How Many Pairs of Skis/Boots Do You Have?

[ThatGuy]

Just bought a new pair of boots today (Fischer MV Pro with stock Zip-Fits) along with a new snowboard and skis and it got me thinking how large is everyones quiver. Now I’m sitting at 6 pairs of skis; Dynastar M-Cross 82s, Nordica Enforcer 93s, Salomon QST 98s, G3 Findr 102s, Dynastar M-Free 108s and Bent Chetler 120s. Have Salomon S-Pro 120s and Scarpa Maestrale RS boots along with the new ones. Plus a Never Summer board and a Capita Outerspace Living. Probably will consolidate my ski quiver a little since 70% of the time I’m just on the Salomons (they are really fun skis if anyone has thought about getting them). Looking forward to trying out the new M-Cross 82s I got since I love the M-Frees. But aside from all that how is everyones quiver looking? Mine has become more tailored to Utah conditions since moving here but I loved the Enforcers back East.

 

[Shredmonkey254]

Just bought a new pair of boots today (Fischer MV Pro with stock Zip-Fits) along with a new snowboard and skis and it got me thinking how large is everyones quiver. Now I’m sitting at 6 pairs of skis; Dynastar M-Cross 82s, Nordica Enforcer 93s, Salomon QST 98s, G3 Findr 102s, Dynastar M-Free 108s and Bent Chetler 120s. Have Salomon S-Pro 120s and Scarpa Maestrale RS boots along with the new ones. Plus a Never Summer board and a Capita Outerspace Living. Probably will consolidate my ski quiver a little since 70% of the time I’m just on the Salomons (they are really fun skis if anyone has thought about getting them). Looking forward to trying out the new M-Cross 82s I got since I love the M-Frees. But aside from all that how is everyones quiver looking? Mine has become more tailored to Utah conditions since moving here but I loved the Enforcers back East.
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The Lynx and I have 8 snowboards and 4 pairs of boots between the two of us.

 

[deadheadskier]

Own or use are two different things. I've got a graveyard of skis in storage. Some dating back to 1993. I keep telling myself I'll turn them into furniture, but never have. Gifted away a few pairs over the years and sold one set, but probably have like 7 old pairs collecting dust.

Active skis - 4 pairs

Head iRally - carving ski
Volkl Kendo 88 - all mountain ski
Volkl M102 - powder aki
Nordica Doberman GSM Piston - Beer league racing ski


One set of boots. Nordica Speedmachine 130S

Pretty pleased with my current quiver. I want for nothing.

 

[kingslug]

1 pair boots.salomon s pro 130...new zip fit liners.
Head kore 92,105,118
Wagner 105.
J ski masterblasters 99
Only use the j's on hardpack days
The kore 105's everything else.
Going to sell the 92's and the 118's next season.
Pete wagner offered me 900.00 off on a new pair if i send him the old ones back..might take him up on that.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

1 pair of boots

3 skis actively in rotation
- armada declivity 92
- kastle fx106
- kastle fx116

Technically I have two other pairs of skis with bindings but they’re not exactly ridable
- k2 public enemy (lol ancient)
- Dps wailer 106

Need to replace the 92s this summer

 

[ThatGuy]

1 pair boots.salomon s pro 130...new zip fit liners.
Head kore 92,105,118
Wagner 105.
J ski masterblasters 99
Only use the j's on hardpack days
The kore 105's everything else.
Going to sell the 92's and the 118's next season.
Pete wagner offered me 900.00 off on a new pair if i send him the old ones back..might take him up on that.

Those Wagners you have are beautiful would the new pair look similar?

 

[Terry]

1 pair of current boots nordica, head titans, line prophet 98s, liberty evolv 100s, and line influence 115s.

 

[Hastur]

Decks - in no particular order

1. Lib Tech 162w Ejack knife (just busted an edge at lake louise so looking for another camber board - probably get the same or skunk ape c3)
2. Lib tech 169 Skunk Ape c2
3. Lib Tech Magic BM 161 (funky ass c2 banana shape) floats well
4. Lib tech Banana 159w (my park board)
5. Lib tech Skunk Ape 161 c2 (rock board but magic repair has it looking nice)
6. Lib tech Orca 162 - - great in everything not just pow. Float for days
7. Lib tech Golden Orca 161 - First year riding it not sure if I like it
8. Never Summer East 161 - stiff ass soft boot carving board
9. Yes 2020 powderhull - Only a few days on this twin powder board - jury still out
10. Yes 420 Powderhull - A bit to small for me am going to give it to my son
11. Jones Hovercraft 164 - The big dog for deep days. fun in the slush too
12. Splitboard - Jones hovercraft 160 w/ karakoram hardware
13. Splitboard - Cardiff Powgoda Enduro 162 w/ karakoram hardware - with the DPS phantom

Thats all currently rideable / in the rotation.

Boots

1. 2x Burton Ions
2. 1x Burton Driver X

Bindings

1. 3x Burton Cartel
2. 2x Burton Mission
3. Karakoram Prime Splitboard Bindings
4. Karakoram Nomad Splitboard Bindings

That is it for currently used equipment.

I usually buy a board every spring with the sales. this year it will be a camber board replacement. The equipment is so cheap really compared to other sports like cycling, mtb, golf, boating

 

[deadheadskier]

Decks - in no particular order

1. Lib Tech 162w Ejack knife (just busted an edge at lake louise so looking for another camber board - probably get the same or skunk ape c3)
2. Lib tech 169 Skunk Ape c2
3. Lib Tech Magic BM 161 (funky ass c2 banana shape) floats well
4. Lib tech Banana 159w (my park board)
5. Lib tech Skunk Ape 161 c2 (rock board but magic repair has it looking nice)
6. Lib tech Orca 162 - - great in everything not just pow. Float for days
7. Lib tech Golden Orca 161 - First year riding it not sure if I like it
8. Never Summer East 161 - stiff ass soft boot carving board
9. Yes 2020 powderhull - Only a few days on this twin powder board - jury still out
10. Yes 420 Powderhull - A bit to small for me am going to give it to my son
11. Jones Hovercraft 164 - The big dog for deep days. fun in the slush too
12. Splitboard - Jones hovercraft 160 w/ karakoram hardware
13. Splitboard - Cardiff Powgoda Enduro 162 w/ karakoram hardware - with the DPS phantom

Thats all currently rideable / in the rotation.

Boots

1. 2x Burton Ions
2. 1x Burton Driver X

Bindings

1. 3x Burton Cartel
2. 2x Burton Mission
3. Karakoram Prime Splitboard Bindings
4. Karakoram Nomad Splitboard Bindings

That is it for currently used equipment.

I usually buy a board every spring with the sales. this year it will be a camber board replacement. The equipment is so cheap really compared to other sports like cycling, mtb, golf, boating

How many days do you ride per season?

I have a hard time justifying buying any ski I won't use a minimum of 5 times a season. I actually likely won't end up using the M102 five times this year. There were a couple of deeper days than expected that I wished I had them, but it was mainly because I wasn't able to time storms well.

If I was retired and skiing 60+ days a year, I'd probably consider adding a FIS SL skis to do some Masters SL races and a WC Bump ski.

 

[drjeff]

In the regular rotation currently:

Skis:

Peak 88's (my primary "daily driver" this season)
Atomic Maverik 95's - my other daily driver especially when it's a little softer snow
Kastle FX 106 - Powder and wet Spring snow ski
Head iSpeed Supershape - My hard snow carving ski

Those are my 4 primary pairs I use throughout the season, I have another 1/2 dozen or so pairs that I do take out maybe a day or 2 every season for more niche snow situations

Boots: Atomic Hawx Ultra 130's with Zipfit liners

 

[kingslug]

Those Wagners you have are beautiful would the new pair look similar?

I can pick anything i want...might go with a lighter shade of wood. And a little wider.

 

[crank]

Boots - 1, Technica Cochise

Skis 1, Stockli Montero AX
2, Some orange Head Monsters that are older but not skied a ton. Bought from a neighbors moving sale.
3, Head Kore 105 (actually 107 waist)

 

[Edd]

Boots: Atomic Hawx 110. Richelson’s has them fitted perfectly, I wish they’d last until I die.

Stockli Laser AX
Stockli Stormrider 95
Rossi Soul 7s (need replacing they’re skiing kind of lifeless)

 

[Hawk]

I have 3 stets of boots.
Nortica Pro Macines for my ski boot.
I also have a Nortica ST Rider AT boot which is much lighter with walk mode for up hilling and my older Scarpa AT boots that are very light for longer uphill days.
Without listing all the skis I have
2 pairs AT setup Both K2
2 pairs of Front side skis Black Crows and Salomon
4 plus pairs of beat up skis that still function. Meaning no blown edges or massive core shots.

 

[ceo]

So clearly I'm missing some important thing here. I've always had one pair of boots and one pair of skis and that works fine. I could see having a set of powder skis if I regularly skied outside New England, and of course uphill or backcountry requires different equipment entirely, but other than that, what's the point of multiple pairs of skis or boots?

 

[BenedictGomez]

So clearly I'm missing some important thing here. I've always had one pair of boots and one pair of skis and that works fine. I could see having a set of powder skis if I regularly skied outside New England, and of course uphill or backcountry requires different equipment entirely, but other than that, what's the point of multiple pairs of skis or boots?

You're not entirely wrong for northeast skiing, it's a matter of preference. One pair of boots is all you obviously need. And if you're solely a frontside skier, you could get away with one pair of skis around 90-95 underfoot, which can handle 6 inches of snow just fine and IMHO is the sweet spot for Jack-Of-All_Trades.

If you're intermediate groomer only, I'd go down to 75-80 underfoot and not worry about the few powder days per year. But if you're advanced & ski a lot and want to be able to have a "best" ski for all conditions, even in the east I think you need 3 pairs (the 2 previously mentioned, and then a wider ski around maybe 105 or so for float on powder days and tree skiing powder a day or two even afterwards).

 

[Hastur]

How many days do you ride per season?

I have a hard time justifying buying any ski I won't use a minimum of 5 times a season. I actually likely won't end up using the M102 five times this year. There were a couple of deeper days than expected that I wished I had them, but it was mainly because I wasn't able to time storms well.

If I was retired and skiing 60+ days a year, I'd probably consider adding a FIS SL skis to do some Masters SL races and a WC Bump ski.

well I'm selling a business in May and expect to get alot more days in next year and beyond. especially days away from lifts.

I'm also trying to make sure I have enough complete setups and gear to have gear ready to go at NY home (closest to airport), at VT house and possibly stashed in truck / camper van at airport long term parking someplace out west.

haven't figured it all out yet really.

having underutilized equipment isn't the worst thing. it's not like it's going bad. tech has matured and besides step in bindings I'm not sure what's next.

compare it with cycling where if you have a custom frame or mtb, it will be hard to find components after a few years because the change the standards.

a few underutilized older snowboards ride just as well and accept new bindings and tunes fine. and ride like new boards. no loss there.

where as I can't find a new suspension fork to fit my 10yo frame and wheels.

 

[deadheadskier]

Boots: Atomic Hawx 110. Richelson’s has them fitted perfectly, I wish they’d last until I die.

Try and find a backup liner. My boots have also been custom fit by Richelson. Fearing future changes in the model design plus all I have invested in the shell work, I bought unused stock Speedmachine liners for $75 last month . A guy bought the boots but was installing Zipfits and had the liner for sale. I will have roughly 120 days on my original shells and liners by end of season. The liners are getting pretty packed out. I consulted Paul and he said as long as the shells are in good shape, I could go this route. So, I just bought myself three more seasons in the boots I love for cheap. Then I'll likely need to start over.

 

[ColdRain&Snow]

One pair of boots from GMOL, Rossignol Hi speed 130. I used to buy a new pair of skis every 3 or so years and the old ones became my rock skis.

Now I have Rossignol experience 80 for frozen and rocks
Rossignol black ops 90 for most days and woods
Nordica enforcer 100 for powder and likely spring slush

My basement has a long pair of dynastar courses, and volkl supersports