J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by SwingBeep

The Fischer Soma RC4 World Cup Pro 98 110 was built around a 98mm last and the RC4 Competition 110 around a 99mm last, both had low insteps and narrow heels. The Head Challenger 120 is a variable width 101-103mm, high volume boot. If the Fischer worked and you like the abducted stance why not get the RC4 110 vacuum, I'm pretty sure it's made in the same molds as the previous models. Falling that you should see a boot fitter as it's so easy to get fitted up with a boot that's the wrong size and shape for your feet.

The stated flex index just means that the boot is stiffer / softer than the next one in any manufacturers range. There is no standardised method for measuring it and the flex given is for one size, with the buckles set on one setting at a specific temperature. If you get a boot that's too big it will likely feel stiffer than one with the same index in the right size as you won't be able to flex it properly. A boot cuff that has to be tightened to the last notch will be stiffer than one that's on the first notch.

Robin, at your age the only thing you want your head (with or without a helmet) colliding with is a pillow.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/subdural-haematoma/Pages/Introduction.aspx

According to the Bild http://www.bild.de/sport/motorsport/michael-schumacher/das-ist-der-ungluecksort-34025900.bild.html the site of the accident was between the Chamois and Biche pistes



As you can see there's no shortage of rocks.



The outlook is not good; especially when you take into account that he suffered multiple concussions during his motor racing career, the last one occurred in 2009.

"Acute subdural haematoma carries a high risk of death. Age is an important factor that affects a person's outlook. For example, people who are:

under 40 years old have a 20% risk of dying
40 to 80 years old have a 65% risk of dying
80 years old or over have an 88% risk of dying

People who survive an acute subdural haematoma usually take a long time to recover from the effects of the haematoma. The recovery time will depend on the severity of the haematoma. There can also sometimes be permanent physical and mental disabilities."

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/subdural-haematoma/Pages/Introduction.aspx

You can buy them via Amazon or eBay, but as they are not approved for use in the UK customs might confiscate it. Buy a travel kettle or ask the pension if they can provide one.

Believe it or not it is possible to have too much snow. Alpe Devero (1631m) a micro ski area in northern Piemonte got 1.5metres on Thursday.


Looks like there're still trying to dig themselves out!

http://www.alpedeveroski.com/

On the Swiss side, Simplon Dorf was cut off for a day or so due to avalanche danger. Nevertheless they managed to dig a path to the bank!

And in the German speaking areas:

On Thursday a 53 year old German bloke was caught in two avalanches at Montafon in Austria. At the time of the first one he was climbing alone to the place where a friend had been caught and killed in a previous avalanche, where he wanted to pay his respects. He was swept for 150 metres and buried up to his neck he managed to dig himself out, but couldn't find one of his skis. He then started to retrace his steps on his remaining ski. In the mean time a rescue party had set off to investigate the first avalanche, when they came into sight he set off in a direct line towards them in spite of being told to stay put. He was then caught in a second avalanche which swept him a further 200 metres and buried him up to his waist, the rescuers were able to dig him out unharmed and he was able to walk down to the valley unaided.

At Ratschingser also in Austria a piste machine was caught in an avalanche which rolled it over several times. The driver was thrown from the cab, but was able to dig himself out and call for help. He was taken to hospital but was not seriously injured.

At St. Vigil in Enneberg, part of the Kronplatz area in the Dolomites the fresh snow on the 'Erta' piste (black) avalanched down to the village, fortunately no one seems to have been caught in it.
There are lots of photos in the local newspaper report http://www.suedtirolnews.it/d/artikel/2013/12/26/st-vigil-teil-der-skipiste-erta-zu-tal-gedonnert.html

A 27 year old Irish guy living in Zürich was caught in an avalanche on the way to the Rotondohütte not far from Andermatt, he was reported missing yesterday, but the weather was too bad to start a rescue so his body couldn't be recovered until this morning.

Today a 13 year old youth was buried up to his neck in Sölden and a skier was caught in one at Ischgl, both escaped unharmed. Two people were caught in an avalanche in St Moritz (already mentioned by admin) this morning; unfortunately one of them didn't survive. There was another avalanche there this afternoon that reached a piste, fortunately nobody was caught in that one.

At Feldberg in Germany two ski tourers were caught in an avalanche and seriously injured.

I would book directly with the hotel; from 7th to 24th of January the hotels listed on the tourist office website are offering free lift passes if you stay for at least 6 nights. http://www.valdayas-monterosa.it/default_e.asp

Based on the current weather forecast I would go to Saas Fee, it looks like they will get more snow whereas Grindelwald might lose some. http://meteo.search.ch/saas-fee

Finding accommodation might be a problem.