J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Scarlet Fez

Think its still very early season for them and the information I have seen only shows about 60% of runs open however I cannot confirm this. What I do know is that on the mountain it varies from 75-90 cm at the moment, and they are expecting another 35cm this Fri-Sat with more forecast early next week.
Tony I wasn't being rude, sorry got side tracked, will PM you now.

Again dont know of it myself, but like most places in Austria they have had a good base layer come down in last 10 days or so. Below is the latest report for Maria Alm posted today.

Maria Alm 75cm Powder Snow Forecast Further snow due 11/Dec.

I do believe that I have feet that are allergic to ski boots! Was wearing the boots for a couple of hours in the house just to re intoduce my feet to the forthcoming trauma!!! Was alright when I had them on but when I took them off I had a pins and needles sensation to the soles of both feet, but more so to my dam right problem foot.
Going up the dome at MK on friday to get my wife a ski lesson as she has not done it before with any success. Will try the boots for a couple of hours then.
Cem fearing the worst, I live in Ruislip, Middx, A40 so Bicester is not that far.
What sort of money are we talking to have an examination of my feet and boots? I would imagine Ive left it far to late as I travel to Mayrhofen on the 18/12/2008 so I may have to grin and bear it and just drink extra Gluwein

I am a keen, enthusiastic, but still only a good intermediate skier, who is touching middle age but keen to improve his skiing.Never really been taught to carve just made it up as I went along with friends. As Im fortunate to be getting 2 Austria twice this season I am determined to improve, and have scouring the net for tuition etc.

Can I suggest if there is anyone out there who wants to polish their skills in carving and other matters to have a look at the attached clip on you tube from Sofa Ski School- Learning to carve.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vlzIkIQa3e0

I watched it a couple of times and reading the reviews on the sofa ski school its persuaded me to buy the DVD.

Please dont take my word for it, have a look at it on Youtube I thought it was great. Clear, simple, constructive tution set in a marvellous backdrop, and very much worth a view. It quite simply made alot of things fall into place (In theory anyway, I will keep you posted if it has a positive reult)

Schladming in Austria have had the facility for 4 years where at the bottom where you can get the same print out of where youve been and the metres and Ks youve covered. I presume u can now do that after tjhe fact as well.

Cem, sorry Ive just realised that you are professional!! :oops:
Not sure if my very crude desciption of my injury and discomfort makes anyb sense!!

cem wrote:scarlet fez,

how much flexion do you have at your ankles....if there is not enough the foot will abduct [inside the boot to compensate this loads the lateral forefoot and gives the problem....most people with this problem think their boots are too narrow, a well made insert and a heel lift combined with a load of calf stertches prior to departure normally works wonders

Cem I am very interested in your theory as well. I'll try anything. Would it be normal to just get it one foot. What excercises or stretches can I do to help my ankles and calves be more tolerant.

From my previous entry about my surgery I think that as my right foot was not as level it was causing me to not bend my knees symetrically and there by putting unnecessary pressure on my right foot, ankle, calf.
I fore ever live in hope that I can solve this as it will make my skiing so much more pleasurable. Going away twice this winter, solve the proble with my right foot then I will turn my attention to the 'Middle East Crisis'!!

bandit wrote:Scarlet Fez what were the results of the weight bearing pressure point testing when your boots were originally fitted?

Bandit, youve got me there!! After a bit of deliberation and a little discomfort on the dry slope last weekend I may have identified the cause.
A young 49 I may be but 16 years ago I had surgery to my right big toe, to fix a tendon and shave down a bunnion. I skied for the first time in 16 years 5 years ago and had hire boots and the cramp etc started. Had my own boots and although they have been tweaked still get the cramp and circulation problem.
What I noticed is that when I stand on my toes the weight on my left foot is primarily taken by the ball of my big toe, but on my right due to the old surgery it tends to roll towards my outside 2 toes taking the majority of the weight. When in a ski boot again the moulded inners highlight the pressure point for where the weight is centre namely under the foot between the 2 outside toes. I have taken my boots to my fitter and now because i think it may be as a result of the old surgery, he has placed a wedge under the inner sole to make me stand more even in the boots and hopefully by doing this it will make my foot share the weight and thus prevent the pressure giving me cramp and terrible pain.
It may have nothing to do with the surgery but I live in hope. Going to Milton Keynes Snow Dome next week so hopefully I will have news.