J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

freezywater wrote

Dave Mac wrote:

while some boarders may go either way,


I think that has to be contender for quote of the year Innuendo Bingo here we come

I think that AJ already caught me out with a much worse one. And then Jan caught me with my "thighs together". I only ever check my stuff for speling misteaks.

Rossfrae wrote

As soon as we have snow in Scotland....

So that will be Februaryish then Ross... :-)

tino_11 wrote

Maybe next weekend. I have to be in Munich on Monday 6th, so thought as its a holiday here on Friday, I might head to the Tux for a day or 2.

tino, that's practically cheating. Have just decided not to go to Niederau ~ was invited to an October birthday party. Had also given strong consideration to looking at disability training, would have meant an early season visit, probably to Zermatt. However, my current winter schedule heavily rides my luck with the OH.

I have received orthroscopy treatment, and it certainly improved my knee condition.

Headline from the same Ortho Supersite:

AAOS offers guidelines for avoiding cheerleading injuries

Think I'll stick to skiing, much safer. )

I guess that just about all the skiers here will plump for skiing, while some boarders may go either way, depending upon their entry into the sport.

So I am not sure that you will get a dispassionate viewpoint here. So, it may pay to look at the anecdotal view.


I have never seen children on a board. Youngest ~ maybe 15 years old.

Most young alpine Austrians (ie live in/near a ski area), learn to ski from 3/4 years old.


Your observation of your son playing on skis, because it is akin to walking on the flat, has strong merit. It must feel more natural.

Over to Trencher.....

Rauris is in the Hohe Tauern National Park, in a dead end valley. Pretty village, limited skiing, about 25km. I don't think there is a linked ski-pass or skibus. There may be a postbus to BadGastein and Zell-am-Zee, Both are in the region of 25 km away.

Regarding value, the statement "plus flights" can be read either that the deal includes the flights, or these are extra. It doesn't look like a great deal. I would be looking to pay less than a £100pp for a 2 bedroom, 4 person apartment. Cheaper, if I go for an old place with limited facilities.

Pavel,

As ever, this is good information. I wonder if you might enlighten me as to a couple of aspects.

1.Detune. I am aware of the requirement to reduce the edge sharpness at the ski tips, and the reason for this. Are there other areas along the ski that you might reduce the edge sharpness. If so, why?

2. What do you mean by "Structure ski bases"?

Welcome to J2Ski Nicola!

I can tell you that it is great working in a ski resort. It plays a significant part in the University of Life!

Tignes is perfect from the point of view of snow conditions. You might not award too many points in the architecture department though.

So, if the job is offered, and you can't get a similar position in Niederau or Mayrhofen, then go for it.

Just one thing. Because of the job, your access to the slopes may be reduced to a couple of hours at a go. Make your mind up that this winter is one where you will learn to ski. You will meet many skiers, who will offer to give you a chance to learn to ski with them, (please don't be tempted by offers from boarders)

There is one aspect upon which you must decide. Work and skiing will occupy 99% of your energy. So you have only 1% remaining for socialising. Go for the work and ski, and keep a couple of bad weather days for the socialising.

So, by early April, you will be an Ace skier. N'est'pa?

Good luck.

Two days ago, one of my January Saturday Edinburgh~Munich flights was cancelled. I was offered a choice of Friday or Sunday, so it was OK, and easy to do. If this happens to you, you should be offered 14 days to change. You are allowed a re-imbursement choice. Should you want to rebook both the outward and inward, you can do so within 30 days.

If you have easyjet winter flights booked, it may be worth checking on the easyjet site. They appear to have cancelled off between 2 and 4 flights per week.

If you do get the easyjet email message, then I suggest that you make a quick decision. Remember, that there is a part plane load trying to re-book.

Goshdarn, I was offered a re-book on either Friday or Sunday, spun a coin, (honest :lol:), and went for Friday. That means that I will be forced to stay an extra day in Niederau. What can I say? :lol: :lol: :lol: