Messages posted by : andymol2
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I can understand the advice not to continue road running but not going to the gym goes against the normal advice.
Weight bearing exercise is normally recommended for osteoporosis. Osteopaenia is not an illness merely a description of bone density which is lower than the age related norms but not low enough to be osteoporosis which is considered an illness. |
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I do wear one of my ski jackets - pockets for passport etc - the salopettes I packed to avoid melting. |
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Hi EmmaEvs I wasn't suggesting sideslipping or ploughing for long stretches, more as an alternative to bum sliding through a steep section. I agree it's knackering for long sections
Taking your ski's off is OK in that it says you recognise your own limits (far better than recklessly straight lining out of control) but does little to boost confidence. A bit of side slipping may take you a few metres further down the hill - it's amazing the difference being nearer that little bit nearer to the perceived safety of the end of the steep section makes to an inexperienced, nervous skier. It takes time to build enough confidence to feel able to put in a series of short radius parallel turns to control your speed on steep sections. They may have the basic technique to be able to do it but don't trust themselves. A novice will often traverse OK but turning means passing through the fall line - just what fear is telling you not to do. Side slipping (into a turn hopefully) can allow you to maintain the feeling of being in control. It can be worse when you are skiing in a group - when one of the more able skiers stops at the top a steep bit - then the nervous then skier stops too & thinks about the steepness rather than continuing over the hump when they are in a rhythm. It's so much harder when fear sets in & you have to start again. The grading of slopes seems to be an inexact science at best I've ski'd reds that seem easier than some blues & reds that are harder than some blacks -all in the same resort! What are the crtiteria for deciding on a piste grade? Steepness, width, iciness bumpiness, safe run off areas at the edge of the piste. I guess these are all factors and how we apportion the difficulty to each of these elements. Those who grade the pistes should look upon them as an average skier would. If you have weak legs a smooth steep piste may be easier to you than a less steep mogul field. |
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I suppose the work around is to put your ordinary shoes in as hand luggage and wear the ski boots until you have gone through security and swap over after that.
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There's nothing wrong with the snowplough - it still has a use for even very experienced skiers.
Those who saw this weekends downhill will have notice more than one of the racers briefly put in a plough to check their speed. Side slipping is another option for an inexperienced skiier to get down a steep section without getting off their skis. If you or someone you are with feels they have to walk (could be equipment failure) make sure they walk down the edge of the piste. There is no doubt an element of interpretation of what's a green/blue/red/black. Steepness can be mitigated by a wide piste, a piste may be harder because of moguls & narrow sections. |
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I didn't recall the blues in La Plagne being unduly difficult - slushy at the end of the day & thus hard work and at times icy in the mornings but not technically demanding.
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There is a lot of snow making - not as good as loads of the real stuff but they don't skimp on using the canons they have in Andorra.
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I'm sure you can get a pass at the base station.
If you are staying in a chalet the owners will often get them for you as they take a commission. If you find a discounted one on line then I guess the 3 days is to allow for delivery to you. This may be longer if it has to be posted to the UK. |
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