Messages posted by : Dave Mac
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I think it is a wee flag, but then we have a better view of it than he had! This is Urban, a ski instructor, one of the strongest men I have ever skied with. Fasching week, 1972-ish.
He actually did ski down the Gugwiesen with these on his feet! Just don't ask what radius the edges are..... |
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Look folks, I really need some help here. You maybe are aware that I don't really care too much what I ski on. So far, this season, I have skied on seven different sets of skis, varying in length from 158s to 200s. The skis I used in my first season were 210 Kneissl White Stars. So I think I know about long skis.
Well, that all cuts no ice with a friend of mine. He treats 215s as blades. He skis seriously loooong skis. Anyway, his current pair are getting a bit worn on the edges, the bases are railed, and the top surfaces are worn down to the wood base layer. He also thinks they are a bit short for him. Have a look at the condition of his skis, (I took this photo in Niederau) Let me know if you can help him.....  |
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A good source of assistance is STA. There are two branches in Leeds.
http://www.statravel.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/uk_division_web_live/hs.xsl/leeds-branches.htm?WT.srch=1&gcid=S14242x103&keyword=sta+leeds&rw.cm=Google,PPC,sta+leeds They are generally very helpful. I would visit in person, and get to know the people. They are still helpful, even when you are on your trip. |
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Will they have good traction control?
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I have been fortunate to have skied in hundreds of resorts, in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and I have enjoyed skiing in every place. Of course conditions may colour the skiing experience, but each place has it's own qualities, history and culture. Every place is due respect, and there are few people that actually call a place rubbish, whether for their needs or not.
I especially liked the top two glaciers at Val Thorens. I am not generally a fan of glacier skiing, but some of them, like Blackcomb, are sensational. So, in order of preference: Niederau, very good skiing, and it is my second home Arrapahoe basin, probably among my most challenging, on the day Zermatt, the Matterhorn Vail, such great variety Blackcomb, think skiing down a steepish icy glacier face, with no visability What we prefer as individuals will change over time, as our skills, experience and capabilities change. There was a time when, for me, Keystone was a strong contender, as it was a stepping stone in my skiing improvement. |
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Direct Travel ask you to declare if you are undergoing any medical treatment, taking medication, or have been hospitalised in the past 5 years. Or something close to that.
It would be be fraudulent to lie. |
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Stubai is a solid place to ski, and I have had great times there. I do, however, prefer to ski in the tree line.
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Rooooooooo-naaaay
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