J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Eljay

Oops..........hope it's not serious :(

PCthug wrote:Hi, just joined today.

I have always fancied skiing, and yesterday bought my first pair of skiis/poles and boots (ebay specials).
the skis are 6'6" Rossignol parallel, and the boots and bindings are Saloman.
We have a lot of snow here in the UK at the moment, so just fancy going to a fairly small hill and throwing myself down it.
I would like any help or advice you could give me in relation to set up, leg/feet/knee positions etc.

I am 40 years old, and 14 1/2 stone.

Go sledging!!! Then go get some lessons. Your knees need to last you for a few more years yet.

Take care guys - Seriously hope you can all make it to the slopes this weekend!!
Keep us up to date )

Ian Wickham wrote:It could have been two blokes of course :mrgreen:

:shock:

I had a horrible experience in Val Thorens. The ski school were putting little people on each chair and the child next to me was "tiny". She didn't speak any English and when we got to the top, there was no-one standing to help her off the chair. So I took her hand, but she gave me the shock of my life when she jumped, before we got to the right area. She then slipped under the chair and all I was left with in my hand was a small glove. I nearly had a heart attack. Thankfully there was netting and that is where she ended up. I was really upset and shaking like a leaf. Not a pleasant experience at all.

And agree...................having an affair and maybe it was him that was the hottie!

I've left it a bit late to get started, but better late than never. My poor thighs have been aching all week with the lunges!! Gritting my teeth and keeping at it. I do walk several miles a day with the dogs, but that's only keeping things ticking over. Going skiing with a 26 year old, it's going to be hard going...............best go do another circuit!!!

Toes crossed too!! )

We'll all keep our fingers crossed for you too :(