J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Just retired my favouite Stockli's as they were too thin on the edges, and kept on getting core shots. No idea of the number of weeks use. They were left by our communal bins and were gone next day )

Some comments from F12 Tour users over on BackCountry.com

http://www.backcountry.com/marker-f12-tour-binding

Boot Sole Lengths on Touring boots does tend to be shorter as the boot material is often PEBAX.

It's not generally good practice to wedge a Vibram cleated sole into a DIN binding with a Glide Plate, for the obvious reasons.

ISTR Sole in Cham have been putting Vibram soles on alpine boots, or it might be the other way around. If you are interested then get in touch.

I've had Fritschi's for 4 years+, I've never had a ski pop off, a pre-release or any other malfunction. The only thing that you'll likely miss is rubber shock absorbers in alpine bindings.

Definitely aim to do the Vallee Blanche, the scenery is remarkable. You will need a Guide, as their expertise in picking a route down the Glacier's crevasses is essential for a tourist. The Classic Route is not technically difficult, and it's around 22km.

You can keep costs down by joining a group, which the Guides companies will assemble. The Guide will supply safety equipment.
Don't forget your camera!

Glad you got your Hotel sorted, hope you have a blast 8)

Snapzzz wrote:I wonder if the ladies in Afgan or Iran are allowed to put a bobble on their burka

I had read that women skiing in those countries recently were enjoying a faily relaxed lifestyle with less dress and association restrictions, but that their religeous leaders were not so happy. If I can find the article, I'll link to it.

NellyPS wrote:

Asking what you earn is a very personal question

Perhaps the question tells us more about the person doing the asking :D

verbier_ski_bum wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

NellyPS wrote:First chalet I stayed in was for about 10 people -too small really, but it was a bargain, sadly half of the people staying there had paid full price - perhaps not the best way to make new friends.

...but very funny seeing their faces when they ask you how much you paid and it was half what they did!!!

Wouldn't it be considered a rude question to ask - like asking someone you just met how much they make per year? :)

Found myself lumped together with a group of Teachers and families, just for a day. They spent the 1st hour on the lifts constructing a social hierarchy based on occupations. Along the lines of ...So what job do Yoouuu do?

I so wanted to say Nightclub Bouncer or Professional Assassin :twisted:

Tony_H wrote:

bandit wrote:Tony, get testing :D

I don't live in the mountain like you, and I am not going to MK to test skis, you just don't get enough to get a feel for them.

MK/Hemel/wherever will give you a feel for a how a ski is balanced, and what it's like at low speed on hard pack. It's not possible to run a ski at speed, but it's far from a waste of time.

I seem to recall that Sole Boot Lab, had a Whitedot Test Fleet in Chamonix this winter. If you fancy trying some out, get in touch with them.

http://www.chamonix.net/english/generic/6584

Otherwise, at least one of the big stores in the main street had some Navis on display in the window. Saw plenty on the hill in December.