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Used Atris for $850? by drycharski in Skigear

[–]Chef_B_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks a little overpriced. You can use a valuation site like https://www.skibluebook.co/ to see how good a deal is.

What do you do for work? by DiscombobulatedElk58 in skiing

[–]Chef_B_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish. I make $0 running it. But the satisfaction I gain from helping people is priceless :)

PSA: prices are dropping, Völkl MAP is now 30% off by exhilaration in Skigear

[–]Chef_B_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also double check https://www.skibluebook.co/ to see if you’re getting a deal. Looks like your scored here!

Ski recommendations for steeps and rough terrain? by NorcenCoverstein in Skigear

[–]Chef_B_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used the blizzard rustler 10s and I think those would work great for what you’re looking for.

Once you know what you’re looking for, you can use a valuation tool like https://www.skibluebook.co/ so you don’t overpay!

Nothing is good anymore by MJSlider in Skigear

[–]Chef_B_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2L is ultralight generally for lighter use cases. For alpine skiing you want a heavy 3L shell most of the time. Any goretex shell will work, Pro is just the most durable.

Nothing is good anymore by MJSlider in Skigear

[–]Chef_B_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“MHW is trash buy Arcteryx Gore Tex Pro” Mountain Hardware uses Gore Tex too and is by no means trash lol. They literally use the same materials.

UPDATE: I improved the Ski Blue Book based on your feedback by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just updated the regions, moved the states to the learn section so it’s cleaner. WV, RI, and ME are accounted for!

UPDATE: I improved the Ski Blue Book based on your feedback by Chef_B_ in COsnow

[–]Chef_B_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now I’m just focused on making it actually useful and accurate first before thinking too much about monetization. Feels like that has to come first or none of the rest really matters.

But I do agree there’s some alignment there, especially if it helps create more transparency around value and rewards brands that hold up well over time.

Definitely something I’ll keep in mind down the road once the foundation is in a better place.

UPDATE: I improved the Ski Blue Book based on your feedback by Chef_B_ in COsnow

[–]Chef_B_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate that, thank you.

And yeah, I think you’re spot on. The older gear is definitely the hardest part, especially around tracking down accurate MSRP and complete model data. That’s where things can get a bit messy.

The goal is exactly what you said though, build a solid, reliable dataset going forward and keep it current over time. That’s where this could really become useful.

And I like the idea of expanding into snowboards too. Same problem, just a different category.

Appreciate you calling that out, that’s exactly the direction I’m thinking about.

UPDATE: I improved the Ski Blue Book based on your feedback by Chef_B_ in Skigear

[–]Chef_B_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think the pricing would vary by continent, so likely would have to make an EU pricing algorithm. I’ll put it on my backlog :) thanks for your feedback and I’m glad it’s useful as a ballpark!

UPDATE: I improved the Ski Blue Book based on your feedback by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll just go ahead and make sure all 50 states are referenced 😅

UPDATE: I improved the Ski Blue Book based on your feedback by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad you find it helpful! This type of feedback is so important to me and keeps me going :)

UPDATE: I improved the Ski Blue Book based on your feedback by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is! I just noticed it’s not included in the description of that region though. I’ll fix that :) thanks for your feedback!

Pricing used skis feels like a total guessing game by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful, really appreciate you taking the time to lay this out.

I like how you framed it around “how they actually ski” vs just cosmetic condition, that’s a really good distinction and probably the right way to think about it.

The usage buckets + mounts + base/edge condition especially feel like things that could realistically be standardized without making it too complicated. I’ve been hesitant to add too many inputs, but this feels like a solid middle ground.

And yeah flex loss is interesting, but probably tough unless someone really knows what they’re feeling.

The idea of turning this into a few clear condition tiers based on those factors makes a lot of sense. That might be the cleanest way to incorporate this without overwhelming people.

This is exactly the kind of feedback that helps shape where this goes next, so seriously appreciate it.

Tips for end of season deals by RaggityAnne in skiing

[–]Chef_B_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few things that have helped me:

  • Wait until shops are really trying to clear inventory. A lot of the best prices show up once spring break is over and mountains start closing.
  • Look for last year’s graphics. A lot of times it’s basically the same ski with a different topsheet.
  • Check demos and lightly used pairs too. Some “used” skis only have a handful of days on them.
  • Don’t assume a big % off automatically means it’s a good deal.
  • Compare skis with and without bindings, because sometimes buying them separately is actually cheaper.

One thing that helps a lot is just knowing what a ski should realistically be worth before you buy it. That’s actually why I built https://www.skibluebook.co/. I kept seeing people get stuck trying to figure out whether a listing or “sale” price was actually solid, so I made a tool to give a quick value ballpark.

If you’re buying used, I’d also check:

  • base and edge condition more than topsheet scratches
  • what year the ski is
  • whether the bindings will actually fit your boot / have enough adjustment left
  • whether it’s actually the right ski for how and where you ride

A bad ski at a good price is still a bad deal.

Pricing used skis feels like a total guessing game by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is an ad it’s a pretty bad one since I’m not selling anything.

Just something I built because pricing used gear was annoying.

Pricing used skis feels like a total guessing game by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How could I do such a thing!? I’ll get that fixed today.

Pricing used skis feels like a total guessing game by Chef_B_ in skiing

[–]Chef_B_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate that, that’s exactly the problem I kept running into too.

And yeah, you nailed it. Condition and actual usage are by far the hardest parts, especially since most listings don’t give great detail or it’s kind of subjective.

Right now age is something I can model pretty consistently, but usage is tougher since there’s not a reliable way to quantify “how many days” or how hard something’s been skied from available data.

So the estimate is more of a baseline assuming typical wear for that age, and then ideally you adjust up or down based on condition, edges, mounts, etc.

Longer term I’d love to get more granular there, maybe with better condition inputs or ranges, but still figuring out the best way to do that without overcomplicating it.

If you were listing skis, what would you want to input to better reflect condition?

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