J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Snapzzz

Hmmmmmm

Now i have a a similar issue, my new Salomon (woohoo green) jacket has started to frey around the pocket edges. As i bought it in last years sales and its a year old now i didn't expect to get anywhere with either the retailer or Salomon.

So i bought this stuff

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mcnett-seam-grip-camping-repair-kit-p107601

I have to say, its AWESOME stuff. I masked off the offending areas and brushed it on....a perfect finish, probably better than the original.

billip1 wrote:Didn't realise wearing rubber made you ski faster!

Only if its red

Tony_H wrote:Didnt Graham Bell dress up like a gimp and do this not so long ago?

You mean the Nevica stuff?

verbier_ski_bum wrote:
Why exploring alone will be more risky if you can ski and certain that you don't need lessons? The whole idea of lessons is to make skiers independent and free in their choice of terrain because they can handle it well. If conditions or grading of a certain slope worry you you do need lessons. It's a very strange comment because everyone can benefit from a lesson. Even ski instructors of high level go on courses to maintain proficiency.

Seriously? I am sure you are just trying to get a rise out of me.


YES, i agree that everyone at some point will take value from instruction.
But when we go away my family go on a skiing HOLIDAY. That means we go and enjoy ourselves, we do what we want.
I've never heard my wife tell her friends we of off on a skiing course.

We have taken lessons, we are all at a certain standard and we would like to enjoy and consolidate all our hard work for a while before moving on. We will take further lessons when we are ready to take the next step... After morning ski school don't instructors tell you to go away and practice?

As for skiing alone: I think the point is that there is safety in numbers and i don't mean technically. Just having people around you should an accident happen is a warm security blanket. People have accidents all the time, expert or beginner.....Perhaps Lindsey Vonn should have been taking lessons instead of racing that day?

You should be able to find somewhere in Morzine cheap enough and ski Avoriaz....

verbier_ski_bum wrote:

When people need hosting they in fact do need lessons. When you can ski it never a problem to explore by yourself or find the company to ski with because you can follow anyone anywhere and won't be a liability.

Sorry but that is the biggest load of crap i have ever heard.

I have used crystals ski hosting and it wasn't because i still needed lessons. I used them because my family are at a different standard to me, they were out at ski school and i was looking for company.
Joining a hosted group is easy, a lot easier than just trying to tag on to random strangers in a lift queue and a lot less boring than skiing alone. Although i am happy to be by myself.

So do ESF teach social skills too then? Maybe thats the lessons i need....A lesson in skiing alone or just following someone. Until that time i guess i will just have to 'manage'.

verbier_ski_bum wrote:
I just don't understand this:) Why do you need to get to know your host? And why is piste map not enough? Where is your sense of adventure?:)

Because for some Skiing is a social event, perhaps you should accept that others demand different experiences from life.
Also i think that your encouragement to explore alone could in fact be slightly more risky than an organised group.....qualified or not.

Just thought i'd post a link to the UK and main ESF facebook pages.
They have kindly let people comment on these pages so if you have any thoughts about any subject *hosting, cough* you can make you opinion quite clear on there.

It would be great to see their pages emblazoned with the thoughts of the british skier.... ;-) ;-) ;-)

http://www.facebook.com/esfuk

http://www.facebook.com/pullsrouges

Dave Mac wrote:"Whilst in Morzine last week ESF had posters up an flyers around offering a tour of the pistes, no instruction, from 1pm-5pm. 34 euros.
That is what it is all about, they want the exclusive on a blossoming trend. Simple as"
This is very relevant,Snapzzz, and goes a longway to explaining their actions.

Im sure i could try and get a pic.