J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Hirsty

Hello Pavelski Could you please CC me in on that PM as well? It is something that I would like to do in the future too. Thanks

Rossfra8 - You do have a point there.

If you follow 3 you'll be a more subtle version of 2 without the fear of looking back at photos in years to come and having one question coming to your mind - "why?"

I found this report of it saving a life.

http://www.avalanche-center.org/News/2005/2005-12-31-germany-recco.php

Hello everyone.

Has anyone had any exerience of this ski before?

http://www.sport-conrad.com/index.asp?disp=artikel&art_nr=70401048

I have a pair of Rossi 9S Oversize skis at the moment but was really looking for an all mountain pair and the Volks are so cheap (150 Euro with Marker Motion bindings).

P.S. Thank you Bluebird for mentioning the Conrad Sport website - it is so much cheaper than the average UK site!

I'd say it is really up to you.

There are three schools of thought

1, It doesn't matter what you are wearing as long as you get down the mountain

2, You have to have the latest trendiest gear incase you are judged whilst drinking your skinny latte at the piste side cafe.

3, Go for gear that will keep you warm, dry, safe and doesn't hamper your movement.

I am definitely in the third camp. Clothing technology has come a long way in the past decade and for a really reasonable price you can get very good quality gear.

If your one-piece suit still works you can use it but they do tend to be prohibitive to movement and your chances of ever having sex again.

But seriously an all-in-one is less versitile than a jacket and trousers for replacement purposes and for use in varying conditions - take the fleece out, use the vents, etc.

You don't need to update your gear every year but I would reccomend an upgrade on this occasion you will really benefit from the change and as per the above comments place such as TK Maxx have really cheap quality gear.

LOL. It is starting to sound like some sort of underground S&M ritual.

There was an awsome run from Montgenevre going across the border into Italy. Pretty backcountry with a combination of steeps and cruising that starts above the tree line but takes you through some wonderful alpine scenery and finishes off at the pub.

Mind you I wouldn't mind to finish off my skiing career with a bit of heli skiing (always wanted to do that)

I found a really good exercise for skiing is skipping.

It is cheap and involve exactly the right muscle set.