Messages posted by : pavelski
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Iloveskiing,
You must have read my mind! As you said so well, you can make your own or you can get some extra straps from store. You sew the strap to the very top of the rear cuff ( of liner) Voila! IceGhost You should always "re-adjust" your buckles if you ski hard. The foam does compact! |
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Iloveskiing,
I have a confession to make. I have a serious pathology which is to "modify" all sorts of products to make them better, easier to use or just last longer! I love to take any new product,,,discover how it works and then find ways to modify it for my needs. I will not list all the changes I have made over the years but let me share with you a secret "boot modification" which I discovered from ski racers. It will improve your skiing a great deal! If you will look very very carefully at high quality pictures of World Cup ski racers and you focus just above the boot cuff, you will note a knob! (just under the ski suit). This knob is the buckle to a ski strap known as the "power strap"! You can find this strap in all ski racing sites or serious ski shops. I tend to lose at least 3-4 pair every year, so several years ago I installed my own "power strap" by sewing by hand this strap on the upper ski boot liner cuff! I can see now all you "expert" skiers saying, " Pavel,,,,you already have one strap on upper section of boot,,,silly man" Follow me on this one. The strap you have is riveted or screwed to boot shell! Thus it tightens the liner to top shell section. Go ahead put on boots. now watch as you flex forward! What do you see? There is a space between leg and boot liner.Thus you have to move the leg 2-4 degrees forward before this action is on boot shell. In other words you have "free play" within the boot. This is very much like a "free play" with your car steering! What if you had a snug, tight liner and when you flexed your knee forward it would right away pass this flexion to boot thus to ski. That is the function of this second strap! Now back to Iloveskiing's question. With the set up I have, my first power strap is cosy tight. I can feel the liner right against my shin.No pressure just a carresse. The second lower strap, I allow more pressure so that shell and liner are tight! My top buckle then is just snug on lowest buckle setting. It provides lateral rigidity. The second lower buckle is again not very tight, just enough not to let my heel move inside boot. The great error many skiers make is over tightening that second lower buckle. All this does is limit forward flex range, which is so important with modern skis! It is the interplay of all the buckles and straps that makes the boot very very comfortable yet extremely responsive! Do not believe me. Try it! You will never again ski with just one power strap! |
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Hirsty,
Excellent point. It is better to go on holiday together and not force "other" skier to ski! So we are Monday! Let us allow the Europeans to post their first comments on this topic. Then the Americas team can respond. Again not in the spirit of "putting a group of skiers down" but rather to illustrate how we all have different viewpoints. You all decide which perception you want to have! The floor is yours Europe! |
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Jan,
You know me better than that! I would never even consider any project where one is considered "better" than the other. We are all skiers and love the same activity. We all want the same desire to master the skiing . However we have different viewpoints because of our cultures, values, societies that is what this debate should bring out. Take the example of the persons who go on holiday but ski very little. That is their choice. In the final analysis are they happier? That is why I love to read the posting on this site. All respect each other and learn from each other. I tend to avoid persons who "have the truth"! This debate is to open minds,,,,not close them! This debate is to demonstrate that in all situations there are two sides that seem valid. You decide which is acceptable for you. I hope this clarifies the reason for this. |
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Hirsty,
If you look very carefully in the back part I installed some clips to hold thermos or if you like small flask. Since picture I also drilling in a reading glass holder since I constantly move about! More adjustments coming! You know if some bring young soul wants to make money,,,,there is a need for such a tool. I know when I was at hospital several persons asked me to make them such a unit!!!! One useful attachement is a small light! Then why not pencil clips! |
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Congratulations Freezywater has "volunteered" to help out the European Team. It also has been noted that there are quite a few "British" members. If any members of this site from other European countries want to participate as panelist please contact Pavel via PM. We are looking for French, Swiss, Bulgarian, Romanian (was there not a student from this country on this site?) to participate. |
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Presenting The "Americas" Team.
1. Mike Many moons ago my grandparents' parents landed in Nova Scotia from the British Isles. Possibly the great potato famine had much to do with that. They were so gobsmaked with the scenery of our lovely land that they settled in Cape Breton ( the Sullivans & Sheehans) and along the coast nearer to Halifax (Edwards & Murphys). In those days Cape Smokey on Cape Breton Island (which is part of Nova Scotia) was just a high pinnacle of land. In the past years it became one of the best ski resorts in the province - but in more recent years has seen the difficulties of many small hills. Their slogan is "Come soar with the Eagles". On Cape Smokey, skiing is flying in the sight of un-believable scenery. "Mike from NS" came into being and grew up to be a strong and loyal subject to the Queen but with a new viewpont that allowed him to question social practices and “established values”. Mike from NS was taught to be respectful towards others and maintain a polite decorum at all times. During these formative years skiing was never an option, as it was a risky sport after all. Not until after many years of wedded bliss did he and his wife find skiing. Now into their 8th year as slope sliders, they find themselves more than completely hooked on the sport; and realize that they should have started earlier. It isn't all that risky! Mike from NS has met some really "neat" people while skiing and constantly continues to learn from them. In this debate you will get frank, open unique opinions that may not “agree” with your European mind-set. Let this debate make skiers everywhere accept other opinions and lifestyles so that we can all ski together. Of course we all know that this “new world” mentality is what this “new school” skiing needs to progress. So I am sure we will win this debate. 2. Dshenberger He is 27, a serious man who admits having roots in the UK but now skiing and living in the USA. He will provide a unique perspective since he has this unique background.We all have read his many excellent posts on this site. Sharp, smart man a perfect worthy challenge to Bandit! 3. Trencher Who does not know Trencher. The man of many talents. He is known as the "carving man" on this site.He also admits to having some roots in England but feels he can defend America's honor in this debate! The European Team Bandit. She has traveled and will continue to travel in all parts of Europe.Skiing is in her blood and rumors are she is looking for that skiing Shangri-la and will soon "retire"! Jan What can we say about this European. First his great wit and of course his desire to "tease" us all with his sayings! Another skiing gypsy who as found skiing "Shangri-la"! He pretends to work hard as a father of two,yet every time someone calls his place he is of skiing!A man who has traveled a great deal, he know how to defened the European point of view! |
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Here is full text;
Brits ski straight to the bar Friday, 07 Dec 2007 10:54 One in six Britons on a ‘ski’ holiday never actually set foot on the slopes, reveals a poll by Moneysupermarket.com. Northerners are the most likely to head straight for the après ski, with 22 per cent of them admitting to bypassing the skiing altogether. While for those of us who do make it to the top of the ski lift, a massive one in four of us will not have insurance. That is millions of skiers who are putting themselves and others at huge financial risk. Even those who are insured may not realise that many of the activities they will be partaking in may not be covered, such as tobogganing, off-piste skiing, snowboarding and ski-jumping. Many insurers will also not cover anyone injured while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, so be careful not to notch up too many mulled wines at the mountain top bar. You should also check the small print for the following ski cover: # Ski equipment # Ski hire # Piste closure # Inability to ski due to accident # Inability to ski due to sickness or the loss or theft of your ski pass # Avalanche closure. |
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