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Subscriber benefits
World class technical support for alpine skiers. Realskiers is the leading technical resource for skiers, in print or on the internet; the interactive alternative to ad-supported magazines—skiing's version of Consumer Reports.
No ads • 100% member supported
This is an independent project—Realskiers is subscriber supported. Like Consumer Reports, we accept no advertising.
Services are geared to all levels of skier from beginner to casual to pro and masters' racer—we help everyone. Subscriptions are for one calendar year — 19.95
Realskiers and other media
Uniquely, we offer 1-on-1 personal consulting.
Product reviews are based on tests made by non-professional skiers over the whole winter and across the entire country.
Ski reviews
Reviews of many hundreds of skis from the past six years, including more than 330 2012 models. Our reviews are different from others—here's why—and our ski review database is the most complete anywhere.
Whether you are assembling a "wish list" of models to demo, want to know about a specific ski or need reviews from previous years, chances are you'll find what you need in our reviews.
Skis of the Year
Skis of the Year are skis we judge to be at the top of their respective genres, based not only on scores but also on tester interviews and personal experience. They are our picks and may not be yours, or even the "best" skis for every skier, but all are in the hunt and we are confident that, for the right skier, they will not disappoint.
Subscribers tell us this is among the best features on the site.
Ski instruction
Complete ski lessons, printable for on-hill reference—get immediate results:
- Wedge Blocker©: Harald Harb
- Clendenin Ski Method™: John Clendenin
- Carving 101: Peter Keelty
Personal consulting
We answer your equipment and technique questions 1-on-1. We can help you find the best equipment for your skiing style, physical build, skill level, preferred terrain, favorite conditions and budget and we help accelerate your skill development.
How-to articles
A growing "encyclopedia" of reference articles by top industry experts. Unlike periodical publications, our content is chosen for its permanent applicability rather than for its "ad value" and short expected "shelf life." Subjects include:
- Equipment: skis, bindings, accessories
- Boot Fitting
- Technical Skills
- Tactical Skills
- Conditioning and Rehab
- Ski Maintenance and Tuning
Top shops and teachers
One source of frustration faced by skiers centers on the reliability and expertise of ski shops and instructors—does this shop really know what it is doing? Is the boot technician a true expert? Can this teacher actually help me improve? These questions are of special importance when the skier is away from home base, for example visiting a resort for the first time.
Realskiers maintains a growing list of shops we know to be proficient and of teachers who get results.
Universal links
Links to all major suppliers, top ski sites and portals, snow cams and conditions reports, organizations and institutions, including hard-to-get direct telephone numbers for North American suppliers.
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We constantly add features; Realskiers provides technical support for any skiing problem, issue or circumstance.
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