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Fractured femur Jan 24 - now healed and want to ski at Christmas- any advice welcome. Have skied since I was 14, worked in the industry and am now a fit 86year old.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Do what you want, not what other people want you to do and enjoy your holiday.
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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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Yes, no reason why you should not go ahead and ski, taking the risks - which obviously you are well aware of - on board. It's entirely your decision. Make sure you have appropriate insurance, including third party cover.
Have fun. 
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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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I suspect your main concerns will be whether you have been fully signed off by your orthopod and whether you have received any medical advice that you should no longer ski. Plus insurance premiums depending on when previous conditions expire as you'll be within 24 months.
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@OLIVIA, if it is fully healed and you have worked to strengthen up the thigh muscles (they can lose strength very quickly) then fine - subject of course to medical advice.
I think this deserves mention in relation to the parallel "Oldies" thread - in my book someone who is still skiing at 86 (or at least presumably was at 85) can't be called "old". Certainly for me in my seventies the fact I am skiing and continuing with multiple other activities allows me to think of myself just as advanced middle age.
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@j b, hear, hear.
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Yes, and let's make hay while the sun shines. Just - 10 minutes ago - heard from a good friend who has learnt this morning that he has metastasized prostate cancer. My cardiac condition makes me useless at climbing hills or more than a couple of flights of stairs and last time I skied I was surprised what hard cardio-vascular work it was even skiing downhill on easy slopes - had to keep stopping too often for breathers. But I can walk at a decent pace on the flat and get on my rowing machine most days - the only time I watch the telly! And most importantly, NOTHING HURTS. I don't think I'd be good at dealing with chronic pain.
Still being able to ski at 86 is brilliant; make the most of it.
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If its a green pass for medical outlook, then great to get back out on skis.
Always a positive psychological balance to plan and do those things that make you happy.
Not advice in pure physical sense, but good attention to detail in ski binding setting to obviate risk would be good.
As already mentioned, some focus on strength and capacity in legs will be welcomed to help you get re-established in muscle memory etc.
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I fractured mine at the end of 2023.
I got back on skis last season, but was very nervous and took me 2 months before I could ski anything like a full day. Crowds and ice really scared me. I was happier touring, xc skiing and off piste.
I still have alot of pain in the leg and it does tire.
What out for insurance. It costs me £200 to insure my leg.
Good luck and enjoy what you can do.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Impact shorts might be a worthwhile investment as much for you head as you femur.
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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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