J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by AllyG

sued wrote:I got Scott googles after they were one week old and they have always fogged up. I only wear them when it is heavy snow as I prefer my sunglasses. It is the most frustrating thing but how do I know which goggles will not cause this problem? This year it looks likely I will have to ski wearing my goggles so I really don't want this problem and will buy new goggles if I have to.

I will try the spitting! Are you meant to spit and rub though? Can't believe I am writing this! And I don't have much body heat so will try the under the armpit thing anyway. Do I spit on them first! Or stamp on them!

Sued,
If the spitting doesn't work I suggest stamping on them afterwards, and buying some more! :D :D :D

Ally

Thanks for the photos Andy, they look great, and I'm glad you got there with practically no trouble at all :D

Ally

I bought anti-fog goggles and mine don't mist up. But there was someone else in my group who's goggles were misting up and the ski instructor said that spitting on them works, if you do it before you go out and before you put them on (I don't know if it actually works!).

And he said the way to unfreeze your frozen goggles was to put them under your armpit, inside your jacket, for a few minutes.

Ally

I bought one for my elder daughter, years ago, because it was on special offer. It does look very good, and it keeps her very warm, but unfortunately it makes things very awkward when she wants a pee, because you've got to take the top half off as well as pull the bottom half down :lol:

But if you fall over a lot it does stop the snow going up your back or down your trousers, because it doesn't fall apart in the middle as can happen if you're wearing ski trousers instead of salopettes or a one piece.

I have seen quite a few ski instructors wearing them.

Ally

I have lessons morning and afternoon.

I find I learn much quicker that way, and also the lessons are very amusing (watching everyone else fall over - even the instructor once, when she hit a rock showing us how to ski off piste). And it means there is always someone to chat to (I am a great talker) who is about the same ski-ing level as myself.

I think I will continue to have lessons, as long as I keep ski-ing. There is always something more to learn. Even the international level skiers have coaches to help them improve.

And as I said before, following an instructor means that one can ski in conditions of very poor visibility, when I wouldn't dare to be out on my own, because the instructors always know where they are. They also know the best sunny pistes to go on in the morning/afternoon, where the fresh snow is, where it's least crowded, and you can go in the fast track lesson queue for the lifts and zip past everyone else. They are also available to help with problems like boot fitting and very kindly dish out advice like how to stop your goggles freezing up on the inside, or which restaurant is the cheapest, or how to stop someone nicking your skis :D


If you are prepared to actually listen to your instructor you can learn a great deal, not just about ski-ing, but about the resort etc. And my instructors are usually quite happy to help me with learning French, while we're ski-ing in France.

Ally

russco wrote:Hi all and happy new year to all not been on forum for a while been busy earning pennies for me yearly ski fix,I am going to flaine on 6/2/010 with my wife and son and are all booked up but my brother has decided to come with us so was wondering if anybody knows of any accomodation For a single person or any companies that do single occupancy, could be accomodation only as I am struggling to find accom price not really a issue

cheers russco

Hi Russco,
I had exactly the same problem a few days ago with my sister, who decided that she'd like to come with us to Courchevel in half-term. I found her a room in a catered chalet with Inghams which charged an extra £300 for single occupancy, increasing the charge from £1300 for the week to £1600 (including flights and transfers). Not surprisingly, she decided not to come.

I would think your brother could do the same if he doesn't mind paying a fortune (although Flaine on 6/2 should be much cheaper).

Edit,
I had a look for you on the Inghams website, and they have an apartment in le Hameau de Flaine which is really for up to 4 people, but for one person the charge is £714 for that week, including flights from Gatwick. Apparently the Hameau is 2 Km from Flaine Foret but does have it's own ski shop and supermarket etc. and there is a free ski bus to the centre.

Someone else may find you a better deal, but that is the best I can do for now - off to bed now.

Ally

Admin wrote:

ise wrote:I'm looking for a insulting outer layer

Is that like a ski jacket with Tourette's? :wink:

I thought maybe Ise meant he had an insulting outer layer, but a warm loving heart beneath it :wink: :D :D

Ally

Pablo Escobar wrote:Carving turns at low speed needs good balance, if you are doing something fundamentally wrong you will definitely end up on your a*se.

Pablo,
I totally agree with this.
I tried carving slowly, in a lesson, and I couldn't do it at all. Once you're going fast enough (not too fast though!) it's easy. But I did find I needed a wide clear area to do it in. It's no good trying to do it if there are other people all over the place (as a beginner carver I mean).

Ally