J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Hirsty

I bought a pair of walkies from a local electrical store for £15 worked just fine.

And being a big kid it is great using trucker talk.

I had two:

My first drop. A little 10 footer which felt like a 100 footer. Scary and fun at the same time.

A super fast cruiser that took me from virtually the top of Les Arcs right down to 1600. It was special for no reason other than it was a nice, fast, non-stop cruiser with a clear sky, lovely snow and hardly anyone on the piste. Amazing how relaxed you can feel going at fast speeds. Reminded me of why I love the sport so much.

Pavelski - don't get me wrong I think the weight is great for stability but I don't think it is good for someone to use an entire trip especially if everyone else is on lighter rigs. It can really take it's toll on your legs.

I have the Rossi 9S.

Really great ski. I can't say it better than Pavelski has.

One thing I would add though is that they are heavy, heavy skis. I compared the weight to my friend's snowboard and one ski plus binding weighs more than his entire rig (boots, binding, board).

I was told yes by Sleazy Jet and Edinburgh airport. But on arrival at the airport was told by the orange fleeced woman that I couldn't. Taking a helmet was fine though.

pavelski wrote:Hirsty,
Timing is everything! Look up K2 Apache! Just finish testing them and guess what they are gathering dust! !77 cm.
You will read about them in 2009 since they are next years skis!
Now define,,,"lend"!

Hello Pavel.

Thank you very, very much for the offer - I have PM'd you.

If anyone wants to lend me skis, for example a decent pair of all mountain twin tips (180-190 ish), I promise to return them. Honest.

News to me. The U supermarket place in Bourg sells them for the same price as renting them for a day from Europcar.