Recent content by Clemson

I was there for the MLK weekend Sunday Blizzard, and it was incredible with working lifts, but during Presidents day weekend it was down and I was at Wildcat which got flooded with those taking advantage of the dual use pass. It was so crowded that I had my first ever slope rage. Some guy went...

I bought new skis and boots last year and this year I am refitting my clothing. I bought a great shell, NF Free Thinker, and am now looking for the perfect midlayer. I am leaning toward the nano because of great reviews, but they are all aimed at Back Country. Does anyone know how they perform...

I did not have either of these happen when I was on even short skis last month, which I was pushing aggressively.

I did not have either of these happen when I was on even short skis last month, which I was pushing aggressively.

Simple reason is confidence and control= a full day of fun. Not looking for black diamond but if I have to pass through one to the next connection i want total control. As i mentioned I skied on 147 and had a great time, just a little slow and I knew I would get my legs back , to a point will...

Right, as I said in the thread I have heard that all before, and though I greatly appreciate all the input, I am looking for input on specific short skis that have thin waste and stiffer front than the skis I have. I am not going longer than 160 .

I started skiing last year after a 15 year hiatus but my old skis where just to long to enjoy sking for a full day as my legs got weak rather quickly. At the start of this season I rented some Salomon XDR 147 and my confidence came back strong as did my strength. I am 6' and 170 lbs. I had so...