first double black!

Monique Y. Herman wrote:
Oh.

Well, grats, but bah. I was hoping you were going to describe
something like what Solitude had (at least a few years ago): flexible
tickets that allowed you to ski a few runs today, a few some other
time.

Well they have the technology to do that...

Matt

On 2004-02-16, MattB penned:
Monique Y. Herman wrote:
Oh.

Well, grats, but bah. I was hoping you were going to describe
something like what Solitude had (at least a few years ago): flexible
tickets that allowed you to ski a few runs today, a few some other
time.

Well they have the technology to do that...

Matt


Cool ... and it would make a lot of sense for a close-in resort like
Eldora, too. A handful of runs before work ...

And, I'm sorry for sounding less-than-enthusiastic. It's cool that you
worked on that project =)

--
monique

Monique Y. Herman wrote:
On 2004-02-16, MattB penned:
Monique Y. Herman wrote:
Oh.

Well, grats, but bah. I was hoping you were going to describe
something like what Solitude had (at least a few years ago):
flexible tickets that allowed you to ski a few runs today, a few
some other time.

Well they have the technology to do that...

Matt


Cool ... and it would make a lot of sense for a close-in resort like
Eldora, too. A handful of runs before work ...

And, I'm sorry for sounding less-than-enthusiastic. It's cool that
you worked on that project =)

No worries! I have my own cheerleader so I really don't have to solicit
kudos from the net...

"F. Plant" wrote in
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Just a word of warning, if the power straps thread through the liner
cuff, its possible to tear the liner depending on liner construction
-as my wife found out. Luckily it was noticed before it got too far.



Do these things really provide any benefit? My boots fit snug enough
without even using the straps.

--
Chuck
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On 2004-02-17, Chuck penned:
"F. Plant" wrote in
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Just a word of warning, if the power straps thread through the liner
cuff, its possible to tear the liner depending on liner construction
-as my wife found out. Luckily it was noticed before it got too far.

Do these things really provide any benefit? My boots fit snug enough
without even using the straps.

They do for me. I can't buckle my boots unless I first tighten up the
power strap. So, I maneuver my foot into the boot, then tighten the
strap, *then* buckle. It's a lot easier for me to yank on a powerstrap
than to pull the buckles into proximity otherwise.

--
monique

"Monique Y. Herman" wrote in
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On 2004-02-17, Chuck penned:
Do these things really provide any benefit? My boots fit snug enough
without even using the straps.

They do for me. I can't buckle my boots unless I first tighten up the
power strap. So, I maneuver my foot into the boot, then tighten the
strap, *then* buckle. It's a lot easier for me to yank on a powerstrap
than to pull the buckles into proximity otherwise.


I've found buckling the boots when I load them up in the car is all I
need to do to make them easy to buckle when I put them on.

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Chuck
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On 2004-02-17, Chuck penned:
"Monique Y. Herman" wrote in
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On 2004-02-17, Chuck penned:
Do these things really provide any benefit? My boots fit snug enough
without even using the straps.

They do for me. I can't buckle my boots unless I first tighten up
the power strap. So, I maneuver my foot into the boot, then tighten
the strap, *then* buckle. It's a lot easier for me to yank on a
powerstrap than to pull the buckles into proximity otherwise.


I've found buckling the boots when I load them up in the car is all I
need to do to make them easy to buckle when I put them on.

I do that, too. I still need the powerstrap assist.

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monique

Chuck wrote:
"F. Plant" wrote in
:


Just a word of warning, if the power straps thread through the liner
cuff, its possible to tear the liner depending on liner construction
-as my wife found out. Luckily it was noticed before it got too far.




Do these things really provide any benefit? My boots fit snug enough
without even using the straps.

Absolutely. The top buckle is an inch or two below the top of the cuff -
the cuff strap helps keep the shaft of the boot moving in lockstep with
the leg. At least for me.

"Monique Y. Herman" wrote in message
...
On 2004-02-11, mark penned:

If you are skiing well, moving your body in the direction of the turn
instead of leaning back into the hill, a steeper slope will be easier
to make turns on.

Funny, huh?

Leaning back was my major vice just a few days (of skiing) ago. Last
year, a blue mogul run would reduce me to tears, I would be so
frustrated and scared. What I'm doing now is just plain amazing.


Sounds like you're skiing quite nicely. With practice, "a few turns,
stop, etc." will evolve into more and more turns, until you're linking
turns top to bottom.


That's what I hope. My s.o. suggested that, next time we ski, we find a
nice bump run and go down with rules. First run, link two turns each
time. Second run, three. etc ...

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monique

Congrats on the double black!! I've been checking out this ng, and have
found all the hints really great. I've skied off 'n on for years, but just
recently have made a committment to become a better skier. I usually stick
to most blues and some greens, but after last Saturday's lesson, I'm working
at jumping up a level.

Your post was really motivational!!!

I only hope Tahoe gets snow right now rather than rain...

Martha

On 2004-02-18, MH penned:

Congrats on the double black!! I've been checking out this ng, and
have found all the hints really great. I've skied off 'n on for years,
but just recently have made a committment to become a better skier. I
usually stick to most blues and some greens, but after last Saturday's
lesson, I'm working at jumping up a level.

Your post was really motivational!!!

Awesome! I'm glad it got you fired up =)

Lessons are absolutely the best way to get better. I'm glad you're
taking that route.

I only hope Tahoe gets snow right now rather than rain...

Ugh, rain.

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monique