Messages posted by : pavelski
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You truly are a "brave" one. I could not dare post some of my "outfits" from my university days.
Let me give you a picture; Army surplus green jacket= $5 Wool knickers = $8 White woolen socks to knees=$2 Raccoon hat ( from old coat)= $1 Bamboo ski poles = $1 Leather boots = $25 What is amazing was that I did not stick "out"! PS My children burned all of these , so I would NOT wear them on retro days at my ski center! Fellow judges ,,,we just might have a winner!!!!!!! |
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Greenskier,
Thanks for first post on skier sins. It takes a lot of courage to be the first to throw in the picture. It really is not that serious of a sin but it will help other sinners come out ( if they have your "example" as proof that we all sin)! I bet you do a lot of "off-piste" skiing! Are those "adjustable" poles? Is jacket a hooded winter camping / trekking jacket? Are your boots rear entry? Are ski pants with 'into boots" sleeve or the bell bottom types that go over boots with zipper at rear? Do you wear a long scarf that rolls around your neck? All of these will give you extra points on the contest. Again thanks for first step! |
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Greenskier,
Are you submitting a picture or just making a comment? By the way Big White is a great place to visit and ski! |
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I see a problem ahead. People will want to know what criteria we used to allow someone to win.
Can we "propose" at least 3-4 criteria for that sinful outfit! It can be; 1. Color ( or colors ) 2. Design ( or lack of...) 3. Fit 4. Date ( a 1874 tweed jacket a la C. Doyle just does not "fit" in the ski scene today) 5. Functionality ( does it help or hinder the skiing movement) Is this acceptable to both of you? |
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If you are a "regular" to this site you, I am sure have read to many sinful ski outfits we see on the slopes!
In order to encourage skiers to be "green" and blend into the skiing context I am offering a "prize" to the skier that presents the most sinful outrageous ski outfit he or she wears! We are not talking here of costumes, or film "props". No we want the "real" thing. The prize will be a pair of Avalanche ski pants size 36-38! The judges will be Mike and Ellistine. Not that they as ski fashion "experts" but they know what sins are, they know what ski garments to wear and Ellistine just got a Spyder jacket thus indicating he has taste AND need for speed!. In order to breal any possible ties I will also judge. Here are the basic rules. Sent picture of your wife, friend or yourself on this site. You must have worn this while skiing. The deadline for this contest is end of September 2007. I promise to send to the winner a pair of Avalanche ski pants or act a "fashion consultant" on their next ski clothing purchase! |
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Here are a few in French
Troisième ciel La poudresse Cache Amour Vins et niège Esprit de niège Flocon blanc Réserve blanc Ésprit de nuage Amour et liberté Surprise de niège Blanc et vins Shangrila Le Vallon d'amours La cache de niège Mémoires et encore Sans regret Mystère d'hiver Porte au ciel Le coin perdu Vins et blanc Amours d'hiver Hope this helps! Wish you luck in your project! |
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You have brought up an very interesting issue.
The group vs private lessons. It is not an evident conclusion. I have had the same "problem" here in my family. As you can surmise I have been "involved "in skiing in various capacities for many years. My wife has some "difficulty" taking lessons from me ( a topic I will bring up in coming months)! As a gift I enrolled her in a "all week women's ski holiday"! It was the best gift I ever gave her. She loved the "group" context. Loved the "lack of focus just on her" and enjoued the social and physical easy competition! At the end of the week, she confessed that the instructor had used the same exercises, the same techniques but since he was a "stranger" she accepted his comments! Also since everyone was doing the exercises she did not "question" that it was ; too fast, too steep, too icy or even too demanding! Her skiing improved 3 levels and best of all she really really enjoyed skiing. She confessed that with me she felt under the "magnifying glass" skiing with me! I have learnt now to never make comments or SUGGESTION however mild or tiny. Seems it makes great marital sense! The following year she saved up money and again went off to ski for a week. Now she is racing in the masters program and winning" Conclusion, it is up to the skier and his/her needs; social, emotional and physical. As a side note the same context occurs with children. It is counter-productive to teach your kids how to ski. I have some retire World Cup racers who tell me that their kids refuse to learn from them since that is now "old school" skiing! My sons are just now asking me for tips!!! It has something to do with "maturity"!!! I am sure you are aware of the definition of an adolescent! ( I use term loosely since it groups persons from 13 to 30 )! An adolescent is someone who can not accept that some day her/she will be as "dumb" as the parents. Everything seems so simple, easy and not dangerous!!! (ho ho I think I started another series of verbal confrontations from the new school skiers)! Reading and reading about skiing If Mike from NS reads this , he will tell you the "bible" on ski technique to get! ( the title escapes me at the moment) Be patient you will progress and get to that level!!!!! Think snow! |
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Hopscotch, You are like many skiers. here are some suggestions to make your progress more effective. 1. Speak to the Ski School Director or his/her supervisor's about your skiing level, specific technique you want to learn. 2. If in group class, make sure you are well placed. Also make sure you have option to move up if you are better than group! 3. Set up a ski diary. In coming years all ski schools will give out "un ski carnet" which is a log of who taught you, what he/she taught you and what level you are. Thus any ski instructor will know what has been done! This is like your report card! 4. Ask,,no require that your ski instructor provide you with a final evaluation of your progress, with possible exercises to do "between" frmal lessons. 5. Watch ski instructor on the very first 15 minutes of class. An effective and serious instructor will check your DIN level, your ski base, ski edges, and boots. You can not teach correctly if equipment is not correctly "tuned". I insist that all students who want to have expert level ( ie ice, steep, hard terrain) classes, must have sharp edges, structured base and correct DIN level! 6. In my opinion a series of private lessons with same instructor is far more effective on the long run than group classes. 7. If you go to new ski center, do not hire a instructor right away. Ask around, look around, for the instructor that fits your needs! All the staff, from the barman to the patrollers know who is "good" ! 8. Be honest about your skiing level and learning needs. That means you must learn the skiing jargon so that you can speak "their" language. If you have no idea what a weight transfer is, or body rotation read up on this! At least before you go on slopes , get and idea what you should do! I hope I was not too negative in the earlier messages. Most instructors love the sport and enjoy teaching, however as a customer you want to get your money's worth! The goal of this message was to indicate to skiers that the very worst thing to do is to show up at ski school desk and ask for instructions. ( I think I heard groans...........) One statement covers it all, " do your homework"! The swimming example, presented by Mike is a good one! One very importrant final comment I would like to make is the "sticky issue" about tips. The rule is the following. If you have had a ski instructor a whole week and he/she has "followed" the group to the bar, dance floor, wax room etc... a tip of $10 or euros is a must per skier! In europe many instructors are local workers thus this ski teaching is an important income for them! Hope this helps you! |
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