J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Mike from NS

I know the rules of engagement stated that we were permitted one - and only one reply ... and to that end I've used my one shot.

Since the quiz continues in my own little world until I see the correct answers.... and possibly others who have yet to post an answer (maybe Jan for example) might get a thought from what has come to my mind to help ( :lol: ) in their reply, I offer this for consideration.

Maybe the answer for # 10 has more to do with the quest of "Invention" and his friend "Lazyness". Maybe Pavel is not trying to have us focus on the Lake Placid Olympics but rather a major trek up the Tuckerman Bowl :!: I know he has done this trek quite a number of times ... I don't think that is a secret.

I wonder ...... :roll: .... Was there a major gathering at Tuckerman which fulfilled the clues of Pavel's original question. (Something famous like the concert at Woodstock which has world fame.)I have seen movies on the place. The trip down is a lot more fun than the trek up -- Just ask "Invention" & "Lazyness" :mrgreen:

Mike :wink:

caron-a wrote:I've told my beloved about this thread and (thanks to bandit's comment) he's going to join!

Being that he's more obsessed with fantasy football than skiing it could be amusing!

Great new game thanks to Caron-a's comments (and her beloved's interests). All the world will be playing it and if we can get our act together the 2014 winter olympics may include it as a demo sport!!!

What is it ??? Downhill Football :!:

Rules are still to be laid out but it goes like this in principle.

Two teams of 4 players each start at the top of a ski slope. One defensive team and one offensive. Teams take turns being offensive of defensive. At least 3 trips down the slope in each position - offense and defense. The goal is to cross the line at the bottom of the hill in the cumulative shortest time. What makes it tough is that at least 4 passes of a football must be completed for each teams offensive run down the hill. All the while the defensive team is doing all they can do to prolong the offensive teams' decent. Call it Roller Derby on skis while passing a football. If 4 passes are not completed then points will be awarded to the defensive team on a system to be determined. The downhill course may even have a few jumps - just to make it interesting as the offensive team could earn points for style as well.

Take a look at this clip from Quebec City in Canada for a similar sport on skates. And imaging how it would be more intense if a football were included. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=eae_1187536658

Makes skiing the escalators in London seem not so challenging :!: :mrgreen:

Enjoy the clip ... not for the weak of heart :shock: It does enhance the charm of Quebec City :D

The original "Crazy Cunucks" was a ski team that did great things; but the term may have to include some others as well.

Mike :wink:

Rose;

Quite the story and turn of events. Whatever you do don't be hasty. That's a chunk of ski trip money you're so close to. I hope your husband is a skier as well so as to enjoy this potential windfall in the best way possible (aka: ski trips).

The painting looks that possibly the artist painted over a previous effort on the same canvas. Look at the upper left corner and tell me if it looks like a "wizzard" -- like from King Arthur's court... and looking at the upper half of the painting it looks like something beneath is coming through. Does it look like this in person?

It is certainly colorful and is already a great conversation piece. For these reasons I would be inclined to hang onto it for a while; but keep in touch with any art dealers you might find. They should know of collectors who when they know you have a picture which "isn't" for sale they will want it all the more and ... well, the laws of supply & demand can only help your cause.

If you would prefer finding a home in the "New World" for this item, I'm sure Hirsty & davidmpires would understand why a wall in my home would be more suitable. :mrgreen:

Congratulations on your investment --- this should provide hours of fun -- well more than the $200 CDN it cost you. :!:

Mike :wink:

Perhaps Caron, you are not making his "to - do" list long enough. :mrgreen:

Mike :wink:

Safety is the hardest sell! Be it through appropriate helmets or fire protection.

I've mentioned a time or two that I skate sometimes with the "lucky to be retired" people. Every now and then any one of the better skaters has fallen resulting in nasty head wounds or broken wrists, arms or shoulders. After such an event the number of helmets being worn increases a bit.

Knowing full well how bad such a fall can be on the ice, I haven't adopted the use of helmets here; but to me it makes more sense to wear a helmet while ice skating than while skiing. I guess the warmth the helmet provides when skiing is of more value to me than the safety aspect.

In time helmets will be required in the rinks and on the ski hills.

Another example where safety gear should be required in the rinks, is during the free-for-alls where you see the 3 or 5 years olds spending more time on the ice and the hot-shot wannabe hockey playing children charging through the pack. Gloves should be a requirement as well. I shutter at what could happen to the little ones' fingers at such times.

Yes - safety is a hard sell. (I do wear helmet, wrist guards, gloves and knee pads when on the roller blades - hmmm ... must pick up some elbow pads!)

Mike

Trencher wrote:

10- Lake Placid (copied from Mike)


:roll:

Trencher

Trencher ... I did think that was a good one :mrgreen: ... glad you did too :!:

Mike :wink:

SKI Glove QUIZ


So here we are with less than two weeks left in the timed quiz. :shock:

The common thread through many of the questions is the importance of "shape" as my wordy answer will show.

I would like to offer the following in humble submission:

1. What is its function and why is it that now in 2008 it is outdated and hardly ever used!

The Lego looking item is a "universal tuning tool " produced by Solomon or perhaps Snoli which is shown through its " S " shape. This item was to be used as a rough guide to determine the base and side cut angles. How it works would become obvious when we see the rest of the components that make up the whole tool.


2. What is the function of this item ?

The function of this item is to grip an item used in the tuning process. Something like a brush or file. Gripping is done through the visible teeth.


3.What do F1 cars, stealth bombers and the modern ski have in common?
(just one word or sentence will do)

SHAPE!! Each item has a unique shape for its proper function. F-1 cars are streamlined for as frictionless motion through the air as possible. The shape of the Stealth Bomber is such to disrupt radar signals and confuse the reflection by scattering the signal. The Modern Ski is uniquely shaped to a parabola such that when placed on edge they carve with little effort in a predictable fashion.



4.How did F. Porsche’s innovative ideas make the modern ski better?
(one word or sentence will do)

The ideas produced a stronger material and when applied to the ski ... the ski maintaines a degree of flexibility to aid carving yet has strength to withstand great pressure from the skier.




5. List 2 ski resorts that are located in different countries/different states/different provinces!
That is, each ski resort geographically is shared by two “states” (country, state, province, county etc,,)

1. Kicking Horse - Western Canada Alberta and British Columbia (???)
2. Laqke Louise Alberta, Canada ... the back country must extend into BC! :lol:



6. What was the source or original idea in designing the modern ski lift?

The source was two people who desperately wanted to get to the top with little effort who were of inventive minds. Their names escape me right now. It may have been first discussed on one of their annual trips to Tuckerman. Once at the top they thought "there has to be a better way". The primary source to their discussion was "Necessity", you know -- the mother of "Invention". :mrgreen: That's it ... the other guy was named "Lazyness".


7. Sum of x divided by 2 = Y
Why is this formula so important to all skiers and what does the value y represent?

"Y" represents 1/2 of the set of skis -- either the left or the right one.


8. The following are key numbers which every skiers should know!
They are presented in a specific sequence which will help a skier enjoy his/her time on the slope! What does each number represent and what are their relationship to each other?
3 67 48 255 7


These numbers represent a unique ski set of specifications and settings.

3 = a radical 3 degree side bevel; 67 = tail and tip width on a twin tip set of skis; 48 = the waist value of these skis; 255 represents the boot sole length for which the ski is set; 7 = the DIN setting of the binding



9. Often in alpine ski racing “new” technological discoveries are initially not allowed or seen as “cheating”. List 3 “new” equipment changes which were initially frowned upon yet now have changed skiing!

Bent ski poles --- why wait for the gate to bend them :?:
Race suits --- and this is why I'll never race -(They don't make one large enough :roll: )
Wax compositions --- ohhh the faster to move down the hill :shock:



10. One event,,just one event motivated the very best skiers in North America to be together for more time than just a ski competition! This happen just once in the history of skiing and has never been repeated!
What is this event?


The New York Winter Olympics at Lake Placid!!

I wish I had more time to ponder and research more deeply as I'm sure there are better answers to these questions.

Mike :wink:

Nice picture of the grown-ups. Looks like a great place for skiing.

But they look like they forgot something and their ears look cold. :mrgreen:

Must have been a really nice trip.

Mike :wink: