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Ski Racing Gear Proven on the World Cup

World Cup ski racers travel from around the world to race. With them comes the best equipment for today’s skiers and racers. Here is a summary of some of the ski racing gear you are sure to see. Keep Reading: Ski Racing Gear Proven on the World Cup

Skis and Boots: Competition Tested, Athlete Approved

Many skis and boots available for recreational skiers and racers are based off of those the pros use. These demanding skiers put this gear to the test on some of the hardest courses in the world. Here’s a little more information on the skis and boots you will see on your favorite pros and how they relate to you. Atomic skis and boots are used by the likes of such famous alpine ski racers as Mikaela Shiffrin and Marcel Hirscher. Doubledeck Technology,... Keep Reading: Skis and Boots: Competition Tested, Athlete Approved

Looking for the Perfect Ski Boot? See a Boot Fitter

A boot fitter doesn’t just fix boots or boot problems. A boot fitter listens to your needs, assesses your feet, legs, and stance and makes educated recommendations based on their extensive knowledge of the products available. They take great pride in their ability to assess, instruct and guide you towards a boot that will both fit you well and perform to your expectations. You may have done extensive research on ski boots,... Keep Reading: Looking for the Perfect Ski Boot? See a Boot Fitter

Winter is Coming: Is Your Ski Gear Ready?

With the new season nearly upon us it is important to make sure that all your ski gear is ready and in order. You can’t claim first chair if you’re rushing around the morning of, trying to find skis and boots, only to then realize you’ve got a coat of summer wax and a couple road rashed boots soles. Not the best start to a new season. Ski shops get up and running in the fall months for just this reason, we want our customers... Keep Reading: Winter is Coming: Is Your Ski Gear Ready?

Does Your U12 or U14 Racer Need Race Skis?

On October 27 -28, some of the most famous men and women in giant slalom ski racing will be on the Rettenbach Glacier for the Audi FIS World Cup ski race at Soelden. With this, the ski racing season officially begins. This means if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to get race skis for your junior ski racer. Here’s a short video from our service manager, Randy, explaining the USSA rules and how they relate to ski selection... Keep Reading: Does Your U12 or U14 Racer Need Race Skis?

the holy grail “one ski quiver” – Kastle FX 84 Ski

If you’re searching for the holy grail “one ski quiver” you owe it to yourself to try the Kastle FX 84 Ski. Put it on an edge and you can crank a turn that shows its 14 meter radius. I’m just in from skiing the end of a day with typical New England mixed hard pack, powder, scraped off ice, crud and it shines in all that stuff. 84 under foot and the tip rocker combine for very decent carving along with easier transitions... Keep Reading: the holy grail “one ski quiver” – Kastle FX 84 Ski

Atomic Bent Chetler Ski

My personal fat ski choice! I have this ski in the 185 cm length. It is 120 under foot with a 19 meter turning radius. 30 % Rocker in the tip and tail. Skied this after the big snow the other day at Magic Mountain. WOW! This is a fun ski. It was like floating over clouds all day. Very easy to turn for such a wide platform (if you like turning 🙂 ). This is my #1 choice for all Alta and Snowbird powder skiing. After skiing the Bent Chetler,... Keep Reading: Atomic Bent Chetler Ski

Nordica Soul Rider Ski

Well, I was disappointed that winter storm Juno was a bust up here in Vermont. I still decided to ski Bromley Mountain during the height of the storm. I was hoping to sooth the building rage that the disappointing storm was creating. I took out the Nordica Soul Rider (for the first time) and after the first couple of turns, I was singing “I’m a soul man…”. The Soul Rider was able to handle all the conditions... Keep Reading: Nordica Soul Rider Ski

Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride Glove

I purchased the Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride Glove from the pros at Boot Pro and it is one of the nicest gloves I’ve ever owned. This extremely warm all leather glove with pre-curved fingers grips your pole like no other. It’s a must own for a real skier or any skier for that matter. Frank Provance – The Boot Pro Team Member Keep Reading: Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride Glove

Nordica Nemesis Ski

I ski on race skis most of the time so being on these skis was a lot different.  I liked the skis.  They were a lot of fun.  They ski really well on bumps, ice and even woods.  The only thing that I wouldn’t use them for would be on the race coarse.  It would be a little hard.  I would love to ski them again if I could. Mackenzie Peters – U14 Racer, Bromley Outing Club and daughter of Jeremy Peters – The Boot Pro Team Member Keep Reading: Nordica Nemesis Ski