J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Zwee

AJ Adele Thanks for reply but No & No!
Zwee

I have my own boots (Atomic - Balanze70?)which were fitted professionally in HAVANT but I still have real problems - every one else I know who has had them done here has no problems and are extremely happy with them so I think its just my odd feet!

I have had proper footbeds fitted and the outer shell and inners have been moulded and stretched. I've also had heaters fitted and altho' my feet are lovely and warm it doesn't help the numbness.

My feet go numb and then I get excrutiating throbbing pain when the feeling comes back :( - this occurs whether skiing, walking or sitting and with the fastenings tight, loose or moderate - it has happened in every boot I've tried (except in Bulgaria when I used size 6 - but then I had minimal control of skis). I am a size 5 but have wide feet, high instep/arch and narrow ankles. Last Friday I spent another 3 hours in the shop trying to get this sorted - I tried my boots on for 20 mins my feet were numb but there were no visible pressure points. When I was skiing last year I had a red patch in the top of my instep and I assumed that meant that maybe this area of the boot needed stretching up to relieve the pressure. The bootfitter didn't think this was the case but thought that because of my slim ankle I needed my foot pushing back into the heel of the boot - to do this I have been given (for £20) some "Eliminators" (I assume the professionals know what they are but for others - they are a bit like long soft shin pads). However all the positions I tried them in I was still getting numb feet (altho' sometimes it was taking longer) - the fitter thought that once I had found the correct position and the eliminators had moulded I would be cured!

What do you think? Is there anything else I could try?

Thanks in anticipation.

Zwee.

Whoops - I'd forgotten about them!

Thanks Micric.

I agree with you about the "Sins of the Skier" - as long as I can have a long drink or bath (or both) whilst he's gone then he can do what he likes!

micric Cheers!

OH has just asked if anyone knows there is Internet Access at the Alpenhof (or anywhere else) as needs to check a few things whilst we are away. :roll:

A bit boring I know but if you're not told these you wont know :)!

Rules of the Road/Slope.

1. Respect for other skiers
You are responsible for your own safety and that of other skiers and snow boarders. Be aware of people around you and take necessary action to avoid skiing dangerously or causing a hazard to yourself or others.

2. Control of speed and manner of skiing
Control your direction and speed of travel, taking account of the terrain, snow, weather and traffic conditions.

3. Choice of path
Select an appropriate path. If you are skiing behind someone it’s your responsibility to ski around them without causing any danger to them.

4. Overtaking
You can over-take from either left or right but you must leave enough distance between yourself and other skiers to allow them to manoeuvre properly.

5. Joining and starting
Before starting off or pulling out you must look up and down the slope and choose an appropriate moment to execute your manoeuvre, so as not to endanger yourself or other skiers.

6. Stopping
Avoid stopping at blind corners or narrow or enclosed places unless you have to i.e. you’re injured. In the case of an injury you must vacate the spot as soon as practicable, to avoid further danger (to yourself or others). You should always stop at the side of the slope.

7. Ascending and descending
You must always use the side of the slope to walk up or down, whether wearing skis or not.

8. Observing the signs
Pay attention to and follow the signs, markings and notices on the slope.

9. Offering assistance
You are obliged by law to offer help and assistance in the event of any accident.

10. Duty to identify yourself
You are also obliged by law to give your personal details in the event of an accident, whether you caused it, witnessed it or assisted at it.

These are from an Austrian Ski area so the legal bits may not be true everywhere but I would suggest you are morally obliged to 9 & 10.

rich s Thanks for those tips - as you say we are so close to the slopes this time - I'll put the 'Ski Web' carriers on the Christmas List!