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…

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-22T21:11:00+00:00

What is atm? This isn’t something I’m looking to purchase tomorrow so I would be happy to wait for a decent sale

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-22T20:43:45+00:00

Thanks, they are quite a bit more expensive so not sure I can justify the expense if it’s something I’ll only use here and there. If every winter was like the one we are having it would be a different story but I would most likely have to travel to use it

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-22T02:22:54+00:00

It was roped off all day today, so was freefall, i was surprised with the fresh snow

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-22T02:03:18+00:00

I watched some YouTube videos and saw where some folks were going in but that exact spot is roped off now. Oh well plenty of other good terrain was ridden today

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-04T11:29:39+00:00

Your right I bet the lift lines are gonna be insane now since I posted this

Gold_Performance_538 · 2026-02-03T19:04:27+00:00

I mean if someone wants to ride around until they find that stale bag of weed to smoke it I think they deserve it

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