J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Iceman

I have had my boots for about 3 years and am having the feeling that they are like some women(different every day!)

It sounds like there is no 'right or wrong', just what feels right. When I go down a particularly icey/difficult bit I do ratchet up my boots - maybe because in my head tight boots = tight hard skiing? Alternatively it stops the brown stuff dripping into my boots!

I have Salomon X-wave boots - they have a power strap, 3-D buckles, custom liners, orthotics.

There is a canting 'thing'. What is that? There is no flex adjustment like (hard, soft, etc)

What is this canting?

I am an intermediate skier that goes on reds comfortably, and go on a black with a bit of a squeaky bum. The kind of level of skiing that you look for a route somewhere that does not have a black run as the only way to go. Or get on a slope then realise those red poles are in fact black and get that sinking feeling....

I am sure some of you can relate to that!

So now you know I am no expert, comes my question. I have my own boots, with orthotic soles (suffer from fallen arches). That is the biggest tweak I have. Is there anything else I should be looking to do? I know nothing will turn me into Franz Klammer but anything that will help (either psychologically or physically) is a bonus

I am sure there will be tips to stop me having tight boots, loose boots, cold feet....

Does everyone change the tightness of their boots at the bottom of their first run? :roll:

Ok, I spoke to Columbus tonight to confirm a few things:-

1. No cover outside resort boundaries - I queried what if I was on a bus outside the resort, got off, slipped broke my leg. Am I covered? They said that as long as I was not skiing I would be covered. So it looks like I will have to wobble around on my boots!

2. No cover for search & rescue - If off piste they will cover you for the repatriation to a hospital if they know where you are. If you are reported missing and there has to be a full blown S&R I will not be covered for that. That does not bother me as I dont go off piste - I have enough trouble on piste!

3. An avalanche(or similar) hits a pisted area and I need too be rescued or again am reported missing I will be covered as it is on piste.

Off piste skiing is classed as any area that is outside the markers of the run. I am guessing that if I ski round posts on the run I would be ok, but if I go in a big off piste bit between runs I would not be covered.

I am now happy with what I have.

Really appreciate your input. It is good to get opinions from people that know their stuff and know what to query!

Tony_H wrote:Holidays there are no more expensive than anywhere else, but prepare to be fleeced for food and drink.

Yep, just looked at other lift pass prices in France and you are right. Sounds like beer at the apartment then!!!

I remember getting back was easy. There was a easy straight black that went straight to la loupe! Sorry don't remember names, it was a fair time ago

The Montana is away from the ugly tignes that everyone talks about

Appreciate the feedback guys, i can't take the risk of not insuring my medical condition. The £10k claim I had was in relation to that medical condition, ambulances, brain scans, intensive care....it all stacks up

I will have a look tomorrow night, speak to Columbus. I can cancel foc as I am still in the 14 day cancellation period.

I will report back. Still open to any suggestions. My medical conditions are asthma and epilepsy :(

Cheers! I must try harder next time!

Do it!! I love the area, just gets a but repetitive after many many years. So letting out the chalet for our usual week and off to val t :)