J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

superg wrote:I will prob buy but wanted to know what people do when they have slightly different sized feet ie go for the size boot that fits the bigger foot ?

It is easier for a bootfitter to make a smaller boot fit a bigger foot, and really hard to make an oversize boot fit a smaller foot. The result of buying a boot too big will be a sloppy fit.
Ski boot shells tend to fit 2 Mondopoint sizes. For example, a 25.0 and a 25.5 will be the same shell but with different thickness liners.

It's really important to get the correct size shell. Have you been measured for a ski boot yet?

The low cost airlines,including Ryanair are well known for trying to wriggle out of their obligations under current law. This is law, not an advisory.

http://wiki.smartertravel.com/index.php/Air_Passenger_Rights_in_Europe

hymac580 wrote:Is this thread not getting a bit daft :!: Can we get some perspective.

Before you know it we'll be accusing Hoop of attempted manslaughter/gbh/assault with an offensive skier.

Give the guy a break.

If his mates are inconsiderate/stupid enough to not have lessons ( even experienced skiers have lessons) then that's their problem.

Yes, potentially they could hurt someone else, but to be honest they're far more likely to have a darned good time, and maybe crash into each other :!:

Graham

Sure, I endured 16 weeks with a broken collarbone to consider my perspective on out of control skiers. 3 years on and my r/s Acromion joint is still displaced as a result of the injury.

Lets all hope that they have adequate insurance.

Hoop wrote:

Re: the second point. I'm sure you're not suggesting that people having lessons never fall and hurt themselves? Obviously, lessons enable you to learn faster, in turn reducing the likelihood of a nasty fall as time progresses, but the reality is that anyone can have a fall and hurt themselves, whether in a lesson or not. Even experienced skiers have nasty accidents all the time. My friend's father was the president (or something like that) of Norfolk Ski Club and had a horrendous injury recently from a seemingly inocuous piece of skiing.

Was somebody on here not asking for advice the other day as their wife had had a fall on her first lesson and broken her wrist?

If you or your friends lose control,hit another skier and injure them on French ski slopes, it is likely that a Gendarme will be called and statements taken. 3 years ago I was invited to press charges for assault after a woman crashed into me on a French ski slope.

Gogglehead wrote:Caron-a
Most goggle makes will do an over the specs goggle which will generally be a bit bigger in size to fit over the glasses.these models will sometimes give you a better field of vision because of their larger size

My experiences with wearing glasses and goggles over the last 25 years of skiing are that most of the OTG goggles available make the wearer look like a complete prat.

It is not fun wearing what looks like a plastic cereal box on your face. Only in the past year or two have makers stopped treating specs users like an afterthought. To accompany my trusty Oakley L Frames, I now have some Sinner Beast 2 with a rather nice Tortoiseshell frame :D

ise wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:I don't think my knee's are up to moguls anymore, but you can have my 25p to put ise in a skin suit. 8)

it could happen, there was some talk of doing the PdG 2010

8)

Though you'll need a sponsor more in keeping with the event. Ginsters Pies, I just can't see it somehow :lol:

In fact, if you want to do the PdG, no more pies for you at all )

ise wrote:

Neiltoo wrote:

ise wrote:

...... after a lot of soul searching, that I'm going to be too busy next year to prepare and I'm not going to win a gold in mens downhill at the next Olympics? )

I'm sorry to hear that Ise, do you think the bookies will give me my money back ) :D

my fans, Sid and Doris Bonkers, are gutted and Ginsters Pies have pulled their sponsorship deal so that's 25p I'll not be seeing )

I'm so disappointed that I won't get to see you in a skinsuit now ) I could send you the 25p if you'll reconsider :D

caron-a wrote:
I really struggle with goggles. I hate wearing them because I feel as if my sight is being blinkered. What are the goggles out there that have the best visibility?

caron look out for Adidas Robin goggles. Quite good peripheral view and they are made for smaller faces :D

Cheap Flights With Ryanair Started by User in France, 38 Replies
The low cost airlines,including Ryanair are well known for trying to wriggle out of their obligations under current law. This is law, not an advisory. http://wiki.smartertravel.com/index.php/Air_Passenger_Rights_in_Europe

Pole Planting Started by User in Ski Technique, 90 Replies
ise wrote: Ian Wickham wrote:I don't think my knee's are up to moguls anymore, but you can have my 25p to put ise in a skin suit. 8) it could happen, there was some talk of doing the PdG 2010 8) Though you'll need a sponsor more in keeping with the event. Ginsters Pies, I just can't see it somehow :lol: In fact, if you want to do the PdG, no more pies for you at all )

Goggles and eyewear Started by User in Ski Hardware, 35 Replies
caron-a wrote: I really struggle with goggles. I hate wearing them because I feel as if my sight is being blinkered. What are the goggles out there that have the best visibility? caron look out for Adidas Robin goggles. Quite good peripheral view and they are made for smaller faces :D

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