r/SkiGear

Community Overview

About r/SkiGear

A ski gear sub for everything ski related.

The community at a glance

r/SkiGear is a Subreddit for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers with roughly 59K members. It has been around since 2017. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Skiing topic page and the 10th largest community in the Action Sports topic page.

Roughly 17K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ski, Looking, and Skiing. Product recommendations often mention skis, bindings, and ski jacket.

On Reddit
Established 2017
59K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +17K members
Growth: +42.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 1K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2023: 10K members
  • 2024: 17K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 269 members
  • Aug: 513 members
  • Sep: 721 members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 800 members
  • May: 399 members
  • Jun: 241 members

Topics

  • Ski
    138 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ski
    138
  • Looking
    65 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    65
  • Skiing
    40 posts in the past month
    #3
    Skiing
    40
  • Bindings
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Bindings
    29
  • Skis
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Skis
    22

Product recommendations

  • skis
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Best Radius for GS Carving Ski?
    2. What are the best alternatives to the QST 106? Similar width, bit longer at least 192 cm, and as playful and versatile. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions.
    3. Best Skis for Slush/Spring
    #1
    skis
    Best Radius for GS Carving Ski? · What are the best alternatives to the QST 106? Similar width, bit longer at least 192 cm, and as playful and versatile. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions. · Best Skis for Slush/Spring
    28
  • bindings
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Need Advice: Best Binding Color
    2. What bindings are the best for me
    #2
    bindings
    Need Advice: Best Binding Color · What bindings are the best for me
    2
  • ski jacket
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best ski shell jacket?
    2. Insulated Jacket Recs
    #3
    ski jacket
    Best ski shell jacket? · Insulated Jacket Recs
    2
  • boots
    2 posts in the past month
    1. boots & ski recs for a lightweight nearly 14 y.o. advanced skier?
    2. insight into ski boot recs, intermediate skier (saw bootfitter)
    #4
    boots
    boots & ski recs for a lightweight nearly 14 y.o. advanced skier? · insight into ski boot recs, intermediate skier (saw bootfitter)
    2
  • ski pants
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Could you recommend this Arcteryx Pants?
    2. Looking for ski pants recs
    #5
    ski pants
    Could you recommend this Arcteryx Pants? · Looking for ski pants recs
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/SkiGear for?
Best for Adrenaline Junkies and Skiiers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/SkiGear free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/SkiGear have?
Roughly 59K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/SkiGear on?
r/SkiGear runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/SkiGear cover?
On the Hive Index, r/SkiGear is organized under Adrenaline Junkies, Skiiers.
How do I join r/SkiGear?
You can join r/SkiGear by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Action Sports communities like?
Communities for people into high-adrenaline activities including skiing, snowboarding, kitesurfing, and electric skateboarding. Mostly Reddit and Discord, with some specialized forums for niche sports and activities that blend physical skill with gear culture.