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Your Pre-Season Gear Check: Bindings, Boots, Skis, Helmet

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Before you get aboard the first lift of the season, give your gear a once-over. Here’s what to check at home, what to bring to a shop and a few things that are easy to overlook. Skis that were running great last March may have dry bases or rusty…
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Recommended Skis for Senior Skiers 2026 (subscriber only)

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Don’t ski as aggressively as you used to? Looking for a ski that makes the sport a little easier? Realskiers.com, my go-to site for finding the perfect ski, has shared their recommendations of the best skis for older skiers. Their ”Silver Skier” selections…
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Is A Custom Ski Right For You?

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You have decided it's time for new skis. You walk in to your favorite ski shop and there, lined up against the wall, are 100 pair or more; all from brand name companies you recognize. All are high quality.  But which one is best for you? Since…
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How To Select Your Next Pair Of Skis – 2025

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Don’t ski as aggressively as you used to? Looking for a ski that makes the sport a little easier? As part of its annual review of new skis, realskiers.com, the go-to site for in-depth ski evaluations, has determined the best skis for older skiers.…
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Product Review – SnowVision Goggles

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Submitted by Alyssa Lambert Last season was my best ski season in many years thanks to my new Snowvision prescription ski googles. I wear progressive prescription eyeglasses (I am unable to wear contacts) and have been struggling for years to find…
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Ski Guardian Your Safety Companion on the Slopes

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It’s not often SeniorsSkiing.com gets to tell you about a product that can potentially save lives on the mountain. We want to introduce you to the Ski Guardian; your safety companion on the slopes. Safety on the slopes is a top priority, and…
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Putting Away Your Skis And Stuff

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It Pays To Spend A Little Extra Effort On Your Gear. Here's How. [Editor Note: Don Burch's article on storing your gear is published each year around this time.  We are reprising it to help remind you that a little care for your stuff goes a long way.] Hopefully…
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How To Select Your Next Pair Of Skis – 2024

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Regardless of the number of years you’ve been on the slopes, making the correct ski choice can be a challenge. As part of its annual review of new skis, realskiers.com, the go-to site for in-depth ski evaluations, has determined the best skis…
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Slide In with Slide On

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There are lots of moments we look forward to every ski season. Chances are, putting on ski boots for the first time each winter is not one of them. Last spring you cleaned your boots and put them away for the summer. Now, after months on the shelf…
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Vail Resorts Introduces Season-Long Rental Program

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It’s called “My Epic Gear”, and it allows skiers and riders to reserve the same boots, skis or snowboard for an entire season at participating Vail Resorts destinations. Skis and boards are top models from top manufacturers. Boots are fitted…
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How to Select Your Next Pair of Skis

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                          Regardless of the number of years you’ve been on the slopes, making the correct ski choice can be a challenge. As part…
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Getting Ready For The New Season

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Tongue-In-Cheek Tips For Dusting Off All Your Stuff...And You. You know it's time to get ready for skiing when leaves are falling and there have been snow flurries in the mountains. You've started having ski dreams, and everyday you check SeniorSkiing…
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Keep Your Gear In Shape

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Originally published in the 2020-21 Masterfit Buyer's Guide and realskiers.com How long your gear remains in tiptop condition depends entirely on how well it’s maintained. At least once a season, it’s good to get skis tuned by a specialty…
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Stored Skis

Here’s How to Store Ski Gear and Clothes for the Off-Season

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[Editor's Note: We've published Don Burch's article on storing gear in the past.  It's an excellent reminder that a little care goes a long way.] Hopefully your ski equipment has taken good care of you all winter. It's time for you to return the favor.…
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Buying NEW XC Ski Equipment

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For newcomers to cross country (XC) skiing, deciding on the best skis can be intimidating, especially if you don’t want to rely entirely on retail sales people or on-line outlets for advice. The following guidance about selecting and using XC gear…
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Bindings Made Simple

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Originally published in the 2020-21 Masterfit Buyer’s Guide and realskiers.com Bindings are rugged little devices, but like any mechanical unit they can wear out quickly if not kept clean and lubricated. At the beginning of the season, do…
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Things to Remember when Choosing Alpine Ski Equipment

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SKIS The ski shop makes more money renting out or selling higher performance equipment. Be honest with yourself – if you don't ski hard and fast you probably don't need it. Higher performance skis perform worse when not skied hard – they…
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Dahu: The Tesla of Ski Boots

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    Isn’t it remarkable how electric vehicles are taking over the automotive industry? By 2035, virtually all General Motors vehicles will be battery powered. Our grandkids will look back and tell their kids about a time when combustion…
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