J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by souldrive

a doctor might say that in your condition excessive walking and cramped up in a plane is gonna hinder your recovery?

give ya gp a whirl

insurance companies are arseholes!!

Thanks for all the responses, i was initially gonna buy one from the bay, so i assume it may be best to buy one on hol? Are they much cheaper abroad?

Admin, you have just saved me £40! Thank you kindly!

not sure what the doctor would say but could you try other things like skidoo's, helecopter rides, dog sledding? If you're up and about, you could still make a bit of a go at it? The alternative would be work!!

harsh, with 25 other folk around it can't be too bad? Wouldn't fancy the flight too much! on the other hand you could have a better time elsewhere when you are up and running? how mobile are ya?

Hello all, quick query. If my head measures 58cm, what size helmet do i need. I've seen some ranging from 58-62 in a large category and similarly, some ranging 54 - 58 in a medium category? (I would think a little extra room may accomodate my ego which unlike my tackle doesn't shrink at -10 - see thread 5 mistakes 30 % of women do)

Would the extra room allow for a hat or room to breathe or does it need to be tight?

What's your ability?

If beginner and you find yourself a bit scared of a steep slope try a little downward skid. This is where you keep your ski's running across the hill, point your edges towards the hill and commence sliding down. you are able to control your speed as you move downward in a straight line.

Intermediate, To "ski" a steep hill, i would advice (to begin with) big diagonals across the hill with quick turns at each end of the run. This will get your legs more familier with the type of speed which could be achieved by pointing downwards and also develop turning technique which leads on to the "long turns."

I assume that by "turn longer" they mean the "racing line" of the turn from heading in one direction to the other, this would be a good way to "ski" the slope using the edges of the skis but will be a bit quicker than the diagonals with quick turns.

For this, as i was told by an instructor in Andorra a few years back, imagine you're holding a football (soccer ball to the yanks) between the knees. To turn right the ball moves closer to the right ankle. (and vice versa) This gets you using the edges of the skis rather than the bases. It's difficult at first but i always imagine having a ball between the legs when i ski now and i'd say im ok at carving.

Advance, straight line? :lol:

If there's one thing i've learned from this site/pav, it's that every run is unique and can throw something else at you which might catch even the pro's out. The way you ski a run needs to be adapted in accordance to the type of run.

For example, A red run can be narrow/steep/bumpy or the opposites, or a mix of all three and more. The way you ski it should always be how you feel confident and comfortable to ski it.

If you're at the level where you are comfortable to get on a steep run, a lesson or 2 may help you to progress and eat the bas"£$d alive!!

www.snowbeds.com were very helpful at arranging accommodation for our hol outside of the weekly schedule in les carroz. May be worth a try?

Brez