J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dshenberger

The sleeping at a low altitude is one I really noticed in Colorado. I never had any problems (and we were as high as 12,000 ft.) except the one night we stayed at 9,000+ ft. I woke up with a headache, and just felt pathetic. Otherwise, slept at around 6,000 and was OK. Although, I did notice some shortness of breath under heavier exertion. No big deal though. I tried to drink a lot of water! Probably a minimum of 60 oz per day - plus more at meals.

I used to deal with burning thighs, but I ski 3-5 times a week and I don't deal with it anymore. It could be that my technique is a lot better than it used to be? But I would guess it to be a combination of getting stronger, and improving skill. Getting weight on the shins really makes life easier. :)

Am I the only person in the world who has problems with boots being too loose in the calf? I have really long legs, so I think that may be part of it, but no boots I have ever tried have really gotten tight around my calves. It's not a huge deal if I keep my weight where it needs to be. . .

I totally agree with you, Bandit! Excellent all around ski!

It is interesting how when your skis are well prepped, you pass people on flats, and traverses. ;) Makes me feel elite every time!

OK, so I think these are rather amusing. There is no way I would let this guy touch my skis. I especially like when he drips the burning ptex into a cardboard box.

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I'd say your OK, Mike. You do use your calf muscles when skiing, and even though you may be working out - there are some things you can't completely replicate. :)

I have a pair of Scott Punisher twin tips that I like for most everything. They handle quite well on the groomed, but are wide enough to be very nice for powder. They are so much lighter weight than my carving skis - I can be very quick in my turns if the snow gets rough. Maybe check out the Scott Mission, also. I paid around $200 US for them, and then put Salomon Z12 TI bindings on for another $200. Tons of fun for $400!!

First off: Incredible photo! Thanks!

Sure, he's carving. :) Who says both skis have to be bent?

Also, does carving denote whether on is the "greatest?" I don't think so. Just like keeping your knees together doesn't make one good. So, what does make a skier great? Racing would seem to be the only true way to know. Covering a specific course with time as the only judge.

Carving seems to be a bitterly contested technique on here. Very interesting. I wonder if it has anything to do with the differences among nationalities? ;)

ise wrote:

Trencher wrote:What I was trying to convey before is that carving requires a greater awareness than is usualy needed for skiing.

oh, come on, you're in cloud cuckoo land now :roll: how utterly absurd, it's the easiest of things to do requiring the very least of concentration or effort which is why most accomplished skiers move on to other challenges.

Interesting. Those racers are really a bunch of amateurs doing the easy things!