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Kit List
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 44 Replies
Tony_H wrote:
bandit wrote:
Tony_H wrote:


Damn right dude, that was a sic price for a beast pair of skis, man.
Innit.


:shock: Rad dude meets essex chav :lol:


Yeah, that was about right. Word.


Sometimes I feel I'm getting old.
I just got some twin tips to get some air time and ride switch when I'm feelin gnarly...
I think :shock:
"I am a very good skier" - Discuss
Started by User in Ski Technique, 78 Replies
I make assumptions based on what the poster writes-which may be a good or bad thing to do. For example, if someone tells the forum that they are a really good skier, and then asks a basic question about boot/binding setup, it's possible that they only think they are good, as that type of knowledge gets learned along with skiing improvements.
Also, I have my own benchmarks, which I try not to apply to others :lol:
Wrist guards
Started by User in Snowboarding, 90 Replies
tino_11 wrote:I'm afraid I have lost my Scottish accent a long time ago :cry:


Oh shame )

Do you have an accent at all?
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Started by User in Ski Chatter, 44 Replies
Tony_H wrote:


Damn right dude, that was a sic price for a beast pair of skis, man.
Innit.


:shock: Rad dude meets essex chav :lol:
Wrist guards
Started by User in Snowboarding, 90 Replies
tino_11 wrote:I don't, but it's something I am considering for this season.

Funnily enough, the two big falls I had onto my head last season were on a black run in Val d'Isere, and on a red in Mayrhofen. It was late in the day, I was on-piste and I had done too much. However a helmet would have done me no good in either case, as I actually landed on the top of my head, causing injury to my neck rather than my cranium!!!

I am from Glasgow originally, my head is made of steel.


I hope that you find a helmet that you like, perhaps you are a little accident prone?
A Scot abroad, hmmm, can the locals understand a word you say? :lol:
"I am a very good skier" - Discuss
Started by User in Ski Technique, 78 Replies
caron-a wrote:I consider(ed) myself as good as what I've been told by instructors and I was extremely happy with my progress.

I totally agree that it's all about personal happiness. I will be happy when I'm comfortable sailing down the slopes with a smile on my face. Unfortunately, having only been able to ski 13 out of a possible 24 days I'm nowhere near that goal. Realistically, I'm now further away.

I've got to tell you, I'm starting to get nervous about skiing again. I will be on the slopes 51 weeks and 2 days post op so I've got plenty of time but I don't think I'll be the same skier. Did you fellow injured people feel the same?


Your anxiety is very understandable and quite valid. It may be good for your confidence if you can book a private instructor for the 1st day back on skis. Explain your history, and how you are feeling, and what you want to get back to doing. They can take you through drills and exercises at your personal pace, away from peer pressure. This should go some way to restoring your confidence and trust in your body capabilities :)
Wrist guards
Started by User in Snowboarding, 90 Replies
tino_11 as you tend to use your head to land upon when boarding, do you wear a helmet?
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Started by User in Ski Chatter, 44 Replies
Hirsty wrote:I have finally decided on which skis to buy. I opted for these as they were further reduced in price.

I am rather excited.


Very nice :D
Try and stay calm until you have them in your hands. Think of your blood pressure )