01
Mar
2008
How to decide the right binding mounting point on today’s skis? (especially K2 boards)
Posted by Janne as How-To Equipment
“Core center”, “Mid sole”, “True center”, “Modern”, “Traditional”, graphs from 0 to +7,5…
Today’s skis come with strange signs on their top sheet. Back in the day of straight and long sticks there was one simple line where you put your bindings and that was all. Mogul skiers sometimes mounted ~1cm forward for increased ability in [...]
24
Feb
2008
How About Waxing Your Skis? - Tips for Waxing Skis
Posted by marko as How-To Equipment
As a kid I joined a little giant slalom race at my home hill. I spent the morning by preparing for the race. I was eager to win the race, but I felt like my skis just don’t slide well. There was an Atomic test event going on and I decided to give a try. [...]
22
Jan
2008
What Did We Learn From Scott Macartney’s Crash in Kitzbuhel? - The Importance of a Helmet in Skiing
Posted by marko as How-To Equipment
American alpine skier Scott Macartney crashed in Kitzbuhel downhill race in last weekend and lost his consciousness. Even though his crashes look very bad and he was taken to hospital unconscious, Scott Macartney is recovering with no injuries. He only suffered concussion, even though a serious one. Scott Macartney was very lucky. The results of [...]
15
Jan
2008
The Importance of Adjusting Your Bindings Correctly - Part 1/2: Let Ski Service Adjust Your Bindings
Posted by marko as How-To Equipment
Correctly adjusted bindings play an important role in skiing. It is important to secure your skiing by adjusting your bindings correctly for your needs. If bindings are loosely adjusted, they can release while you ski, which can lead to a serious crash. If bindings are adjusted too tight, they can stay locked and do not [...]
03
Nov
2007
Funshapes - skis with decamber and/or negative sidecut
Posted by Janne as How-To Equipment, Review Equipment
Back in summer 2002 I bought a used pair of Salomon Pocket Rockets for a trip to Chile. I wanted to try something new and innovative - back then twin tips, lighter construction for tricks and airs and fat shape with a bit shorter lenght were something really cool.
The concept was a winner. As much [...]
31
Oct
2007
Christmas Is Coming - Looking For Junior Alpine Skis
Posted by marko as How-To Equipment
Yes, it is coming again. Christmas, the ultimate commercial triumph or the peaceful moment with your family. You name it. Anyhow, it is coming and I find myself looking for presents for my kids. What would you buy for a four-year old son? Skis, of course! Alpine skis, high performing guns for super-G racing.
Ok, let’s [...]
13
Oct
2007
How To Select The Right Lenght For Your Alpine Skis
Posted by marko as How-To Equipment
Have you ever wondered how to select the right length of the skis for you? You have probably been walking in sport stores and thought “if I will buy new skis for this season, of which length those skis should be”? Every time I go buying new skis I have this same problem, so I [...]