J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by tino_11

tjwollert wrote:Anyone hit Feldberg yet?

With the upcoming snow, I'm thinking about heading out there. Too close not to try!!

tj

Not so far, but will be soon as this is the closest place of a reasonable size for me. I live in Karlsruhe. Not a huge place but there is enough for a couple of days at the weekend including a couple of challenging black runs. Drop me a line when you are thinking of heading down, might see you there (weekends only).

Lovely pics Caron, but can you tell me what the story is with the 4th picture down (cracking beer shot) and the massive animal stode astride the top of a mountain? :shock:

Been watching this with interest and think there are a lot of very good arguments on each side of the argument. However I come down fully on the side of choice. Personal risk should be a personal decision.

Conventional wisdom states an individual wearing a helmet is unlikely to cause others injury or distress, and may afford me some protection from the freak occurence of a serious head injury. Then again it may not be this simple. As previously pointed out, a novice in a helmet may have a greater sense of security and step out of his or her comfort zone and indeed cause an accident with someone else suffering as a consequence. He may also take a couple of serious falls and batter his helmet (apologies) so badly that it is no longer fit for purpose and affords little protection the next time he falls. The odds for any of the things above are exeptionally small and meaningful quantitative measurement is difficult as a result. There are plenty of sensible skiers/snowboarders whom will not go speeding as a result of putting a lid on and will feel a certain peace of mind which enhances thier enjoyment of the sport. There are plenty of good snowsport enthusiasts that feel it distracts from thuer enjoyment. Neither is wrong. When talking about such a small percentages it can be statitistically argued that there is not enough data to say if the wearing of helmets is benificial considering the bigger picture of speed and skill level.

A far more meaningful precaution is the combination of education, following the rules, respect for others, training and knowing your limits.

I exclude activities such as throwing down tricks, catching big air and generally being rad from this analysis )

AllyG wrote:Jonah,
I'm really sorry someone nicked your skis. I hope you had another pair, or were able to hire some, for the rest of the time.

I always hire mine, and so far no-one has nicked them. I usually take out extra insurance with the shop, just in case, although I have full ski insurance already from the post office. I reckon it's worth the extra few quid not to have to claim from the British insurers.

Presumably the ski thieves can tell the difference between privately owned and hired skis.

Ally

I am sorry to hear that, must put a real damper on your trip. I hate the idea that I might have to go from my own set up which I have invested both time and money in to get perfect, to a bog standard set up from a hire shop.

I suppose it depends where you are as well, I have never felt nervous about leaving stuff in Switzerland or Austria, but I did in France. That is not a slur on the French, but these mega resorts not only grow in the terraine available but with all aspects associated such as services and unfortunately crime.

Excellent decision Caron!! I really hope you enjoy it, will be good to have a few more boarders in Zermatt 2010 )

Was in Filzmoos a couple of years ago, I had soooo much fun, but that was more to do with the antics off the hill rather than on it!! Its a great wee place with some good red runs, and as part of the Ski Amade area, access to bigger areas of terrain are not an impossibility.

Far Queue wrote: :D :D

Lovely picture Tino, is that Kitzbuhel?

Anyway, a very Happy New Year to everyone. I hope we all get the snow we wish for and the lift queues to be short ones, especially the far queues :twisted:

It is, unfortunately not mine though, shamelessly stolen from t'interweb :wink:

So incase I don't get online for a few days, heres wishing everyone a very happy and healthy 2010. Just remember this time next year we will all be getting excited about our J2SKI adventure!!!




So here's to you all from a festive Terminal 5, well it's festive for me, I am listening to Apres Ski tunes on my iPod and drinking champagne!! Meeting the old school crowd tonight for New Year then taking my daughter to a fancy hotel in Newcastle for a couple of days so we can go ice skating, take in a panto etc. It is these couple of days that I will put the idea of a wee half term ski trip to her, this might be the time I try two planks :shock:

Can't wait :P