J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bedrock barney

More good advice. Many thanks.

I'm 99% sure that I haven't hurt my right leg in a fall. I had a similar pain on the last ski trip. Previously I was leaning back and had a lot of fatigue in both thighs. That's gone away so I know that my skiing is improving.

The asymmetric nature of the pain is the interesting thing. I am suspecting my previous ankle damage which was pretty severe (I've got a picture on file of a fat swollen foot - maybe I'll post this on my return

I'll be able to struggle on -) it's only pain.....

A wafer thin mint wouldn't fit into my boots, never mind extra foot beds!

When we stayed in val d'isere in jan, the chalet apartment owner strongly suggested flying into Geneva rather than chambery. He's been out there for 7 seasons so presumably knows what he's talking about.

Thanks for the feedback. Calf no worse today and I was trying to think about my technique (when I could see where I was going through the snow showers!).

Trencher - the ankle flex point is well made. I reckon my dodgy ankle can't help. I will try to go and see our boot fitter over the summer.

Regarding fitness, I'm keeping reasonably fit and doing Ashtanga yoga every week........serious stretching!!!

My skiing has definitely improved and I know I've shifted my weight forward so thigh muscles much happier. Two days in this time and I've noticed that my right calf is particularly sore but not my left. I also did some filming of my skis yesterday and noticed my right ski turning in a little whereas the left was very parallel on turns. I'm right handed.

Am I using my right leg to force the turns?

I did badly sprain my right ankle 2 years ago and was on crutches for a month and in pain for nearly 6 months. My right ankle has lost quite a bit of flexibility.

Any thoughts

Well done Ally. Always time for a bit more skiing at the end of a snowy season!

It's 8am. Just looked out of the window and it's snowing again. :D

Was eyeing up some norrona gear today. 50% off. Very tempted.....

No mini egs here but tube of smarties priced at £1.60 :shock: