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This thread has made me want to give blades a try. Does anyone know if you can hire them instead of skis at Chill Factor?
Long wait at Turin
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 6 Replies
I did have to wait at Turin for a few hours the first time we went to Sauze. They were just waiting for the next flight to come in.
The Ski Helmet Debate
Started by Admin in Ski Hardware, 491 Replies, discussing Tignes and Val Thorens
Looking like Robocop is kinda cool.
The Ski Helmet Debate
Started by Admin in Ski Hardware, 491 Replies, discussing Tignes and Val Thorens
Is there a company sellIng helmets using Natasha Richardson's accident I'm their marketing? If so that's pretty sick.

I think there was definitely media hype surrounding her death. Did anyone ever find conclusive evidence that a helmet would have saved her life? From the little I read it seems her refusal of treatment probably sealed her fate. I don't think the media hype can push sensible people into parting with hard earned cash for the sake of it. It will make people consider the options though.
Save the bobble
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 67 Replies
This thread's on a downward slide.
The Hoff Hits Swiss Slopes on Saturday
Started by User in Ski News, 16 Replies
This is the man who singlehandedly brought down the Wall.

I'm not mocking him. He may find out where I live....
The Ski Helmet Debate
Started by Admin in Ski Hardware, 491 Replies, discussing Tignes and Val Thorens
I can see the points that people who have had/witnessed head injuries are making. However, I think you can only warn people. You can't tell people how to live their life. If someone wishes to wear a helmet, a hat, go bare-headed then that is their choice.

I ski with many people who do not wear helmets. They are not idiots. Everything in life carries some level of risk. If a government feels it is necessary to pass legislation to improve safety then we all have to abide by that legislation or risk punishment. If no law stands it's up to the individual to make their own assessment. You may not agree with their evaluation but we're never going to agree on everything.
ICE - how common?
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 57 Replies
EmmaEvs wrote:If you don't like the thread stop posting on it. How dare you repeatedly post retarded comments in order to steamroll any conversation that other J2skiers may be able to have. Starting a thread on here shouldn't have to pass your imaginary standards before it's allowed to happen without you chipping in constantly. Do you realise that in this single thread alone you've probably deterred many less well known J2skiers from posting legitimate questions on this forum in case you deem them insignificant and behave like a complete penis?

It's bang out of order. Get you head out of your backside and go back to your bobble hats. Clearly in your world that's far more important than learning about piste conditions and hazards. Close the door on your way out.


Hear, hear. I think we need to decide if this is a place for Tony to headline his views, add unconstructive criticism, add rolling eyes smilies regularly below the posts of others or a place where everyone can discuss whatever interests them about skiing. The old saying 'If you've got nothing nice (or constructive) to say' really comes into its own on this thread.

I've moderated online forums myself and know that hounding people with mockery of their posts does put members off. With a little consideration things can be worded much better for all concerned. Banter has it's place, constant posting on a thread to put it down does not.