J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Smokey Barr

brooksy wrote:

Smokey Barr wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Braces are a massive no no. Not only do they look ridiculous, they are uncomfortable.

You're wearing bright blue trousers!

As for comfort, I disagree. I wore a belt the year before last, and it was either too tight, or I ended up looking like a 12 year old with his trousers hanging of his a*se.

Hanging off you a*se does give you street cred though -)

And a cold backside!

Tony_H wrote:

Smokey Barr wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Braces are a massive no no. Not only do they look ridiculous, they are uncomfortable.

You're wearing bright blue trousers!

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Are you suggesting its only acceptable to wear black ones?????

Not at all, but it seem interesting that you are conscious of a pair of braces, that spend most of their time under a coat, yet wear bright yellow trousers.

Tony_H wrote:Braces are a massive no no. Not only do they look ridiculous, they are uncomfortable.

You're wearing bright blue trousers!

As for comfort, I disagree. I wore a belt the year before last, and it was either too tight, or I ended up looking like a 12 year old with his trousers hanging of his a*se.

That's a cracking photo! I assume the original is better quality.

If you have photoshop, I reckon some 'tilt shift' would have a really good effect in it, or just have the skier in colour, and the rest black and white...

Gaz C wrote: That's a good shout, Smokey.
Howzabout these rascals?



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skiweb-Neon-Pink-Ski-Braces/dp/B002P4AD1U/ref=sr_1_11?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1359625823&sr=1-11

I'm pretty sure I bought from these guys. I have a very fetching luminous green set.

Huwcyn wrote:Wouldn't you need pants that are buttoned ready for braces, or would the 'crocodile jaw' type fasteners on braces work?

I use braces with the crocodile jaws, and they work fine.

Picked up a set for about £10 off Amazon.

bald-eagleman wrote:I
I really wouldn't wear a rucksack on lifts...carry it. Last year a young lad from Torquay GS got his caught when getting off and was hanged. Unfortunately he died.

Really? I've never heard of that incident...

When I wear glasses I have a very bad habit of looking down at my skis, in constant anticipation they are going to cross.

I find when I wear my goggles I tend to keep my focus more downhill, and as a result seem to ski much better.