J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by coops2

51. To put your pub/club stickers on chairlift pylons.

52. For wife to stab you in the cheek with when you attempt to teach her to Ski and fail miserably.

53. To deposit underwear as far as possible up a tree when you're on a chairlift.

54. Boring I know, but if planted hard enough while turning on moguls, helps to reduce your ground pressure, thereby making the turn easier.

I suspect the majority of people viewing this site are in fact avid slope lovers, who choose to pay to go on skiing holidays, but don't have the finances or a job which allows them to be on the slopes in excess of 100 days a year. Good work if you can get it. I think moderation is the key, if you're over the legal limit to drive a car, the chances are you'll be a danger on the slopes. Personally I've always really enjoyed the usual Heise chocolat mit rum at lunch and maybe a beer mid PM. This is usually dependant on what and how far I'm skiing. If you're gonna tackle the 7 klick run at Saalbach/Hint, it's not a good idea to drink alcohol. If you're sliding the 200 metres from Goatstall, it's a great idea. Does anyone find that their Skiing is more relaxed after a drink at lunchtime?

To reinforce Pavel's statement regarding skiing with no buckles tightened, A few years ago as I was rediscovering my youth by learning to ski, one of the execises our Instructor taught was to ski a slope with buckles completely undone, It really concentrates the mind. I would commend this particular exercise to anyone getting into the intermediate level. Occasionally I still do this exercise, but only when there's nobody around though.

How about, For That Perfect Initial Pose, Turn Faster.