J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Mike from NS

Thanks for the feedback on tips to get the spinning working. The snow was too thick to give it a dedicated try yesterday; but with all the methods on how to do this and do it well, I'm sure with practice it will come.

I think one reason we slightly older creatures like to take any opportunity to jump or be "launched" into the air; and try spinning -- is to maintain our youthful outlook. :roll: After all - there is no law stating that only the kids can have fun on the snow :!:

Congratulations souldrive :thumbup: :thumbup:

So being a new spinner what part of the insrtuctions that were offered do you think were the most valuable?



Mike :wink:

I have been told the blades can be a bit dangerous in that they can easily get away from you and your speed can quickly get out of control. :shock: Kind of sounds like fun! :wink:

I've never tried them but often wanted to.

Be careful out there!

Mike :lol:

Sorry to see the marks of the pain you must be feeling souldrive :!:

But I must agree - too much info :shock:

Glad this injury didn't come from learning to spin - better stay close to the ground until you get these tricks "dialed" :wink:

Oh ... the occasional air is good for the soul but those rails and landings can be painful. Should we search out your freestyle debut on U-tube ??? :lol:

Hope you back at it soon in pain free form,

Mike :wink:

Looks really good -- nice and fluid :!: Oh, that I could be that fluid :roll:

Mike :wink:

Congratulations souldrive from me as well :!:

Have you mastered the 360 spinning as per Jan's instructions? It will take some dedicated practice for me ... since I'm only 13 :wink:

Yes the helmets are good for many things - safety, warmth, and even disguise :!:

Maybe 13 at heart Pavel but you know better :!: It is these young skiers that make me jealous. The 13 year olds! They fear nothing --- the pipe tricks and the freestyle mid air spins and flips. Like when on the chair lift with a 13 year old and they tell me they have been skiing all their life - then I realize they have been skiing almost twice as long as I have. And I only began skiing in my late 40's :cry: No wonder I choose to be in disguise - can't act like a kid if people see the more mature guy because someone may call the gentlemen in the white coats. Acting like a kid is more fun! :lol:

But, Dave, as Pavel says, you are providing a great place for souldrive and the rest of us to exchange thoughts on this great interest we all have. A place free of spam, and a place for civilized discussion.

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Now about that Bombardier jet plane trip to the UK Pavel... are you going to make a stop at YHZ ... I'll have the skis ready... :wink: Are we going to Jan's place :!:

I had better get back to acting like an engineer now :roll: the costs of that trip could be high :!:

Mike :D

Ross,

How's it going ??? Did the Alberta girls kidnap you ??Or are you tired out from all that great on-the-snow time?

You are not permitted to return home without posing for us on the web cams :!: Give us a time and place :!:

All kidding aside - are you having fun yet ??

Mike :wink:

Thanks again jon!

These people we met at the tourist destination (Peggy's Cove) in Nova Scota mailed a note to me on Jan 21 from France which arrived here on Jan 29. It would take two or three times as long to mail a letter to a neighbour across the street :!: Searching their address on the google satellite maps it seems the area of Cheveuges is an agricultural region and no doubt scenic. Equally so, without hills the skiing must be mostly cross country. :lol:

Thanks jon,- you did provide lots of info!

Mike :wink:

Thanks for the reply jon!

I haven't booked anything but was wondering what was handy there. My wife and I met a really nice couple from Cheveuges this past summer at Peggy's Cove (http://www.peggyscovewebcam.ca/live/) while they were visiting in Nova Scotia.
As you can see I'm not too clued in to where the resorts are in Europe :roll:.

I really appreciate your input :lol:

Mike :wink: