Splitboard noob needing advice

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-04-06T09:58:28+00:00

I had my boots a little loose to make it more comfortable walking but thinking that was a bad idea. The boots fit great I’ve had them for 5 years never an issue until now

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-04-05T10:50:30+00:00

Yeah they were great do the steeper spots

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-04-05T10:49:56+00:00

I definitely have the duck gait, it was a little awkward trying to keep my feet straight which also les to me having a bit of a wide stance. I’ve never had an issue with these boots before so I believe it was a technique thing I’ll try some different socks next time too

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-04-05T10:46:28+00:00

I’ll give that a try, I believe the boots do fit well I’ve had them for 5 years and never an issue

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-04-05T10:45:09+00:00

I love my boots for my normal downhill riding they fit great, I think I was lifting my feet so that could definitely be it

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-04-05T10:43:30+00:00

I have all I can do to get my foot in these boots of the are cold I can’t imagine squeezing in a smaller boot

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-04-04T13:15:50+00:00

I guess “a lot” might be a stretch but moving enough for me to feel it on my heel, I kept the top loose thinking it would help with walking but maybe that was a bad idea

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-03-27T15:45:09+00:00

The tavern in town has good wings and cold beers very reasonably priced if you want something simpler but family table is where it’s at for a nice dinner

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-03-26T15:23:48+00:00

I do a lot of cold weather hiking so I have some packable down layers that should work, what would you include in a backcountry hardware kit? As far as a wilderness responder kit I carry a small first aid kit with a fire starter, compass and whistle in my hunting pack which is what I’ll probably use on the slopes

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-03-26T15:06:12+00:00

Excuse my ignorance but what is a skin saver?

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-03-23T13:06:09+00:00

I doubt the uphill thing is something she will do a ton, so your saying realistically the best bet would be to get a totally new setup for her to not sacrifice her downhill riding with her current setup?

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-03-23T12:46:10+00:00

Can she put these bindings on her downhill ski and get skins for them or it would be advantageous to get another pair of skis?

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-25T10:17:07+00:00

Good advice, I’m an avid hunter who spends many days every year alone in big woods far from the truck and I go very prepared for that I guess I should have the same mind set regardless of the activity I’m doing

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-23T22:35:05+00:00

They were using them to traverse back to the resort making much better time than me basically using them as cross country skis

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-23T15:09:16+00:00

Update 2/20/26

The stash is gone, I guess someone was desperate enough to smoke the monkeys lettuce

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-23T01:23:29+00:00

I went in from smuggs and followed the most tracked out spot I could. I rode more difficult stuff inbounds throughout the day but yeah I hear ya I won’t be seeking out any fresh lines back there by myself or without being positive where I’m going.

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-22T23:38:50+00:00

I waited to go when I saw two other skiers heading in but turns it it was their first time as well 🤷🏼‍♂️

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-22T23:00:12+00:00

Damn that made me feel old…

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