Messages posted by : Mike from NS
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Hint 2: It is all about skis!
Pavel, I expect the dream you had was more about how the quizz is nearing conclusion since you say we are both very close. My amo supply is becoming very low so once again I will take aim. And since it is all about the skis I'll leave emergency phone numbers, alpine code, etc out of this. 1. Ski specifications as to size: 106/65/97 Tip width, say 106mm Waist width, say 65 Tail width , say 97 mm 2. Ski length 170cm distance from tip to tail of the ski 3. Turn Radius say 15 meters, this being the radius of the circle the ski will travel when set on edge. 4. 6.5 my DIN seting ;The DIN setting which helps keep us safe and free from costly injuries resulting fropm falls where the ski comes with us. This produces twisted or broken joints. Based on The skier's weight, age, ability level, and boot size this number will help the binding release the ski when undue forces are exerted. 5. The flex index for the ski, say 70 N/cm for longer skis would be fairly stiff. A ski like this would work well on ice (holding well and turn easily) but would be demanding in the mogals. A softer flex ski (say 180 in length with a 60N/cm flex index) would work well in tight mogals but a ski with a length of 205 and the same flex index would work like a "truck" in the same bumps. This ski flex index info was found in the October 1979 issue of SKI on page 115. Therefore the comparison to buying a home and ski purchase, I believe is to consider the application of the ski we chose. If we want to go for mogals we want a ski suitable to that function. Choosing the right ski will keep us happier and safer for sure. ... and that's it for now ... :!: Mike :roll: (Had to edit as I left out an actual # for the DIN !!! re-edit:... I was just re-thinking Hint # 2. It's all about the skis.... DIN is all about the skier and not about the skis. Whether I ski on Atomic 180's or Head 160's my DIN is the same because my height, weight ability are about the same on any given day. DIN is all about the skier !! Therefore my # 4 is now changed to 7 pounds or 3.2 kg and this represents the ski's weight for the pair. Longer the ski the heavier. I remember testing a demo ski and thought how heavy this ski was! It was an Atomic Metron which was highly regarded . But to my learning body these things were heavy and required a lot of ablilty and strength to ski well. ...now... I'm done (for now...) :-) Mike |
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Well here it is a lovely Sunday afternoon in Nova Scotia - temperatures hig 20's and not a cloud in the sky. I have some yard work to deal with but then we have the 2007 Pavel Springtime Quizz. Difficult call on which to think about first.
The quizz won out !!! So having looked through the original clues / hints I have been thinking that all factors seem to point to the individual on broadest of terms. Numbers one should know for a safe ski experience deals with their health, the overall state of their being (in the purchase of a house you try to consider it's "health" and what costs may unexpectedly arise before you know it. So let's load the gun with some fresh amo and fire it once more. BANG !! 120/80 the skiers at rest blood pressure... (as you can see I don't know what mine might be or if the number looks remotely like this. If Pavel issued a test before allowing me up the hill based on this - I may as well return to my home...) 88 the skier's heart rate when a bit busier than at rest (the above claim of lack of medical knowledge applies heer too) 35 a number representing the skier's level of diabetic state or not. (there must be a numerical relation to this state (and again my knowledge is lacking and non existant here)). 234-5678 a telephone number for which emergency medical information could be attained for the skier in sudden need of help. 195 the skier's typical weight so that his DIN can be set properly. So these numbers are all pertaining to the individual and if sewn into his jacket he could receive help of the medical type if needed. But I am afraid I would fail terribly any test of this knowledge at the lift ticket counter. These are things that would be discouvered at the emergency room - if I lived long enough to get there. The saving the money part of the quizz comes from the skier learning the numbers and if need be he could do what might be needed to get himself in top physical shape. This in itself will make for a fun and healthy ski season - while saving money which an emergency may bring upon him. Mike Mike :roll: |
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I think you're right !!! Mystical and Magical but cetrainly ellusive! so here 's another try ... -25C .... being the temperature that is ALMOST to cold for skiing enjoyment -26 ... the temperature at which ski freezes under the "right" wind and humidy conditions, if we aren't prepared properly. 25knts. ... the wind speed combined with the "right" humidity to provide conditions (wind chill) at which skin may freeze when the temperature is cold enough - ie the right conditions... 20 sec. ... the time required for skin to freeze at the "right" conditions 0 ... the number of times I've had frozen skin due to being careful in the conditions which would have been "right" to cause pain and suffering from frozen noses or fingers. Once "bitten" as it were the better chance to get "bitten" again! So keeping these numbers in mind could save money (from expensive medical bills) and will certainly keep skiing safer. We have to be cognizant of the conditioins and environment in which we "play". And play safe!!! Mike :( |
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It is an interesting looking place. Thanks for the link. But skiing all year has it's advantages. You can pick the best weather or plan days that will suit your schedule the best. Today's temperature is in the very high 20's C and even 30+ ; and the nice thing was the local evening news had news of some Atlantic ski hills (One in New Brwnswick received a provincial grant for future developments). So in all the heat it was nice to see some skiing on the snow in the winter months. Now the numbers ... but not just numbers but rather m a g i c numbers! Hmmmmmm what could they be???? I must get a good nights sleep and give the matter more serious thought than I have so far. Pavel - you are keeping very quiet ... Ellistine and myself are loosing too much sleep!!! It is still a fun quizz but ....... I think we need another hint! Mike :wink: |
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Well Ellistine it is about 1 am in Weymouth as I write this; offering yet another combination of numbers for Pavel's consideration. You are no doubt dreaming of numbers right now for your next reply. So here is another set from me... 12 ... the 12th month - December when our ski hill opens for the season 10 ... the 10th day of the opening month ie.; the date of the first day of the season 07 .... representing the year 2007 for which the frist two numbers (above) relate and combine to give the date mm/dd/yyyy for the first day of the 2007 season 900 ... representing 9:00 am which is when the first chair will depart the base of the hill on the above date --- this will be the official start of the 2007 season -- to the minute !!! 97 ... the number of ski days in th fully open ski season (for our hill) for which the opening day and time is given above !!! So by knowing these things (ie facts related to numbers) we can plan our season for next winter and in that planing be safe, confident, happy and save money if we plan it correctly!! Mike :lol: |
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Well that's one puzzel solved now if we could come up with Pavel's magic numbers ..... How about; 12 - the number of ski patrollers on duty at one time 6 -- the number of lift attendants on duty at one time 4 - the number of girls tending the lunch counter / shift 5 - the number of people tending the lift ticket counter 1 - the bar keep ... usually John - a rather nice guy! More thought and sleepless nights soome to come :cry: Mike |
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{2 = Number of skis required to, um, ski}! GOOD ANSWER !!!! I was thinking along the same line too !! Like: 4 - the number of edges 2 & 1 - the number of tracks down the hill (depending upon the skier's ability to ski edge to edge (arc to arc ) 8 - the total number of buckles on the ski boots 4 ( again) the maximum capacity on a quad lift chair 3.1415926535926 or PI being the meaning for lunch time (One extra number this time as there may be one that isn't quite correct! The flight path for Gatwick passes over my wife's cousin's place. Mike :roll: |
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The line from Waterloo station ends in Weymouth and does indeed go past Wimbledon Yes I now do recall the line ending and going for a train. Does Weybridge sound anywhere close to correct? You see we have now two quizzes going !! But some more numbers: $35 --- the amount saved each time by tuning the skis (ourselves) as Pavel has taught us. 6.5 --- my DIN setting 6.75 --- the appproximate number of months left to assess my needs for the next ski seasson and prepare for that season by taking care of and maintaining all the gear, season pass purchases, new gear purchases, getting knees scoped or knees replaced, etc. 165 --- the length of the Mutix Rossignol skis which Pavel has set out as the prize for the quizz. 125 --- my pole length too!!! Now if you noticed the time of this post you will see that I am having a sleepless night Pavel!!! Oh - but what fun... :!: Mike :shock: |
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