J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Iceman wrote:I am increasingly seeing people referring to Carre Neige on their posts. What is itvover and above normal insurance?

Technically nothing if you have good quality Travel Insurance which covers risks associated with skiing.
However.....
If in France:
It will get you off the hill if injured, without quibble over insurance.
It will get you off the hill without your skis being seized to ensure payment for services.
It will get you some medical treatment, if you need it.
It will get you repatriated, if your travel insurer fails to.

The levels of cover provided are quite low in some aspects. Read the small print.

If I find myself skiing in France, I will buy it by the day, just to avoid hassle.

I already have cover provided by my Travel Insurer and with Air Glaciers, but for French slopes avoiding the "non" is useful in the event of mishap when you are not at your best.

http://www.carreneige.com/en/index.php

Lovely jubbly snow Admin...Crans Montana opens on 1st December -)

Tony_H wrote:Men skiing in skirts

Feel certain I've seen some footage of a certain Mr A Baxter racing slalom in a Kilt somewhere on the web. Based on his year on year performance in the Superstars comp, you'd not want to risk calling him a girly in a skirt :lol:

Snapzzz wrote:Great Vid,

Ian will love the audio on this one.

Agreed. Could it have been filmed just for Wickers -)

Sound is 5 mins long. Filmed in St Luc, Anniviers, features 1 superb skier, plenty of slow motion powder turns. Set to the soundtrack of ....snow

Enjoy 8)

http://vimeo.com/53544336

Some folks, especially the young, fit ones,(bah!) can pick up skiing really easily. If you are spamming tuition, try and get some lunchtime sessions, even a hour can be a great help. Then be disciplined with yourself, you have to practice what you have been shown. If you are hanging out with a bunch of really good skiers, beware of getting into survival mode, if they take you somewheere steep before you are skilled enough. This is where the bad habits can get set into your skiing.

Have a wonderful winter 8)

Shame about Blues, did you go back and raise the issue with them?

As a multiple, S&R offer boot services to all customers. AFAIK they don't offer an appointment service, nor can you request a specific fitter with a specialism (biomechanics/pronation/alignment etc). You might be fortunate with your day/time/fitter and get the attention you need. AFAIK their fitters skills are not externally validated.

The Boots that fit you, should feel a bit too small when the shop 1st try them on you. It's really easy to sell Boots that are too big, just keep upsizing until the customer smiles, way harder to make the right shape boot fit the customers feet. Remember, if you choose the boot in a store, you are with a salesperson.

If you buy your Boots in the UK, these days there is ample opportunity to test them on snow before heading to a resort.

Brucie wrote:Someone has to ensure standards are upheld!! Dont let it happen again!

Thank goodness! I've been sitting on my hands all day, fighting the urge :mrgreen: