J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by caron-a

AJ wrote:
Well said Trencher, I really dont care who he is i just love his posts and
the advice he gives.There are a couple of cynics about but old pavel sure knows his stuff :lol: he intrigues me .................
AJ Adele

I care!!!!

and thanks trencher, when I get a spare moment I promise I'll try.

I don't know if anyone else in my age bracket is going through the same as me... ever since seeing this thread I've had the climie fisher song going through my head non-stop. It's driving me crazy :x


Back to the subject - I've tried to post pics before but bottled it because I don't want them to come out huge and show up all my pores )

esf is the largest french ski school. nothing more to add!

Drag lifts aren't a problem, they can just be intimidating when you're learning. If you're having lessons at mk they'll get you confident on them so you'll be fine. My 7 year old uses them as well as me so height is not a factor.

As for [group] lessons, a beginners lesson will start with how to put skis on and walking around on one ski so you definitely won't be at that level. I've found that english companies tend to have more levels so you can fit into your bracket more easily. If you've got it wrong they'll move you into a more appropriate group. Also, in france, the groups lessons are always in the morning / private lessons in the afternoon so you'll have plenty of time to brush up on your skills and get moved up a group the next day!

Esprit are a fantastic family ski chalet company who'll take your kids to and from their lessons so you don't have to pick up their skis once if you don't want to. Bliss! They also have in house nannies for the babies.
Good luck, I know what you're going through!

I've been to alpe d'huez and it's perfect for beginners but make sure you get well practised on the drag lifts at the snowdome as there's loads of them!

I would highly recommend that you have a full week of skiing lessons when you're there. I would also highly recommend that you don't use esf but we won't get started on that one again :evil:

(I like the name skiddle :D)

I've been busy googling, Pavel...
Is the shop in Pittsfield, Ma or Campton, NH?

Gareth, I would agree with Geoff in that everyone's different. I've heard of a few people who can ski or do other sports without their acl. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. A lady in the knee physio class that I go to has been trying to avoid the op but, after 5 months of hard work, she has given in and decided that she has to have it if she ever wants to play netball or swim breaststroke to the best of her ability again!

I didn't learn at the snowdome but have been there a number of times and the lessons look pretty good to me (though expensive). Everyone is different though. Why don't you visit a slope and have a watch, that'll probably make your mind up for you.

I definitely agree that you need to do a full week of lessons in resort.