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Heli skiing equipment

Alright — time to get back on track. After a few week hiatus, we're going to pick up where we left off and talk a bit about equipment options/preferences for heli skiing.

The question of "should I buy new gear" before my heli ski trip seems to come up often. The folks at Valdez Heli Camps wrote an informative post about the topic so have a look here for their detailed response. Basically, the answer is that it depends. How new is your gear? Fat or narrow skis/board? How does your skill level match your gear? Etc.

One great option that a lot of outfits offer is to demo new skis when you arrive. It costs a few bucks, but at the end of the day, you're skiing on the newest boards with the best technology available — and you're not replacing your skis (or board) year in and year out.
Powder Magainze also put out a great guide to this year's gear, so take a look and see what makes the most sense for you.

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