I've been skiing for 25 years, and tearing the wrapper off a new pair of skis is just as adrenaline-charged today as it was when I was 11. Whether it's your first pair or your 50th, the high you'll get from running your fingers over unblemished P-Tex and factory-sharp edges doesn't diminish. Wading through the ever-increasing number of options to select the perfect ride is the hardest part. Before you get overwhelmed, take some time to be honest about where you are and where you want to be with your skiing.
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How to repair a larger hole in vinyl.

Using the chemscreen method for vinyl repair gives us the option to guarantee our repair work.

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Tutorial by: Thad Kresho

Duration: 3:31

How to change a PT Cruiser battery

This is a how-to video on changing the battery in your 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The process is similar in other year models; this is the general idea of how to do it.

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Tutorial by: Ben Ivey

Duration: 9:41

Glide Waxing Your Skis or Snowboard

A regular coating of fresh glide wax makes your skis or board last longer, go faster and turn more easily. If you've never waxed before, this video teaches the basics. "Waxing isn't hard," says Dik Lang, REI Seattle ski shop master tech. "Even if you make a mistake, it's better than doing nothing." Dik also notes, "Don't worry, wax won't make you go fast. It just lets you go fast when you need to."

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Tutorial by: REI Expert

Duration: 7:54

Snowboard Types

Born to surf deep powder snow, snowboards have morphed into supremely versatile winter adventure tools. You'll find them sliding rails at the snow park, ripping descents through fields of pristine powder, carving corduroy at eye-watering speeds or tackling technical lines on the high peaks of the Himalaya. Part of the beauty of the board is the relatively short learning curve. Normally, two to three days is all it takes for a new snowboarder to experience that "ah hah!" moment when you gain a sense of stability and make fun turns. Snowboards are unsurpassed for stability and their ability to float through challenging snow. Their expansive platforms are ideal for enjoying deep snow and wet spring corn. So get on board, get in the fall line and get ready to grin.

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Tutorial by: REI Expert

Duration: 4:33

How not to blow a potential date by multi-tasking

Multi-tasking is a great quality to have, but sometimes, especially when dealing with someone who you want to talk to and ask out on a date, it's a very bad idea.

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Tutorial by: Arkady Itkin

Duration: 1:52