J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dshenberger

I think most brands make the short and long version of whatever size. I end up having to get companies to special order longs for me. I wear 36" inseam, and regulars just look stupid! I would hope they do the same for the women's lines, but I have never checked that out. :)

Actually, it was after 9:00, so it was all electric lighting. I guess I just wasn't paying enough attention. :)

Saw an orthopedic surgeon today, and he told me 3 weeks of no lifting my arm. Basically, the way it is broken, if I try to raise my arm it pulls the bone apart. Hence the pain! Haha!

Arc'teryx makes great technical stuff, but the price is a bit high. :) I don't think you find any fur lined hoods in their line. Also, Mountain Hardwear, and Marker make some pretty "normal" jackets.

Moosejaw is a good site here in the US, but I have no advice for the UK.

Well, we have had a great stretch of cold weather, snow is great, and I am getting in good shape. So, Wednesday evening I didn't notice a ditch that wasn't fully filled, and left my skis behind. Now I am stuck not skiing for the next several weeks?? due to a broken shoulder. :( I was planning to go to Stratton next weekend, too. Oh well, I just have to heal up by the last weekend in February for my trip to Heavenly! I guess this will give me a great opportunity to work on strengthening my legs. :)

Pavel,

Now you bring another question! What bad habits are common from using too short a ski? I am curious because I have been wondering about the shorter skis, and why not go with shorter if you want quick turns, and don't need high speed stability. I skied a Metron 9 in 162 at a demo day, and had a blast! It was incredibly fun on an advanced green(is that an oxymoron?), but I don't know how happy I would have been on a black at higher speed. :)

I have a pair of low end K2 Apache's in 174, and, yes, they turn fairly quick, but there is no "snap" to them, so I find it much harder to make edge transitions than on my Volkl S4(168cm). I guess what I am saying with that is: a stiffer ski sometimes might not have to be as long?? Any thoughts?

Obviously, the most common form of assigning length is in relation to height. The problem is: If you are a little bit out of proportion (weight - height) that concept can lead to issues. For example. I am 6'2" tall, so, most people would want to put me somewhere in the 180cm range. But, I only weigh 150lbs, so, a ski that long is very difficult to flex. I am on 168's that a wise shop person sold me, and I love them. I have skied some 174's that weren't too bad. I saw a site recently that had a neat chart that recommended ski length based on weight, then added length for skill. Unfortunately, I don't remember where I saw it.

Additionally, intended use will affect a length choice. But, that is rather obvious. :)

Just think - We could have scented bases! :)

Very funny! :) As they say: To the pure all things are pure. . . What does that say about me(us)?

My dad likes to tell about inkblot tests he had to take when he was younger.

This is the ski "hardware" section, though. :P