J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Wickers you might have a point about having them on the wrong way round. A friend told me recently about his mate managing to ski a couple of runs on some B2's with them on backwards :lol:

Don't worry too much about it though, at your age there are bigger issues in life )

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Here's another tip from the wickers book of skiing, when all's not well Swop your skis over :thumbup: :thumbup:

How does that work then Wickers?

Especially as some skis are "handed" when they come out of the factory :mrgreen: :D

Then why don't they mark them, just like that Irish comedians wellie boots, can't think of his name :evil:

They do, put your reading glasses on :lol:

Not on my skis, I used to have a sticker from a ski service shop that I used and I always used to know that was my right ski but in Adelboden it came off, I'm off to the garage to check I'll be back :wink:

Right, just taken little W to school checked the skis no left or right, Check date, no not april the 1st , I'm contacting Fischer to demand why my skis ain't marked L & R :mrgreen:

Not only are some skis made "handed" by the factory, some have a different internal structure for left and right edges.
I'm assuming that your Fischer's don't have that either :D

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Here's another tip from the wickers book of skiing, when all's not well Swop your skis over :thumbup: :thumbup:

How does that work then Wickers?

Especially as some skis are "handed" when they come out of the factory :mrgreen: :D

Then why don't they mark them, just like that Irish comedians wellie boots, can't think of his name :evil:

They do, put your reading glasses on :lol:

Tony_H wrote: :lol:

Warning to anyone thinking of going to XXX:

Dont take your own skis. Its dries the bases out badly.

As do the conditions at all indoor snow centres AFAIK I'm sure that there are now specific base waxes to combat this.

Ian Wickham wrote:Here's another tip from the wickers book of skiing, when all's not well Swop your skis over :thumbup: :thumbup:

How does that work then Wickers?

Especially as some skis are "handed" when they come out of the factory :mrgreen: :D

Tony_H wrote:Ok, just planning ahead for next season.
I have selected the resorts based on their access to reasonably sized ski areas and offering suitable accommodation and atmosphere for me.
Heres the Swiss selection:

Laax/Flims
Klosters
Andermatt
Crans-Montana
Zermatt
Wengen

Thanks in advance.

Klosters, skied round to here from Davos, superb conditions, didn't seem crowded when I was there, but I prefer low season skiing. Long, long runs.

Crans-Montana skied a few weeks here, slopes can be quiet as the holidaymakers don't seem to ski unless the sun is out, and even then they prefer a decent deckchair and a large speciality coffee.
Little steep skiing on piste, offpiste remains largely untouched due to the lack of available deckchairs.
Lots of hotels, not seen any chalets, lots of self catering apts. Easy access from GVA. South facing, very sunny resort.
It is a town, not a village, and even has a Casino.

Zermatt Huge alpine village, lots of smart hotels, no cars, but lots of electric taxis. Arrive by train as it's the only way.
Spread out lift system, stunning scenery. Pricey on and off the slopes, the McDo's is well utilised.
Ski to Cervinia for the day, for a decent coffee )
Lots of tourists, year round, all taking the same photo of the Matterhorn and screaming in unison in the cable cars :lol: Tons of alpine history everywhere you look in the village. Some spectacular queues, I saw one sign on a wall "20 minutes from here".
It's an allround experience as a resort. Swiss German speaking.

Er, I stayed in the Hameau in Flaine, and each morning I skied down to the main lifts :D

Oh, I did have to cross the road 1st )

Admin, is this the 1st J2ski wedding?