J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by tino_11

I had one and gave up an hour into it. Like you Dshenberger it's not because I am trying to be macho, I just don't respond very well to direction, it was a problem I had a school and it has only got worse as I have gotten older )

I taught myself on a quiet slope after I had committed to a weeks ski pass and board hire, being Scottish I was not gonna waste that money even though I hated it at first.

I would not classify myself as anything more than a confident begginner. I have done 30 or so days since I started 18 months ago. I can board classically, switch and ride fakie with no problems. I play on blues when I am tired, I spend most of my time on reds enjoying the world going by, and strive off onto black to test myself. I have recently started a little off piste. Don't bother with the jumps and the park, I wear pants that fit. My carving leaves somewhat to be desired, but I read Trenchers stuff carefully and will put the theory into practice soon.

I have had 2 accidents, and both times I was hit by and out of control person (1 boarder, 1 skier). Fortunately they were both quite cute and I forgave them :D

I think there are all kinds of people out there, some do respond well to training, others learn a lot faster by making mistakes. As long as you do not endanger anyone else whilst doing it, it can be a rapid way to learn. Some of us are more scientific and don't get the best out of being told do this do that, they need to work it out for themselves, tinker around, figure out what works best.

Some people are also natural risk takers, and I am a little like this also. Although my experience on an icy and empty black in Mayrhofen after only 6 days boarding was petrifying, worse than doing a freefall jump from 14,000 ft into cloud! BT, this black run was not bravado, it was a mistake :) I do like to take risks, and I must say I do like speed, but I do not do this when there is anyone else around, the thought of risking anyone else scares me rigid, and for that reason I have never learnt to drive!!

My snowboarding mirrors my work and career. I gave up University after 18 months, was studying Applied Physics, and went to work 10 hours a day in a chemical suit and gas mask. For a long time I could not rise above that, but now I am a senior manager for a international medical company in a foreign country, I have 40 staff.

For a week I could not cope with the most gentle of slopes, but now........ well lets just say it's like being in love!!!

For some, figuring out how to do it yourself leads to exponential learning.

Ironically I work in risk management....lol

ellistine wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

Could it be Rastkogel, at the top of the 150 man cable car?

Yeah! That's the Harakiri by his left elbow!

Yep! You both got it.


I'm really not sure what to say about the other posts mind :!:

hehehe, I won't be in Mayrhofen before Christmas, just looked at my British Airways account and I have enough air miles to fly to Canada and back business class.......wahooooooo

Snowboarding in styleeee, no worries about bags and weight allowance either, I'm a happy boy.

Where should I go?

skidaddle wrote:I'm probably wrong, but it looks a lot like the Kitsteinhorn Glacier @ Kaprun.

Tony, was closer, but still not right.

and here is a picture of my 9.30am Gluhwein!!

This is the only reasonable photo taken of me in the last 18 months.



Virtual prize for anyone who can tell exactly where I am?

I am looking for somewhere for the week starting 13th also.

I may be there too at this rate!

Personally I would go high that early in the season. Val d'Isere, Tignes or Val Thorens etc.

I was in Val d'Isere on 15th December last year and it was awesome, good conditions and very quiet!

However I would take the risk on Mayerhofen also, the Tux is good insurance and it is a great area in general.