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    The effects of skis marketed as expert to advanced for a begginer

    Backstory: I am going on my 8th day of skiing. I've been making good strides with the help of fine folks on this forum and some proper ski instruction. This weekend I had tried a different hill and the greens/blues were much steeper than my home hill. I had found an awesome deal on my first set...
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    How does Helly Hansen stack with the rest of them?

    Done some searching, haven't seen anything relevant in the last 5 or so years (there a reason for this?) Seem to be popular here on the East Coast, but often spot women wearing the gear. I like the clean look, but does it perform well for recreational use?
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    Are my bindings damaging my new boots (heel lug)

    Hi all. After one ski day on ALL NEW GEAR, I had noticed some damage (see pic) on both of my boots heel lug. Worried that it'll get worse. Perfect forward pressure when boot is clipped in (right smack in the middle of all six lines on the forward pressure indicator). Before I have someone look...
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    Got my gear, getting lessons, NOW WHAT.

    This weekend will be my second time on the slopes. I have another lesson booked at a local hill with what they call 50 percent "family friendly" slopes. I assume this is geared for noobs like me. How does one gauge readiness for advancing hills? Right now I am building comfort and confidence on...
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    Mid-life, beginner, East Coast and hooked on skiing. Help me pick my gear.

    All it took was one trip to a local slope, next day I went gear shopping with the family. Finding gear for them was easier, for me not so much. First thing I did was get fitted for some boots. 3 hours later we had settled on Atomic Hawx Magna 100, only fit for my wide feet and robust calves. Can...
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