Downhill Skiing

Downhill skiing is the most invigorating sport there is, but if you are not outfitted the right way invigorating can go to freezing in a second. If you take advantage of our low prices on used and new ski gear from companies like The North Face, Arcteryx, Spyder, and many, many more. If you are new to downhill skiing or a cross country convert then there are a few things you need to know before outfitting yourself. Downhill skiing is colder than cross country skiing. You are not moving as much and the wind chill is much higher. When outfitting yourself for downhill skiing make sure you have the appropriate cold weather gear.

New K2 Luv Bug Junior Kids Snow Skis Pink 76cm bndg450


New K2 Luv Bug Junior Kids Snow Skis Pink 76cm bndg450

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125cm Swix WC GS Alpine Pole


125cm Swix WC GS Alpine Pole

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Head Supershape Team 127 cm skis w C305 bindings, New


Head Supershape Team 127 cm skis w  C305 bindings,  New

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2009 Volkl Kuro 185, used only 4 days, great condition


2009 Volkl Kuro 185,  used only 4 days,  great condition

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189 cm Rossignol Bandit B-Squad Powder skis + bindings


189 cm Rossignol Bandit B-Squad Powder skis + bindings

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177 cm K2 Apache Xplorer Backcountry Freeride skis


177 cm K2 Apache Xplorer Backcountry Freeride skis

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2010 RAYZOR UV400 ANTIFOG SKI SNOWBOARD GOGGLES RRP$119


2010 RAYZOR UV400 ANTIFOG SKI SNOWBOARD GOGGLES RRP$119

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CHILDREN LANDS END WINTER BOOTS


CHILDREN LANDS END WINTER BOOTS

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Atomic Downhill Skis with Bindings NO RESERVE


Atomic Downhill Skis with Bindings  NO RESERVE

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Technica Attiva Spark Womens Ski Boot Size 24.5 7.5 NEW


Technica Attiva Spark Womens Ski Boot Size 24.5 7.5 NEW

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Women's Raichle 177 Ski Boots Size 7 US New & Unused


Women's Raichle 177 Ski Boots Size 7 US  New & Unused

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DOLOMITE R62 REAR ENTRY SKI BOOTS mondo 24 WOMENS 7


DOLOMITE R62 REAR ENTRY SKI BOOTS mondo 24 WOMENS 7

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LANGE XR7 SKI BOOTS Mens 9, Womens 10, Mondo 27, 313mm


LANGE XR7 SKI BOOTS  Mens 9,  Womens 10,  Mondo 27,  313mm

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ROSSIGNOL ENERGY ST SKI BOOTS 23.5 mondo US Womens 6.5


ROSSIGNOL ENERGY ST SKI BOOTS 23.5 mondo US Womens 6.5

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TECNICA CENTRIC CS100 SKI BOOTS MEN 7 Women 8 mondo 25


TECNICA CENTRIC CS100 SKI BOOTS MEN 7 Women 8 mondo 25

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VINTAGE NORDICA NR980 SKI BOOTS MENS 10.5 Womens 11.5


VINTAGE NORDICA  NR980 SKI BOOTS MENS 10.5 Womens 11.5

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NORDICA VERTECH 55 SKI BOOTS mondo 26, MENS 8, Womens 9


NORDICA VERTECH 55 SKI BOOTS mondo 26,  MENS 8,  Womens 9

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TECNICA TC1 SKI BOOTS U.S.MENS 7.5 -8 womens 8.5 - 9


TECNICA TC1 SKI BOOTS U.S.MENS 7.5 -8 womens 8.5 - 9

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HEIERLING F215 MID ENTRY SKI BOOTS 24 MENS 6, Womens 7


HEIERLING F215 MID ENTRY SKI BOOTS 24 MENS 6,  Womens 7

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ROSSIGNOL R725 SKI BOOTS MENS 8.5 Womens 9.5 26.5 mondo


ROSSIGNOL R725 SKI BOOTS MENS 8.5 Womens 9.5 26.5 mondo

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LANGE MID ANTHEA 3.6 SKI BOOTS MENS 7.5 Womens 8.5 25.5


LANGE MID ANTHEA 3.6 SKI BOOTS MENS 7.5 Womens 8.5 25.5

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LANGE WORLD CUP 130 LF SKI BOOTS MENS 7.5 Womens 8.5


LANGE WORLD CUP 130 LF SKI BOOTS MENS 7.5 Womens 8.5

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RAICHLE CENTREX CX 5.8 SKI BOOTS U.S.womens 6 Mondo 24


RAICHLE CENTREX CX 5.8 SKI BOOTS U.S.womens 6 Mondo 24

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LANGE MID ANTHEA 3.6 SKI BOOTS MENS 7.5 Womens 8.5 25.5


LANGE MID ANTHEA 3.6 SKI BOOTS MENS 7.5 Womens 8.5 25.5

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110 cm Rossignol Fun Girl jr skis + Salomon Binding


110 cm Rossignol Fun Girl jr skis + Salomon Binding

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NORDICA SYNTECH F6 SKI BOOTS U.S. men 9, Mondo 27 NICE!


NORDICA SYNTECH F6 SKI BOOTS U.S. men 9,  Mondo 27 NICE!

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RAICHLE TF7 TRIFLEX SKI BOOTS mondo 23 MENS 5, Womens 6


RAICHLE TF7 TRIFLEX SKI BOOTS mondo 23 MENS 5,  Womens 6

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TECNICA INNOTEC TI 8 SKI BOOTS 27 MENS 9, Womens 10


TECNICA INNOTEC TI 8 SKI BOOTS 27 MENS 9,  Womens 10

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SALOMON Skis Snowboards BEER GLASS Cup NEW


SALOMON Skis Snowboards BEER GLASS Cup NEW

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New 2009 K2 Indy Junior Kids All Mtn Skis White 124 cm


New 2009 K2 Indy Junior Kids All Mtn Skis White 124 cm

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Elan Lil Spice Jr. Girls Ski 80 cm w SL45 Bindings New!


Elan Lil Spice Jr. Girls Ski 80 cm w SL45 Bindings New!

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Atomic Sweet Stuff 110 cm Skis w Evox 045 Bindings, NEW


Atomic Sweet Stuff 110 cm Skis w Evox 045 Bindings,  NEW

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2009 K2 Indy Junior All Mountain Skis Black 124 cm


2009 K2 Indy Junior All Mountain Skis Black 124 cm

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atomic 130cm Race6 skis


atomic 130cm Race6 skis

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Nordica Olympia One 6 Womens Ski Boot Size 23.0 NEW


Nordica Olympia One 6 Womens Ski Boot Size 23.0 NEW

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New 150 cm atomic Lil Punx twin tips skis


New 150 cm atomic Lil Punx twin tips skis

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VINTAGE Wooden Skis 58" Wood Skiis +POLES Ski GREAT *


VINTAGE Wooden Skis 58" Wood Skiis +POLES Ski GREAT *

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VINTAGE Wooden Skis 73" Wood Skiis +POLES Ski POINTS *


VINTAGE Wooden Skis 73" Wood Skiis +POLES Ski POINTS *

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poc Skull X ski race helmet


poc Skull X ski  race helmet

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Price: $152.50
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NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 144cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 144cm

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NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 151cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 151cm

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NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 158cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 158cm

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NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 165cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 165cm

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NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 172cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW4 DH skis w LZ9 B80 binding 172cm

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New 2009 K2 Comanche Junior All Mtn Carving Ski 100cm


New 2009 K2 Comanche Junior All Mtn Carving Ski 100cm

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NORDICA SYNTECH F6 SKI BOOTS U.S. men11 Mondo 29.-29.5


NORDICA SYNTECH F6 SKI BOOTS U.S. men11 Mondo 29.-29.5

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*NEW SPYDER Comp GS Race Suit Sz.Mens Medium Gry Blk*


*NEW SPYDER Comp GS Race Suit Sz.Mens Medium Gry   Blk*

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NEW! '09 Salomon XW8 DH skis w 711 B80 binding 160cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW8 DH skis w 711 B80 binding 160cm

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Roxy Pro Ski Boots - Women's 6.5 (Women's) NEW


Roxy Pro Ski Boots - Women's 6.5 (Women's) NEW

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NEW! '09 Salomon XW8 DH skis w 711 B80 binding 168cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW8 DH skis w 711 B80 binding 168cm

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Fischer Cool Heat RF Skis + FSX 12 RF Bindings 170 NEW


Fischer Cool Heat RF Skis + FSX 12 RF Bindings 170 NEW

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Rossignol Intensive 10 Ski Boots Women's 22.5 Mondo NEW


Rossignol Intensive 10 Ski Boots Women's 22.5 Mondo NEW

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NEW! '09 Salomon XW8 DH skis w 711 B80 binding 176cm


NEW! '09 Salomon XW8 DH skis w 711 B80 binding 176cm

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NEW SPYDER Comp GS Race Suit Sz.-Mens X Small Red Blk


NEW SPYDER Comp GS Race Suit Sz.-Mens X Small Red   Blk

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Atomic Janak Ski 07 08


Atomic Janak Ski 07 08

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Price: $100.00
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NEW!! 2009 Atomic Drive 9 Skis 148cm w 4R 310 bindings


NEW!! 2009 Atomic Drive 9 Skis 148cm w  4R 310 bindings

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NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 6 Women's Specific Skis 142cm


NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 6 Women's Specific Skis 142cm

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NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 6 Women's Specific Skis 149cm


NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 6 Women's Specific Skis 149cm

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NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 6 Women's Specific Skis 156cm


NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 6 Women's Specific Skis 156cm

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*NEW SPYDER Comp GS Race Suit Kyds sz16 Blue Black**


*NEW SPYDER Comp GS Race Suit Kyds sz16 Blue   Black**

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New 2009 K2 T9 T:Nine Sport Womens Skis 160cm


New 2009 K2 T9 T:Nine Sport Womens Skis 160cm

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VINTAGE HICKORY Wooden 76" Skis with Bamboo Poles


VINTAGE HICKORY Wooden 76" Skis with Bamboo Poles

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WOMENS SKI BOARD ROLL NECK TOP WARMTH LAYER UK SIZE-L


WOMENS SKI BOARD ROLL NECK TOP WARMTH LAYER UK SIZE-L

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MENS SKI BOARD WHITE THERMAL UNDERWEAR- SIZE LARGE


MENS SKI BOARD  WHITE THERMAL UNDERWEAR- SIZE LARGE

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Antique 19th C Tin Letter Holder Skiing Dog Sled Best


Antique 19th C Tin Letter Holder Skiing Dog Sled Best

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NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 7 Women's Specific Skis 156cm


NEW! 2009 Atomic Cloud 7 Women's Specific Skis 156cm

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Salomon Ski Boots - Mens


Salomon Ski Boots - Mens

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Price: $30.00
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ski poles 48" NEW made in USA 48" 120 CM NEW no reserv


ski poles 48" NEW made in USA 48" 120 CM  NEW no reserv

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WOMEN'S RAICHLE CARVER OF SWITZERLAND SKI BOOTS 7.5 USA


WOMEN'S RAICHLE CARVER OF SWITZERLAND SKI BOOTS 7.5 USA

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LADIES TECNICA AVS TI- 7 INNOTEC SKI BOOTS SIZE 6.5 USA


LADIES TECNICA AVS TI- 7 INNOTEC SKI BOOTS SIZE 6.5 USA

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WOMEN'S LANGE ANTHEA 5.7 SKI BOOTS SIZE 6 USA


WOMEN'S LANGE ANTHEA 5.7 SKI BOOTS SIZE 6 USA

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2010 Nordica SpeedMachine 14 New Ski Boots


2010 Nordica SpeedMachine 14 New Ski Boots

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Price: $460.00
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LADIES NORDICA NEXT 7.0 SKI BOOTS SIZE 5 1 2 WOMEN'S


LADIES NORDICA NEXT 7.0 SKI BOOTS SIZE 5 1 2 WOMEN'S

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CHILD'S NORDICA 127 REAR ENTRY LINE SKI BOOTS 9 USA


CHILD'S NORDICA 127 REAR ENTRY LINE SKI BOOTS   9 USA

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WOMEN'S NORDICA EXOPOWER GRAND PRIX S SKI BOOTS 8 USA


WOMEN'S NORDICA EXOPOWER GRAND PRIX S SKI BOOTS   8 USA

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Salomon Snowblades - 99 cm Skis with Bindings - Used


Salomon Snowblades - 99 cm Skis with Bindings - Used

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SALOMON EQUIPE S 9000 202cm. SKIS WITH BINDINGS


SALOMON EQUIPE S 9000  202cm. SKIS WITH BINDINGS

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WOMEN'S TECNICA TNS FIBERTECH SKI BOOTS SIZE 6.5 USA


WOMEN'S TECNICA TNS FIBERTECH SKI BOOTS SIZE 6.5 USA

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Salomon X Scream 700 Skis with Salomon C509 bindings


Salomon X Scream 700  Skis with Salomon C509 bindings

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30 OUTDOOR STICKERS, KEEN, KELTY, LEAVE NO TRACE


30 OUTDOOR STICKERS,  KEEN,  KELTY,  LEAVE NO TRACE

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Rossignol Skis & Poles, Tyrolia Bindings -- 15 Pics, NR


Rossignol Skis & Poles,  Tyrolia Bindings -- 15 Pics,  NR

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Price: $29.99
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Salomon Skis


Salomon Skis

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K2 Downhill Skis and Salomon boots


K2 Downhill Skis and Salomon boots

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Price: $150.00
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lacroix DE FRANCE Skis, Marker Titanium Bindings, Poles


lacroix DE FRANCE Skis,  Marker Titanium Bindings,  Poles

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Brand new Dynastar downhill skis 175


Brand new Dynastar downhill skis 175

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Tecnica Agent 80 Ski Boots 25.5 (Mondo) NEW


Tecnica Agent 80 Ski Boots 25.5 (Mondo) NEW

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SALOMON X-Wave 9.0 Ski Boots Woman US6 UK 23.5 Great


SALOMON X-Wave 9.0 Ski Boots Woman US6 UK 23.5 Great

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VINTAGE Wooden Skis 68" Wood BLUE Skiis POLES Ski GREAT


VINTAGE Wooden Skis 68" Wood BLUE Skiis POLES Ski GREAT

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Rossignol Skis


Rossignol Skis

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VINTAGE Wooden Skis 53" Wood RED Skiis +POLES Ski GREAT


VINTAGE Wooden Skis 53" Wood RED Skiis +POLES Ski GREAT

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Fischer Progessor 9+ 180cm w XTR 13


Fischer Progessor 9+ 180cm w  XTR 13

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Salomon Falcon CS Ski Boot 25.5


Salomon Falcon CS Ski Boot 25.5

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Price: $200.00
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Used K2 Omni Sport 124cm Skis w Bindings


Used K2 Omni Sport 124cm Skis w  Bindings

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2010 RAYZOR UV400 ANTIFOG SKI SNOWBOARD GOGGLES RRP$119


2010 RAYZOR UV400 ANTIFOG SKI SNOWBOARD GOGGLES RRP$119

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NR Used K2 Omni Sport 136cm Snow Skis w Bindings


NR Used K2 Omni Sport 136cm Snow Skis w  Bindings

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NR Used Salomon Verse 500 Skis with Bindings 130cm GR


NR Used Salomon Verse 500 Skis with Bindings 130cm GR

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Price: $74.99
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Fischer Vision Joy Skis - Girl's 110 cm NEW


Fischer Vision Joy Skis - Girl's 110 cm NEW

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New Whitewood Maverick Alpine Men's Ski Poles 44"


New Whitewood Maverick Alpine Men's Ski Poles 44"

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2010 Rossignol Classic CX 80 - Rare Size -160 cm - Used


2010 Rossignol Classic CX 80 - Rare Size -160 cm - Used

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New Whitewood Maverick Alpine Men's Ski Poles 50" new


New Whitewood Maverick Alpine Men's Ski Poles 50" new

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The next thing you will notice is that there is a huge difference in the skis themselves. Downhill skis are wider than cross country skis. this provides the degree of control you will need when reaching high speeds down the slope. Also downhill ski boots are attached to the ski by bindings at the ball of the foot and the heel. If you are only used to cross country skis that are attached at the toe then this will take some getting used to. Also downhill ski boots are typically less comfortable than cross country skis. A good ski sock like the kind we usually have on sale in the clearance section can make the boot more comfortable.

As you begin to get more and more used to downhill skiing you will want better and better gear. Unfortunately skiing is a pricey hobby so be sure to visit our used and clearance section when looking for a pair of Rossignol skis or a pair of Black diamond gloves. Make sure you take a few lessons if you are transitioning from cross country to downhill skiing as you want to make sure you are safe above all else.