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Windlover

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I can answer questions about downhill skiing, telemark skiing, & freeride snowboarding. Feel free to ask me about techniques, riding styles, conditions, equipment, etc. I can also give information about many ski areas along with links to other informational sites.

Cynthia Bedell

U.S.
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I am a nationally certified ski instructor.

Lisa Willis, RN

Australia
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I am a qualified alpine and telemark instructor with over 10 years experience teaching adults, teens, children and people with special needs. I can help you with equipment, planning a trip and things to do before you leave home as well as ways to break out of that ski rut you may be finding yourself in. I have skied in over 12 resorts in Colorado, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and Australia. I`d like to help you get the most out of your next ski trip no matter how big or small.

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2009-11-17 GS pole length:

Hi Paul and thanks for the question. Apologies for the delay in advance, have been away doing my first half ironman triathlon! [sorry i'm telling everyone] Back to you: GS poles are literally longer

2009-11-17 twin tips:

Dear Bethany -- Usually the twin tips will have a bit more sidecut and wider tip and tail so you can ski them shorter. A wider ski will help you "float" in powder more, so if your focus is powder that

2009-11-16 Adult vs Junior race skis:

Dear Scott -- If your son is not yet technically skilled, having two different pairs of skis, one for each discipline, should help him develop the correct techniques for each race. Stay with the top

2009-11-15 atomic sx10:

Hi Frank & thanks for the question. Specific skis are difficult to comment on when i dont know how you ski, where you ski & what you like to do on skis [long, medium, short turns and speed]. Atomic

2009-11-06 what size:

Dear Travis -- Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what length to buy, because the length you need for your weight and skiing style will be determined by the brand and design of ski you buy. Since you

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