So I'm curious and I used this free fall calculator to do the hard math for me.
Using the stopwatch on my phone I'm getting 2.5-2.8 seconds of free fall. That gives a range of 100-126'. Two seconds = 64 feet. And 1.5 seconds = 36 feet.
I don't know whether your forward momentum matters. Or maybe wind resistance. And I'm just eyeballing it on my phone but it seems like 40' might be a super lowball estimate. Like I don't know how tall that spruce tree on the ground is but you're waaaaaaaaaay above that. Even if it's just a 10' tree you're looking higher than 3-4x that.
TL;DR: don't shortchange yourself, you probably jumped off a 100'+ cliff and until a physics nerd corrects me let's go with that.
In this picture I am riding the newest Völkl Confession, if anybody is interested.
This photo was taken by a friend of mine in April, using a Panasonic DMC - G3.
To edit it I used Photoshop and this picture.
Sass pordoi is the peak where the gondola ends, this line was east of it. If you can't find it on Google maps I can post a picture tomorrow (on mobile right now).
http://wikimapia.org/19120030/Sass-Pordoi-120 this should help?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqf4_KGQatU The first 40 seconds show the line, you can recognize the exact point where I was standing in the picture
The pole whacking is a joke, it's from one of my favourite ski films 'GNAR' (https://vimeo.com/17787406). I've got no idea what the run was and the height was an estimate, I put the video together a month after we got back. I'm sorry the video annoyed you, it wasn't my intention to showcase a neglect for safety in a resort.
Yeah my favorite wrist guards are the flexmeter single sided. I had to buy gloves from them too because I couldn't find any that fit over the pads. I also have giant meat hooks, and I had to buy the biggest gloves they sell and they just barely fit. If you wear like a medium glove normally then you can probably get away with an XL glove over the guards.
Flexmeter Wrist Guard Single Sided Size Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017KZGUQK/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_H1Z-FbM3FN4RJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The website says they're designed by a French trauma surgeon or something.
>Typically, I have been skiing in a low-calf athletic sock, like the nike hyper elite
Dude you need to wear actual ski socks not some nike cotton garbage... get some thin smartwool socks and be done with it. They are the best but any thin wool ski specific sock is good.
same wife, just an idiot about these things. Fortunately, had to foresight to buy a $20 ring off of amazon after having looked at rings that cost hundreds for essentially the same thing. The first time it was kind of sad for sentimental reasons, but after that it's just a piece of metal.
Oh I see. I thought you were starting in California.
I assume the 25 hours is because your flight from NY won't get you there early enough for the LAX-MMH flight? If you can't layover in LA, then you should fly to Reno, NV and take the bus from there.
Early flight out of Newark gets you to Reno in time to catch the 1:30pm bus from the airport
I've seen rental cars that have ski racks on the roof that appear to be magnetic. They just kind of stick right on the roof somehow. Your roof can't support much weight without the support from a rack, but a few pairs of skis is probably ok. I don't know how much I would trust those racks though or if they work with only certain roofs.
Edit: These
lol ebay.
honestly wanted one of the armin banners that you see hanging in the marquee every time he has a show there... but couldnt find one (even in poster form) for the life of me. (reference, left and right side of photo: http://www.werpaparazzi.com/wp-content/gallery/vmw/armin-van-buuren-at-marquee-2.jpg)
OP here, bit of background. His been making custom ski jackets for a number of years to friends, and decided to develop into a business. I belive the fabric is 15k/15k (breathability/waterproofing). You can read about it more here.
Try airbnb in SLC
Had some friends in town last week for the OR show, they were stoked on the place they got.
Will you have a car? If so any place east of I-15, or the eastern section of I-80 near the mountains is only 7 miles or so from the mouth of the cottonwoods.
Been planning a trip there for a while now. By far the cheapest places I've come across have been listed on
https://www.airbnb.com/s?location=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT&checkin=&checkout=&guests=1
It depends on whether you think you'll have resistance to people wearing things. I think Practice jerseys would be okay and pretty cheap. They tend to be brightly colored which is great, especially on a white out day. Getting some that have straps to accommodate people's various sizes not to mention the bulkiness of jackets might be a good idea. If you don't mind spending a bit more you could get them numbered which would be fun. And if you don't mind spending more than that, I'm sure you can find a place that would print names on the back.
The problem with a lot of suggestions is that they'll inhibit people's ability to do things, which you don't really want. People will stop wearing them if they're uncomfortable. Bandanas/buffs are okay, but I imagine people already have their preferred face covering and from the back might be harder to see.
Here is the Amazon link
Stickerbrand© Landscapes Vinyl Wall Art Snowy Mountain View Wall Decal Sticker - Multiple Sizes & Colors Available. Easy to Apply & Removable. Includes FREE Application Squeegee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QLMELE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_VSkJwbD16ZZG0
I've been using Ski Tracks as well, but someone else on this subreddit recommended Trace (formerly AlpineReplay): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpinereplay.android&hl=en
I was going to give that a try this season.
Lessons are good, it can be expensive but take one once in a while to highlight and hopefully fix defects.
Probably not everyone works like this, but I also found Harald Harb's Essentials of Skiing (I read the older 2006 version) very useful. A few simple things he recommended fixed issues I was having instantly, and really just having a "known good" source of knowledge to rely on was good from a confidence perspective.
Mt Washington is the highest in New England, there are higher Mtns in North Carolina, but it's too far south for consistent snowfall. Mt. Mitchell is 6,683ft.
Here's two powerpoints on the ecology/hydrologic impacts of snowmaking that might help you out:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y9WhMZhVp0xs_Aii934EPT2s2b-64_KSYsBHbQV7O9c/edit
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12jX9KemPUDNfJbNavdQnhT72iuQ7poyRAmQw-owdQns/edit
>I don't know dude I checked weather underground For canon and that 10 day forecast does have some cold days, Even a little bit of snow but some warm days sandwiched in between it's gonna be tough for them. At least what's coming is better than what we've had
Keep in mind that weather underground's "Cannon Mountain Ski Area" forecast is for the weather station in Franconia, which is at an elevation of 1473 ft.
The links I sent you in my original comment show the forecasts for the base and summit of each ski area, which for Cannon is 1900 ft and 3533 ft, respectively.
Even so, the weather underground forecast (for Franconia) shows the warmest forecast high temperature in the 10-day is 38F.
Things look a lot more seasonable, starting tonight.
Does anyone follow jerryoftheday or Warren Miller Entertainment?
I had to go through with this for slightly different reasons at Whiteface a couple months ago. Bonus points to whoever can link the correct picture or point out what I'm talking about.
I should have included the link...
Here's another reference. Apparently they were women's high performance skis.
Hope this helps!
First, there is so much variation in Europe as there are so many different countries, mountain ranges and ski areas.
Second, on terrain, it's only as good as the snow on it. By and by, my perception is that in any usual season there is more snow in US resorts and of a quality that gives more enjoyable skiing.
But when there is snow here there is terrain of all types. The difference I think is there is much open Alpine terrain in addition to areas with wooded trails. And the photos of the Alpine terrain are more stunning so those are the ones you see more often, and the trees tend to be quite densely packed, often not allowing through skiing. But even in one resort you can get masses of difference. And there are some big ski areas. Google reveals a list worth a glance (where Whistle-BlackCombe is ranked 33rd largest worldwide):
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_50_largest_ski_resorts
My understanding is that there is usually one mountain/hill in the US resorts or maybe two linked. In many European resorts you have a mountain range to cover. It is often the case you wont use the same lift twice in a day and maybe just one lift will and one marked run could serve a peak that could and might have a whole resort on in elsewhere. That said there are many many small resorts too. All with differences.
Maybe look at the galleries below for some pictures of terrain in different countries. Eg. trees: http://www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/skiresorts/resortphoto.aspx?galleryID=7&photoID=1107&resort=Kitzbuhel
As for your other points they really do vary country to country. But bars and restaurants of all qualities, often independent exist on the slopes. My experience of the US is too limited to know - but do you get bars on the slopes so you can have a beer mid-day or in the afternoon during skiing?
Actually, GPS geofencing (I should have used this term above when I said zoning) uses tremendously reduced checking with GPS and Wifi to get approximate locations. Geofencing does not require nearly as much battery as tracking apps do since it's not logging precise locations. Here is more information about iOS implementation of fencing: https://www.quora.com/Does-geo-fencing-in-iOS-6-poll-your-location-multiple-times-a-day
Hope it does, but it needs to be "active" watching. I slow down the video at times to really understand how the skier does it. I replay it in my head before I fall asleep, kind of like visualisation meditation ;-). If it works for Phelps...
"T*oday, notable athletes such as Michael Phelps also employ visualization as part of their winning strategy. “For months before a race, Michael gets into a relaxed state. He mentally rehearses for two hours a day in the pool. He sees himself winning. He smells the air, tastes the water, hears the sounds, sees the clock,”*" (https://www.headspace.com/meditation/visualization)
Have you seen #helmetsarecool?
Also, your arrogance is worrying, "I'm an awesome skier, I don't make mistakes, I'm so good I can even take a call while I'm skiing" It sounds like something an "invincible" and naive teenager might say.
There's a reason talking on your phone is banned in most countries in Europe (I don't know about North America), and that's that it's distracting.
That aside, are you really going to be taking calls while you're skiing in a different country? I go to escape that, never mind the cost of the international mobile calls.
There are plenty of lids with headphones built in if you insist on listening to music.
Anyway, where else would you mount your helmet cam?
https://vimeo.com/whiteford Most of them you can download, the skiing ones are all fantastic. I love the nasty park videos, but sometimes it's nice to see some aggressive tree skiing featured. I saw two of his posted here previously, and I have 4 or 5 saved on my laptop/tablet, so figured maybe /r/skiing is missing out on some good stoke.
(the OP vid is not on his channel, but is his, also credited in his vimeo "appearances")
Do you definitely need twin tips? I work at Nordica and I was going to come here and recommend the Hell & Back or the Soul Rider. The Hell and Back is specifically designed for your type of skiing to more advanced. They also come with pre-cut skins if you're into that. Both are great and have similar side-cut dimensions. Cam-rock is also a very sweet feature if you haven't experienced it before.
Here is a video I made detailing the Hell and Back line. Explains what they're designed for.
Let me know if you have an questions.
I was looking around and came across this: http://www.everytrail.com/guide/mt-adams-ski-mountaineering
Looks like it could be useful to you. In addition I might suggest emailing the author or contacting the local AMA chapter for more info.
I've taken my gopro off 50 ft cliff jumps... it's plenty water proof and should be great for kayaking with a helmet, chest, or surfboard style mount to the boat. Quick video my friend and I made messing around at the lake.
Are you sure it's 88*mph* ? 88mph = 141kmh.
According to wikipedia, a typical Downhill international competition run averages at 130kmh, and it requires an insane physical condition (not talking about ball size).
Download the Fischer scanfit app and measure your foot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fischersports.scanfit&hl=en_US&gl=US
If you really measure at or above a 15.5 in US sizing which is around 33.5 CM, then good luck. There are almost no boots made that big.
If you measure closer to 31.5 or 32.5, then you might have a chance with an off-the-shelf boot. Go to as many ski shops as you can ASAP, and ask around to see if they have anything in those sizes. Chances are, the smaller ski shops (who generally have the "better" bootfitters) won't/don't carry much in those sizes, but you should have better luck out at large shops like Evo or Powder7.
If that doesn't work out, then try a semi-custom shop like Surefoot. You're probably looking at a ~$1k boot from them. If that doesn't work out, then try more custom shops like Daleboot and Strolz. The price tag only goes up.
I did find this though: https://www.rossignol.com/us/rbj8050-000.html
If you do measure at a 33.5, those boots are rare enough that it's worth it to take a shot and blindly buy it. Return if it doesn't work out.
When I got older the thing that always made me quit wasn’t fatigue but my feet being super cold. These things have been a godsend. I will say this on high they only last about four hours. On 3/4 power they last about six.
Those are definitely drilled. The bar codes make me think they were rentals at one time. I have a pair of 195 Spauldings from Nineteen Ninety whatever, undrilled. Not sure what to do with them.
https://www.amazon.com/Shot-Ski-Self-Install-Binding-4-Pack/dp/B07D3CSZQR/
Don’t check in your boots. I use this boot bag (Wildhorn Brimhall Ski Boot Bag - US Ski Team Official Supplier- Premium Durable Travel Backpack for Ski & Snowboard Boots, Helmets, Goggles & Outerwear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081634BWF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HY29NG7T20BJGNBF9K45?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) and it fits a bunch of stuff and will go into any overhead locker with a bit of force, even small commuter jets.
Honestly, edging your ski is going to make a really big difference there - more than waxing, especially if maximizing your speed isn't what you're aiming for. You can get one of these things and edge every 4-6 days. Look up how to use. With sharper edges, your skis hold insanely better on ice.
Hi, I am an intermediate skiier who just bought their first pair of skis and wanted to get some advice/assurance they didn't make a terrible choice.
I bought these pair Link. I am 6' 2" and weigh ~180ish lbs. I ski entirely in resorts in southern / central california so mostly on groomed/packed powder.
Was this a good purchase? I'm getting some second thoughts that these might be too carving orientated for my skill level and maybe I should have gone a bit wider/easier? like the mindbender 90c? Carving / speed is what's fun for me while skiing so I want to advance my skills in that direction but I'm just having some second guesses. This a big purchase obviously so i'm trying to make the right choice balancing what'll be good now vs what'll support me as I get more skilled.
Thanks for reading (if anyone did).
In a soft bag, pull the brakes up into the position they would be when your are locked in and secure them using ski brake retainers. Then, either place the skis flat on the bottom, bases down and pack gear on top, or pack them on the sides, bases facing out and pack gear between them.
Some soft bags have good padding around the binding area, so you can just lock them together as you would when you carry your skis, strap them together and place them in. However, this is how my skis were damages. The bindings got hung up on the conveyor belt and actually broke off.
There are some video tutorials online. Check them out and see what works best for you and your equipment.
Edit: After my skis were damaged, I purchased a ski tube.
Works great and I never worry about damage when traveling.
If you absolutely need to control their speed on the slopes (not recommended) use something like this that hooks onto their boots Snowcraft Copilot
You can buy this and remove the leashes, they have a nice big handle in the front and back. Nippergrip
It will take seasons to correct the damage that a leash can do to a ski stance. It takes a lot more strength to ski in the back seat so your kid will get burned out faster and might drive them away from skiing. Controlling your kid's speed and safety doesn't teach them how to stay in control, stop quickly, and stay safe.
Here is a good side bevel file guide that doesn’t require spring clamps. Since the RaceWax brand is out. This is even better. Side Bevel File Guide
Get the 88 degree. Most factory side edges are set at 88 degrees. $20
This site seems to ship internationally but it looks mad expensive. Just google the item and look around at different sites
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Marmot-Mens-Expedition-Mitt/dp/B0085MAT6K
If you like sailing I watched this movie last night on Amazon Prime that I thought was interesting: Go Fast, Go North about four guys racing sailboats from Port Townsend WA to Ketchikan, AK.
Totally agree! The dryers have adjustments to avoid too much heat. They are ridiculously cheap for the benefit you get of dry liners, dry gloves and dry helmet. You spend more than a thousand dollars for all of these combined, that piece of gear is worth every penny. BTW, it’ll dry your hiking boots, trail runners and MTB shoes when you get ready for snow during the pre-winter useless season called Fall.
I use Sports Tracker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stt.android)
I don't know how accurate the calorie counter is, but yours seems rediculously low. Do you set it to some type of workout mode while you're skiing? That's the amount of calories I'd expect from a light walk for several hours, not from skiing for that long.
I use Trace and I like it! Seems pretty accurate, not a huge battery drain (can make it through a whole day tracing and listening to music on BT headphones), and the leaderboards make it easy to compete with your friends using the app too. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpinereplay.android
If you and your friends have Android phones you could compare it to Sportler. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twoscape.sportler
Its focused solely on skiing. I'm one of the developers so this is a shameless plot. It has an option to compete and share location with friends.
Current feature list:
Have fun skiing
I'm the dev of Sportler a ski tracker that has the features you mentioned - including Europe ;-) We just released it yesterday. Would love to hear what you think.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twoscape.sportler
Before making this app I used Ski Tracks
https://www.rei.com/product/210771/salomon-bonatti-cross-wind-hoodie-mens
you could go to something like this if you want to save money. It won't be ideal, but I've worn something like this for a 80+ day season when on a budget.
That Patagonia shell looked fine for the price point though. I always like to try on patagonia if i can, I find their sizing inconsistent.
For hands - get a pair on kincos mittens.
My socks stay dry and I can repeat wear them just fine without odor or other problems.
fits ultra lights are by far my favorite socks if you want to add another to the mix. And ya ultralights are the way to go, though I think for most recreational skiers its preference here.
Either this or this stuff are good options. I don't have first hand experience with those gore-tex patches, but I've used that tape on lots of stuff. It works really well.
I got the chips 2.0 when they were on sale for like $80 last year and have used them for probably around 30-40 ski days in Montana and have no complaints at all. I used to just use a single earbud but prefer the chips for sure. They are plenty loud but also allow you to hear your surroundings.
Haven't personally experienced any issues others mention so it might just be luck of the draw.
I'm not sure if they can provide sound for notifications though - my phone is always on vibrate and I've never noticed a notification other than a phone call come through on the headphones.
I'd consider these Alta ones too if I was you.
3/4 leggings that end right above my boot cuffs + ski socks
As someone else commented, you really don't want anything else inside of your boots besides your feet and socks.
Here's a link to photos from my 3 week trip last month: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipONhK9zSCjE7Wd9oLFYiyEYSfpHyGgjGabcTnSNerTC2s62omBU8ErKW_fAkV6wPQ?key=VnVDbi1YZ1ptQ2JrV3U1RzIyT0lFcTJkLW5wZG5n
Skiing photos are middle-ish in the album.
Thanks for the reply, im excited to get started. I found these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-LINE-BLEND-Twin-Tip-Freestyle-Skis-178cm-BRAND-NEW-CLEARANCE-PRICED-/130583560049?pt=Skiing&hash=item1e6762ff71#ht_1175wt_905
i've dealt with patellar tendonitis following an intense ski trip. while not the same, it looks like your condition could probably be treated by yourself at the gym, or at physical therapy if you can afford it. i managed to strengthen my knee at the gym doing a few targeted exercises consistently and i don't notice any issues just walking around, but when i exercise a lot, like playing a sport, skiing obviously, or lifting weights, i wear a patellar support strap- you should definitely get one. I cannot stress how much it helped, it literally felt like magic. Here is a cheap one.
This website also had some information on exercises that will help and exercises to avoid: here
Cheap, easy to pack, and work super well.
I recommend getting the pod type that drop into your ear pads. Easier to control on the slopes, and don't block your hearing.
I have these, which are good enough for me:
I used to do cheap wired headphones so I didn’t care if they got broken or lost.
Now I use cheap Bluetooth headphones that have a wire between the two earbuds. That way I don’t have to plug into my phone.
I use these little guys, or you can poke a couple holes in your phone case to feed lanyard through and tether your phone to a zipper pull. Even if you forget to zip your pocket you have the extra layer of security, plus you can use your phone on the lift without fear.
If you are a Costco member, they've got some $17 Head gloves that are nice for the price. I think they also have a $70 Spy+ MIPS helmet, though if you look around you can usually find entry level MIPS helmets for around $70. I have pair of these cheap Zionor googles, and they seem fine (though obviously you wouldn't want the clear for anything but night skiing.)
Ah, I see. Well buying a low light lens and using it on bright days isn't a great solution: definitely uncomfortable and possibly bad for your eyes.
If you really like those goggles, you could try a third party replacement like these (I have no experience with them so I can't vouch for this company). Or just buy new goggles. You can likely find a deal in the next few weeks with Black Friday and other holiday sales.
If you're dressed properly for fun, hard-charimg, high-output skiing... you'll be a little cold on the chair. If you're really dedicated to waiting 30+ minutes, it will get cold.
I always ski with a pack, and have a vest/puffy for the warmth.
Hoods up.
Dance around.
Stretch and do yoga.
Coffee with lots of creamer.
Eat a warm breakfast in the lift line.
Best spiel I got, from the Kastle/Wintersteiger rep: get you one of These Bad Boys that runs off thr 12v in your rig, make two on your drive to the hill. Wrap them in foil for later. Boom! chairlift sandwiches.
They have big hand warmers that last alot longer and feels warmer than the regular ones. I put one on my pant pocket and one on my chest pocket.
My previous winter camp setup would interest you…
I was running a GFC rooftop tent with a Mr Heater Buddy which I kept at the foot of my bed. I ran my propane from the truck bed up into the tent so I could move the heater back and forth between the tent and truck bed. Had a synthetic fill winter bag (didn’t need to use my back packing gear as I didn’t need the pack-ability of a down bag. Paired with a down filled bag from Eddie Bauer.
Also, I mounted a separate battery powered CO detector incase the one on the heater failed.
Sorry if you tried this but link
I have an Athalon padded bag that seems fine and has made trips by air without destroying my skis. Mine is 180cm, but they make a 155cm version: https://www.amazon.com/Athalon-Padded-Single-Black-155cm/dp/B001ASHA3G
https://www.amazon.com/Physics-Skiing-Triple-Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche-Beitrage/dp/0387007229
I think this is the one my aunt liked when she learned to ski at 40ish. She is a very mechanics driven person as well.
> The ergonomic shovels with the weird bent handles… totally worth it.
Grew up in MN, but then spent years living in apartments where I didn't even own a shovel.
When it came time, I went ahead and bought the Wirecutter-recommended True Temper ergonomic shovel. And then I even splurged and bought the dorky add-on handle they suggest.
I fricking love it. As a 6'2" tall guy, the ergo shape plus the extra couple inches the handle gives you are enough that it finally feels like I have a shovel that fits me which last happened when I was about 12 years old.
It is also just a good shovel overall. I've always been a plastic shovel user (family driveway was aggregate and didn't play nice with metal), but the addition of the burly nylon strip on the leading edge makes this shovel work very well while also not wearing away with pavement use. The shape is a nice hybrid that alllows for light pushing-duties, but also good throwing.
>Im a big guy at around 230lb / 6 feet though not really overweight or unfit
LOL @ this. And I say this as a big guy who has weighed that much in the past. That weight will have an impact on your joints and make you more sore than you otherwise would be. I used to ache a lot just doing basic hiking stuff, lost 30 lbs and have basically no soreness in muscles or joints anymore even after doing some extensive stuff.
It does seem like balance is the big issue here or just missing the muscles that are needed to really control well. Besides what is mentioned here, another thing that might be helpful is a balance board. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/URBNFit-Balance-Board-Trainer-Equipment/dp/B07BJH48DD/
You'll fail miserably at this at first. But you'll get to a point where you can stay balanced for 2+ minutes on it, and then you'll get to the point where you can move from side to side on it at will.
I get downvoted every time I share the visual of thinking of a mogul as a human breast...so I am going to try and modify it.
Think of a mogul like Captian America's shield. You want to turn around where the red and blue meet, not on top of the star and not at the bottom of the shield or even below the silver stripe. Keep your skis close together and as you get to the top part where the red and blue meet plant your pole on the star and initiate your turn; you will have your tips and tails in the air and a very small contact patch underfoot to pivot on. You then turn and ski down the back side of the mogul through the valley and up the front of the next mogul aiming for that pole plant on the star and turn around where the red and blue meet again.
Get a rythm going and use the downhill to speed up and uphill to slow down for your turn. Prepare to sweat like a MF'er and have a blast.
Dan DiPiro’s book Everything the Instructors Never Told You About Mogul Skiing is well explained, easy to understand, and only costs $3 on Kindle.
I went from falling in mobiles to enjoying Robles after reading the book.
I hear people make claims that skiers and boarders don't need to wear helmets similar to how bicyclists don't need to wear helmets. It sounds crazy to me but they cite articles like this: http://www.cnet.com/news/brain-surgeon-theres-no-point-wearing-cycle-helmets/
I always wear one while skiing, if only to protect from the falls at slow speeds (at greater than 40 mph it probably won't do much). I feel like the airbag & seat belt cynics spewed similar rhetoric until those became mainstream...
It really depends on how cold. I always wear a wool base layer.
On extremely cold days, I have a pair of cheap puffer pants that I wear under my regular ski pants on sub-zero (F) days. I've been out in -20F (-38F w/windchill) and toasty with them.
Above zero, I have a few different athletic pants of varying thickness that I wear depending on exact temp and activity level.
I bought a pair of these Zionor ones for $30 last winter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VRKL7K4
They seem fine, no serious fogging issues and not really mirrored like they appear in the picture.
Thanks! These are the ones I use although I would probably go with these if I were to go back. I know icelantic skis makes wall mounts also! and yeah, if i'm not skiing. they're hangin.
this is the exact pair I'm using
Gotcha. Sounds like you've gotten plenty of great advice here. I'd try the heated vest (found the one my wife has and loves: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCPV2VF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 I am not affiliated)
...and Hestra mittens. Then maybe go the heated socks or boot liners if still needed.
Like most women (it seams) my girlfriend also suffers from cold hands, weather it’s poor circulation, genetics etc. Anyways, I bought her two of these electric hand warmers at the start of last season. Depending on the day, she’ll throw one in each of her jacket pockets or one in her bibs chest pocket. Leaves them on the low heat setting and turns it up to the hottest setting just before we get to the chair. Then the hands go into the pockets to hold the hot rocks. On the highest setting it feels like you could boil water with them… and apparently the residual heat around your core is nice while skiing. Anyways, cycling between the level 1 and level 3 heat settingC they’ll last a full ski day.
As for non-tech related stuff, I’d get some mitts that have finger dividers. I personally find them more warm than a classic mitt where your fingers all touch.
I got them on amazon. Essentially just rubber pieces with a hole and a screw. I used more heavy duty drywall anchors then what came in the package.
Appreciate you don’t want to spend money but anything that can mimic a Wobble Cushion twice a day for 10-20 mins before you go. Will massively improve your knee conditioning and stability.
Sweet Frustration by Audiovent is always on my mind when I ski
To listen to some more options check out my ski film music project!
I have found that a lightly insulated jacket that is more like a shell, plus a mid-weight layer - either a packable down (for below 10F) or fleece + a wool base layer covers me for just about all situations. I got this jacket in 2021 and it's served me well for 1.5 seasons. I can wear it over just a base layer on warm days, or add the layers plus either a lightweight wool or heavier weight fleece neck warmer, depending on the weather. It has all the features one could want and it's super versatile. It's too bad this style is discontinued, but they may have something similar. I have 2 other jackets but I keep coming back to this one.
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>but conspiracy theories without proof or substantiation aren’t one of them
space traveling civilization, yet you cant even do basic research. sad sad sad
I always have freezing hands when I ski, no matter how warmly I dress, and finally sprung for these heated mittens this past season. It’s been a game changer for very cold days!
I've had bad knees since I was 14.
These knee braces from amazon are as good as my 500$ one from work.
I now own two of the amazon ones as I like them more for skiing. :)
Also use a back brace from amazon while skiing. (got to wrap up the tender bits)
I've been using outdoor master pro with 2 lens (day and night). Its pretty good.
You can get a roman chair back extension machine for as cheap as $75 online. It's a worthwhile investment to add to your workout routine. If you don't already have a workout routine you should start one.
On the off chance you are still on Reddit, did the deleted comment recommend something like this to help your tailor's bunion? https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08743STT6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_JSA17EDE3Y2NWFYQ24VC
I'm dealing with the same issue now, wondering if these did anything for you.
I love Laurel & Hardy! For a really good book about Stan, read He by John Connolly. They were notorious party boys and womanizers!
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Resort Matrix Pretty complete overview of the Utah resorts. In my experiences, I have seen the most snowboarders at Brighton. Probably because it has the best park in the canyon and but still great places to ride pow. Overall, I would say Park City is going to have the best park this year. But, Canyons is always good as well and has more terrain. They were recently purchased by Talisker and has been making huge improvements ever since.
First thing that came to mind was an inflatable tube guy that shows up at strip malls, but it's all about having fun, so keep doing you.
I think you would tear it up really quickly. There's no way it would consistently hold your weight when extended either.
Get something like this
Interesting--have you used the iron for normal core repairs as well (spreading it around with a wide tip sort of like a PTEX gun would do)?
I'd like to move on to something better/more consistent than the candles, but [the $260 gun] is a little too expensive to justify and the cheaper gun gets pretty terrible reviews.
I can usually do a pretty good job with a candle, but it is impossible to do perfectly (and creates a ton of fumes if you are doing long scratches).
I'm sure there are other uses, but yeah :)
I have one, it's something like this. There are dozens of different 'brands' but from what I can tell they are all the same cheap Chinese made face shield, I'm not sure it would actually be great for skiing though.
I use Spenco 2nd Skin Adhesive Knit. Quite expensive but after some use you can cut them in half after dialing in where you need to apply. I suppose you could use a different material but these work best for me.
So I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for here, but what worked for me (much better than anything I was taught in a lesson) were three things from Harold Harb's Essentials of Skiing
It's from Otto Lang's "The Basic Principles of Skiing"(1941). It's an army training film. Quick youtube check doesn't turn it up. I got it from this collection