J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Nice photos :D , though JT is definitely skiing like a man with a very painful calf muscle ) He's looking just a little conservative!

Where are the piccies of the run down to the dam, and the 50' pitch on the other side? :D

Well ise, if you think it's a misleading statement made by Amer Sports on their press release, you should take it up with them. Alternatively you could send the press release to the Advertising Standards Authority I suppose :)

As for me, I'm still on the lookout for new boots :D

I spent a very pleasant hour so so in the company of cem yesterday, trying on some of next seasons boots. The boots I tried are a very interesting concept.

http://www.amersports.com/media/news/view/ispo_2009.html

The Atomic Renu is the first Alpine boot that is made of renewable raw materials but still matches traditional boots in performance. Renu is made 80% of renewable and recyclable materials. Moreover, its production generates clearly less carbon dioxide emissions than is normally the case.

The Renu boot has been granted ‘Planet Positive’ status by dcarbon8, a carbon and sustainability consultant, for its environmental friendliness. However, it does not compromise on performance nor is it heavier than other boots.

The testers seem to like them....

http://community.skinet.com/_Atomics-New-Ski-Boot-The-3-Rs-1/BLOG/207632/6260.html

On my feet the boots felt a lot lighter than my Head S8's, have a translucent shell, which looks 8) and have a very springy flex.

Sadly, as cem only sells boots that fit his customers properly, I came home empty handed :(

If you fancy trying a pair, AFAIK, ordinary ski shops will have their stocks in the autummn ready for the winter season.

bigfoot wrote:

Spoke to Edge2Edge, they offer Head Edge boots in large sizes. I would need to drive to Crawley and try them on. I'd also need to lug them with me to and from Andorra.

I've spoken to a shop in Soldeu called Pic Negre who say they also have my sizes in a Salomon hire boot.

I'm guessing the head boot will be better - but It means I have to drive down to crawley and lug the boots over to Soldue.

decisions.

Will the hire shop absolutely have the boot reserved for you? It would be a tad inconvenient to find that a bloke with the same size feet took the last pair an hour before you got there.

How comfortable would you like to be in ski boots? Will a pair which are mostly the right length do for you?

Does the thought of having black toenails for the next 6 months freak you out?

As you say, decisions, only you can make them!

Ski boots will fit into a suitcase, most owners manage to squeeze a pair in. They weigh about 5 kg.

AllyG wrote:

Does anyone know how you pick a good helmet?

Ally

Buy the one that fits you, it's that simple :D

Dids1 wrote:



My son's helmet is 58cm and he is just growing out of it. New last year, it fits my 13 yo daughter & me, but some of the ladies ones on this site are 52 & 54cm...I thought my head was smallish. The women these are for must have weeny heads.

My helmet is a 54cm. Are you calling me a pinhead :lol: It's this one.

http://www.boeri.com/steez.html#

Tony_H wrote:Thanks Bandit. Well they are an all mountain ski, wider underfoot, thats the main reason to consider them. The reviews seem good. Mrs H is a very tidy and competent skier, I under rate her ability sometimes to my detriment.
How do I know if they will suit her without her trying them out?

Ideally she should try some 1st. However it's likely that she would take a couple of days to get used to the difference underfoot. For me though when you say...

Mrs H is a very tidy and competent skier, I under rate her ability sometimes to my detriment.

She will likely leave you eating her rooster tails :D

You can start thinking about upping your game when she starts skiing backwards...they are twinnie's after all )

For that money, she could use them for a week, and get the money back on an ebay sale if she really does not like them.

They have been around for a few years, as you say, reviews are good, you found that a ski with a wider mid section made you a happier skier, and you want her to follow you. It's seems quite a sensible choice to me.

It's a very well respected ski, for an amazingly good price. The main thing is, will they suit the way Mrs H skis?
I'd have a pair, but my OH would have a cow if I got yet another pair of skis....narrowly missed out on a pair of 2010 season boots today....they didn't fit right :cry: