J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ranchero_1979

Why would you need a 2nd pair of twin tips? Unless you are big into park skiing and landing or taking off backwards is there any point to them?

For on-piste skiing they are essentially going to be rubbish, too soft as designed for park, flappy at both ends. On the upside might have some fun graphics but can't think of any other +ve.

Sorry as soon as someone commented about receiving calls thought was bs project. All I care about ski goggles is definition and anti fog. Can think of no worse idea than work contacting me whilst I ski. Normal people manage their time, set an out of office alert on phone and mail so can't see who this might appeal to?

Good news is that snow is now epic. PM if want ideas in best bars and restaurant etc.

Tomorrow will be a scary day in Alps.

Rain to 2000m since mid morning, supposed to get cold later with upto 45cm of snow on a decent wind. More snow tomorrow and very cold -20degC @3500m. Could be a big powder day if you can figure out where to ski safely.

Of course easy to judge with hindsight and certainly Chatel is the sort of resort I would be looking to head to on after a big dump. Fairly low so likely less chance of wind slab, mellow terrain. So at least at beginning of day some good decision making. Easy to see how can happen afterwards when you start enjoying yourself.

Just a few observations:-
1) You could see the snow was wind affected up high (high potential for slab avalanche)
2) They decided to ski the steepest part of the leeward slope, which was loaded. Had they gone around that band of rocks looked a nice mellow slope and would of likely been fine. There is even a track confirming this.
3) Why did guy feel need to do a jump? Presumably initial intent was not to apply as much weight on slope as possible?
4) Seemed to me group was pretty spread out laterally, maybe too far? Had guy not been carried down as far it would of required a big upwards traverse to get to avalanche debris? Also meant the rescuer has to ski down a slope which was equally likely to trigger. Same slope, same angle but he resisted the air.
5) Would a definite pole strike have aided digging efficiency? Amazing how deep buy was buried!

Certainly lucky that one on the group was switched on whilst others just froze. Calling 112 obviously works but everyone should have the local mountain rescue and pisteurs number in their phone. Plenty of apps available that will give them your long lat at same time.

If the injured party wants to discuss surgery and rehab then there are plenty of us on here who have gone through the process.

Did it happen on Monday the 1st, complete snap city snow in Chamonix that day? Had I been the emotional type my skis may have been flung downhill. Instead I did multiple traverses of shame underneath a lift, with people no doubt nodding to each other and concluding 'that guys a fool'.

On the +ve knee will mend, however there are many things I would of done different on the rehab side. I was really quite dedicated and motivated and still didn't quite nail it. So if someone wants to know what I at least would of changed am more than happy to share. Whilst you obviously have to respect medical opinion, you also need to be conscious that what you would like your knee to be able to do is not necessarily coherent with their thinking. Am sorry to say there is a massive difference between average NHS physio and someone who routinely works with athletes (broadest sense).

Completely agree, when you look at youtube, things seem to go bad very quickly once the speed builds.

80kph is faster than you will be allowed go in Norway surrounded by a car.

Have faith BB, long skis and some Genepi and 120 kph no problem.