James R

Hey Dan, we've also been trying to restock this book! A little birdie told us it's out of print in order to make room for an even newer edition but details are lacking. In the meantime, I'd suggest reaching out to the author Joe. https://www.stockalpine.com/ You can also try some of the gear shops in Alaska to see if they have one kicking around, such as AMH.

I like your style. Nothing like free(-ish) money!

Hey Zach, You're absolutely right. Storage wax is just normal wax that isn't immediately scraped off. We'd suggest a cold wax since that will probably best match the conditions come early winter. Glue to glue definitely works and as long as it's in a bag or container to protect it from dirt, dog fur, dust bunnies, etc - it should be fine. If you want to go the extra mile, BD Cheat Sheets (https://skimo.co/black-diamond-skin-parts) are the absolute best for storage.

Unfortunately it's true that splitboarders don't have the same amount of options as skiers but with these skins, that's fine by me. They are rebranded Pomoca skins which means they're high quality - great glue that sticks and doesn't get slimy, packs down small (especially compared to full nylon), full grip, and the glide only gets better with age. I believe the tailclips would work fine for a conventional shaped split but I have a Chimera Sceptre with a flat-ish tail. However, it was simple enough to swap ...