J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Snapzzz

ise wrote:
that's a bit extreme really, all you need is different gloves :)

Well, i know you can get gloves like the 'e-tip' that will work the iphone but to be honest i didn't want the expense as i already have decent gloves.
I have good playlists set up but sometimes just want to skip or repeat a track and 'Glove Pod' does just that for free. It also means i can do it without taking it out of my pocket and blind.

I would recommend anyone with a iPhone to Jailbreak it. It is so simple and perfectly safe. The additional functionality you can get is great, not mention free apps! But lets not talk about that.

Unresponsive doesn't sound good does it?

I think the passage that states "both skiers were sober" says heaps about the Ski scene! To be honest i didn't see anyone drunk on the slopes, or even drinking in the mountain cafes......But maybe i went to the wrong place.

[MaccA wrote:]I have a pair of Motorola S9's for my iPhone which I cannot recommend enough, although they do make it hard to find a hat that covers your ears.

Last season they allowed me to skip tracks without touching my iPhone, but unfortunately, since they updated to OS 3.0, the fwd/back functions don't work! Hoping (unrealisticly) that this'll be fixed by another update before my 6th March ski trip!

I always thought the S9's looked really uncomfortable and to be honest i dont trust the BT to be that reliable for streaming.

Only a fool would Ski without insurance.
Sorry to be blunt mate.

migfit wrote:Hi, next week will be our first ski holidays. We already bought all clothes but I have maybe a stupid doubt: I have 130kgs, but I in shape because I practice bodybuilding. Considering my weight there's any special attention or what's the maximum of wheigh for the skis?

Thx 4 your answers.

Ahh, you'll be fine. Your size will definitely help you get to the bar easier.

ise wrote:

There's no doubt it would be tragic but it's also exceptionally unlikely so you shouldn't let irrational fears spoil your holiday.

Ah, i would never let it spoil my hols, accidents happen where ever you are.
However those overcrowded, with people that are extreme novices, nursery slopes that i was part of did look like an accident waiting to happen. Once i was off them and up the mountain the traffic was sparse to a point where the danger was only ever going to be my own actions.

I suppose once you pass a certain level the danger diminishes thanks to experience. But in the early stages the risks are much greater due to your lack of skills and also those around you.

I don't see skiing as dangerous as i approach it with caution and take advice well. Its sad that someone has lost their life probably because others didn't approach it with the same attitude and care.
I am of course making assumptions that the lady didn't cause the incident by her own actions.

[MaccA wrote:]
I've skiied with my iPhone 3G for two seasons now and as long as its in an inside pocket I've never felt it was in any danger.

Agreed. My iPhone (in hard case) felt pretty safe.
You should look at jailbreaking and installing 'Glove Pod' as this allows you to change tracks by clicking the volume up and down buttons. Taking your gloves off to use the touchscreen can be a real PITA.

That is sad but in a way i am not surprised to hear it.
While we were in Ski school, all lined up, people came racing down the nursery slopes all the time. My guess is that they were simply showing off to the newbies.
I said countless times ' how tragic would it be if your holiday got ruined by someone running into you?'

It maybe that the offender was skilled but careless (arsehole) or simply a newbie without proper supervision. Either way it goes to show that there is no accounting for all the other people on the slopes and we all need to keep a sharp eye out for such things hurtling our way.

Sad.