Taking up skiing

On 9/20/2011 11:58 AM, down_hill wrote:
wrote:
On Sep 20, 8:20 am, wrote:
On 9/19/11 11:00 PM, wrote:

I moved to Orange County...

Which Orange County?

California

wrong orange county.

Why is that? Is the skiing any better in Orange County, Florida?

//Walt

On Sep 19, 11:00*pm, wrote:
I moved to Orange County a couple of years ago from the midwest and
some coworkers talked me into trying snowboarding. *This year I want
to try skiing. *Does anyone have any recommendations about how to
start out?

I have a recommendation. Do not post to this newsgroup again. The
regulars are some of the most disgusting, despicable, vile stalking
freaks you will ever read.
If you do choose to stay, be prepared to have your life invaded, your
reputation sullied, your family threatened.
Happens to everyone who does not identify with the freaks. And if
they don't do it, I shall give you fair treatment.
Ever been called a child molester? Fair is fair.

On Sep 20, 7:00*am, pigo wrote:
On Sep 20, 12:00*am, wrote:

What they said.

A lesson is most likely crucial for the first time. Not only will you
learn some skills but hopefully some terminology and etiquette too.
I'd suggest a full price group lesson for the first time. You don't
need a private lesson but you don't want one of those $1 introductory
deals that are just a pain in the ass to everyone involved and you'll
get what you pay for. Same goes for rentals. Don't go to the cheapest
shop and get some input and assistance while fitting your gear. Take
your time. Leave yourself time to accomplish this on the day you go.

Have fun.

Isn't this hilarious?
Desperate to attract newcomers to read their bull****, craving a
reversal of the flight of every decent human being from the ********
they dug with their own words, the regulars of rsa try to appear as
normal people eager to help a newbie.
Back in the old days, a boarder would have been immediately shunned.
But today, every clown on rsa is chiming in with helpful advice.
I shall solve the problem. Newcomer will leave. They all do when
they discover the reality behind the masks of the disgusting maggots
of rsa.

Walt wrote:
On 9/20/2011 11:58 AM, down_hill wrote:
wrote:
On Sep 20, 8:20 am, wrote:
On 9/19/11 11:00 PM, wrote:

I moved to Orange County...

Which Orange County?

California

wrong orange county.

Why is that? Is the skiing any better in Orange County, Florida?

//Walt

water skiing is

On 09/20/2011 10:39 AM, Walt wrote:
On 9/20/2011 2:00 AM, wrote:
I moved to Orange County a couple of years ago from the midwest and
some coworkers talked me into trying snowboarding. This year I want
to try skiing. Does anyone have any recommendations about how to
start out?

As others have said, take a lesson (perhaps several) from a certified
instructor. If you can schedule it, go on a weekday in December -
you'll probably get one of the full-time instructors who has loads of
experience getting never-evers to learn. DON'T wait until XMas week or
a Saturday holiday in the height of the season - that's when the ski
school is overwhelmed with customers and you're like to get a warm body
that they picked up at the plasma center that morning.

I'm not sure what resorts are near you, but don't be picky - a bunny
hill is a bunny hill, so you don't need to go to the big name resorts to
take your first couple of lessons. Just get out there and do it.

You should get your own pair of boots fairly early. The "real" way to
do it is to go to a bootfitter and have him or her do you up with the
best fitting boot. Unfortunately, this will cost well into three
figures, so your other option is to hit some used sporting goods stores
and pick up a pair for ~$50. They won't be ideal, but they'll probably
be better than the rental boots. Choose carefully, look for a
snug-to-very-snug fit. Ignore the size stamped on the boot, just choose
the boot that holds your foot firmly in place without hurting.

Likewise, you can pick up used skis that are as good or better than the
rental for ~$100. Once you have your own gear, you're more likely to
get out on the hill since the marginal cost of going skiing is lower.
At least that was my experience. Think of this stuff as "starter gear"
and plan to replace it in a year or two - you'll probably be able to
sell it for about what you paid for it, so it just an extended rental.

But rent the first time. See if you like it enough to come back.

//Walt

Good points all, but buying boots at a ski swap generally
doesn't get you the benefit of a boot fitter. If you know
how a boot is supposed to feel (i.e. you are an experienced
skier) then a ski swap is OK.

As for skis, the cheapest skis there just may be last
year's racing skis from kids/teenagers in the local ski
club. As a neophyte skier, you probably won't like them.
The racing skis, that is.

Ski swaps are great for poles since the only important
factor for poles is length and they can be cut, no problem
at all.

On Sep 20, 8:58*am, down_hill wrote:
wrote:
On Sep 20, 8:20 am, *wrote:
On 9/19/11 11:00 PM, wrote:

I moved to Orange County...

Which Orange County?

California

wrong orange county.

You made me look them up

I found New York, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Vermont

Did I miss any?

On Sep 20, 9:08*am, twobuddha wrote:
On Sep 19, 11:00*pm, wrote:

I moved to Orange County a couple of years ago from the midwest and
some coworkers talked me into trying snowboarding. *This year I want
to try skiing. *Does anyone have any recommendations about how to
start out?

I have a recommendation. *Do not post to this newsgroup again. *The
regulars are some of the most disgusting, despicable, vile stalking
freaks you will ever read.
If you do choose to stay, be prepared to have your life invaded, your
reputation sullied, your family threatened.
Happens to everyone who does not identify with the freaks. *And if
they don't do it, I shall give you fair treatment.
Ever been called a child molester? *Fair is fair.

I have read enough of this group to know I should stay out of your
argument. I won't respond to you any more if you extend me the same
courtesy.

On Sep 20, 10:33*am, "
wrote:
On Sep 20, 9:08*am, twobuddha wrote:

On Sep 19, 11:00*pm, wrote:

I moved to Orange County a couple of years ago from the midwest and
some coworkers talked me into trying snowboarding. *This year I want
to try skiing. *Does anyone have any recommendations about how to
start out?

I have a recommendation. *Do not post to this newsgroup again. *The
regulars are some of the most disgusting, despicable, vile stalking
freaks you will ever read.
If you do choose to stay, be prepared to have your life invaded, your
reputation sullied, your family threatened.
Happens to everyone who does not identify with the freaks. *And if
they don't do it, I shall give you fair treatment.
Ever been called a child molester? *Fair is fair.

I have read enough of this group to know I should stay out of your
argument. *I won't respond to you any more if you extend me the same
courtesy.

No courtesy to anyone who would converse with the freaks in this
********.
Leave, or get treated the same way they treat me. No newcomers
allowed here.
Fair is fair. Freak moral and ethical standards. Be civil to those
assholes, you get defamed. Because when you are civil with those
assholes, you are implicitly stating you do not have any moral or
ethical standards. Because when someone is civil to me, they get
attacked, defamed, stalked. Fair is fair.
Go away. You're a ****ing boarder, anyway. Bye.
You're also an asshole: if you read enough of this group, you would
have never posted. Obviously, you have no objection to the vile
behavior of your new friends.

On Sep 20, 10:20*am, Richard Henry wrote:
On Sep 20, 8:58*am, down_hill wrote:

wrote:
On Sep 20, 8:20 am, *wrote:
On 9/19/11 11:00 PM, wrote:

I moved to Orange County...

Which Orange County?

California

wrong orange county.

You made me look them up

I found New York, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Vermont

Did I miss any?

Hey, since you are looking things up, how about the contact info for
the SPD officer you claim to have contacted? You know, the one who is
"monitoring" me? Since I'm sure you guys talk all the time, you
should also include Wack Job Waldron's imaginary officer and Brain
Fried Thompson's "lieutenant". Damn, I'm surprised he didn't claim to
have talked to a general.

On Sep 20, 10:53*am, twobuddha wrote:
On Sep 20, 10:33*am, "
wrote:





On Sep 20, 9:08*am, twobuddha wrote:

On Sep 19, 11:00*pm, wrote:

I moved to Orange County a couple of years ago from the midwest and
some coworkers talked me into trying snowboarding. *This year I want
to try skiing. *Does anyone have any recommendations about how to
start out?

I have a recommendation. *Do not post to this newsgroup again. *The
regulars are some of the most disgusting, despicable, vile stalking
freaks you will ever read.
If you do choose to stay, be prepared to have your life invaded, your
reputation sullied, your family threatened.
Happens to everyone who does not identify with the freaks. *And if
they don't do it, I shall give you fair treatment.
Ever been called a child molester? *Fair is fair.

I have read enough of this group to know I should stay out of your
argument. *I won't respond to you any more if you extend me the same
courtesy.

No courtesy to anyone who would converse with the freaks in this
********.
Leave, or get treated the same way they treat me. *No newcomers
allowed here.
Fair is fair. *Freak moral and ethical standards. *Be civil to those
assholes, you get defamed. *Because when you are civil with those
assholes, you are implicitly stating you do not have any moral or
ethical standards. *Because when someone is civil to me, they get
attacked, defamed, stalked. *Fair is fair.
Go away. *You're a ****ing boarder, anyway. *Bye.
You're also an asshole: if you read enough of this group, you would
have never posted. *Obviously, you have no objection to the vile
behavior of your new friends.- Hide quoted text -

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I'm not sure I understand your offer. Are you stating that you will
attack, defame, and stalk me if I continue to post in this newsgroup?
I am not a lawyer, but I don't think that is legal.

Who are my "new friends"? I usually pick my friends out myself.