J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by marshian70

Going skiing in April so decided to take some dry slope lessons. Duly booked 2 x 3 hour beginner sessions at the local ski centre. First night (Tuesday) went OK and we ended up making one slight snowplough turn, which I just about managed.
Last night we worked on tighter turns and linking but I just couldn't do it. Instructor kept on at me about my posture, but problem I had was that standing up straight, pushing forward and bending from the middle, my heels raised up in the (hired) boots and I seemed to have no control of the skis.
I have thin legs/feet so getting boots really snug a problem (even on tightest settings). To make things worse, I fell over and hurt my wrist!
Are my issues likely to be purely poor technique, or are the boots really be an issue, cos if so I might have to bite the bullet and go buy some.
Thanks in advance! :cry:

Hi I need to get some goggles for my 2 young daughters. The Scott Icon fits perfectly (they have small faces) but I'm concerned that the amplifier lenses won't be suitable for the (probably) bright conditions we will encounter this Easter.

Can anyone recommend alternatives with a more appropriate lens that don't cost the earth!

Many thanks in advance :roll:

Cheers, lets hope this Easter in Alpe D'Huez is fab...

Cheers, so is it the grooming of the runs at the end of the day that makes them OK to use again the next day

Hi All
Looking for more information on snow canons - when do resorts use them, are the results any good etc. Going at Easter so assume may be a time of year when used...

Also best time of day to ski? Have read that in April many resorts have ice first thing and slush later - what would be the best 3 - 4 hour window given we are we young kids who won't be able to last the whole day

Thanks, and apologies if I've duplicated a thread

Thanks, still called Le Caribou - refurbished at beginning of 09.
Would also appreciate some info re snow canons - just posted another thread, I think...

Thanks caron-a. We're in the part called Viele Alpe - hopefully not too far out of the way?!

Thanks freezywater and getjim - look forward to lots of advice in a few days!