J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dids1

I'm no expert but I just think things have moved on and they just aren't made like that anymore.

I'm sure there's no safety issue or anything.

Found this on the web...

Rear-Entry Boots
Rear Entry ski boots became popular during the mid 1990's due to the fact that they were so easy to put on. As they aren't as fashionable these days, they can often be found at discount prices selling at even garage sales, so it is best to keep a look out in your local area.

However, these boots are not ideal for professional and advanced skiers as they do not seem to be able to perform to high standards of skiing. They are ideal for cruising around and light skiing, but overall more modern boots are recommended for the advanced skier.

Can you still buy them new?
:shock:

andymol2 wrote:

AB wrote:Admin Just to correct your write up, Kwame is not on the World Cup circuit. He has never competed in a World Cup race or any of the 'B' tour Continental cup races. Only done some lower level FIS races to get the FIS point required to get to the Olympics. He is world ranked around 4900 in the Slalom which he qualified in.
GB has 39 male Junior (U20) skiers who are higher in the world rankings in slalom. None of those are going to the Olympics.

That's not the point of the Olympics.
It's about every nation sending their finest to represent them.

It's far more important to have a Kwame or an Eddie the Eagle than simply the best 80 in the world.

We all know that in each event there are probably only 10 or so who could win and perhaps 20 who could medal. If we take that to it's logical conclusion only the world's top 20 should be permitted to enter.
Some events like the Luge could become the German championships.

Supporting Kwame is supporting the spirit of the Olympics which I think was seriously undermined by the response to Eddie Edwards.

Well said and I see you've already been 5 starred for that comment!

Eljay wrote:Scottish schools (although not the private schools) all take the first 2 weeks in April off no matter when Easter lands. Is that different in England?

I thought ours did too, but I checked on the LEA website before I posted the reply.

i was surprised to find ours finished a week later then usual.

Hi Snapzz,
That's pretty late. The snow could be pretty ropy by the end of April. You'd need to head really high, Val Thorens & Tignes are 2 places that spring to mind.

Are you tied to school holidays?
I've just had a look at the calendar for state schools in our local authority and they break up Friday 8th April, so you could possibly get away a little earlier.

We went to Puy St Vincent around the 11th April one year and the snow was ok and in Serre Chevalier was still pretty good. You might be lucky, you might not.

We usually go in April, and it's my favoured time, but you never quite know what you'll get.

Sometimes rain, sometimes minus 20, sometimes powder, but usually lots of sun.

Dids

Ah...agree with previous message - if you could hang on it would be great as you'd know where was good without fretting for months beforehand.

Tony_H wrote:You cant possibly have converted THAT quickly Caron?

give the girl a break, she's found a new hobby.
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getjim wrote:

Pablo Escobar wrote:Planning but not booked...

Not had this year's yet (Mayrhofen) but Montana is looking good for us for next year. Big Sky and Bridger Bowl are on the list as they're very close to where friends live. Looking to go to one of the other Montana resorts for a few days maybe Whitefish.

My sis in law has a place in Whitefish. A sandwich bar/restaurant.
Moved there last November, enjoying life there, but has found it hard going with the recession etc.

Loves the skiing though was saying the other day that they could do with a bit more snow.

Pablo Escobar wrote:Sounds to me like folks are buying boots in the wrong places )

Deffo. He took them back several times and they were unable to make them comfortable for him

He was (as so many of us are) naive and unknowledgeable and just thought it would be like buying shoes.

Anyway, as I sad he's happy now, thanks to a woman fitter - and I think the resort was Courcheval.