Ever since Doug Pfeiffer and Sven Coomer orchestrated Skiing magazine’s first on-snow ski test, how to usefully...
Seven Skis That Transcend Their Genres
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Revelations
How It’s Supposed to Work
I’ve recently returned to the front lines - known colloquially as the bootfit bench - as there’s snow on the ground...
The First Five Minutes
Last week’s Revelation, “Take the Leap of Faith” inspired some thoughtful critiques among the Realskiers faithful,...
Take the Leap of Faith
If you are totally content with your skiing, able to master any condition with grace and style, this Revelation isn’t...
Understand the Brand
When considering which ski is right for you, don’t just compare thumbnail model descriptions, helpful though they...
Why Your Ski Boots Hurt
An alarming number of skiers assume that ski boots hurt, period. Every boot they ever put on, beginning with rental...
A Sommelier for Your Feet
How do you become a great boot fitter?Start by fitting a few thousand feet. Jim Schaffner applying his craft at Start...
Your Boots Aren’t All That Need to Be Fit
Eventually, all skiers learn the importance of getting their boots properly fit. It may take more than a season...
The Big Picture
We've spent the last three weeks devoted to the nuts and bolts of our trade, gorging on new product information and...
Is America Over-Heating?
No doubt about it, heat molding has become a wildly popular feature wherever alpine ski boots are sold. Lightly...
Fat Isn’t Good For You
I’m not normally a crusader against fat, or any other form of self-indulgence for that matter. My bona fides as a bon...