On 9/1/05, Benjamin Kulas <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I don't know enough about non-race jr. skis to judge their edge hold
> on ice.  But, if there exists a significant difference then I
> recommend the race skis.  Not so that PS's kid can win races, but so
> that she can have fun.  Nothing is more un-fun (and for a kid, scary)
> than having no edges on ice.  Good edges, OTOH, encourage the
> development of good technique and confidence, two things (especially
> the latter) that are key to having fun.
> 
> On the other hand, if today's regular jr. skis have great edge grip on
> ice when tuned, than they might be sufficient.  I still, however,
> recommend developing a quiver.  Have a pair of skis for racing and

A quiver?  She's 8!

I could argue that being able to ski reasonably well on one pair of
skis in all conditions (including race course conditions) is a
pre-requisite to getting more skis.

Jeez!

8 year old shouldn't be made to feel pressured or bad because they
don't win - especially if they have "race" skis - they should be
learning about skiing generally, themselves and their new friends.  If
she's into it (racing), and any good, it will "happen" for her.

She's 8!  (remember that...)


> training, and a pair for free skiing.  Similarly, I wouldn't use my
> M40A3 for close-quarter, multiple target urban combat (for that I
> would probably use my Skorpion vz 61).  Preferably I would reserve the
> M40A3 for sniper missions, and have an AK-47 or AK-74 for all-round,
> general purpose use.
> 
> 
> El Scorpion
> 
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> 
> 
> caveat lector
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