J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Iceman

I have never taken part in such a debate. However, here goes.

I started wearing one 3 years ago, mainly because I started finding myself going down harder runs and I wanted to feel that my brain cell(s) were protected as much as possible. Yes, I have fallen over and thought, "thanks god I was wearing a helmet" - but you will never know what would have been the result if you hadnt, would it just have been a case of snow in hair (or not for the folically challenged)

I hate to say it, but I think there is also an element of fashion in wearing one. Shock horror, fashion in the slopes!

But each to their own.

Bump....come on team, help a very good cause!

GaryB250 wrote:what are your views on this?

http://www.weerplaza.nl/wintersport/Frankrijk/Espace+Killy/Val+d%27Is%C3%A8re/19377

I believe it 100%... and have to as the4 couples we've invited will be gutted otherwise...!

Interesting (dutch) site, showing historic snow depths well it does for VT). The weather for next week is looking 'good'

OldAndy wrote:

andyhull wrote:
1. Sunday 27 Nov. etc
Who is up for it?

In the diary ....

Mind you not sure about this feet on the ground bit, always felt some clear step work is beneficial.
We must do a controlled trial to find out if feet firmly planted or a more active, free form, style is better?
:thumbup:

Andy: Is this the kind of thing you were considering?

GaryB250 wrote:PS...Have committed full party to 2.pm on Sunday...Worth a try...!

We need to know where you are to ensure full geographic spread :thumbup:

Then when the driver turns up in a nice new pair of salos hit him in the goolies with a ski binding :D

Hope they turn up, I would be really peeved!

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!

VT is reporting 45/80 runs open, just 1 lift.....

Speak nice and quiet and the snow might hear that there is a place to land....

can you feel the anticipation like I can?? ;)

tonypants wrote: I come out of it with the biggest grin :-) :-) :-)

Love it.

and brown sallopettes!