J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Pablo Escobar

It is easier to not think about leaning back but countering the extra resistance on the skis/boots/lower legs. I don't really know how to describe it any better than that, works for me :lol:

Whistler do use explosives for avalanche control. Light yellow/pink/orange, I have found pink to be most effective so far.

I saw a pair at £230 yesterday. Didn't try them though. It seems a lot of money to drop on gloves, they didn't seem like they would be that durable (in terms of wear and tear on the gloves themselves) and on that basis I wouldn't go near them.

Trencher wrote:Learn to carve, and you'll love the icy spring mornings.

Or move to the Midwest and you'll have to learn to love them :twisted:

In easter you are fairly likely to have regular snowfall too, it isn't a foregone conclusion that you will have to deal with melting snow. The best time of day to ski could be 'all day'.

Le Grand Bornand Snow Report: Upper 110cm Lower 65cm

Last snowed: 2cm on 08 Jan

Clear for the next 3 days with a high of -3

Settled, temperatures above zero on lower slopes combined with the sun could lead to
slushy conditions. (lowest slope elevation of 1000m)

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Cairngorms Snow Report: Upper 155cm Lower 90cm

Last snowed 5cm on 08 Jan

Light snow forecast for next 2 days with a high of -2 on Tuesday

Forecast for the next week: Winds easing with continued snowfall.
(lowest slope elevation of 549m)




I think conditions are comparable with most places in Europe right now with cold temperatures holding for the foreseeable. I have 5 ski resorts within 3 hours of my house, magic 8)

Expensive 'sallo's' needn't be insulated Ian, you can get 'shell' pants as well, going cheap wasn't necessarily the answer. Do let us know how you get on, I am sure you will be giving their waterproofness a decent test in LGB ;)

peakmonster wrote:Hi,
whats the main differences between hire and you own ski bindings?
Other than i have noticed on hire bindings the front one is adjustable for quick centering for different foot/ boot size etc?

Depends, even within non-hire bindings there are huge differences. Adjustability, weight and stack height are the 3 main ones I can think of.