J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Elanboy385

yeah thats what i have been doing, i'm about 190 lbs, and i've been using a setting of 5.5 on a 10 rated binding, i just recently cranked em up to 7 because i have walked out of the binding a couple times

well let me rephrase that, when i used the word park, i really meant the slopes, my bad for any confusion caused, i have 2 extra problems when it comes to my original questions, i have fairly weak knees and my right achiles tendon was severely torn and hasn't healed right so landing on it hurts more than it normally should, and secondly, i ride Elan Flows 8.1 they are heavy skis for their length they are also thick, so they are not really easy to balance in the air.

its not because were scared of change, no not at all, for everyone its different, but for me its because that i find them more strenuous on the legs, as you have to exert more force as their is less surface area to stop on, as well as soon as you get out of them and back into regular skis you find it even more difficult to use them.

I dont know its just what i think

i agree with tony,bu everyone has their own preferences,
i think that snow blades are stupid looking, and my friends and i call them "the short bus of skis" aha

i respect everyone for whatever sport they do in whatever season, whatever keep you active is all that really matters

haha yeah this is true, no theres not many areas in the park that i ski on that have things like these, any other ways i can practice :?:

hey guys,
i was wondering if any of you could give me some pointers as to how to land after you have gotten yousefl about 2-3 feet in the air, i encountered this problem the other weekend, i was going about 40+ at the time and it was my first experience being airborne, i of course at it trying to land
any tips would be helpful and greatly appreciated




and remember

lol
i may have, well i didn't mean that all boarders are bad but the majority of them (and us skiers alike , i don't want to be bias) they just don't pay attention to their surroundings, yeah definetley try your blades out, if they work better for you stick with em, but you'll get the hang of skiing eventually if you want to try to learn to parallel turn, try going up on a blue square trail, and going from side to side of the hill ( watching out for other skiers/snowboarders, and keep doing that a couple run s, it helps you to learn to be able to control your edge gradually your work up to it, and then you'll have no problem stopping, just keep trying and remember 'falling is all part of learning'

Hey guys,

In response to your question, i myself personally would recommend that you stay on regular skis and learn, dont even try to put on your snowblades for 2 reasons: ( keep in mind everyone that these are my own personal opinions , so dont take it upon yourselves to write me a nasty note!!!)
1.) snowblades are probably the easiest thing to learn on, as they require very little to no skill to maneuver , they may be great for your leg muscles but my friends and i like to call them "the short bus of skis"
2.) snowblades are meant for small maneuverable areas and half pipes, and it bugs me when i see a bunch of snowbladers on one big trail and they are shooting in and out of regular skiiers that are trying to go on their way, they think that somehow this is supposed to impress most regular skiers, but unfortunately it just pisses us off, ther just like snow boarders are usually unaware of their surroundings and dont have the common courtesy to move when you call out which side your approaching.

Those are just my takes on the situation
take it or leave it

(now im ganna have to expect some idiot to come down here and argue a pointless argument with me, ho hum ) :(