Alisonpv
Certified Ski Diva
Hello!
Naturally, because of COVID, I am getting back into skiing after a 20 year hiatus. So, I have a few questions.
The local mountain sold me a new (completely unused) pair of Nordic belle to belles (past season - I think 2016 he said?). For $250 for skis, bindings, mounting and all. Hopefully this was a decent deal. Are they ok skis?
Last time I skied I was 20 years younger, but also 170 lbs heavier. (I had weight loss surgery some years ago and lost a lot!). Is getting back into it like riding a bike? I assume it’ll come back quickly. Especially since I’m so much lighter and stronger now. (I do Olympic weight lifting).
I literally can’t even remember what I wore on the mountain last time I did this regularly. I need help finding snow pants. I bought a pair of cheap Artic pants on Amazon, and they’re super tight in the thighs and crotch, yet really big in the waist. I’m very “curvy” and wear size 8 jeans. I did a search in the group and saw someone suggested Marmot slopestar? Any other recommendations for big butt/thigh ski pants?
What the heck do I wear -under- the ski pants?
I notice helmets are a thing now . Are they Required? Or just a good idea? What makes a good helmet? (In a “Mom skiing with her kids” budget). Same with goggles, how necessary are they?
I have additional questions about kids helmets, I probably should put this in the family ski area - but on the off chance someone notices in this post—
My son (5 - never skied before, however is relatively athletic in nature) wears glasses and hearing aids. Any advice on a helmet that won’t interfere with either of those?
Am I forgetting anything?
I appreciate your patience with my silly questions! Thank you so much!
Naturally, because of COVID, I am getting back into skiing after a 20 year hiatus. So, I have a few questions.
The local mountain sold me a new (completely unused) pair of Nordic belle to belles (past season - I think 2016 he said?). For $250 for skis, bindings, mounting and all. Hopefully this was a decent deal. Are they ok skis?
Last time I skied I was 20 years younger, but also 170 lbs heavier. (I had weight loss surgery some years ago and lost a lot!). Is getting back into it like riding a bike? I assume it’ll come back quickly. Especially since I’m so much lighter and stronger now. (I do Olympic weight lifting).
I literally can’t even remember what I wore on the mountain last time I did this regularly. I need help finding snow pants. I bought a pair of cheap Artic pants on Amazon, and they’re super tight in the thighs and crotch, yet really big in the waist. I’m very “curvy” and wear size 8 jeans. I did a search in the group and saw someone suggested Marmot slopestar? Any other recommendations for big butt/thigh ski pants?
What the heck do I wear -under- the ski pants?
I notice helmets are a thing now . Are they Required? Or just a good idea? What makes a good helmet? (In a “Mom skiing with her kids” budget). Same with goggles, how necessary are they?
I have additional questions about kids helmets, I probably should put this in the family ski area - but on the off chance someone notices in this post—
My son (5 - never skied before, however is relatively athletic in nature) wears glasses and hearing aids. Any advice on a helmet that won’t interfere with either of those?
Am I forgetting anything?
I appreciate your patience with my silly questions! Thank you so much!