Skiing/Boarding 13-14

wilber · 4 Dec 2013 at 09:54

VT is awesome and one of my favourite places to go ski. So many runs and if you buy the 3 valleys pass you can go forever! Nightlife is also very good, i just love the resort as a whole!

I really want to go Skiing in February but after the massive surgery i had on my knee back in May I can forget it.

Had my LCL, PCL reconstructed. MY MCL was torn and my ACL is still severed. Also i snapped (messily) the common peroneal nerve and had to have a massive nerve graft

iamtheoneneo · 4 Dec 2013 at 10:08

Sorted out my two trips:

Tignes with the Mrs in Jan
Les Duex Alpes with the crew in Feb

Hopefully my knee would have healed by then, Smashed it into some ice after trying switch on box rail and came smashing into the ground - was not amused.

lucky13 · 4 Dec 2013 at 10:57

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wilber said:
Ouch!!

That is nasty, get on the rehab ready for next year or maybe some late snow in april

I am really looking forward to it, I have not been able to find any recent reviews on the UCPA VT. But it has had a big renovation and looks real nice.

I will most likely stick local and then expand my lift pass after a couple of days.

Click to expand...

randomshenans · 4 Dec 2013 at 13:42

I just got the prices through from Chatel for the PdS region. The ones I wanted were not on their site (the residents family season) which are here:

It makes it a WHOLE heap cheaper, but it still comes at the best time, Christmas, to drop 2k on ski passes *shuts eyes and assumes position*

Alex_6n2 · 4 Dec 2013 at 14:44

My first holiday of the season starts in 4 hours.

EXCITED

Will Gill · 8 Dec 2013 at 19:24

panthro said:
If I go this year it will be to Courchevel to visit my friend who runs a ski shop and custom builds. However I want to go to Whistler during summer 2014 so that will take precedence.

Tom Pinches?

If so I have a set of his fork tree skis :cool:

I've known him for years he is a good mate of mine

at £800 they arent cheap but I know I'm the only person in the world with this set

olv · 9 Dec 2013 at 14:36

Interesting looking skis Will, I've not heard of them before. What are the dimensions? Remind me of Moment skis with the square tips. What type of ski are they; stiff for charging or floppy for fun (ooer)?

Repta · 9 Dec 2013 at 14:43

Off to samoens for a week. Really need to get new bindings for my board and fix the edge

Will Gill · 9 Dec 2013 at 19:51

olv said:
Interesting looking skis Will, I've not heard of them before. What are the dimensions? Remind me of Moment skis with the square tips. What type of ski are they; stiff for charging or floppy for fun (ooer)?

Quite all mountain really, edging to favouring off piste fluffy stuff

square tips great in the powder and surprisingly good on the piste. Can class this as a do anything ski (no GS!)

152-112-134, 185 length

I'm just shoving some 15 DINs on these, I've got some hell bents with 18 FKSs on so if the super deep stuff come I can pull them out :cool:

McBain · 13 Dec 2013 at 10:31

I fractured my skull last week, and have a trip planned early January ... realistically what are the chances of me being ok to do so? It will be just over 5 weeks since I would have done it ...

platypus · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:00

Well I'd take a helmet..

iamtheoneneo · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:03

They take months to heal. You will literally be playing with your life if you go. It wont take much of a fall for you to be in a world of hurt and potentially seriously injury yourself for life should there be any head contact even with a helmet!

Is it really worth it?

Weazle · 13 Dec 2013 at 12:26

McBain said:
I fractured my skull last week, and have a trip planned early January ... realistically what are the chances of me being ok to do so? It will be just over 5 weeks since I would have done it ...

Its about 2 months for a full recovery ..... TBH you should cancel as you are at risk of brain injury/death during this time if you hurt it again.

McBain · 13 Dec 2013 at 12:57

platypus said:
Well I'd take a helmet..

Owned one for years, shame I don't wear one on a daily basis!

Thanks for the replies all, it doesn't sound overly promising! Guess I best get onto the doctor/hospital but it essentially sounds like i'm screwed

mr tommo · 15 Dec 2013 at 10:45

Off to Val D'isere on friday. We are driving down with accommodation booked from Saturday. Looking forward to the outdoor heated swimming pool!!

Been a bit exoensive this time around as we we bought our own boards, bindings and boots.

Thinking of wearing a helmet this time, not worn one before. Any recommendations for a pretty cheap helmet?

Weazle · 16 Dec 2013 at 10:48

mr tommo said:
Thinking of wearing a helmet this time, not worn one before. Any recommendations for a pretty cheap helmet?

I would go for one that fits comfortably really, you can't guarantee that a no name brand will protect your head properly .... brands that I know are good: Bern, Head, Pro Tec & Giro.

rjk · 16 Dec 2013 at 17:41

surely a helmet would be something you would spend a decent amount of money on?

I picked up an Anon Raider a few months back for around £50. given me loads more confidence and it has all the features you could need on a helmet.

AGD · 16 Dec 2013 at 20:46

Weazle said:
I would go for one that fits comfortably really, you can't guarantee that a no name brand will protect your head properly .... brands that I know are good: Bern, Head, Pro Tec & Giro.

+1

RED also make decent helmets.

mr tommo · 17 Dec 2013 at 10:26

Thanks guys will see what I can find. Not worn a helmet before but just presumed they would all be tested? For example Trespass have some at £25 so presumed a well known brand like that would be ok?

Weazle · 17 Dec 2013 at 13:38

AGD said:
+1

RED also make decent helmets.

RED are being phased into the Anon brand by current owners Burton.