J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Far Queue

Admin wrote:

15th is still 3 weeks away, so it might all melt... -) ...in which case, yes, they'll turn on the cannons.

Surely that would depend on the temperatures being low enough. If they climb back up to 10c plus, I doubt they will bother with the cannons.

Hi JayJ, you can get all the advice in the world from people, but ultimately it will come down to what you like. Personally I would be looking to try and rent the skis you are interested in, or see if any of the shops selling them have demonstrators you can borrow.

4x4 wrote:GBP's don't buy as many EUR's these days!

That depends on your reference point. The current exchange rate is very similar to what it was back in 2009-2011. Currencies will always change, you will get good years and bad years.

Hi IrishJay, personally I would be looking at anywhere in the SkiWelt. Plenty of skiing there for you and your friend, plus not too far from Niederau if you feel the need to return. I have stayed in Soll before and would happily return (in fact would have this year but the hotel could not do me a pair of single rooms).

Things can change rapidly as well, so I find a small rucksack to be a godsend. You can carry additional layers in case required, plus a spare pair of gloves etc. Also works well if you start well dressed and need to remove some stuff if it warms up.

Just to add to what Adders has said, I would also strongly advise that you practice putting the chains on at least once before you go. Nothing worse than being stuck at the side of a mountain in driving snow trying to work out what the instructions actually mean for fitting the chains :)

Why launch a new app? Tinder has been working well for that for years! :)

kidhertz wrote:It's weight that throws me off. When I look at the chart, it's written 150-190lbs for the 170's.

What's the issue there? You say you are 75kg which is 165lbs, smack in the middle of the advised weight range.