J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Tony_H wrote:

bandit wrote:

skidaddle wrote:I use a 110 flex boot, with a narrow last, because I have low volume feet and quite thin ankles. They are very comfy and give me the fit I was after - no other softer boot has ever done this and although I would never go stiffer than 110, I have yet to try a 100 flex or softer boot to fit as well as my current pair.

These will be the boots that you told me were Race Boots. You were quite certain and very insistent on the "race" bit IIRC.

With a Flex of 110.

Egg and Spoon race perhaps?

I rest my case.

:D

I dont understand what case you are supposed to be resting here Bandit. Are you saying you cant get a race boot with a 110 flex?

pavelski wrote:
Some reference values will help you at this point!

Racing boot flex index ( for top level World CUP racers) is in the 150 range.


Expert skiers/Regional, national racers tend to have boots in the 120-130 range.

Expert skiers tend to have boots with a flex range of 90-110

ise wrote:

That day on the North Face Chris was wearing some low flex Heads and sine we both had really tired boots the flex would have been lower than the published figure.

skidaddle wrote:I use a 110 flex boot, with a narrow last, because I have low volume feet and quite thin ankles. They are very comfy and give me the fit I was after - no other softer boot has ever done this and although I would never go stiffer than 110, I have yet to try a 100 flex or softer boot to fit as well as my current pair.

pavelski wrote:AJ,
He did get a "care" package, however your suggestion is noted and I will send DaveMac a "unique" car sticker which I am sure will stop every skier in his area! It reads, " TAOS,,,a four letter word for steep" This ski center in New Mexico,,(yes New Mexico) is unique in North America! Very very private. very very steep with chutes and runs that most ski resorts would close! Skiers are also unique many post-hippie skiers who founded settlements, stores in the 1960's. Very unique skiers! Also one of the few private owned ski resorts! Look it up!

One of my hidden pearls! Below the ski radar in the world tour scene!

Yes that will provide him with several drinks at local ski pub!

freedapeople wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

freedapeople wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Tell us more about this coach service, Juliet.

Err, what more does she need to say Tony_H?? she has sent the link, the accommodation details so what more do you need to know?

I use the same service when I go there. I can tell you tony that the seats are comfy, they stop off for loo breaks, the drivers can be happy or sad, the weather is changable, sometimes the windscreen wipers are a bit noisy !!

If there is anything more specific, please ask !!!!!

Cant wait for this magazine.........

Is that a chip on your shoulder I can see?

Eh??!! what chip?

Nope, just that you were simply asking a stupid question - par for the course I guess!

Dave Mac wrote:At the risk of giving Bandit an age-opening, in my first season, I caught the 8.00 am early "milk lift". This meant leaving the haus at 7.30 am. So one day, going out, I glanced at the thermo, outside the front door. Minus 25 degrees! In the valley bottom!

This was pre-salopette days. If you were a real man, you had to wear skin tight skipants. It was a single chairlift, and by the time you had reached the top, rigor mortis was a real and relevant risk. Frostbite of the extremities was a practical certainty! God, I can hear John Cleese and Michael Payling already!!!