 Poster: A snowHead
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4 years off of snow due to work situation... but in January I finally get back on the skis! Les Menuires (with 2 kids now!) for a week, can't wait!
Previous comfortable intermediate skier (reds/blacks but hate ice)
Any advice for returning after a few years?
~Mac
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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It's like riding a bike - but get fit before you go (Aerobic/Legs/Balance). Maybe get a lesson or two when you find your ski legs.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Lessons
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Lessons
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Old Fartbag wrote: |
| It's like riding a bike - but get fit before you go (Aerobic/Legs/Balance). Maybe get a lesson or two when you find your ski legs. |
Ironically, Im actually in better shape than when I last went!
I guess its the feel for it that will take a few days
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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'Lessons' is an interesting suggestion. Skied for 10 years (only couple times a year tbf) before stopping and took 'informal' lesson from family out there.
Do people have 'tune-up' lessons? I guess I do every so often with my golf game!!
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@Mac22, a couple of hours with an instructor is always helpful, they can see what’s holding you back and give you drill’s options help get whatever it is sorted out.
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@Mac22, I try and have a few lessons every season. I’ve been skiing 25 years and spent 7yrs/ winters in the Alps and I still have lots to learn.
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@Mac22, very defo people have tune up lessons. To put in context, many actual instructors have tune up sessions every year ...
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@Mac22, I always take lessons. Four of us took a day lesson in Arabba and all improved last year and I think three of us have BASI level 1 or 2.
You can never stop learning.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@Mac22, don't worry about, you'll storm it, like riding a bike etc etc.
Maybe get some lessons booked though just in case. Hope you have a great time.
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FAQ
. I'd focus on core strength for snowploughing and lifting weights from ground level, zen calmness meditation for (baby)sitting in the apartment watching it dump, and the wallet flexing muscles. Been there done that 
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