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The Ski Diva Reviews RENOUN's Z-77 Ski

A review of the Z-77 by The Ski Diva: "My first day on them was ideal for putting them to the test: 2-3 inches of fresh powder that was eventually scraped away to reveal a surface of alternately pa...

Why you shouldn’t consider technology when choosing a ski

Here’s a surprise for ya. At Renoun, we pride ourselves on our patented technology and it's ability to make a smoother ride. So why would I put this on the “unimportant” list? Ski “technology” is ...

Why you shouldn’t consider brand when choosing a ski

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard someone say “I’m surprised this is an XYZ ski!!” because they typically prefer another brand. We’re here to tell you to throw brand loyalty out the w...

Why you shouldn’t consider quality when choosing a ski

Ok, hear me out. Yes, ski quality does matter, but in all my years designing and building skis, I’ve learned this:  Every company has their good models and their cheap models, and every company has...

Ski Waist Width Explained – How to pick the right width

When deciding the right waist width for you, remember you're picking for the conditions you actually ride, not the one you wish you were riding (that's what powder skis are for). Keep in mind that ...

Ski Camber, Rocker, & Sidecut – Everything you need to know

Camber, rocker, and sidecut. When we design skis, these 3 elements dictate a vast amount of a ski’s performance and feel on snow. Along with waist width, these attributes will play heavily into the...

Ski Stiffness Explained – What matters, what doesn’t

Of all the ski characteristics to evaluate, stiffness is the toughest to quantify. A ski’s flex pattern can vary greatly from tip-to-tail, and even small intricacies will make a huge difference in ...