J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Trencher

bandit wrote:Brilliant Trencher, just wouldn't happen over here :thumbup:

High time too, get yer kit prepped )

Oh we have been skiing all the time, but we have had many days of spring conditions recently :shock:

If you are making parallel turns, my guess is that you are pushing out with your heels at the start of the turn and then sliding sideways on high edge angles. Use turns, not braking to control your speed. You need to shape your turns into half circles, and don't stop turning until you have slowed to your desired speed. The longer you ski like the way you describe, the harder it will be to improve, so taking some lessons will pay off.

We finally have some good snow making temps. The freeway close by gets affected by wind blown snow so they have warning signs. I promise this was not Photoshopped......

We just had the 4th warmest January on record and only about two inches of snow. From the sounds of it, UK is the new Minnesota. I should move back and open an ice fishing shop.

Try this experiment. Place a couple of magazines (or something about 10-15mm thick) on the floor. With your ski boots on, stand with just the toes on the magazines (heels on the floor). Try it again with just the heels on the magazines. You should notice that when your toes are raised, you have a lot of shin pressure against the tongues of the boots. With the heels raised, your calves are pressed against the back of the boots. This is because you have to balance yourself. The angle (ramp) on the bindings, combined with the forward lean of your boot cuff should put you in a position where you can easily pressure the front of the ski. Sometimes these combined angles are too steep and you will find it hard to to keep forward while you are skiing. Raising the front binding with lift (or lift under the toes of the boot soles) is often called "the gas pedal". But too much lift under the toes, and you find yourself feeling like you are falling backwards; this time because you are tipped into the backseat, not because you are balancing yourself into the backseat.

tin pot wrote:Hi all,

I'm still looking for advice on the rest of the kit Im getting;

Any opinions on Rossignol Experience 83?
Children's skis?
Poles?

A snowboard bag has been suggested to fit it all in - is that advisable? Will It get through SwissAir free baggage?


Cheers. :)

I demoed the previous version of the Exp 83. I would say it's a good all round ski, but lacks the construction for high end carving on icy conditions. For an average intermediate, it would be a good choice. Reasonably light overall despite a rail mounted binding.

Another ski to consider for the OP

http://www.dynastar.com/exclusive-reveal_DA1VL01_product_dynastar-skis-women-ontrail-recreational.html

A couple of points I would make on the statistics. While some studies show no reduction in fatalities, it should be remembered not everyone skis the same way. The most earlier adopters of helmets (certainly in the US) were the most experienced skiers and racers. This group tends to take more risk anyway and is more subject to fatalities when things go wrong. Including this group in the general population will skew the results. Following on from that, studies need to look at specific sub groups to reflect the real risk and benefits.

As for the comment on ski patrollers wearing helmets, locally I would estimate about 90%+ do. In the rockies the percentages looks a little less.