Do you really "need" a race boot?
Those of us who started skiing in the latter part of the last century remember the unwritten rule: if you were serious about skiing, you were on race skis. In the East, it was a slalom ski; out West, a...
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2026 DPS PisteWorks 79 Designed by Ted Ligety
The upcoming DPS’s PisteWorks 79 is shaping up to be an intriguing addition to the premium carving ski category, especially with Ted Ligety’s direct involvement. This ski embodies a calculated...
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UPZ Ski Boots: A New Player with Non Traditional Ski Boot Heritage
SkiTalk has built a reputation as a trusted resource for gear reviews, especially skis and now ski boots. Because of that transition, we’ve expanded our coverage to include specialty boots that, while...
View ArticleLearning how to ski: 10 years later.
INTRO When I had my first ski day, almost 10 years ago, I was terrified, but convinced that I was onto something. And that I was hooked forever. Fast forward a few years, and I realized that what I...
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2025/26 Armada AR ONE Ski Boot
Not Your Uncle's Prius: The AR One Hybrid Cabrio Ski Boot When you think of hybrid ski boots, your mind might jump to something with tech inserts and a walk mode. While the AR One does feature tech...
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