J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by andyhull

OldAndy wrote:Panic not Mahound.
Keep positive, keep fit and keep going.
The kids always progress rapidly but there are a wealth of ways that the savvy parent can keep them in check!
:mrgreen:
For example my 19yo Lout crashes down the slopes without a care in the world.
So I don't tell him where we are going so he has to follow me.
I am a better skier than him and a few "oh my god" moments at the top of something challenging slows him down.
Obviously I have better skis :lol:
And I am careful with any tips I offer - got to keep him in his place as long as possible.

It won't last! Make the most of it while it does.

More than enough to keep you busy all week in Paradiski.
I've got 8 days skiing there in March, still wouldn't consider it.

Snowboarding is a good option for anyone with dodgy knees, we have an ex-professional footballer who's a regular on our trips, skiing was never really on option for him.

Technique on the dry slope is different, everything needs to be exaggerated. On snow your edges cut into the snow and you get a solid grip to your turn. On the dry slope edge grip is different, to achieve the same carve as you would on snow you need more pressure on the edge.
Don't worry, even now when I first get back on plastic the first or two feels a bit out of control, until I adjust my technique to compensate.
It will come to you and it will make you a better snow skier.

AllyG wrote:
My tip would be to watch out for the blue Santons run back into Val d'Isere. There's no way this should be classed as a blue run. It's got a half-pipe section, followed by a schuss which runs into a long flat piece where you have to pole into Val.

If you're a good skier then you will manage the technical difficulties of the actual piste OK (and it can be really good fun if you get there early before the crowds), but the trouble is that it can become littered with the 'corpses' of blue run skiers who find it much too hard for them, and trying to avoid all of them can be something of a nightmare :(

It's such a shame, Santons is a fantastic run, spoiled by the 'corpses' of blue run skiers. If it was properly graded as a red it would be so much better.

Mind you, judging by the number of blue run skiers that think they can ski the Face, maybe not.

Ian Wickham wrote:
I have never been to Val or Tignes and would not really want to …… but I think you also like St Anton which I feel is over rated ….. Opinions Andy Opinions thats what is all about.

Ian Wickham wrote:

andyhull wrote:Have you been to both Ian? Which are the places that are much better to ski, because I can't think of any and I've skied resorts of all sizes all over Europe.
I've been to these two resorts more than any others and will keep going back, in fact I'm off to Val D'Isere in April. I can't think of many ski areas I'd rather visit.

Well have a great time Andy, That is why human nature so interesting we all like different things and that applys to ski resorts as well, -)

Absolutely, which is why I asked what you didn't like about them when you went there? I'm interested to know why you wouldn't go back.

Yes, Val Thorens.

Ski in 3 valleys or Espace Killy for a day on Paradiski 6 day pass Started by User in Ski Chatter, 6 Replies
More than enough to keep you busy all week in Paradiski. I've got 8 days skiing there in March, still wouldn't consider it.

Skiing VS snowboarding Started by User in Ski Chatter, 38 Replies
Snowboarding is a good option for anyone with dodgy knees, we have an ex-professional footballer who's a regular on our trips, skiing was never really on option for him.

Wish I was there! Started by User in Ski Chatter, 3 Replies
Yes, Val Thorens.

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