J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by johntin

Swee
Thats amazing same boots.
I believe the Lowa boots are of a German origin, Family run at one time? but like you I dont really care, my comfort has really improved, and I can now concentrate on the skiing, bliss :D
I hope you get sorted, becuase for once I think were going in the right direction, (fast downhill and no pain)
Thanks to Ellmau
johntin

Hi guys
Thanks for response, Mayrhofen sounds good at the mo, good transfer time does help, couple of our young ones dont travel to well, but fine when flying. will compare other resorts as well.

Could I ask another favour, seeing you guys are well informed, What about Italy, :-) same requirements really. ( should I go to italy section?)
Again thank s for advice

Hi
Just had last holiday In Austria, Ellmau again,
Some of group want a change and France has been mentioned, we are a group of mixed abilities and ages and on a budget (group varies from eight members to sixteen usually?) My friend skis in les Arcs but says its very expensive? ie eating out, etc but a great area.
Suppose what were looking for is--

Snow reliability
varied Ski area
Reasonable liftpass prices hire gear etc
Apartments etc but not to expensive to dine out
Or Chalet type accomodation for group close to shops
Scenic village not purpose built if pos
Short transfer from airport no more than two hours
Thats all really :D arranging for next year.
Cheers

Hi Zwee and others
Just seen your post,I have had exactly the same problem as you. (as explained under a post "painful feet advice" over a year ago) The pain was so distracting I was obsessing, and doing ny familys heads in, numb toes, balls of feet painful, cramps in arches etc, skiing, walking, t-bars, the lot it never stopped, until probably the last two days of skiing? still spoilt my week though. As my skiing advanced so did the pain.

Two years ago I got new boots, wow! great walking round living room up and down stairs etc, but soon as I was on the indoor slope at Castleford agony again, so I had custom soles fit, felt great in living room! Ellmau holiday arrives, again agony :cry: why me, again got easier by end of week.

Begining of February we went back to Ellmau, my problems started again, determined not to spoil my holiday again I went back to shop were we hired our other gear ("Sporthaus Fuchs" near nursery slopes) My boot measurements were correct(26.7) two guys checked my feet looked at my footbeds asked questions etc, eventually coming to the conclussion my particular boot was probably cutting of my circulation, their suggestion was to try hire boots, half a size bigger ,27( which had had a weeks use from new) they felt so comfy, and guess what the rest of the week was fantastic :D I nearly cried with reief and joy, Dont get me wrong there was about an hours skiing every morning, when there was a certian amount of pain but nothing like I have put up with for the last few years.
The boots I hired were Lowa, (must admit never heard of the company before) so at the end of the week I asked if could part ex my old boots for some new Lowa's, I made up the difference in price and they even gave me €70 for my mantraps .

I have probably been very lucky, but the boot fitters did listen and were so helpul.

Thanks Rosed and Sued for your replies, you have both put me at ease, I dont mind having to pay the extra, as long as Im covered.
Again thanks.

Hi Admin
sorry not based in Ellmau, but skied there many times, and always took note of forecasts and actual snow cover, and yes have viewed webcam which is always a good indication to start of season, which has a fantastic view of the top of the Hartkaiser funicular.
Wish I was based In Ellmau though :)

Hi everyone
Was a little shocked early this year to be diagnosed with epilepsy, ( simple partial siezures to be accurate) Have lost consciousness only once, awhile back now. Been treated with appropriate medication since, sorry to go on but info may help or not? what now happens insurance wise, advice would be appreciated.
thanks

Not very accurate at all, very rarley did forecast match up as to what snow was actually falling in Ellmau at beggining of this year. Already for this season the snow level at Ellmau is said to be 25cm upper 5cm lower, wrong there is not even a wurst.