J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Snapzzz

A few jumpers at the Birmingham show today.
Filmed on the iPhone 4.

Oxygene it is then.....thanks all

Trencher: Yes, they are are my own boots on rental skis so i will talk to them next next....thanks.

Dave Mac: Yes, i was traveling relatively slowly. I have been practicing skiing backwards and rotating 360 whilst moving forward and returning to forward movement from skiing backwards.
On all occasions i seemed to be when i caught (dug in) an edge or tip forcing the ski to to point skyward and cartwheel. Thus twisting my knee and sometimes ankle.
Will look at the brand next time i attend. Thanks

Thanks Ian, that puts me on a 6.
hmmmm

Recently, in the fridge at Tamworth, i have fell in such a way i would have expected my bindings to release.
On more than one occasion i have twisted my knee or ankle, not to badly, but with enough force that i was surprised to see my skis still firmly attached.

I am wondering now if the hire skis are just poorly maintained,the din settings advised to me (5.5) are wrong or that i don't really fall half as bad as i think i do.

So with this in mind i asked myself how i should test the release pressure needed. I came accross this document.

http://www.ski-injury.com/prevention/st

Do you ever carry out such self tests on your kit or do you just blindly trust it? Are there any other / better methods of testing the release of the bindings?

Thanks Bandit, i understand your point.

How many 'off piste' accidents do you think are contested by insurers?
As far as i am concerned you are either covered or not and for an insurer to dispute on the grounds that going off piste 'is putting yourself at risk' really stinks. Especially when they state 'off piste' is covered.
Also Direct travel choose not to stipulate any specific conditions as many others do, such as having a qualified guide. So how could they argue about what is safe or unsafe? After all we are not qualified mountain rangers!

It is indeed a minefield.

Thanks, sounds good.
I am leaning towards Oxygene at this point as they will meet us in Belle Plagne rather than make us travel to plagne centre.

The plan is just for two 3 hour private lessons on the first day we arrive. One for Mrs Snapzzz and one or Miss Snapzzz and my good self.

Anyone used the Reflex or Oxygene Ski schools in La Plagne?

I am at the point of booking some private lessons for the family and seem to be spoilt for choice.
I would love to hear from anyone with experience of these tutors.

Thanks