On Thu, 02 Dec 2004 08:56:08 GMT, "Walter Wright"
wrote:


"Ace" wrote in message
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It was
one of those decrepit ones that always starts you off with a jerk and
was just pulling her over. Eventually, with some help from our
instructor, she managed to get going on her third or fourth attempt.

Hey, anyone care to throw in some nominations for their most hated lift?
I'll open the bidding with the Lievre Blanc draglift in La Rosiere, which on
more than one occasion has got me airborne for 10-15 feet from a standing
start. I swear you could easily lose an arm if you weren't careful.

Heh. There's a great one like that in Flaine, the 'Aujon'; it's also
got a dogleg halfway up which adds to the interest.

There is a technique I've adopted over the years, involving holding
the pole firmly with the button about 30cm behind your bum, then using
your arms as a spring to take up the slack and avoid the snatch. Works
well, but needs practice and strong arms.

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Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom)
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