Gear – Skis

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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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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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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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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Cross country skiers

Tips to Buy New XC Ski Gear for This Winter

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Last winter XC ski gear was in demand like never before and all segments of cross country ski equipment sold out, with few or no options for retailers to reorder. There also was an uptick for backcountry gear and snowshoes. Retailers…
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Older Skier? Here’s a list of the Best Skis for You

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When it comes to skis, buying without trying can be confusing. I prefer demo days or demo-ing from shops at or near the mountain. Reading how a ski performs can provide helpful guidance in your selection process but using those skis – especially on…
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Demoing Demo Skis

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Guidelines For An Objective Assessment. One of the great things about ski rental shops today is their willingness to rent top of the line skis. This is a great deal because for $35 – $50/day, you can try skis that will set you back $1,000. For…
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Why I Don’t Read Ski Test Reports

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[Please consider supporting SeniorsSkiing.com with a donation. We appreciate your help. Click here.] Seven Ways To Make Ski Tests More Objective. Way back in the late 20th Century, while running the SKIpp Testing program for SKI Magazine, John…
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The Personal Ski

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Does The World Need A Custom Ski Just For You? [Please consider supporting SeniorsSkiing.com with a donation. We appreciate your help. Click here.] Way back in the winter of 2018, long before Covid raised its ugly head, I asked the heads of marketing…
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Senior Skier? Here are the Best Skis for You.

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This is the time of year when, with input from the Realskiers.com website, we publish SeniorsSkiing.com’s annual listing of the best new skis for older skiers. Arrival of the pandemic virtually wiped out implementation of the comprehensive…
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Subscribers Only: The Best 2020 Skis for Senior Skiers

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  Each year, SeniorsSkiing.com collaborates with Realskiers.com to inform its readers about skis that allow older skiers to turn more easily and to ski longer without tiring. Women’s skis – sometimes engineered for female size and physique…
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Now Available: List of Best 2019 Skis For Seniors

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We just published the list of 2019 skis identified as the best for older skiers. The 61 selected skis generally have a softer flex, which helps them engage snow with minimal exertion, allowing older skiers to turn more easily and to ski longer without…
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In Your Quiver

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Do You Know What Underfoot Measurement Is Best For Your Kind Of Skiing? One of the hardest questions a seasoned skier has to answer is when someone new to skiing or maybe even a friend says, "So what kind of ski should I be on this year?”  Really…
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The Best 2018 Skis For Senior Skiers

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One Might Say You Can Never Have Enough Skis. My wife disagrees. She skis on a relatively old pair that she loves. They're relatively soft in shovel and heel. For her, one pair is enough. Mine is a completely different story; too long to get into…
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