HH books

[ToddW]

I too vote for Essentials.  But it's a pretty close tie with Expert 2.  Book 2 has much more in it that a casual reader will find.  Every word is chosen for a reason, and that reason must be teased out to get the full value of the book.  I'm always surprised how much more I find in book 2 each time I read it.

It sounds like jbotti is going to need another new avatar pretty soon.  I know what 3 days with Diana last week did for my skiing ... just imagine what 6 days with both Diana and Harald will do for him.

[Ron]

Surprise, a little diversity in the Real Skiers Forum
HH book Review Poll
Expert 1 ? - 0 votes
Expert 2 ? - 2 votes
Essentials - 1 vote
Shut up and ski - 1 vote

Anybody else?

Wanna guess my vote??

[Gary]

Expert 2 for the level I'm skiing t now....

Alll very cool stuff to take apart and look at your skiing...g

[Ron]

so that's 3 votes #2,  2 votes # shut up and ski? 

[Gary]

Ok Ron....yes...but one must first achieve some level of skill set to be able to ski efficiently...

It's like saying no need to learning anything at school, just get a job. 

There is a place for book learning and then, ya just gotta get out and apply...I'm SURE you would agree.

For me, it's fun to go back periodicaly and see how I've modified, improved or miserably failed to learn particular technique. BUt hey,...that's just the way I approach learning and more importanly,

HAVING A SH_T load of fun! 

[LivingProof]

It's just all about continuous improvement. I need to get better to ski with, and not behind, my Real Skier buds.

Yesterday, I spent the day at Greek Peak with HelluvaSkier doing some PMTS work. We had a great day in the sun with just nice spring conditions. Yeah, I spend runs concentrating on some aspect, but, when you feel the skis slicing through the snow in a cleaner fashion, it generates this warm feeling and I just smile getting back on the lift. Work?? No Way!! I'm at Killington this week and will continue to work on technique and letting them rip. They go together so very well.

A big benefit of skiing with a PMTS advocate is we use a common dictionary. Greg can offer thoughts and I know exactly what he is trying to communicate.

Now, all I have to do is figure out how to get with Ron and do some real time tree skiing.

[Gary]

Sounds like you had a fantastic time Mike....and had fun doing it.

Hope Killington snow is great for ya.....let us know.

Svend and Terryl are coming down from Toronto to visit with us for 3 days to ski at Bristol. Too bad it wasn't this past weekend cause it was FREANKN' AWESOME!....warmer temps this weekend and maybe some rain....but hey....we ski it all....!

Best,
g

[LivingProof]

Hi All,
In the middle of a thread about HH, skiing, and having fun, I'd like to announce a new addition to the family. A baby girl, Peyton, joined the team last evening. She and her mom Lisa are doing great.

Killington trip will be reduced by a day so I can get home to meet her.  3 bluebird days come to an end, cloudy today. Skiing is good by eastern standards. Today will be the 24th on skis. Need to get a late March early April trip planned. 

[Gary]

Congrats Mike...smiles and champagne all around.

Sounds like Killington was a blast..hopefully not too crowded.

Did you ski your Kastles the whole time?

Any more thoughts about that ski?

I too am thinking about trying to get somewhere in April....Park City maybe...Loveland, Abasin....

Will watch to see where there is snow....let's keep in touch...I know Ron is interested in some sping snow as well.

Best, g

[LivingProof]

Congrats Mike...smiles and champagne all around.

Sounds like Killington was a blast..hopefully not too crowded.

Did you ski your Kastles the whole time?

Any more thoughts about that ski?

I too am thinking about trying to get somewhere in April....Park City maybe...Loveland, Abasin....

Will watch to see where there is snow....let's keep in touch...I know Ron is interested in some sping snow as well.

Best, g

Killington was empty with just great skiing.. Today was a superb spring day, clouds to keep the snow from getting real wet. Did some tree skiing and smelled some pine up close and personal.

The more I ski the Kestle 88's, the more I like them. They just get through spring conditions and do very well on the early morning hardstuff. As I've no experience with a ski this wide (by my standards), my knees tell me they don't like working on carving angles so much on the wider ski. No big deal and it may just be overuse from a couple of weeks of light duty.

I was thinking of a quick midweek trip to Stowe later this month, family stuff comes first.

Mike.

[jim-ratliff]

Hi All,
In the middle of a thread about HH, skiing, and having fun, I'd like to announce a new addition to the family. A baby girl, Peyton, joined the team last evening. She and her mom Lisa are doing great.
 

Mike:

Congratulations from Lynn and I, and yes familiy comes first.
We are having a great trip here in Utah. 10" Tuesday night and some great skiing at Alta the next day. Soft snow to ski on all day.  Good day at Sundance (and dinner at the Tree Room restaurant there), Canyons, Deer Valley, Alta, Alta, and Brighton today.  solitude tomorrow, but probably an early day since it is supposed to be pretty warm.


By the way, moving the bindings back on my Watea 84's made a big difference in skiing cut-up powder.  Seemed to soften the tip even more and let the ski not be affected as much by the changes in surface.

[Gary]

Glad you're enjoying the 88's Mike....I'm sure getting 88 up on edge is certainly quite different than a narrow waisted ski...I can say the 78....comes up on edge angle so very nicely....I have to keep looking down to see I'm on 78 underfoot. I too agree, these skis are amazing in soft spring like snow...just make it a blast.

Holy moly Jim...You and Lynn caught the mother lode...Utah powder how sweet is that. Glad you guys are enjoying the whole enchalta!..

AND....wow listen to you....moving the bindings back for more tip float....you are evolving.... a "skier in the know"....ah yes.....pass it on JIm....pas it on!  Regards to Lynn.....make some 2 footed turns for us!

Best, G