Messages posted by : Dave Mac
Haven't chosen dates yet, probably that would be one of the weeks though. |
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I love Easyjet. Use them 4 to 5 times a year.
In my experience, they are early more times than they are late. And have never been seriously late, but have been 20/30 min early several times. 20Kgms baggage, unlike some of the TO's. 12 Kgms for skis, unlike most of the TO's. £16.50 each way, cheaper than most. So you can figure out how many pairs of skis this might mean? They have some flexibility, should you need to change your flights, and it doesn't cost much. Then there is the hand baggage allowance. 550 x 400 x 200. (or thereabouts!), with reasonable weight. Have just invested in an oversize rucsac, so can pack back to this size as hand luggage.Will more than double the volume from my previous rucsack. Re the issue of priority boarding. If you are solo, thats not an issue, you only need one seat. From the UK, many Easyjet flights are boarded through the ramp, but from Europe, many involve the bus. As stated, being last on the bus has a clear advantage. Even if you are on the last bus, then a couple should be able to sit together. I often fly solo, and most times have managed to get a seat by the emergency exit, ie extra leg space, I need it. I don't waste time turning up early, and would never pay priority booking. |
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ellistine,
What dates are you in March? |
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Tony_H wrote:
Ermm, hmm, cough, cough?? I refer your majesty to: http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/4760.page No offence meant guv. |
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Hi skiing_monkey, welcome to J2ski. I am guessing from some of your terminology that you are based in the USA or Canada.
If that is the case you have some advantages, and some disadvantages of your Euro cousins. Ergo, snow quality and management, and things like cost of instruction. It sounds as though you have strong capabilities. You are looking at how to develop them. The most obvious route is to take some regular lessons. If this is not an option, can you find a way to hook up with an experienced group of fast running skiers? Maybe a Uni or trade group, local ski club. There are great things to learn from this route, you can emulate technique, you learn about using terrain, and you will be pulled into areas that you might not have considered. From what you say, you have already discovered that getting some speed up assists in weight balance. So ski fast! Yes there are drills that you can do to resolve this, and you can also think about the incorporation of your drills into a normal run. I commend you on raising the query, and that you are trying to think your way through your current issue. |
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Tony,
A commanding report, very well detailed. I wish I had been there. Our ski group had St Anton earmarked for this year, but the Euro cost has hit some, and we will defer. As usual, backed up with good pictures. Well done, and thank you for your time on this. |
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Have been using the same rucsac for 20 years, Argos's lowest price. The pockets have all been stitched!
Always carry my boots in the rucsac. |
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Amanda, the Schneeburger is 30m from the supermarket, and the bank/cashpoint is another 20m.
Janbail, where are you staying in Niederau? I arrive on the 16th |
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