If you've skied hard on the same pair of boards, take time to inspect them closely to assess their current condition. Plus, keep in mind that the act of skiing itself, as well as the tuning process, can be rough on your gear. And, everything else being equal, a better ski will make for better turns. New shapes, new materials, and new construction techniques all help to make for a better ski. The bottom line? If your ski's profile looks more like Kevin Durant – more than 200cm long and straight as an arrow – and less like Marilyn Monroe (or Kim Kardashian, for those under 50), you may want to replace them. The next day, I rented a pair of performance skis from the Sugarbush pro shop, and immediately noticed a big difference. More importantly, though, they were at least 10 years old, and ski design and construction has evolved a great deal in the past decade. The planks I had were solid but not spectacular, without many miles on them. “You might want to think about upgrading those boards,” Egan told me, with his trademark grin. At the top of one run, as my wife was adjusting her boot buckles, Egan leaned over to quietly impart some advice. Late last November, I was making my first turns of the season with skiing legend John Egan at Sugarbush in Warren, Vermont. Still, we can safely recommend some basic guidelines: That's understandable, since skiers come from all sorts of ability levels, commitment levels, and socio-economic levels. So when is the best time to upgrade? In truth, that's a very personal choice, often based on financial priorities. And, again, that peace of mind adds to the entire experience. The same technology that improves the performance of your gear adds another level of security. Upgrading your ski equipment has certain safety benefits as well. The technology continues to improve every season, and better technology makes for a better experience. But upgrading gear isn't simply about having the latest and greatest models.Īs we advance from beginner to intermediate to, with enough practice, expert skiers, the level of gear we use means more and more in terms of performance. Some folks simply like to have shiny new skis, bindings, boots, helmets, etc., each season. Young rippers often need new ski gear just to keep pace a growing body. The longer you're in the skiing game, the more often you're going to need to upgrade your gear. Upgrade Your Skis, Boots, Bindings and Helmet.
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