Master Short Turns: 7 Drills to Improve Skiing
Short turns are one of those skiing skills that look simple from the chairlift and feel completely different on snow. When they click, you gain a new level of control in moguls, steeps, narrow tra...
Find the Right Fit for Better Days on Snow A good Snowboard Size Calculator takes the guesswork out of picking a board that feels stable, responsive, and fun to ride. While many riders focus on he...
Short Skis vs All-Mountain Skis: Which Fits Your Riding Style?
If you ski a few days a year on groomers, short skis will likely feel easier and more fun. If you ski fast, chase steep runs, or want more float in deep snow, all-mountain skis still make more sen...
Snow Skates vs Skiblades for Small Ski Resorts
If I had to keep it simple: for most people at small U.S. ski hills, the 99 cm skiblades are the safest all-around pick. They give me enough stability for groomers and chopped-up snow, but they st...
Skiblades vs Regular Skis for Casual Resort Skiing
If you ski mellow resort laps, skiblades will fit most people better than regular skis. For green and blue runs, short chairlift laps, and family ski days, they’re easier to turn, easier to stop, ...
Short Skis vs Snowboard: Which Is Easier to Learn?
If you want the easiest start, I’d pick short skis. For most first-timers, they feel less awkward, give you more control on day one, and make lifts and stopping less of a circus act. Here’s the sh...
Mini Skis vs Skiblades: Which One Should You Buy?
If you want the short answer: buy mini skis for backpack-size gear and low-speed fun, and buy skiblades for more balance, better carving, and full resort laps. I’d break it down like this: 38–50...
Snow Skates vs Short Skis: Which Is More Fun?
If you want the short answer: the 44 cm model is the most playful, the 65 cm model is the safest bet for most riders, the 99 cm model feels calmer at speed, and the 120 cm model gives the most sta...
Skiboards vs Skiblades: Which Are Better for Beginners?
If I had to give you the short answer: 99 cm skiboards are the safest starting point for most beginners, while 65 cm skiblades are the fun pick if you want faster turns and lighter gear. If you're...
