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Skis

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:08:40 GMT

Hi all. I have just done all the ligaments in my knee and am hoping to return next season!
I own a pair of Xwing 170's and I'm pondering what ski type may be a little gentler for my return to skiing! I am planning on staying on-piste next season!
Anyone got any suggestions?

Huard.

Re:Skis

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:42:17 GMT

if youre not skiing this year just look in the sales at the end of the season and demo some different ones-ellis brighams sell off their end of year demo skis and they are usualyl in good nick-i already have my eye on the pair of kung fujas in glasgow for the sales!!

Re:Skis

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:22:33 GMT

Thanks - It is size and type I am having a problems with, but i will have a sniff about in the sales!

Skis

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:14:18 GMT

Huard wrote:Hi all. I have just done all the ligaments in my knee and am hoping to return next season!
I own a pair of Xwing 170's and I'm pondering what ski type may be a little gentler for my return to skiing! I am planning on staying on-piste next season!
Anyone got any suggestions?

Huard.

nasty :cry:
best of luck with the recovery.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 07:08:31 GMT

Thanks.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:05:22 GMT

I don't really know anything but I'd go for something a little shorter and a bit more forgiving. Maybe a 162 and a ski lower down the range.

OTOH, if you get in to your rehab there is no reason you can't come back as strong as ever and get back on the Tornado's.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:04:36 GMT

Thanks. I think the Tornado's may be a little stiff but who knows!!
Most people I've talked to seem to think going shorter and softer may be better.
I have plenty of time on my hands to do some research!

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:58:45 GMT

Huard wrote:
Most people I've talked to seem to think going shorter and softer may be better.

I tend to find lots of alcohol can often assist with that.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:28:01 GMT

'All ligaments', I'd imagine staying narrow could be good for you too (especially if you are just staying on piste). Unnecessarily fat skis will just add more strain.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:14:15 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:'All ligaments', I'd imagine staying narrow could be good for you too (especially if you are just staying on piste). Unnecessarily fat skis will just add more strain.

That's what I was thinking reading this. If it were me, I would go for narrow, soft, and short to start with, and just see how it goes.

Anyone come across these bindings yet (embedding is disabled, so you have to double click on the embed)

Trencher

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:44:57 GMT

I had my anterior cruciate ligament replaced in June 08 and went skiing twice in Jan & Mar 09 absolutely fine.

I didn't feel a single twinge from my knee at all on either week, despite having since found out that the surgery was performed badly and isn't giving me the support I need.

I am a blader though so obviously have a lot less snow to disperse, but on my second week I was in the snow park jumping, and still had no problems.

I spent GBP70 on a sports knee brace that stopped my knee hyper-extending (going past fully straight) and limited side to side movement of the joint. The elasticated material it was made up of also gave me extra strength in the joint.

I would advise lots of gym work to strengthen the joint and don't go skiing within 6 months of surgery as apparently this is how long the graft takes to bond permanently with the bone.

I know you've done more damage than I did but hopefully this'll show that it isn't too hard to come back from. Good luck with the surgery!

[MaccA]

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:22:39 GMT

Trencher, I assume you use EpicSki in some capacity? I'd run a search there. Remember a thread on them.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:43:16 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:Trencher, I assume you use EpicSki in some capacity? I'd run a search there. Remember a thread on them.

Not often, but I'll search it. Thanks.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:49:38 GMT

Thanks every body for your advice and best wishes!
Looks like the xwings need to go and find some 160 - 170 mid flex twin tips....easy! oh and some good knee braces.

Cant wait for next season...yahoo
Enjoy your skiing.

Huard.

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:50:45 GMT

are you having or have you had surgery?

Re:Skis

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:26:59 GMT

Will be having knee opp in a couple of weeks to repair both ligaments and the rest of the damage!!
Had a lot of info about skis, bindings and braces oh and knees. Everybody has been great.
Glad i have good holiday insurance and BUPA! GBP1250.00 for helicopter and medical.

Huard.