Trying to get back into Skiing after 20+ years

[Scruffy]

20-30 times You sound really committed.

What is your height and weight?

 

[MadMadWorld]

Yeah, see thats what I need - people in the know telling me what is good and what isnt. Its why Im here. We had our annual Dome ski sale here and I didnt have the money to go. I probably wouldve gotten some nice boots but I heard the skis deals were crappy.

Thank u dlague

Are you friends with domeskier?

 

[Ragman]

20-30 times You sound really committed. - its 10 min away and season pass is dirt cheap - Ill just be going thru lots of gloves with that tow rope

What is your height and weight?

5'8 165lbs

 

[Ragman]

Are you friends with domeskier?

Dont know him. Just stumbled across this forum in various searches for some experts. Found all you wonderful folks.

 

[dlague]

5'8 165lbs

160 to 165 cm length is good!

 

[Savemeasammy]

5'8 165lbs

You had me fooled with the size 12 foot! 165ish is probably good.


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[bigbog]

I do indeed wear a size 12 boot but Im only 5'8. go figure. I agree with good boots. I remember from my days of skiing that my feet were the only things that really hurt after a day on the slopes.

There are some good prices on Ski [& Stay] With Lessons packages...(and the bigger mtns = more $$ to pay the better instructors..to a great extent(BUT NOT an Etched in Stone Law of Physics..)

 

[Domeskier]

Are you friends with domeskier?

There was a Dome ski sale and I missed it?!?!? Would love to make some turns with the Ragman is he's ever in Ski Country USA. Hopefully the site of Satan's Staircase will not frighten him away from the sport for another 20 years!

 

[MadMadWorld]

There was a Dome ski sale and I missed it?!?!? Would love to make some turns with the Ragman is he's ever in Ski Country USA. Hopefully the site of Satan's Staircase will not frighten him away from the sport for another 20 years!

Dome - we need to make some turns this year. I think you could provide plenty of humorous chairlift banter at the very least

 

[Domeskier]

Dome - we need to make some turns this year. I think you could provide plenty of humorous chairlift banter at the very least

Sounds like a plan. I usually make it up north of CT one or two times a season!

 

[Savemeasammy]

There was a Dome ski sale and I missed it?!?!?

I am Very. Disappointed. in you...


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[Madroch]

Op sounds like me in 2006-car wreck in 85 and fractured pelvis, 25 plus years away from the sport- kids got me back- I stumbled upon AZ- beware Ragman- I am 8 plus years in- hooked worse than ever- quiver of skis, skipping work for pow or spring bumps- 40 days a year.... But wouldn't trade it for anything

 

[Madroch]

I am 5'8 and was 165 when I started back- went 170 cm on my first skis - medium flex easy to get back into it skis- and they worked great

 

[deadheadskier]

Jesus........what I wouldn't give to be 165#

What do you rabbits eat?

I'm 5'8, 200. Total fat ass.

New gym routine started last week though. I'd be psyched to get down to 175

 

[BenedictGomez]

Jesus........what I wouldn't give to be 165#

What do you rabbits eat?

I'm 5'8, 200. Total fat ass.

5'11"", 177

And I eat whatever I want, including pizza, Red Robin, and cookies. It doesnt really matter what you eat, it's how many calories you eat. Download a calorie counting app to your smartphone, set your target weight, and log every calorie that enters your body on a daily basis. If you do this, religiously, you WILL lose weight, regardless of whether you work out or not.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm aware........but thanks Mr. Fonda :lol:

I live the good life way too much in many ways......I know what I need to change........just don't like it.

Still a top 900 skier at Killington though........so I got that going for me.

 

[Ragman]

I'm aware........but thanks Mr. Fonda :lol:

I live the good life way too much in many ways......I know what I need to change........just don't like it.

Still a top 900 skier at Killington though........so I got that going for me.

I was same way last year. Just started drinking water way more and cut down my portion sizes ( still ate whatever I wanted just less) and I stopped with all the candy and donuts. Dropped 30 lbs in about 3 months.

 

[Savemeasammy]

Still a top 900 skier at Killington though........

LOL


Another bumper sticker idea right there


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[Riverskier]

This isn't wrong. All else being equal, if you cut calories you will lose weight. That being said, what you eat definitely matters in more way than one. If you eat say 1500 calories a day of high fiber healthy whole foods over 5 small meals, you will lose weight MUCH faster than eating 2 meals a day of junk equaling the same number of calories, and your general health will be better (cholesterol, blood sugar, digestion, etc.). In fact if you eat a diet of all whole foods, you can lose weight without even counting calories or fat grams.

5'11"", 177

And I eat whatever I want, including pizza, Red Robin, and cookies. It doesnt really matter what you eat, it's how many calories you eat. Download a calorie counting app to your smartphone, set your target weight, and log every calorie that enters your body on a daily basis. If you do this, religiously, you WILL lose weight, regardless of whether you work out or not.

 

[MadMadWorld]

I'm aware........but thanks Mr. Fonda :lol:

I live the good life way too much in many ways......I know what I need to change........just don't like it.

Still a top 900 skier at Killington though........so I got that going for me.

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