J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ski_maverick

Hi; :D

I have only been skiing indoors and am looking to book a ski holiday. But I want to save up enough money so I can go on a luxury ski holiday.

I found this company Scott Dunn who do ski trips and have amazing offers @

http://scottdunn.com/special-offers.asp?identifier=ski&genreId=92

and was wondering as I have no experience on going to a ski resort, which would you recommend :!:

[that's enough links thanks - Admin]


Also do you think I should stay in a hotel or chalet?

Thanks for yout advice & help
Looking forward to finally going skiing in a ski resort!!!! :!:
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It does work, here is the link again:

http://scottdunntravel.co.uk/many437net

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I appreciate that indoor slopes are no substitute for the real thing. I haven't been in a position to go on a ski trip so far this year due to the recession and having just recently got a new job.

I am hoping to get lucky having entered this amazing competition that my friend told me about, organised by Scott Dunn.

It's a prize draw for a weeks ski trip worth £12K. Anyone can enter for free, all you need to provide is your name and email.

Here is the link:
http://scottdunntravel.co.uk/many437net

All the best )

Sorry

I did not mean I have been many times, I was supposed to write I haven't been many times, but their was something wrong with my computer. :cry:

Anyway I take this view on preventing injury as I have had personal experience with many injuries for example, tendonitis in the thumb, shoulder & knee, muscle pain, and minor sport injuries in other sports, i.e. football, martial arts, basketball, tennis, etc. :!:

Sorry if you misunderstood me as I am a beginner to the sport of skiing and have only skied indoors for practise, so am trying to learn about the sport and get tips. :mrgreen:

Some of my friends have been to certain ski resorts and would like to go as the stories I heard were great, but before I go I wanted to gain a better understanding of the sport.

Also the tips I posted do include some of my own opinion as when I learnt to ski I was mainly spending time falling, and was taught how to fall. These tips are from people who do ski on a regular basis and I have posted the link from where I got them from.

Thanks all the best
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Firstly I did not mean to be misunderstood :oops:,

The reason I said walking uphill is that when I do it you start from the bottom and have to go back down to go home.

Another point about the gum shield as I have experienced a fall on the face can lead injury to the mouth i.e. a dead tooth which will turn grey depending on how hard the fall, its better to be safe than sorry.

As for jumping I meant jumping down hill, to get a better landing.

About the helmet, I heard a story that a person fell on their head when taking skiing lessons and felt nothing wrong however an hour or so later died due to the fall, so I always state to wear head gear, but I am not a pro, but on that note why do professionals wear it in the Olympics then?

If you want to know what exercises I meant look at the following links :!::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7k52pE2FtA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z4Du0xXfdI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4yGTlFR7SU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuJXQ4s38rU

I hope I did not give wrong information, but this is what I think is important!

For further info look at the following site:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2112236_prevent-ski-injuries.html

Thanks again for your answers p.s I am strong on safety cause I have had face injuries before (when falling, i.e. dead tooth, cuts) I am just an over keen skier who has been many times.
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We all know that the worst thing that can happen on a ski trip is getting injured, and then spend the rest of the time drinking coffee/hot chocolate watching our friends ski while we sit at the lodge.

Here are a few pointer that can help you,

1- Always do some exercises before you travel on your ski trip.
2- Trying walking, uphill hiking so that your muscles get used to the movement as this will be the type of movements you will do when skiing
3- Learn how to fall, when falling fall on the side so the force of impact is taken away
4- Remember to wear all the safety gear, i.e. helmet
5- Try to condition your legs with resistance training if you can mange the time for it.
6- If you do a jump make sure you distribute your weight forward to prevent landing on the tail of the ski which will lead to serious injuries
7- You can wear a gum shield to help prevent injury if you fall on your face.

But remember be safe but most importantly have a hell of a fun time when skiing!!!! :thumbup:

Please give any tips if you have any or if i missed something.
Thanks

Watch highlights of the Vancouver winter Olympics and the closing ceremony

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qm3ct/Olympics_2010_Vancouver_2010_Day_16_Part_1/?from=r

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qm8hz/Olympic_Ceremony_Vancouver_2010_Closing_Ceremony/?from=r&id=f8e3c967-928d-469c-9414-3eb5364f21d8.0


Canada thoroughly deserved to break their gold medal duck on home soil and what a way to do it across several events, but which do you think was the best and most memorable?

My favourite was the ice hockey men's final against the USA.
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Thanks, but initally should I take a group session or a one to ones session to get me started so am not the flop in the group, and spend less time on my backside, 8)

Again thanks alot good advise