J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by OldAndy

As I understand it an "accessible" ski would be one where the nature of the ski meant that it was suitable for a wide range of skiers - possibly with particular reference to the less experienced/able.

So ...
matr is using correct enough English for his translation.

I had a look at an online dictionary and thesaurus (bored - raining, can't get on with things) and the use of accessible in this context seems reasonable.

I couldn't see a "single" word that could replace it. Using a short phrase would be another way.

Such as ...
well behaved
suitable for many skiers

or possibly undemanding?

Personally I would go with accessible.

AllyG wrote:Andy, I think that would be a very good idea. How do you get 8 different levels? :lol:

Well there were 7 originally and then, after feedback, another was added making eight.

Simples.
:D
All clear now??

AllyG wrote:Andy, you've totally lost me there :oops:

Would you like me to go over it again??
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Now ...

I do believe we have two conflicting ideas floating around in this thread.

Firstly there is "fitness".
This comes with bike rides, 1000's of various squats and other manoevres, obsessive (more than twice) use of a plethora of machinery (and wearing of licra etc) and other types of activity.

The there is the "idea" of fitness.
Which entails sequential activity of various types (only one repetition is the norm before doing something else), a continual research programme as to what is best and what others are doing (including those ever so helpful computer and phone based tools to aid in this programme) and a clear dieting strategy.

Dieting strategy is very different to dieting.
The strategy obviously involves a severe reduction in alcohol intake (except at weekends, when out with mates or when one deserves it - normally a result of deviating into "fitness" by mistake).
A substantial increase in purchase of fruit, nut bars, yoghurt, various "vegetables" and fitness drinks (consumption is not necessary - the purchase is sufficient).

As one can see from the above there can be confusion between these two activities of "fitness and it's "idea".

The serious skier must take the time to categorise themselves fairly and accurately - drifting, by mistake, into the incorrect category can have very serious consequences.

There are clear and obvious links between these two categories and the grading of skiing ability as discussed in a previous thread on skier types.
Half way down page 5
http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/32/12439.page

The "idea" of fitness is probably a seventh level prerequisite but, for some, could be level eight. Level eight could include those who fit both the idea and it's actuality.
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I tend not to worry too much about it.

Just relieved to wake up in the morning.

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Premature IMHO.

Good to hear your news Snapzzz.

I agree with you about Crystal.
I would never stay in their own accomodation (been there, done that, scars have healed).
But I have used them several times for good, reliable transfers etc to both Hotels and self-catering.
Went with them last year to Serre Chev to an hotel - transfer service etc was good, the rep was actually a sweety and conscientious.

tonypants wrote:I would have paid for it all some way or another, I feel sorry for the person that gives me the foot massage, TBH I think it would be amazing to get back from a days skiing and have someone massage your pinkies, how amazing would that be.

got a franchise idea coming on

Available all over the place, certainly in France.
Either in one of the better (expensive) hotels through their Spa facilities or a "visiting" service I have seen advertised quite extensively around 3V, Espace Killy, L2A and Serre Chevalier.

Don't think you're going to become a milionaire with this one Tony.
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