November News

Ski Season in Stowe, VT. is fast approaching. We've been busy selling equipment, tuning skis, cleaning the shop, receiving new inventory, and getting ready for the snow. The shop is now open every day 9-5 pm .

New Products for 2011/12

Knee Binding
 Today's Edge has become a authorized dealer for Knee Binding A new binding company and designed  to help reduce knee injuries.  Each year one third of all  reported ski injuries involve knee ligaments, including 70,000 torn anterior cruciate ligaments. Knee Binding has developed a new third dimension feature called "pure lateral heel release" which detects twisting forces in the heel.  Current binding manufactures do not offer this feature. Other  Knee Binding performance features include "lever edge technology" which creates more precise edge control through the use of wider platforms the ski boot sits on.  New "float technology" allows the ski to flex more naturally and reduces flat spots.
 Knee Binding has quickly won acclaim from Powder Magazine with "2012 Skiers Choice" award and "Editors Choice" awards two years in a row from Woman's Adventure Magazine. Knee Binding offers four models to choose from, including offer a woman's specific model called  KB9-L Retail price ranges from $399.00 to $459.00.  Knee Binding is made with durable resigns and stainless steel which is manufactured in the USA and assembled in Vermont. Comes with a three year warrantee.  For more information please visit the Knee Binding web page  www.kneebinding.com



Zeal Goggles
I've heard it over and over in Stowe, VT. How hard it can be to ski in flat light. Stowe is located in Lamoille County, ranked as one the cloudiest counties in the United States. Skiing and riding here we find some days that get plenty of sunshine and others that get very little.  I purposely have been on the look out for a superior flat light goggle. I skied the Zeal Goggle at a Trade Show last winter. What impressed me the most is the science that goes into these goggles and not just fluff.  Photochromic lens which allows 13% to 43% of all visible light by changing the tint of the lens with the brightness of the sun. (or lack of sun) Very helpful for "aging eyes" and the variety of light we have on the slopes Polarized lens for UV protection and spherical lens that offer wider field of view.  Made in sunny Boulder, Colorado.




  Stockli Stormrider 95 Skis
One of the new rockered skis for this season. The Stormrider 95 is a versatile big mountain ski for powder and trails. Early rise tips improves lift in the powder and helps prevent the ski from getting burried. Shorter contact area makes the ski feel shorter  and more maneuverable on and off the trails.  Comes in four sizes 166, 174, 183, & 192 cm. with a side cut of 128 mm. tip / 95 mm. waist / 117 mm. tail. Todays Edge will have 166 cm. & 174 cm.  models for demo this winter. Always best to "try em" before you "buy em." Save time by reserving demo's on the Today's Edge web page. For more information on the best handmade Swiss skis go to. www.stockli.com We are expecting to receive our Stockli skis by the second week in November.

Ski Tuning Clinic   That's me doing a ski tuning clinic at REI in East Hanover, NJ. Spent four days with two groups of REI employees from the New York Metro area. Very nice store and good group to work with.  







Thanks !
Doug

Stockli Stormrider LXL: Gold Medal winner in Ski Magazine Gear Guide

 The  2011 Stockli Stormrider LXL, designed for women  gains Gold Medal status at the 2011 Ski Magazine Gear Tests. Scoring second best in stability and edge grip categories. The Stormrider LXL
is a traditional flat ski with side walls (no cap) Available in 154, 162, and 170 centimeters and has a side cut of 122-80-108. Unique to the Stockli Stormrider LXL is the "soft flex construction"which makes the ski lighter and more flexible and a hit with the ladies. To see the complete test results go to 
ski mag. gear tests


This is the second year for the Stockli Stormrider LXL and its been a very successful ski for us here at Todays Edge. We currently have 3 models in stock ( 1 pr. 154 cm. & 2 pr. 162 cm.) We have Demo's to try before you buy.

Summer Deals on Stockli Demo Skis

It's never to early to think about skis and skiing  We have several pairs of Stockli Demo Skis for sale.  All the skis comes with bindings. Skis are in very good condition with no core shots or ski edge issues. There is normal top skin scratches. All the bindings are adjustable demo tracks and will easily adjust to your boot without drilling any new holes.

 Stockli Demo skis pictured left to right

$400.00 186 cm. 2008  Stormrider XXl, side cut 120/ 80 /108
 Salomon Z 12 bindings ( 3-10)

$350.00 177 cm. 2007 Laser Cross Pro, side cut  113 / 72 / 98
 Marker M11.0 bindings (3-11)

$400.00 178 cm. 2008 Rotor 70 Ed., side cut 118 / 70 / 103
 Marker Jester  bindings (6-16)

$400.00 169 cm. 2008 Rotor 76, side cut 124 / 76 / 109
 Marker M11.0 bindings (3-11)

$525.00 170 cm. 2008 Cross Pro, side cut 120 / 70 / 99
 Marker M11.0 bindings (3-11)

$400.00 158 cm. 2008 Stormrider XL, side cut 116/ 75 /102
 Marker M11.0 bindings (3-11)

Our demo skis were used in my shop (Today's Edge) by interested buyers. They were not used in rocky or marginal snow conditions and were not part of a large demo fleet. They have been tuned up but not over tuned. They all have plenty of edge and base material left.

Older Models still in the wrappers...left to right


$ 550.00 162 cm. 2008 Cross Pro. 120/70/99 radius 14.1
Same ski as the new Laser Cross SX,  just different top skin
and a lot less money Two time gold medal winner in skier cross.

 SOLD  9/26/11  156 cm. 2007 Laser SL Race 116/63/100 radius 11.0
Synthetic core, fiberglass, 2 layers of titanal and graphite race base. One time retail value was $995.00

$495.00 186 cm. 2008 Stormrider XXL 122/80/100 radius 20.7
Our best selling ski here in Stowe, Vt. Holds well on slick manmade snow and darts through the trees and powdah.


Please e-mail or call us for questions and more photo's. You'll find our contact information at  wwwtodaysedge.net Will ship skis throughout the USA!
Thank you for looking
Doug

What's New ?

   Welcome to the new Today's Edge Blog written by Doug Adams, the owner of Today's Edge in Stowe, Vermont.  This marks our 25th year in business and we have made many changes to the shop.  You may have  noticed the new Today's Edge signs and newly planted spruce trees and the new carpeting in the shop.  Now we have twenty two pairs of demo skis from Stockli and Scott for our patrons to use.  Remeber its always best to try before you buy. We have plenty of new skis on hand or save money with a gently used demo ski with bindings.
   This fall was especially busy for me with improvements to the building and traveling the United States doing eleven ski tuning clinic's for Wintersteiger. (supplier of ski tuning machines and tools)  It was fun to see other parts of the country and help out ski shops with their ski & snowboard tuning needs.
   The ski season started on schedule. Opening Thanksgiving weekend with mostly man made snow and some natural snow. Cold temperatures throughout the month of December allowed snowmakers to get more trails open and lifts running. We did see sixteen inches of snow at the mountain on December 7th, followed by 5 days of snow showers and flurries that made for the best conditions of the season.
   Christmas week was very busy throughout Stowe with lots of traffic in town and much needed economic boost for business owners.  Our economy seems to be recovering in "this neck of the woods" very nice to see and hope it continues.
    New Years day 2011.  The first day of the month started off with a classic January thaw. Light rain and rising temperatures brought on spring like skiing in the first two days of the month. We lost 6 inches of snow at the snow measuring stake which is located near the top of Mount Mansfield, better known as "the stake" currently reading twenty four inches of snow. Cold temperatures have returned and the snow makers are back rebuilding base and we are on the look out for a good snow storm.  I do believe its going to be a snowy year based on my unscientific theory that I have not shoveled my roof since 2009 and my meager snowplowing bills from last winter makes me feel that we are due for some snow this winter.  Vermont weather is famous for one extreme to another extreme in a week's time there's still lots of winter left.
thanks, pray for snow
Doug