J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Lynn_D

This has been a very interesting thread and it’s good to know what other people’s views on instructors are. In my experience, the most important thing when someone is trying to teach you anything (be it skiing or otherwise) is that you are on the same wavelength. It doesn’t matter how many qualifications you have (or how good you personally are at what you do), if you can’t get your point across at the right level for your class and in a way that they are going to enjoy then it isn’t going to work. The best teachers are also able to adapt their style to the different ways in which people learn, some by simply watching, other need to know the theory etc.

Sometimes it is necessary to get technical, but only if those you are with know what you are talking about, otherwise you may as well be talking in ancient Greek! I sometimes wonder why certain people become instructors – I’m sure with most it’s because they have a genuine love of their job and sport and get a lot out of watching people improve and grow to love it as they do, however there seem to be some (in all walks of life) who do it simply to show off and boost their egos, in which case they shouldn’t be teaching at all.
As others haven mentioned, another thing that annoys me is those who think they know it all and are quite prepared to shout about it, when in reality they know very little at all. The real experts (who are not necessarily instructors) are those who quietly and helpfully pass on their knowledge without blowing their own trumpets and it’s great that there are so many of those on here. :D

I’ve also found that once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s sometimes possible to learn more from a friend simply giving you a few tips than hours of lessons with the wrong person, although if you’ve found an instructor who you work well with, stick with them as they’re worth their weight in gold.
Sadly as Ally has pointed out, in group lessons you don’t have choice who you get so it’s often a case of make do and try and enjoy your skiing if you get someone you don’t click with.

I'm not surprised there were tears, that sounds horrible! :(

Hope you feel better soon Rose )

I don't remember having chicken pox but I do have the scars so I guess I must have done at some point :D

Don't tempt me.... :lol:

Hmm, now wondering if I can justify a trip to Canada to find some thermals.....
Sounds good to me :lol: :mrgreen:

RoseR wrote:
I even asked if I could pinch some of hubbies, his reply yes okay but I draw the line at wearing yours. :lol:

I wasn't even going to suggest this to my OH - I've already got a suitably embarrassing photo of him in knee high red skis socks taken unawares on holiday, so my underwear would be one step too far I think - scarred for life!! :shock:

LM wrote:

Lynn_D wrote:Just wondered if anyone could help with a question along similar lines – whenever I’m out in the cold (skiing, riding etc.) the tops of my thighs/backside are absolutely frozen (to the point of looking blue!), but the rest of my body is fine. I normally wear thermals and salos (which are a decent thickness) but even then, it doesn’t do any good. I’ve even tried the more expensive thermals with marino wool, but to no avail.

Does anyone else have this problem and any ideas how to solve it? I thought about cycle shorts or maybe there are some even more ‘extreme’ thermals on the market that I could try? :D

Thanks

Lyn get some heavier fleece thermals for under your snow pants,they work wonderful.I dont wear wool.

LM

Is there any particular brand that you can recommend? I’ve never seen any fleece thermals (all the ones I’ve come across have been polypropylene or polypropylene/wool blend), though I’ll admit I’ve not looked very hard! :D

Sorry Rose – should read earlier posts properly! I’m exactly the same – don’t feel a thing when outside (though that may be because I’ve just gone numb!) but take forever to thaw out. Boxers isn’t a bad idea – might have to give that one a go! :lol: