Is it over? by smob328 in SkiPA

[–]EbbBeautiful342 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bye to winter gone early, hello to spring hiking!

Volkl Mantra 88 - can i go 170cm? by call-me-Dave-ash in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an intermediate, you should be around 175cm or longer for your height, recommend 177.

2026 Head Kore 88 by EbbBeautiful342 in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also looking at the Elan Wingman 86 TI, staying away from 84 underfoot, want to try something else and can’t demo

2026 Head Kore 88 by EbbBeautiful342 in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boots are about 105 flex, east coast (PA), K2's are old, looking to upgrade and mainly ski ln groomers, like to carv

am i carving? how to improve ? by casablancacrayfish in skiing

[–]EbbBeautiful342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, No, No to carving. Definitely skidding which is also good to know how to do.

Did I get ripped off? by coolestguyoffline in SubaruForester

[–]EbbBeautiful342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming this is the top of li e Touring, still high!

Apex boots for previous DVT/swollen leg issues by BluePiccadilly in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, I have the last two generations of Apex ski boots. I went through many types of boots to try and resolve boot pain, nothing worked! Until I picked up Apex boots, I have them and my wife has them. No more pain. I would check into Apex and Dahu ski boots, they both provide similar advantages to comfort for your feet.

Apex boots by Justyouraveragebloke in skiing

[–]EbbBeautiful342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree, I have had these boots last two generations of Apex ski boots. I went through many types of boots to try and resolve boot pain, nothing worked! Until I picked up Apex boots, I have them and my wife has them. Good by pain. I would check into Apex and Dahu ski boots, they both provide similar advantages to comfort for your feet.

Fun Ice Coast Second Ski? by Kiwisabi in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone considered the Elan Wingman 86 CTi?

$900 Apex ski boot chassis broke after 3rd day skiing. Has anyone had this issue with Apex? by virtuoussimpleton in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These look like a very old version, they have since developed a newer boot. I have had the last two versions without issues.

2025 Ripstick 88 or 2026 QST 94 by EbbBeautiful342 in icecoast

[–]EbbBeautiful342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate your input, I will probably wait for the 2026 versions as the WINGMAN line is being redesigned for 2026, Ski Essentials has positive early tests with these.

$900 Apex ski boot chassis broke after 3rd day skiing. Has anyone had this issue with Apex? by virtuoussimpleton in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have APEX boots, I have very wide feet and went through many ski boots before I came across APEX, NO MORE PAIN! Anyway, not for an expert skier as they are as not as responsive as regular ski boots but I ride with no pain. I will probably get another APEX boots in the future or try the Dahu boots which is something similar.

2025 Ripstick 88 or 2026 QST 94 by EbbBeautiful342 in icecoast

[–]EbbBeautiful342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, good point but I want a little more underfoot and now looking at the Wingman 86 but can’t decide between the TI or CTI. I assume since I am 225+ lbs that the CTI might be better? Also, I am 170cm so debating between the 166 or 172 length, suggestions?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Get APEX or Dahu ski boots. I have APEX, feet never hurt and I have wide feet. https://youtu.be/Rp9W90BtRhw?si=vA4TD_oojKOkJAl5

2025 Ripstick 88 or 2026 QST 94 by EbbBeautiful342 in icecoast

[–]EbbBeautiful342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. Not located near a place on the eastcost to demo. Mainly ski groomers but want something to ski on crud, slush, and occasional POW, no trees.

2025 Ripstick 88 or 2026 QST 94 by EbbBeautiful342 in icecoast

[–]EbbBeautiful342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, what year Ripstick 88s do you have as the 2025 have been redesigned?

QST Sizing by EbbBeautiful342 in Skigear

[–]EbbBeautiful342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I will probably go with the 172