J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by billip1

Damn! I like my helmet visor. Good tip about the tips, thanks. Knees are, of course, poised ready for anything ;)

I agree Wanderer; I've almost even fallen over while standing still, through losing appreciation of "which way is up" !

Ally: put me on your chart please. I'm going to Alpe d'Huez for a week starting 9th April :)

Interesting; thanks. Must check what type of lens there is on my helmet visor.

Adapting to different conditions and learning how ski in them is all part of the fun of course, but I must admit I do struggle a bit with "flat light". You know the sort of day: visibility isn't great but not too bad for seeing where you're going generally. But you have no idea of what's under your feet ! Suddenly the ground may seem to fall away from you, or rise up under your skis without warning ! Does anyone have any tips for handling these flat light conditions, or is it just a question of skiing by feel and being ready for anything ? I know different types of goggles are supposed to be able to help, but I've never found them to be especially effective for these conditions; or perhaps I just haven't used the right kind. Any ideas welcome !

I'm afraid I usually resort to the "stop-start" technique on really bad slopes. There's one in AdH called la Combe Charbonniere, which is my "favourite", especially after a warm spell, when the rocks are showing through nicely !

Agree with you, Wanderer. Nobody is obliged to fly with them, and they're pretty open about how they operate. ;)

J2SkiNews wrote:

..... the company found, for example, a Ryanair flight from London to Grenoble for £24.99 each way came to £189.98 with ski carriage for Ryanair compared to £189.14 with BA including ski equipment up to 23kg and £171 with Norwegian Air including ski equipment totalling 40kg.

Ryan Air a rip-off outfit ? Surely not ? !