23 Apr 2009, 10:28pm
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by SkiBum

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Is it possible to go snow skiing even though I have Raynaud’s phenomenon?

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CMS asked:


I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s about a year ago and I have the opportunity to go snow skiing this winter. I know its dangerous being out in extreme cold. but I just want to know if anyone has found a way to enjoy extreme cold weather without experincing the symptoms of Raynaud’s. Please let me know if theres anything out there that will keep my hands and feet warm enough to enjoy the snow.

Richard
23 Apr 2009, 11:31am
skiing
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I want to start Cross-Country Skiing in Illinois?

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Tar asked:


I’m not sure where it came from but I have this overwhelming desire to cross-country ski. I am athletic and want to try something new. I just moved back to the Chicago area and would like to know how to begin skiing, what its like, where to get equipment, and of course… where to ski. Oh, and are there groups that meet and do competitions, etc?
Thank you!

Gabriel
22 Apr 2009, 8:44pm
skiing
by SkiBum

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Do the downhill skiing classes really help?

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Michelle asked:


I have tried to learn how to downhill without an instructor, my husband explain what to do, but I didnt manage to learn it properly so I was thinking to take some classes. Do you really think that skiing classes help or should I just save the money and stay home?

Hannah
22 Apr 2009, 4:13am
skiing
by SkiBum

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When you are watching skiing videos, what are those things sticking out of the skiers’ packs?

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snow asked:


They look like sticks or twigs sticking out of the top of the backpack. It doesn’t look like their avi probe, but what do I know?

Matthew
21 Apr 2009, 5:39pm
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How good is the skiing & apres ski in the resort ‘Les Deux Alpes in France’?

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jh902 asked:


I am going skiing to this resort in December with college and was wondering what people thought of the resort as a whole? Please could you tell me what you liked and didnt like about it.

Thanks very much.

Jackson

21 Apr 2009, 3:48pm
skiing
by SkiBum

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I’ll b skiing in Austria in late January,given the poor snow last year wat are the snow predictions4this year?

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Jerome M asked:


Well any meteorologists out there that can give me any help or even some1 who has heard from a reliable source, links would be great, oh I’ll be skiing around the Salzburg region,thanks for your help!

Caden
19 Apr 2009, 12:21pm
skiing
by SkiBum

4 comments

what do you need to wear when going skiing or snowboarding?

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winnie asked:


so this isn’t my first time going to the snow but it is my first time trying to ski or maybe snowboard. i know you need to dress warm and wear goggles but what else? do you need to wear different things for skiing and snowboarding? please be specific because i honestly have no ideas. thanks a lot.

Michael
19 Apr 2009, 4:10am
skiing
by SkiBum

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When performing rotational tricks in skiing, what is the best way to ensure on-axis landings?

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Curious Skier asked:


Basically the question is how to avoid landing with your skis facing across the slope rather than down it? I have just about mastered getting air and landing, but spins are a harder beast to conquer.

Addison
18 Apr 2009, 6:55pm
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What are the rented equipments for Skiing?

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MilkTea asked:


I am going to go to the Poconos soon and I am going to rent ski equipments. What do they usually provide so that I can go out and buy the other things they don’t give out in the rent. And where can I buy the ski items that are not given to me for rent?

Jose
18 Apr 2009, 11:36am
skiing
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I want to get my daughter introduced to skiing. She is 2 years old. Where can I find affordable quality skis?

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Lions#1Fan asked:


I have been to 3 different ski pro shops and the are WAY overpriced in my opinion.

Landon