J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

Innsbrucker wrote:I don't know, really, but trying to get through it seems best.

Being no experienced skiier, and risk-averse, I lost confidence at the beginning of the season (my third) and had a horrible day, started at the top of a red and fell twice within the first 60 seconds skiing of the year, and wondered why the hell anyone would want to slide down a mountain on a couple of boards. Remembering what I learned last year in terms of technique, during first two ski days, helped. So technique does give confidence, which means lessons may help. Now a few ski days later fear has gone, as I know I am unlikely to have a bad fall if I take it easy, except when I am tired. I found I have been coping with black runs and ice safely, when I have had to, though I don't enjoy either, or do it in any style. Seeing it working counteracts fear. I still fear collisions from snowboards travelling at racing speeds, and skiers who are visibly wobbling and flailing around.

Innsbrucker, you encapsulate the confidence issue.
~ You are a third season skier, and you acknowledge that you are still learning your craft.
~ Lessons are important, three or four years, (not with unqualified girlfriend!)
~ When you are tired, stop skiing, end of day is the busiest time for the Bergrittung.

Oh, I went 3 years without falling, (on-piste, off piste, I expect to fall), then I fell 3 times in my first day of the season! It happens.

NOOOOOOO.....

What was wrong with the one's I had?

You're stuffed!

Pablo Escobar wrote:You have just photoshopped those skinny skis in, haven't you?!

To the best of my recollection, they were 215 Kneissl White Stars.

What memories:

Coop wrote:

Eljay wrote:...although there were a few "ladies of the night" that used to come into the bar at the hotel Rila in the evenings :shock: It was very cheap in those days though and so it made for an affordable family trip.

Interesting. I'd never considered introducing the family to the 'ladies of the night' before. Did you all have one each or share the same one? :twisted:

COOP!!!

I can snowboard but prefer skiing!

Yeah!

I don't recall there was a consensus. There were differing experiences, positive and negative. Certainly, Bandit and I gave good praise to the ski school. I gave other positives, and a couple of minus points.

There was certainly one or two individuals who have been consistent in giving negative opinions towards Bulgaria, even though they have not been there.

Anyway, short memories, we had a posting about kindness, and not "doing something to death" for a new poster.

Skiing Powder Started by User in Ski Technique, 78 Replies
NOOOOOOO..... What was wrong with the one's I had?

Banff - prices? Started by User in Canada, 31 Replies
You're stuffed!

Skiing Powder Started by User in Ski Technique, 78 Replies
Pablo Escobar wrote:You have just photoshopped those skinny skis in, haven't you?! To the best of my recollection, they were 215 Kneissl White Stars.

Samokov Hotel, Borovets Started by User in Bulgaria, 24 Replies
Coop wrote: Eljay wrote:...although there were a few "ladies of the night" that used to come into the bar at the hotel Rila in the evenings :shock: It was very cheap in those days though and so it made for an affordable family trip. Interesting. I'd never considered introducing the family to the 'ladies of the night' before. Did you all have one each or share the same one? :twisted: COOP!!!

Confidence Started by User in Ski Chatter, 24 Replies
I can snowboard but prefer skiing! Yeah!

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