J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by steverandomno

bandit wrote:

Actually, the best bootfitters are trained to fit boots, and should tell a customer which boot and the size required, at a consultation. I'm a regular skier and I'd like to think I have good communication skills, but I would not have a clue how to fit a ski boot :lol:

Fair comment. To clarify - I once got boots fitted by somebody (not profeet) who, in hindsight, did not listen to what I was saying - it was a costly disaster. Good communication skills are a minimum requirement. Being a regular skiier helps with this. Everything else is a plus. I think fitters can get carried away with the science - as CEM put it on another thread:

Cem wrote: whatever the solution the key is the assessment of the foot in the first place, simple things can cause major problems and often simple problems need nothing more than simple solutions, i see countless client who have been sold a rack of different footbeds and had major modifications done to boots when all they really needed was a heel lift and to do some calf stretches

Kicking Horse is great. Lunch at the Eagle eye restaurant is surprisingly good value for money with a great view. If you are looking for a bit of dinner on the way home, I recommend the new Whitetooth grill in the centre of town.

Also, having an SUV, Panorama is managable as a day trip from Banff.

We will be at sunshine on 28th Dec. Can't wait. Have fun.
PM me if you have more specific questions.

P.S. A recent story about the cold temps in Banff:
http://www.albertalocalnews.com/rockymountainoutlook/sports/36381839.html

dulcamara wrote:Personally, i have little to no time for ProFeet, it seems to be £119 for a footbed and cuff allignment combined with endless useless printouts and gimic analysis (just my opinion), I simply do not believe that anyone stands like they ski when asked to do so, nor do computers take into account the change in posture and body when that standard skiing terror sets in.

If you are after a one off, proper fit then can i suggest you make a short trip out to oxfordshire to Solutions 4 feet, sure a few here will agree.

Still wont be cheap though, my advice however would be to get a fairly cheap, off the shelf footbed, get the cuff allignment done for next to nothing, ski on them for a day or two then take them to a shop in resort (once you have an idea of any problems) and get them to do it (may find you need very little doing).

Never tried Pro feet but sounds like sensible advice from dulcamara. The best boot fitters are regular skiiers with good communication skills. Getting a good fit can be an itterative process, you need to ski to try out the fit, then make minor adjustments, then repeat until satisfied.

There was a large snowfall Mon night, though I don't know about Silver Star other than It looks like they got some of it on the village webcam.

To be fair though, it's a gamble on there being a decent base by the time you get out there. You could always ask your operator if they have alternative arrangements, maybe they can switch you to Banff, which is looking in better shape. I think you were especially lucky with the early heavy snowfall at silver star last year.

Got my fingers crossed for you!

Where are you planning to ski? It might be more convenient to get a fitting early on the first day of your holiday. That way you can go back to the shop to tweak the fit over the rest of your holiday? You would probably want to call ahead and book an appointment at a reputable shop at the resort also.

Yes, but it's a 'cold' dry. :-)

True, it's a 'dry' cold. I've been as cold in London in the mist. But -30 is -30. That's chilly. :-)

I stand corrected, Jan 25 1950. They made quite a fuss in the newspaper for the -41 event though.

Ross... you really, really like skiing!

I think the coldest for me has been about -25C. I can relate to your observation about the snow slowing down. I remember comming down wildfire in fresh powder. It felt like skiing on sand. It's a freeky feeling.

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Where are you planning to ski? It might be more convenient to get a fitting early on the first day of your holiday. That way you can go back to the shop to tweak the fit over the rest of your holiday? You would probably want to call ahead and book an appointment at a reputable shop at the resort also.

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Yes, but it's a 'cold' dry. :-)

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True, it's a 'dry' cold. I've been as cold in London in the mist. But -30 is -30. That's chilly. :-)

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