go on the groomed, chair-lift-accesible slopes. I never go to explore the mountain or anything like that. I am only interested in recreational skiing, and i want my skis to last for as long as possible. Oh, and I also need to buy bindings and boots. My feet are probably done growing, but nto definitely. What kinds of skis/boots/bindings should I look for? Any tips are appreciated!!
P.S.- I can't spend too much money, so no super-expensive brands.
What should I look for when buying skis?
you should go to a ski shop and talk to the knowlegdable staff. They will give you an idea of what you need. Tell them your price range and they will be able to help you out. They may even be able to find you some good used equipment.
Reply:for what you are looking for almost anything is going to work for you
if you are only going 5 times i would suggest either renting
or renting for the year
or buying from a play it again store or something like that
or you could get my set up
300$ k2 silencers
100$ marker binking
300$ soloman boots ( you want to spend alot on a nice pair of boots or youll regret it and besides if your done growing you can use them for a long time
have fun skiing
Reply:I have to answer this question for my students all of the time. The ski for you should be a medium to soft flex ski, about 4" shorter than you, also an all mountain ski will give you responsiveness and positive feedback to your feet. Check with some of the rental and retail ski shops near you, they may have last year rentals for sale with bindings for about $100-$200. Your boots are the critical issue for skiing and improving your skills.The boots must fit properly, with a medium flex, in a woman's boot. No rear entry boots please, the lack of precision is a problem. Footbeds, canting, maybe other adjustments to the boot, ramp angle, toe box, etc. The bindings are the least of your package. After all of this, the package should last about 30 days of slope use with no problems. If you do this in one season, you'll want to get a higher performance ski as you improve your skills. Keep the skiis tuned, waxed and sharp, buckle your boots for storage in the off season.
A plastic boot that is left unbuckled over a warm summer will try to take its' original shape which is a flat sheet. Fixing that is a real problem.
Do enjoy the sport, make new friends, this is a social sport more than a snow sport. Good turns. Jim.
Reply:hi i am also a skiing lover. my skis/boots/bindings are all very cheap, buying online. As long as its using comfortable, its all ok! today, i got a big deal-- 47% off Double-Deck Lens Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Goggles Glasses for only $8.99, which the original price is $16.99. And there are only 20 pics left, will expire on 22ths, a really very cool goggles, so if u like, be sure to hurry up! details at
http://www.sourcingmap.com/specials_prod...
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P.S.- I can't spend too much money, so no super-expensive brands.
What should I look for when buying skis?
you should go to a ski shop and talk to the knowlegdable staff. They will give you an idea of what you need. Tell them your price range and they will be able to help you out. They may even be able to find you some good used equipment.
Reply:for what you are looking for almost anything is going to work for you
if you are only going 5 times i would suggest either renting
or renting for the year
or buying from a play it again store or something like that
or you could get my set up
300$ k2 silencers
100$ marker binking
300$ soloman boots ( you want to spend alot on a nice pair of boots or youll regret it and besides if your done growing you can use them for a long time
have fun skiing
Reply:I have to answer this question for my students all of the time. The ski for you should be a medium to soft flex ski, about 4" shorter than you, also an all mountain ski will give you responsiveness and positive feedback to your feet. Check with some of the rental and retail ski shops near you, they may have last year rentals for sale with bindings for about $100-$200. Your boots are the critical issue for skiing and improving your skills.The boots must fit properly, with a medium flex, in a woman's boot. No rear entry boots please, the lack of precision is a problem. Footbeds, canting, maybe other adjustments to the boot, ramp angle, toe box, etc. The bindings are the least of your package. After all of this, the package should last about 30 days of slope use with no problems. If you do this in one season, you'll want to get a higher performance ski as you improve your skills. Keep the skiis tuned, waxed and sharp, buckle your boots for storage in the off season.
A plastic boot that is left unbuckled over a warm summer will try to take its' original shape which is a flat sheet. Fixing that is a real problem.
Do enjoy the sport, make new friends, this is a social sport more than a snow sport. Good turns. Jim.
Reply:hi i am also a skiing lover. my skis/boots/bindings are all very cheap, buying online. As long as its using comfortable, its all ok! today, i got a big deal-- 47% off Double-Deck Lens Ski Snowboard Skate Sports Goggles Glasses for only $8.99, which the original price is $16.99. And there are only 20 pics left, will expire on 22ths, a really very cool goggles, so if u like, be sure to hurry up! details at
http://www.sourcingmap.com/specials_prod...
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I'm going skiing this easter I need help!!!!!!!!!?
so I'm going skiing for the first time but the ski cloths aren't in the package I don't need ski equipment but i need ski goggles, a ski coat, ski trousers and any other things i would need to ware except from ski boots, poles and them board things were can i get them in Sheffield?
I'm going skiing this easter I need help!!!!!!!!!?
Do you mean NEXT Easter?
As this Easter has gone, it was in March this year!
Reply:Are you going just the one time? If so, I wouldn't spend a ton on clothes that you may not ever need again. You may not be the most fashionable person on the hill. But if looking good is that important to you, I'm the wrong person to ask, and you can ignore the rest of this. And if you plan to ski more afterwards, then pick and choose from my advice.
And where are you skiing at this time of year - the southern hemisphere?
A warm winter coat is essential, but if you have a winter coat already, use that, and dress in layers according to the weather that day. Wear a warm sweater or sweatshirt, and a T-shirt. Add or remove layers as needed.
A winter hat and good gloves are essential. But if you've got the coat, you probably have them, too. Any cheap nylon or wool hat will help, as long as it covers your ears. In the US, decent winter gloves are cheap - $5-10 at most department stores. More expensive ones may /may not keep you warmer, but they will be more comfortable and look better. How much you spend on them is up to you.
Ski pants are nice, but if it's not too cold, you can get away with long underwear under a pair of regular jeans, as long as you stay dry. If it's a wet day, either bring a change or two of dry clothes, or plan some time inside to warm up, or wear synthetics. Cotton will retain little or no heat once it's wet. It's known as "death cloth" in some circles because of this.
Reply:The Ski Village is open Wednesday to Friday, 2pm until 10pm and weekends 10am until 7pm.
Reply:plenty of time to get sorted you have missed this years easter put them on your christmas wish list
Reply:easter's gone
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I'm going skiing this easter I need help!!!!!!!!!?
Do you mean NEXT Easter?
As this Easter has gone, it was in March this year!
Reply:Are you going just the one time? If so, I wouldn't spend a ton on clothes that you may not ever need again. You may not be the most fashionable person on the hill. But if looking good is that important to you, I'm the wrong person to ask, and you can ignore the rest of this. And if you plan to ski more afterwards, then pick and choose from my advice.
And where are you skiing at this time of year - the southern hemisphere?
A warm winter coat is essential, but if you have a winter coat already, use that, and dress in layers according to the weather that day. Wear a warm sweater or sweatshirt, and a T-shirt. Add or remove layers as needed.
A winter hat and good gloves are essential. But if you've got the coat, you probably have them, too. Any cheap nylon or wool hat will help, as long as it covers your ears. In the US, decent winter gloves are cheap - $5-10 at most department stores. More expensive ones may /may not keep you warmer, but they will be more comfortable and look better. How much you spend on them is up to you.
Ski pants are nice, but if it's not too cold, you can get away with long underwear under a pair of regular jeans, as long as you stay dry. If it's a wet day, either bring a change or two of dry clothes, or plan some time inside to warm up, or wear synthetics. Cotton will retain little or no heat once it's wet. It's known as "death cloth" in some circles because of this.
Reply:The Ski Village is open Wednesday to Friday, 2pm until 10pm and weekends 10am until 7pm.
Reply:plenty of time to get sorted you have missed this years easter put them on your christmas wish list
Reply:easter's gone
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Where to buy snow boots?
I am going up north in a couple of weeks for a skiing trip and a desperately looking for waterproof snow boots..i want them to be cute....but i can find any...please help
Where to buy snow boots?
Here are some options:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/8573_...
Don't know where you live...or what "cute" is, but just order some online if there isn't anything in stores where you live.
Reply:try this http://shop.nordstorm.com/c/600767/0
Good luck and enjoy your trip
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Where to buy snow boots?
Here are some options:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/8573_...
Don't know where you live...or what "cute" is, but just order some online if there isn't anything in stores where you live.
Reply:try this http://shop.nordstorm.com/c/600767/0
Good luck and enjoy your trip
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How do I adjust my down-hill ski bindings so that they fit my boot?
alanc_59 is 100% right.
It's more involved then "Just turning some screws". Every manufacturer has a different way of checking for the proper toe-heal pressure.
Even more important is your D.I.N. setting. It is set to your age, weight, height and skiing type. This is the number that will keep you from being a knee statistic.
It's too low of a cost to not have a tec do it.
How do I adjust my down-hill ski bindings so that they fit my boot?
If they are rental bindings it is easy to adjust. If they aren't you will need to remount the bindings. This is somewhat expensive and you may be better off just getting some of last years rentals.
Reply:Please don't do it yourself. It's not worth bodily harm.
Take them to a ski shop, have a pro do it. I've skied all my life and I still have ski shops do that adjustment for me. They have the proper knowledge and tools.
Reply:when it comes to adjustment each binding is different. a quality shop will be able to take care of you. if it's not to big or small size change from old boots to new boots they might not need to be remounted. even some of todays bindings won't need to be remounted. just make sure you don't do it yourself. i've been a ski patrol for a number of years now and i can't tell you how many people I take off the slopes in a sled with blown out knees and boot top fractures because they tried to either adjust the bindings for fit or adjust the din settings so they wounldn't release. just remember,, speed is your friend and you can't get hurt in the air...
Reply:Pay to get it done. This is not a do-it-yourself job. Your knees and legs will thank you for not breaking them.
Reply:If you dont know what you are doing, please go to a ski shop and have the tech do it. It should cost about 40 bucks for a mount and a saftey check.
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It's more involved then "Just turning some screws". Every manufacturer has a different way of checking for the proper toe-heal pressure.
Even more important is your D.I.N. setting. It is set to your age, weight, height and skiing type. This is the number that will keep you from being a knee statistic.
It's too low of a cost to not have a tec do it.
How do I adjust my down-hill ski bindings so that they fit my boot?
If they are rental bindings it is easy to adjust. If they aren't you will need to remount the bindings. This is somewhat expensive and you may be better off just getting some of last years rentals.
Reply:Please don't do it yourself. It's not worth bodily harm.
Take them to a ski shop, have a pro do it. I've skied all my life and I still have ski shops do that adjustment for me. They have the proper knowledge and tools.
Reply:when it comes to adjustment each binding is different. a quality shop will be able to take care of you. if it's not to big or small size change from old boots to new boots they might not need to be remounted. even some of todays bindings won't need to be remounted. just make sure you don't do it yourself. i've been a ski patrol for a number of years now and i can't tell you how many people I take off the slopes in a sled with blown out knees and boot top fractures because they tried to either adjust the bindings for fit or adjust the din settings so they wounldn't release. just remember,, speed is your friend and you can't get hurt in the air...
Reply:Pay to get it done. This is not a do-it-yourself job. Your knees and legs will thank you for not breaking them.
Reply:If you dont know what you are doing, please go to a ski shop and have the tech do it. It should cost about 40 bucks for a mount and a saftey check.
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What do ski racers learn?
OK. It seems like a lot of racers and freeskiing competitors nowadays know very little about the technical aspects of the gear they use.
Back in the days when I raced, things like DIN, boot sizes, proper weights and heights for what ski sizes we used, waxing, types of wax, etc. etc. were things we just learned. Either our coaches told us this stuff or we learned it on our own somehow.
Are these things still taught to racers nowadays or is the focus simply on racing skills and techniques?
This is something I've noticed over the past few years...I'm just curious.
What do ski racers learn?
Im not sure if you are talking about some of the so called "ski racers" on here, but Im pretty sure most of them are full of ****. I had one supposed ski racer on here asking a question about what kind of socks to wear while skiing...he stated that he wore "cotton ankle socks" while racing. I told him to get a new coach. Its kind of like in the golf forum where everyone is a scratch golfer and can bomb it 350.
And Ian...all that stuff does help you get down the hill.
Reply:I don't agree, both of my kids race for high school and they are very aware of DIN, they sharpen and wax their equipemetn before races and know the proper USSA ski sizes etc. On ething I will say I have noticed in recent years is the popularity of ski racing seems to be declining. Of course this is atributable to snowbairding as well as the freestyle skiing fad that are currently popular.
Reply:How does that stuff help you get down a hill faster? It is the sort of arcana that is only useful in boring conversations between old farts.
Reply:What the racers are taught will depend on each coach. Some will do early fall clinics to teach about skiis, wax, boots, so forth, others do not have the time or money to do this. Also some ski shops will put on programs to teach anyone hot to do this and to try to sell the attendees new equipment.
Reply:I don't race FIS or USSA, but just masters. Still, as a ski racer, I've learned a lot of what you listed above, plus more in terms of the technical aspects of carving a turn, body position etc. The coaches I've worked with have dealt mostly with skills and gate techniques, but they will tell you all about wax, edge sharpening, etc if you ask. A lot of what I've learned about wax and tuning I picked up from other guys that race.
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Back in the days when I raced, things like DIN, boot sizes, proper weights and heights for what ski sizes we used, waxing, types of wax, etc. etc. were things we just learned. Either our coaches told us this stuff or we learned it on our own somehow.
Are these things still taught to racers nowadays or is the focus simply on racing skills and techniques?
This is something I've noticed over the past few years...I'm just curious.
What do ski racers learn?
Im not sure if you are talking about some of the so called "ski racers" on here, but Im pretty sure most of them are full of ****. I had one supposed ski racer on here asking a question about what kind of socks to wear while skiing...he stated that he wore "cotton ankle socks" while racing. I told him to get a new coach. Its kind of like in the golf forum where everyone is a scratch golfer and can bomb it 350.
And Ian...all that stuff does help you get down the hill.
Reply:I don't agree, both of my kids race for high school and they are very aware of DIN, they sharpen and wax their equipemetn before races and know the proper USSA ski sizes etc. On ething I will say I have noticed in recent years is the popularity of ski racing seems to be declining. Of course this is atributable to snowbairding as well as the freestyle skiing fad that are currently popular.
Reply:How does that stuff help you get down a hill faster? It is the sort of arcana that is only useful in boring conversations between old farts.
Reply:What the racers are taught will depend on each coach. Some will do early fall clinics to teach about skiis, wax, boots, so forth, others do not have the time or money to do this. Also some ski shops will put on programs to teach anyone hot to do this and to try to sell the attendees new equipment.
Reply:I don't race FIS or USSA, but just masters. Still, as a ski racer, I've learned a lot of what you listed above, plus more in terms of the technical aspects of carving a turn, body position etc. The coaches I've worked with have dealt mostly with skills and gate techniques, but they will tell you all about wax, edge sharpening, etc if you ask. A lot of what I've learned about wax and tuning I picked up from other guys that race.
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Does anyone remember the plastic skis that attached to your shoes or boots from the 1970's?
Toys,
Does anyone remember the plastic skis that attached to your shoes or boots from the 1970's?
Lol ... yes, I remember them. My daughters each had a pair of them and they thought they were wonderful.
Reply:i remember them and the kids loved them....cheap fun entertainment for kids....
Reply:NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:I had a pair of those. (-: I remember shushing down my friends front yard (about 20 feet) thinking that they were great! (-:
I also had this snow brick maker...
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Does anyone remember the plastic skis that attached to your shoes or boots from the 1970's?
Lol ... yes, I remember them. My daughters each had a pair of them and they thought they were wonderful.
Reply:i remember them and the kids loved them....cheap fun entertainment for kids....
Reply:NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:I had a pair of those. (-: I remember shushing down my friends front yard (about 20 feet) thinking that they were great! (-:
I also had this snow brick maker...
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New boots?
I used to wear Uggs but now everybody has them. I need a good, cut, fashionable pair of boots that are semi-cheap because I will be buying them myself with my own money. I live in a place where we get a lot of snow so they have to be weatherproof. I ski so they should be durable for hiking up the mountain. Please no rude answers. thanks. I will choose a best answer
New boots?
flat, leather boots in either black, olive or chocolate.
I think Urban Outfitters sells a few and so does Steven Madden for cheap.
If you have a higher budget, Tara Subkoff sells REALLY nice ones.
Reply:the brand is called "ELLE" . I think theye look unique , but elegant and waterproof....
Reply:You should definitely check out Timberland boots. I've tried on this pair of real suede knee high lace up Timberlands (and it's 100% waterproof! couldn't have asked for better since I also live in a location with huge amounts of snow in the winter). They come in black or brown and are really cute, very warm, and extremely comfortable.
Hope that helped!
Reply:Maybe a pair of brown leather boots? Its clean cut, classic and people these days are so obsessed with imbellishment, they would even think of wearing a plain brown boots. If you want it to have embellishment, try finding a pair of studded or creatively embroidered. Good luck!
Reply:Timberlands
Reply:lace up ones with fur around the top
search eBay for a good deal
Reply:rain boots
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New boots?
flat, leather boots in either black, olive or chocolate.
I think Urban Outfitters sells a few and so does Steven Madden for cheap.
If you have a higher budget, Tara Subkoff sells REALLY nice ones.
Reply:the brand is called "ELLE" . I think theye look unique , but elegant and waterproof....
Reply:You should definitely check out Timberland boots. I've tried on this pair of real suede knee high lace up Timberlands (and it's 100% waterproof! couldn't have asked for better since I also live in a location with huge amounts of snow in the winter). They come in black or brown and are really cute, very warm, and extremely comfortable.
Hope that helped!
Reply:Maybe a pair of brown leather boots? Its clean cut, classic and people these days are so obsessed with imbellishment, they would even think of wearing a plain brown boots. If you want it to have embellishment, try finding a pair of studded or creatively embroidered. Good luck!
Reply:Timberlands
Reply:lace up ones with fur around the top
search eBay for a good deal
Reply:rain boots
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Are jeans tucked into high heeled boots in fashion this fall/winter?
my girlfriend tells me to stop living in the 80's, however, yesterday I wore a pink ski sweater underneath a cream puffy down vest and jeans tucked into high heeled boots and I felt cool. Your thoughts?
Are jeans tucked into high heeled boots in fashion this fall/winter?
Personally I would say no that is not the style. But if you felt it looked best that way, you are the one to make that final decision. Even if it's not in style, you can pull little things off like that by being confident in your style.
Reply:I'D SAY NO TO HIGH HEELS BUT SNOW BOOTS AND SO ON I'D SAY YES.BESIDES FASHION IS A STATEMENT. MAKE YOUR OWN.
Reply:yea, but snowboots look better.
Reply:I think its in as long as your jeans are skinny jeans.
Reply:Has your friend not been in a store recently? The 80's are back.
Reply:Yeah they most definitely are...has your friend picked up the october issue of PEOPLE magazine? Like they have a whole section about what jeans and boots look good together...but you have to wear skinny jeans w/ them...b/c we alll know that boots with jeans coming out of the top are so ugly. O ya...and the boots should usually go all the way up to the knee...anyway the 80's are totally coming back in style...im a junior in high school and that is the biggest fashion..
Reply:yes theyre fine. but u look older for wearing them
Reply:u thought homie. just playin homie.what kinda boots homie. if tey are high heelded then no homie but if they aint then mayb homie
Reply:Supposedly skinny jeans are in and that's one way to wear them. If you are young and thin it should work for you.
Reply:I think that it looks good.
And do what feels right for you!
Reply:not high heeled boots but snow boots are so "IN" right now
Reply:yea
becuase alot of people are wearing them.oh and i also wear them like that lol
but ..i think the heel is too tall and i dont wanna seem like a show off..so sometimes i just wear my pants over them lol
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Are jeans tucked into high heeled boots in fashion this fall/winter?
Personally I would say no that is not the style. But if you felt it looked best that way, you are the one to make that final decision. Even if it's not in style, you can pull little things off like that by being confident in your style.
Reply:I'D SAY NO TO HIGH HEELS BUT SNOW BOOTS AND SO ON I'D SAY YES.BESIDES FASHION IS A STATEMENT. MAKE YOUR OWN.
Reply:yea, but snowboots look better.
Reply:I think its in as long as your jeans are skinny jeans.
Reply:Has your friend not been in a store recently? The 80's are back.
Reply:Yeah they most definitely are...has your friend picked up the october issue of PEOPLE magazine? Like they have a whole section about what jeans and boots look good together...but you have to wear skinny jeans w/ them...b/c we alll know that boots with jeans coming out of the top are so ugly. O ya...and the boots should usually go all the way up to the knee...anyway the 80's are totally coming back in style...im a junior in high school and that is the biggest fashion..
Reply:yes theyre fine. but u look older for wearing them
Reply:u thought homie. just playin homie.what kinda boots homie. if tey are high heelded then no homie but if they aint then mayb homie
Reply:Supposedly skinny jeans are in and that's one way to wear them. If you are young and thin it should work for you.
Reply:I think that it looks good.
And do what feels right for you!
Reply:not high heeled boots but snow boots are so "IN" right now
Reply:yea
becuase alot of people are wearing them.oh and i also wear them like that lol
but ..i think the heel is too tall and i dont wanna seem like a show off..so sometimes i just wear my pants over them lol
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Sexy but durable winter boots???
Anyone know of a good brand or website for really good, comfy, durable winter boots that are still cute. Like the kind of thing a hot trophy wife would trot around a ski resort in. I want to spend whatever it takes to get a hot pair of boots that I can really wear all winter.
Sexy but durable winter boots???
This is exactly the problem with the "jungens"... they're more concerned with looks than comfort.
Reply:Uggs!
Reply:go to http://www.zappos.com
THEY HAVE EVERYTHING! I dont think theres but 1 pair of shoes in my closet that didnt come from Zappos. They have sections where you can sort out the TYPE of shoe you are looking for and I am sure you will find the perfect pair. I'm a guy, but I love Doc Martin's boots. they make them for women too. Those things stand the test of time, and look good. My girlfriend thinks I spend too much on shoes but you gotta look good.
GOOD LUCK
Reply:emu
Reply:Don't people still like Uggs? I think those are great--warm, durable, waterproof and so cute.
As it turns out, Zappos like the guy up there says, also sells Ugg boots. There's my source, below.
Reply:It's hard to find durable and cute - I like L.L. Bean stuff.
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Sexy but durable winter boots???
This is exactly the problem with the "jungens"... they're more concerned with looks than comfort.
Reply:Uggs!
Reply:go to http://www.zappos.com
THEY HAVE EVERYTHING! I dont think theres but 1 pair of shoes in my closet that didnt come from Zappos. They have sections where you can sort out the TYPE of shoe you are looking for and I am sure you will find the perfect pair. I'm a guy, but I love Doc Martin's boots. they make them for women too. Those things stand the test of time, and look good. My girlfriend thinks I spend too much on shoes but you gotta look good.
GOOD LUCK
Reply:emu
Reply:Don't people still like Uggs? I think those are great--warm, durable, waterproof and so cute.
As it turns out, Zappos like the guy up there says, also sells Ugg boots. There's my source, below.
Reply:It's hard to find durable and cute - I like L.L. Bean stuff.
dental
Sexy but durable winter boots???
Anyone know of a good brand or website for really good, comfy, durable winter boots that are still cute. Like the kind of thing a hot trophy wife would trot around a ski resort in. I want to spend whatever it takes to get a hot pair of boots that I can really wear all winter.
Sexy but durable winter boots???
Nece boots on yahoo auctions
Reply:www.altrec.com/outdoors/shoes/snowboots
www.snowtraders.com/cat/SNOW/Boots
www.nextag.com/snow-boots-kids/search-...
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Sexy but durable winter boots???
Nece boots on yahoo auctions
Reply:www.altrec.com/outdoors/shoes/snowboots
www.snowtraders.com/cat/SNOW/Boots
www.nextag.com/snow-boots-kids/search-...
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Size 15-16 snowboard boots?
Can someone tell me where in New York City or at which of the Northeastern ski resorts I am most likely to find a pair of size 15 or 16 snowboard boots? D
Size 15-16 snowboard boots?
You'll have to special order. I normally wear size 11 shoe but a size 9 snowboard boot with thin socks. See if you can find a size 13 to try on with different brands.
Reply:Vans makes a size 15 snowboard boot. They fit true to size. The House has them
scooter
Size 15-16 snowboard boots?
You'll have to special order. I normally wear size 11 shoe but a size 9 snowboard boot with thin socks. See if you can find a size 13 to try on with different brands.
Reply:Vans makes a size 15 snowboard boot. They fit true to size. The House has them
scooter
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