Snow Skiing

I'd love to learn skiing but I'm a runner and I'm afraid of messing up my knees. A friend I knew tore his ACL and couldn't play soccer for a year. Would being in shape or lifting weights help? I squat 235 lbs for 10 reps with good form so I probably have decent leg strength.

2007-12-03 11:56:30 · 9 answers · asked by 8 1

http://www.getboards.com/snow/twintips/rossignol05/scratchprozm.html

would those skis be cool for a 13 year old boy?

2007-12-03 04:45:07 · 4 answers · asked by redsoxfan1144 3

I was thinking of going on a ski trip to a destination nobody ever talks about, and settled on Kyrgyzstan, which is known as the "Switzerland of Central Asia".

What are some other good "unknown" places to ski?

2007-12-03 02:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love skiing and have always dreamed of owning my own pair. I recently bought new high quality skis complete with boots, poles and bindings. Although it was all half off it still came out to $960. I feel guilty getting them since I'm a recent graduate and I go skiing only 2-4 times a year. Additionally all this global warming ruckus is getting me quite nervous at the prospect of there being a reduced snow season in the coming years.

2007-12-02 12:19:02 · 11 answers · asked by skullandbones 2

I am a good beginning skier, I took the sport naturally. But, I'm 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, so I'm thin. Though, my legs have muscle thanks to ballet. In case your thinking this is really thin, it's not for my height. So don't tell me to gain weight, it's not necessary.

Problem: I live in Illinois and we don't have the nicest runs in the surrounding resorts so there are small bumps in the hard snow. When I go over these areas my skis shake, I feel like I lose contact with the snow becuase I'm too light, and fear losing control. How can I press into the snow and keep better contact while going over these small bumps?

In general I think I float over the slopes because no matter what I try, I fly down the slopes faster than any of my friends. I'd rather go slower as a beginner.

2007-12-02 09:18:50 · 3 answers · asked by V815 2

2007-12-02 07:09:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please be specific. There are so many types of ski jackets and pants that I'm super unclear about what I really need. Thanks!

2007-12-01 13:31:09 · 21 answers · asked by Elizabeth 3

I am a high school Nordic Ski racing participant and am looking to buy skate-style skis. I am about 125 pounds and 5'6". Should I go with a medium or stiffer flex? What length would be good? (I am looking at length 182 or 186-187.) Any specific ski? Please Help!

2007-11-29 11:39:20 · 3 answers · asked by asjklsmh 2

2007-11-29 07:20:39 · 8 answers · asked by Rhettski 4

I'll be in Jackson Hole during December, so any advice on the best gear is greatly appreciated, too.

2007-11-29 06:25:55 · 6 answers · asked by WhoDat205 2

Three of my friends and I are planning on a ski trip to Vermont in the beginning of March. We would like to go to Mount Snow, Killington, Sugarbush, and Stowe. Is there any kind of pass we could get instead of paying for single day lift tickets at each ski resort? I noticed the powder passport on another website but it does not include any of the mountains I mentioned. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-11-28 18:55:31 · 4 answers · asked by Rick 1

I'm from Australia and taking my first skiing trip in February to Whistler, Canada. Never having really been to the snow before I'm wondering what type of shoes are appropriate to wear while walking in the snow?

2007-11-28 13:12:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please!! I MUST GO SNOWBOARDING THIS WEEKEND!! SHAWNEE DELAYED TILL NEXT WEEKEND!@!@!@!

2007-11-28 09:56:34 · 5 answers · asked by Chris H 1

I know they have glades but do they stack up with Jay Peak and Mad River Glen? What other ski areas in Vermont have good glades skiing?

2007-11-27 22:53:43 · 2 answers · asked by Acctman 6

ok i am looking at a pair of 08 Head Edge + 10 HP HeatFit Ski Boots and i was wondering what size a 330 would be because i wear like a 15 shoe

2007-11-27 16:38:02 · 2 answers · asked by bill_1246 1

I am a skier and i love it.. i used to have volkl karmas.. but didnt like them a whole lot... i love the volkl brand tho... i want an all mountain ski so i can hit up the park and the powder... which is the best i could get???

2007-11-27 15:28:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

they are rossignol rossitop 5900 201with ultra m38 twincam marker vecs? bindings? should i sell or toss them

2007-11-27 14:45:00 · 6 answers · asked by ster 2

I've seen the design before but I can't find it anywhere and I really want to get my friend a sweatshirt with something like that on it. If anyone can help that would be great thank you so much

2007-11-27 13:06:36 · 2 answers · asked by Liz 3

2007-11-27 12:36:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 11:47:43 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer H 4

I just want to know because I'm still thinking of where I'm going to go this winter.

2007-11-27 09:55:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-26 15:27:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anybody know anything about the Adaptive Skiing Program at Breckenridge CO? My girlfriend's child is legally blind and would love to try skiing. I've heard they have a program, but I don't know anything about it.

2007-11-26 14:03:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is a good place to go skiing in southern ny state, the pocconos, or north jersey. Last time I went the begginers slope at mountain creek was way to steep even tho i never fell on the bunny hill. I am also not the biggest fans of ski lifts so what places have the magic carpets too. i want to go to a place with many novice and begginer slopes. Also who has the best tubing? thanks.

2007-11-26 10:31:00 · 1 answers · asked by NewYorkSports 1

Obviously, you shouldn't get a down jacket wet, due to the fact that it will lose a large percent, if not all of it's heat retainment.

However, what about using a down jacket when skiing or snowboarding? Falling, and getting wet snow all over you is a big part of both sports. How would a down jacket hold up to wet snow?

2007-11-26 10:13:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to know more about Alpine/down-hill Skiing for a school Project, Please Help

2007-11-26 09:42:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to learn one of theses fast beacause one of my friends is taking me up to tahoe in a couple months and i have only skied once or twice and that was 7 years ago. So what one is faster to learn and more fun to do.

2007-11-25 17:18:09 · 9 answers · asked by Maceo M 1

What is the difference??
WIll it be better to snowboard or ski with real snow??

2007-11-24 19:39:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 13:22:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do i hook a freeskier?
i would love to date a steezy hot freeride type guy, my biggest problem is that i don't drink and it seems like thats a major social event for them, im 16 and i dont want to get kicked off my team. what can i do or say to impress them, i dont spend a whole lot of time in the park but i mean like what should i say if i ride up the lift with one of them? do they like a certain type of girl?

2007-11-24 12:59:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous