J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by smartski

Some people just don't like speed. Mrs Smartski is heading that way. She loves skiing, just not fast.

What happens if you go cycling, go-karting, theme parks, sailing, kayaking? With us I will always be seeking the thrill of speed, she won't.

It's taken 13 years of marriage but I just accept her for what she is now.

They are giving away everday a bundle of "everything we make" http://gopro.com/daily-giveaway/

BTW 1: the 'Black' edition comes with the remote control. ('White' & 'Silver' versions do not as standard appx £75.)

BTW 2: the 'colours' are not just colour differences the technology/performance are different between each too.

sebmurphy wrote:

Brucie wrote:'Sounds like good advice, I am most likely mistaken. Not sure i can afford 5 full days though. I can only call in so many favours with my live in ski instructor, and i don't really have much money.'

Given the above Seb, have you given much thought to your adventure?

And how do you plan on financing your 'season' in Chamonix?

Its not the cheapest place in the world, and in my experience, a season will cost upwards of £6000, when accomodation, equipment,lift pass, food, drink, insurance, travel and daily expenses are taken into account.

That's not an issue. I'm already living out here. I got a stupid discount on my lift pass because i'm a resident. my accomodation is free and food and drink is included.
travel is covered as i have a bus/train pass and use of a car.
I ages spent getting it sorted so that i could live out here and ski.
My only issue now is the actual learning to ski.
:D

T o o G o o d T o B e T r u e

Surely?

Stewart Dowling wrote:There is no point asking anyone on here.
This is a make believe website about skiing and we actually dont like the sport.

600 hours!!!
Jeepers

Actually you have a point there. When skiing all day, every day, 6 days is about enough for me and then I need to do something different else I get bored. Happy to have a week or two back home then go out again. But 600hrs is a lot in one resort.

Are you just trying to make us jealous?

Half decent at what, is the question?

600 hours will be like 20 years of holidays for most, I would guess, at most 120 hours would get the average recreational skier to be half decent.

If you want to be a half-decent 'pro' then that altogether different.

Hudman wrote:101 sleeps until La Tania...... :D

33 sleeps until my wife's due date..... :shock:

How old do they have to be to go to ski school?

Wives? Not sure there are any age restrictions :D

Heard on Twitter in the last hour

someone wrote: "It's snowing down to Longefoy."

All I know Longefoy is somewhere below La Plagne...anyone know how low, couldn't see it on the map?

Iceman wrote:Practical yes. Would not class it as a gadget though :(

smartski wrote:
:shock:

Definition of gadget
noun: a small mechanical device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one

-)

Iceman wrote:True....

But dont think it falls into the novel one as they are now quite old

Trencher wrote:http://www.ellis-brigham.com/products/cat-tracks/5604

Cat tracks are more for protecting your ski boots soles, rather than making walking easier. Essential if you have fitted boots.

Iceman wrote:
Like it :thumbup:

EB wrote: massively appreciated by anyone who wants to avoid slips and falls when walking in boots.

halfords wrote:to ensure you do not slip over when walking on the ice or snow.

Talk about fickle Iceman - they're the same thing!

confidence at speed Started by User in Beginning Skiing, 28 Replies
Some people just don't like speed. Mrs Smartski is heading that way. She loves skiing, just not fast. What happens if you go cycling, go-karting, theme parks, sailing, kayaking? With us I will always be seeking the thrill of speed, she won't. It's taken 13 years of marriage but I just accept her for what she is now.

GoPro Launch Hero 3 Started by User in Ski News, 2 Replies
They are giving away everday a bundle of "everything we make" http://gopro.com/daily-giveaway/ BTW 1: the 'Black' edition comes with the remote control. ('White' & 'Silver' versions do not as standard appx £75.) BTW 2: the 'colours' are not just colour differences the technology/performance are different between each too.

Hours of skiing required to become half decent Started by User in Beginning Skiing, 38 Replies
Are you just trying to make us jealous? Half decent at what, is the question? 600 hours will be like 20 years of holidays for most, I would guess, at most 120 hours would get the average recreational skier to be half decent. If you want to be a half-decent 'pro' then that altogether different.

Sleeps till ski time Started by User in Ski Chatter, 2661 Replies
Hudman wrote:101 sleeps until La Tania...... :D 33 sleeps until my wife's due date..... :shock: How old do they have to be to go to ski school? Wives? Not sure there are any age restrictions :D

Snow ......... Started by User in Ski Chatter, 160 Replies
Heard on Twitter in the last hour someone wrote: "It's snowing down to Longefoy." All I know Longefoy is somewhere below La Plagne...anyone know how low, couldn't see it on the map?

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