J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by OldAndy

are any slopes in N long enough to get to 100mph?

There could be all sorts of reasons for your sons problems.
I would have a chat with your GP as a first port of call. It could be altitude issues, it could be something else, even excitment!
He could just grow out of it or he could always be succeptible to problems.
As jonG said general fitness is very important.
Aclimatisation takes ten days, so not much hope for a weeks skiing. Years ago there was a fad for taking iron supplements before a skiing holiday, probably just a fad but who knows.
Good luck, especially if he really enjoys his skiing.

it was a lid ... Knob - simples!!

bigmike69 wrote:Tony

Question: Is it better to try to speak another language & do it horribly, or to try to find someone who speaks your language to make it easier to communicate?

bigmike

Absolutely try :thumbup:
A hello, thank you, please; at least trying acknowledges your a foreigner pleased to be abroad.
Go for it!
Personally, I think the phrase "sorry, I do not speak ********" goes a long way.
:P

My frau said last weeks conditions were terrific, really good skiing. That's great. If she is happy, I'm happy. If she isn't happy,.......

The essence of a succesful ski holiday - we can all learn from this :lol:

Acceptance is the first step .......

Is it DarthMac now?

Is EmmaEvs a closet Francophile?
Come out Emma it is safe in the big wide world!
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