Day two update for our on site X Games blogger Michael: Getting into the second day of the X Games was exciting, with Men’s Ski SuperPipe looming and Snowboard Big Air, which is always a spectacle. After watching the elimination rounds for Ski Pipe on Wednesday, I knew we were going to get […] Read more…
Our on site X Games blogger, Michael, gives his update on Day 1: The X Games are unique in many ways, but really makes them stand apart from team sports is how they showcase how hard one individual has worked to get to where they are. That thought crossed my mind yesterday as […] Read more…
The 2014 Winter X Games are now underway and we have our on site blogger Michael Arriola in Aspen to give you daily coverage and updates through out the week. Here’s his break down of what you need to know: Time to head to the 2014 Winter X Games, and whether you’re a […] Read more…
As a follow up to my previous article about the She Jumps Organization, I decided to answer the question why jump In? I caught up with the busy Pacific Coast She jumps ambassador, Lindsey Clark, for 4 quick questions to explain why you should get involved with She Jumps. 1. How did you get […] Read more…
Let me start out here by saying that I am not a doctor nor am I recommending any specific treatment. With that said, I have suffered with Altitude Sickness (Also called Mountain Sickness) for over 35 years. This is what I have learned and what I have done to deal with it. While I spend […] Read more…
I just got back from my annual guys ski trip. Every year for the last 14 years I plan a ski trip to a different location for myself and a group of guys. There are usually about 12 of us every year and we always go at the beginning of December, we get amazing deals […] Read more…
I don’t believe I ever wore “footy” pajamas as a kid, and the idea of a one piece has always really weirded me out. But I must say, my eyes have been recently drawn to the Air Blaster Ninja Suit. A one piece base layer, the Ninja Suit does exactly what the name suggests, makes […] Read more…
Recently one of our Buyers, Greg, got the chance to be flown out to look at the popular high end ski clothing brand Kjus. Here is his recap of the trip: Every year I head off to Europe to look for new and interesting things to buy for our Skis.com customers. This year I had […] Read more…
We won’t sugar coat it, the first day of learning to snowboard can be a bit rough. A snowboard lesson is key to making the day a bit easier, but there are some things we can only learn by falling and getting back up. Kids make it seem easy, but most of us have to […] Read more…
Replacing skis has nothing to do with the graphics, although early 2000s graphics on a ski in 2014 doesn’t look too good, but what matters is what’s happening underneath the topsheet over time. The abuse from the mountain conditions, skiing style and technology changes over time can greatly hinder the performance of skis. Regular maintenance […] Read more…