J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by andymol2

It's small so can get rammed at peak times in the ski season.
Also, because of it's location can easily be affected by fog or other adverse weather.

It's probably not ruined.
Having tried a few products I recommend you try the Nikwax products. I tend to buy larger quantities for my youngest daughter who is a veterinary student and these get the unpleasant stuff off and refresh the proofing on the breathable fabric.

Nikwax is a 2 stage process: Techwash to clean it then Txdirect to re-proof it.
It's a 2 stage process use the wash first and the proofer after (don't dry between)cycles in the washing machine.
eBay or veterinary suppliers are usually cheaper than the lifestyle/outdoor outlets particularly if you are likely to use it frequently.

Really depends what you hope it will do for you?

They are designed to protect you from impact which may be useful for a downhill racer, snowboarders and skiers doing park riding where your back may well hit something hard.

Will it do much for a recreational skier probably not.
Presume the fusion was because of a disc issue and it's unlikely to do much to prevent it from happening elsewhere. It is possible the device may make you more aware of your posture but that's a different thing.

I've lost the link but I don't think this applies to rental cars, but to lease cars.

There are reports of issues at Austrian or German borders but not sure these are substantiated.

I would not advocate renting a car from the French side of Geneva Airport if going skiing - its a pain in the behind to get to and from if heading to the usual destinations such as Morzine. Hired last time through Europcar and specifically checked and was told that this is not a problem (crossing into France)

To be honest all of the "Arcs" are beginner friendly as I recall. (Have stayed in Arc 1600 and La Plagne and skied all over.) I would say Arc 1600 was a bit "Dead" and souless but access to the slopes is a doddle and the other ones are also on the snow. I concur with what Peaski has already said about the other villages.
I'm sure you know Les Arcs and La Plagne are linked and I would say there is quite a difference between how the pistes are graded on either side of the resort. (I would suggest there are easier reds on the Les Arcs side than some of the blues on the La Plagne side which could spook a few inexperienced skiers)

The boots have to be long enough to accommodate your feet, comfortable but hold your foot and ankle firmly so that the foot doesn't slide around in the boot. The tips of your toes should not be "bump stops" as Ranchero said the length is relatively unimportant - the boot isn't really doing too much at the toe end other than clamping into the binding and transferring the force you apply through the boot to the ski. Most of that force comes from body weight and position of your body and bar some of that force being applied through the big toe, the other toes themselves are doing relatively little. (In this respect similar to running.)
It always puzzles me when fast bowlers cut holes in their boots for the big toes. Why not just get boots that fit properly - long enough and holding the foot firmly so it doesn't slide in the boot. Obviously ski boots have the advantage of coming further above the ankle to help restrain the foot, but the principal is the same - the ends of your toes should not be the part that stops your foot sliding in the boot.

Decent airline and sad for those who have lost their jobs as well as those who have lost their holidays.

I would echo the thoughts on Les Menuires and the hamlet just above - Reberty.

Ski in-out and good access to the est of the 3V