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'30-second Ski Reviews' 2008

 

How we test and review skis

First, we accept no ski company advertising. Our sites are supported 100% by subscription, much like Consumer Reports.

Test skiers include a large number of ski shop employees. Unlike the magazines, we don't rely exclusively . . . more

 

 

Now on realskiers subscription site: 1^st look 08/09

Overview of what's new for next season by brand; what to know before going to spring end of season ski sales. Summaries for: Armada, Atomic, Blizzard, Dynastar, Elan, Fischer, Goode, Hart, Head, Kästle, K2, Movement, Nordica, Palmer, Rossignol, Roxy, Salomon, Stöckli & Völkl

2008 ski reviews: reviews of hundreds of completely new and continuing models from Atomic, Blizzard, Dynastar, Elan, Fischer, Goode, Head, K2, Nordica, Palmer, Rossignol, Roxy, Salomon, Stöckli and Völkl + ski catalogs.

Skis of the Year: Our ski testers' choice of the top rated ski in each of seven categories—Fall Line Carver, Speed Carver, Skill Development, Groomer Cruising, all-mountain Cruiser, all-mountain Versatile and Big Mountain Power Tool—in both Female-specific and Unisex groups: "The Best of the Best"

1200 past ski reviews—1999 through 2007: If you find it online or in a swap or sale, chances are we have the review. Know before you buy!

5-part Practical Guide to Tuning: Tools, techniques, suggestions, resources and step-by-step ski tuning protocols to maintain skis in top performing condition.
 
Personal consulting: We answer your questions 1-on-1—the missing element in most ski reviews and instruction advice and a service available only here. What else is included with subscription?

 

Need-to-Know — articles and ideas right here on our free public site

Not 'your average buyer's guide'

Skis are cool — but boots rule

Boots are so much the most important element of equipment that all other components—including skis—are virtual accessories by comparison. Assuming less than unlimited funds . . . more

Shape up fast!

Skiing is a dynamic sport that places high demands on the human musculoskeletal system. Velocities are high in downhill skiing, requiring rapid muscular contractions to accelerate and decelerate your body in different directions against gravity and terrain changes . . . more

Make more out of sales

You can find great deals at sales, especially now, but it's also easy to go wrong. Here are some thoughts on how to get the most out of sales without making expensive mistakes. Skiers who have done some homework—who have . . . more

Ski tuning basics

It seems that every skier and ski technician has a unique approach to ski tuning. Ask 10 tuners how to tune a ski and you'll probably get 10 different answers… some more practical than others . . . more

Foundation for Improvement

• Perfect Boot Fit- Poor fit guarantees poor performance
• Ski Length Guide- The wrong length ruins the right ski
• Polish Carving Skills- In a single morning
• Ski Binding Effect- The least-known performance factor
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