I've just noticed this thread. I grass ski regularly on the south Downs, in various London parks and anywhere else that I can find a nice, smooth, grassy slope. I use Rollka skis which I bought about 30 years ago. You can see me in action - not very dramatic I'm afraid - on YouTube: http://youtube.com/v/7KnwmoyrJNE
If anyone wants to get in touch, please do!! I'm so lonely.
Andy
Is that at the top of Glynde Hill, by Ringmer?
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?
Yes it is! Just across the road from the new wind turbine monstrosity.
I know the monstrosity well!!! I grew up in Ringmer, and my parents are still there
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
That's why I was there as well. My mum lived in Springett Avenue!
That hill is fantastic for grass skiing. You can go right to the top or start off about half-way at a bit of a dip. From the top scares me but I've done it a couple of times. From half-way it's a good run with a nice jump at the bottom if you're in the mood. I'm really surprised that no one else is ever there doing something similar.
I live in south London and there are a few places where I can go but nowhere has that view!
Small world!!! I lived down the Broyle but obviously know Springett really well.
I can imagine that hill being great for grass skiing - we used to go down it on our sledges on snow days as kids. Great fun but it's very scary at times!!! We also used to do the hill at Goat farm but it's not so long or steep.
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Any time you want to try skiing it, let me know!
After all it is free
After all it is free
Will do
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
Do any of you still grass ski on the South Downs. I would love to join you. Do you know where you can get the skis from nowdays
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This brings back memories !
I remember when this started off in the UK in the 70s. Bruce Benson (of Bearsden Ski Club) imported them and persuaded me to demo them for him at the Angus Show, on the grassy banks at the showground at Arbroath.
Later that year, or the following year, there was a grass ski competition somewhere in the lake district. I recall Ingy Christopherson and Ian Finlayson also being there. I collected a pennant that sat in a drawer for decades until I was having a tidy up when it ended up in the bin.
And that was in the days before helmets !
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
I remember falling like that the first time I tried grass skiing in a park in Bristol circa 1984. The pain was similar to that experienced getting up the hill on a rope tow and shredding the skin on my hands.
Never again.
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.
I'm glad I found this thread. I saw people skiing on Butser Hill near Portsmouth 40 odd years ago, before I'd got the ski bug, and thought it looked fantastic. I had a look online for it a while back and there was nothing much coming up. So now I've learned the history of it. Thanks everyone.
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
@RoadProAndy,
Hi Andy,
Not sure if you are still grass skiing but the Aldershot Senior Ski Club grass ski two or three times a year. You are more than welcome to join us.
Sheila
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
Sheila Honey wrote:
@RoadProAndy,
Hi Andy,
Not sure if you are still grass skiing but the Aldershot Senior Ski Club grass ski two or three times a year. You are more than welcome to join us.
Sheila
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