Skiing Advice
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I've been skiing for over four decades and the best advise I could give is take lessons. Yeah, your friends may be willing to give a few tips or pointers, but unless they are *extremely* patient to the point of being nominated for sainthood, you'll make far more progress with two, full-day lessons; go off on your own between/after lessons and on the third day.
Oh, and good luck with Snowshoe in December.... Winter, as it were, has been arriving late and leaving early for the last several years.
Oh, and good luck with Snowshoe in December.... Winter, as it were, has been arriving late and leaving early for the last several years.
apg said:
Yea I went last year right after christmas and a few years before that right after new years and they didn't have any of the western territory open both times and it rained while there
.Sometimes, when you are real lucky, you can experience three seasons on one chairlift ride at Snowshoe: rain at the bottom, sleet/freezing rain in the middle and snow at the top. It's days like that when trash bags get a lot of use as ski apparel....
Rental boots are complete shit. One time I forgot mine and rented a pair- worst skiing day of my life. I definately reccomend buying your own pair of boots, and when you buy them, be sure you are dealing with a knowledgable salesperson because if they don't fit correctly it will suck.
If you're interested in buying skis, look for a ski swap. Usually ski shops in the area come in and try to get rid of their old inventory. You can buy last years skis brand new for hundreds and hundreds less than the new stuff. Last year I picked up brand new last years model of Nordica skis + Marker bindings- ~$1300 new for $400 a year later and still new.
If you're interested in buying skis, look for a ski swap. Usually ski shops in the area come in and try to get rid of their old inventory. You can buy last years skis brand new for hundreds and hundreds less than the new stuff. Last year I picked up brand new last years model of Nordica skis + Marker bindings- ~$1300 new for $400 a year later and still new.
All ski boots hurt like hell especially if you're only going once or twice. If you get in 20 or 30 days in a winter, they don't feel as bad towards the end, but don't fool yourself, your feet are going to hurt no matter what simply because you're using muscles that you're not used to using...
Now, snowboard boots on the other hand are like stepping into a nice plush couch... Ahhhhhhh....
And all you skiiers, get outta my way!!!! Hahahahah... Seriously, I have been hit by more dumbass skiiers going backwards down the mountain like they're trying out for the friggin X-games than I have by snowboarders....
Now, snowboard boots on the other hand are like stepping into a nice plush couch... Ahhhhhhh....
And all you skiiers, get outta my way!!!! Hahahahah... Seriously, I have been hit by more dumbass skiiers going backwards down the mountain like they're trying out for the friggin X-games than I have by snowboarders....
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jwest said:
I have, many times, both on a snowboard and skis. It's been a few years since I've been out though. You Nancy-boys probably wear knee pads while you rollerblade too.
Are you talking about stupid stuff like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RiIK1CBZuA . I am the guy right after the ski patrol is yelling.
bigred said:
silly rabbit, rollerblades are for kids. I have 5 wheel racing inline skates - use em like speed skaters, no knee pads, would be hard to fly as fast. i treat skating like cycling, helmet only. let the rest get scarred up for good stories.
you wanna compare nasty epics- i'll have a go any day. lets start with free solo mixed ice in winter on Longs Peak...with a bivuoac and no food or stove. then lets talk Down Hill racing, and last but not least, going for the record on the alpine slide at Killington - skin scares to prove that one
Do Alpine Rescue a favor next time you're on Longs Peak unprepared. Take your shit for when "something" goes wrong.
andrewv said:
Do yourself a favor and leave your presumptions to yourself - I certainly needed no rescue and had a cache nearby the next morning. Almost all mountaineers have had an experience where things got stretched out a bit in order to attain a goal - all within a balance of safety and limits. I was personally no where near my own limit or that of my gear and conditions.
There are hundreds of mtns that would never have been climbed if everyone took everything for whatever could go wrong.
C4D said:
Now in that case, I agree somewhat but I have found that the split is really best for more continuous decents, not rolling. I like skiis with skins for rolling and changing terrain - you know? Obviously you skin with the split... and dude, the AT setup I just got is SO light and fast for the uphill. I only put up with the snowshoes for non/hardly skiable trails and mountaineering routes - of course that depends largly on the person's skill. I'm better with ice tools and crapons than super steeps on skiis.
jwest said:
I presumed nothing. I read what you wrote and now you've embellished the story. Do alpine rescue a favor and don't call them when you're unprepared. Saves costs, you know.
andrewv said:
By stating the obvious in your telling someone what not to do implies you think they did or would. Maybe next time ask the question before imparting your unsolicited wisdom. Being "unprepared" for any and all situations does not mean a person cannot also take care of the situation or "get through it" on their own just fine.
I think we agree. If you're not going out prepared, when something goes wrong, take care of it yourself.
When you go to Colorado you can rent high end gear, even boots. Save your money and demo some gear to see what you like. Everyone will tell you what works best but they are telling you what works best for them, not you. Get what is comfortable and you can ski in all day. Tight torture boots are a thing of the past.
A helmet is a good thing no matter where you are skiing. I have been wearing one for 12 years now and dont ski without it no matter where I ski. Last Winter in Whistler I decided to ski a day without it, it was a nice day and no crowds. I took a jump I had taken 10 times before without issue. I landed forward and took a hard spill right on my head. Rung my bell good and really saw stars. Never again. As a ski patroller in California, the majority of injuries and deaths I saw were related to head injuries that could have been prevented my a helmet. Get one and wear it.
A helmet is a good thing no matter where you are skiing. I have been wearing one for 12 years now and dont ski without it no matter where I ski. Last Winter in Whistler I decided to ski a day without it, it was a nice day and no crowds. I took a jump I had taken 10 times before without issue. I landed forward and took a hard spill right on my head. Rung my bell good and really saw stars. Never again. As a ski patroller in California, the majority of injuries and deaths I saw were related to head injuries that could have been prevented my a helmet. Get one and wear it.