Knowing when to say when

[ERJ-145CA]

That lift boots you up there..I'm guessing it runs at 1100-1200 feet per minute..zoom..

I liked the feeling of acceleration in the area that the ground came up so it was only a few feet below my skis. It took me a couple rides to realize it was an illusion.

 

[hardline]

I liked the feeling of acceleration in the area that the ground came up so it was only a few feet below my skis. It took me a couple rides to realize it was an illusion.

hun what/where are you talking about? my brain is weird optical illusions dont really work with me. im a magicians worst nightmare.

 

[ERJ-145CA]

It's kinda hard to explain, at one point you're really high off the ground and then there is a cliff and the ground is just a few feet below your feet, my skis were able to touch the tops of some branches there. The first couple times I thought that the quad sped up but then I realized it was an illusion because of the ground coming up so fast. I was alone so I was just watching the ground go by while I was riding the lift, you probably wouldn't notice it if you were talking to somebody.

So I don't totally derail the thread, my calfs and thighs are hurting.

 

[hardline]

mine hurt some this am but they are feeling better now. i made the right call to call it quits when i did.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

It's kinda hard to explain, at one point you're really high off the ground and then there is a cliff and the ground is just a few feet below your feet, my skis were able to touch the tops of some branches there. The first couple times I thought that the quad sped up but then I realized it was an illusion because of the ground coming up so fast. I was alone so I was just watching the ground go by while I was riding the lift, you probably wouldn't notice it if you were talking to somebody.

So I don't totally derail the thread, my calfs and thighs are hurting.

Hell Yeah..I know what you mean and that sort of stuff makes everyday life so much cooler..lately I try to look really far in the horizon and I see things I haven't seen before from places I have been numerous times. I'm just becoming a more perceptive GSS..

High Speed lifts just rock so much..At Hunter I feel like I spent as much time on the trail as riding the lift..that's a nice thing..usually I'm on the lift 2-3 times more than on the trail..I like timing things..lol

 

[RootDKJ]

I have a hard time calling it quits. I usually over-do it the 1st few times out.

 

[hardline]

i get enough days that i am in no rush to push it. after about a week or two of normal riding i get more runs in 3 or 4 hours than most people get in a normal day.

 

[RootDKJ]

I'm hoping to take my skiing to the next level this year with more skiing after work so it should all work out in the end

 

[skiboarder]

Pre-season workouts is the only way to avoid the lactic acid buildup that can cause pain thaqt can last for days. Last weekend was my first of the season and this was the first year I had absolutely no pain in the legs. Probably due to the last 2 month's workouts. Lots of squats with weights, many pulsing squats up to the point of fatigue. I followed a few of my wifes DVDs- these hour long workouts killed for the first few weeks but they sure did help the quads. These workouts use low weights but high reps. I think I lost 5-10 lbs too.

That's good. High rep, low weight approximates the intensity of skiing.

 

[hardline]

I'm hoping to take my skiing to the next level this year with more skiing after work so it should all work out in the end

that after work sessions are what really gets you on point.

 

[Bandit2941]

I guess i forgot to say when.
Never will happen again.
I am thinking tomorrow may be worse.
Thanks Jamie i owe ya.

Just think, you're building your stamina so you can be an ANIMAL this weekend! I'm stoked! See you Saturday.......don't eat too much turkey!

Jamie