J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by andyhull

No guesses? Thought this one was easy.

It's not difficult to find a pub showing the footie in ADH.

The mighty Spurs are away to Liverpool on the Saturday.

Very easy in the US where 99.9% of the skiers speak English.

There is often the odd run in an area where you think to yourself – 'not sure I'd want to lead a beginner down there', usually after skiing it. Be it because of conditions or often the number of other skiers on a busy slope.
I organise big groups, we usually have a few beginners. I often ski with them at some point during the week, I find seeing things from their perspective helps to improve my skiing.
It's really easy to find yourself leading a beginner somewhere that is outside their comfort zone, at which point you have to be careful as you risk their confidence being shattered if you handle it badly.
It could just be a slope that they skied easily in the morning but by the afternoon it's become mogulled and suddenly it's a big challenge. The other big variable is weather, bad vis is a challenge to all, but beginners all the more so.
You need to do everything you can to build confidence, take it one turn at a time and slowly. Don't let them focus on the bottom, break it down into sections, manageable bites. Explain where you are going to take them and where you are going to stop. Keep technical tips to a minimum, over complicating things won't help. Lots of encouragement, ski at their pace, look out for hazards. If they look tired let them rest.

Sounds like one to get my hands on, cheers pavelski.

A flapping ski simply means that part of the ski is unweighted. As pavelski has suggested that's where more of your weight should be.

Squatting is a classic mistake, you're trying to do the right thing but aren't executing it right. What you need to do in down weight flexing the ankles, knees and hips staying balanced over the skis. What you'll be doing is sitting down a little which pushes you weight back.

Make sure you have enough flex in your boots to get proper ankle flex. Boots should be set up with soft flex for recreational skiing.

Well you wouldn't want it to freeze over, would you?