Just joined today and thought it may be a freindy place to gather advice from more experienced skiers (and did get some BTW), but when i tried to reply, noticed my thread was locked without any indication as to why (that was a little rude to be honest)????
I was wanting to add that the skis i bought, although from ebay, were from a local (elderly) guy who had had them serviced (cleaned, re-waxed etc) prior to my collecting them, and that a (more experienced) friend i went with told me that they were good ones and nice and sharp.
The hill i am going to throw myself down is nothing more than a shallow very small hill, and i know that there are no rocks, branches or hidden nasties under the snow (i take my dog walking there all the time).
The closest dry slope or indoor slope is about 100 miles away from where i live, so will prove rather expensive and time consuming.
I would like to thank those who offered advice, and appologise if i have done something against forum rules.
MATT
Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?
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Doh. Sorry... too much snow, not enough ski... :roll:
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Started by PCthug in Beginning Skiing 08-Jan-2010 - 32 Replies
PCthug posted Jan-2010
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?' posted Jan-2010
Yes I was a bit disappointed in the lock out, but I guess adders was a bit concerned you might do your self some harm, keep posting
and we will then understand your humour a tad more, good luck with the skis and more importantly get some lessons :wink:
and we will then understand your humour a tad more, good luck with the skis and more importantly get some lessons :wink:
AllyG
reply to 'Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?' posted Jan-2010
Matt,
I think Admin was afraid you were going to hurt yourself and he was trying to save you from injury.
Ski-ing can be pretty dangerous at the best of times. Quite a few of us have hurt ourselves while ski-ing, even with the right gear and instruction (I broke my shoulder in a lesson falling over) and I suppose he thought trying out skis you'd bought on ebay without any sort of instruction would be very dangerous.
My own husband thought it would be a great idea to get some really old skis and have a go on one of our hills in this snow. I had to explain to him (he doesn't ski) that the bindings have to be very carefully adjusted for one's weight etc. otherwise one's ankle might break before the binding releases.
You need to get your new skis set up for you in a proper ski shop before you use them.
I'm sorry if you were upset about having the thread locked.
Best Wishes,
Ally
I think Admin was afraid you were going to hurt yourself and he was trying to save you from injury.
Ski-ing can be pretty dangerous at the best of times. Quite a few of us have hurt ourselves while ski-ing, even with the right gear and instruction (I broke my shoulder in a lesson falling over) and I suppose he thought trying out skis you'd bought on ebay without any sort of instruction would be very dangerous.
My own husband thought it would be a great idea to get some really old skis and have a go on one of our hills in this snow. I had to explain to him (he doesn't ski) that the bindings have to be very carefully adjusted for one's weight etc. otherwise one's ankle might break before the binding releases.
You need to get your new skis set up for you in a proper ski shop before you use them.
I'm sorry if you were upset about having the thread locked.
Best Wishes,
Ally
Admin
reply to 'Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?' posted Jan-2010
Matt - you're very welcome and certainly not violating any rules. I locked the other thread as another reply (removed) was not appropriate advice.
Before you go near any snow, your bindings need to be checked and set specifically for you. If this has not been done, then you need to get it done by a professional. If the bindings are faulty, or not set up for you, then even quite a slow fall could result in serious injury.
[Ally beat me to it]
Do you have a dry slope or indoor ski slope anywhere near you?
Before you go near any snow, your bindings need to be checked and set specifically for you. If this has not been done, then you need to get it done by a professional. If the bindings are faulty, or not set up for you, then even quite a slow fall could result in serious injury.
[Ally beat me to it]
Do you have a dry slope or indoor ski slope anywhere near you?
The Admin Man
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Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?' posted Jan-2010
Ehh, Admin, is all the snow going to your head? :twisted:
PCthug wrote:The closest dry slope or indoor slope is about 100 miles away from where i live, so will prove rather expensive and time consuming.
Admin
reply to 'Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?' posted Jan-2010
Pablo Escobar wrote:Ehh, Admin, is all the snow going to your head? :twisted:
Doh. Sorry... too much snow, not enough ski... :roll:
The Admin Man
PCthug
reply to 'Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?' posted Jan-2010
Thanks again guys (and gals).
I didnt see the other (removed) post on my thread, although i am now curious to what it said, lol.
I am quite accustomed to danger, and know my limitations. I am currently employed as a traffic cop, so regularly take risks (albeit controlled and pre-thought) at speeds. I also ride a motorbike for leisure and on track days, so again am well aware of my mortalilty.
I have broke my leg before (on bikes), and have NO intention of doing so again, cos it hurts.
Having said that, these have not been set up for me, but i thought of reducing the tension on them almost all the way, so that they do 'give', hopefully before i break my leg, lol.
I could break my leg using a sledge. Its just the luck of the draw.
I didnt see the other (removed) post on my thread, although i am now curious to what it said, lol.
I am quite accustomed to danger, and know my limitations. I am currently employed as a traffic cop, so regularly take risks (albeit controlled and pre-thought) at speeds. I also ride a motorbike for leisure and on track days, so again am well aware of my mortalilty.
I have broke my leg before (on bikes), and have NO intention of doing so again, cos it hurts.
Having said that, these have not been set up for me, but i thought of reducing the tension on them almost all the way, so that they do 'give', hopefully before i break my leg, lol.
I could break my leg using a sledge. Its just the luck of the draw.
Eljay
reply to 'Why was my post (another skiing noob) locked?' posted Jan-2010
Firstly welcome the forum.
I was serious when I said in your previous thread to go sledging - for the very reasons mentioned above. My own experience, on my second ski holiday, was, a set of hired skis, which did not have the bindings set properly for me and my ability. I was 3 months on crutches and no skiing for 2 seasons. My knee has never been the same due to the damage done on that one very simple fall. So be very careful out there. :D :D
I was serious when I said in your previous thread to go sledging - for the very reasons mentioned above. My own experience, on my second ski holiday, was, a set of hired skis, which did not have the bindings set properly for me and my ability. I was 3 months on crutches and no skiing for 2 seasons. My knee has never been the same due to the damage done on that one very simple fall. So be very careful out there. :D :D
Topic last updated on 14-January-2010 at 09:13