Re: Downhill Skiing with CI

[Guest guest]

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I am not s skier but did try it once years ago. I'd do it in a

heartbeat too. I think ordinary precautions would work well for the CI. A

ski mask or some such to keep the processor on your head would probably be

sufficient. And yes you can plug in an FM system and give the guide the

transmitter. That would minimize the wind noise as I am sure you'd turn

into a speed demon on the slopes. LOL

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My wild oats have turned to shredded wheat.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

When I ski I wear a ski helmet. I do not want to risk damage to the CI. It's

been too long a journey to take a risk. I had to try a few helmets before I

found one that fit reasonably comfortable. A few adjusts made to the foam

allowed room for the 3G. My Husband was able to do this for me. But my ski

shop said they were willing to try to fit the helmet using methods they use

to fit ski boots(heat and stretch). I went skiing with my Audie after having

surgery and she flipping out because I wasn't wearing head gear. Funny thing

that night she's the one who snowball. Not me, I've been skiing since I was

a kid :-). But the next day I purchased a helmet. It's much warmer than a

hat and you don't have to keep pulling it down on your head. Living in

upstate NY we have access to some wonderful ski slopes. Looking forward to

this years ski season

Dee

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From: [mailto:rlclark77@...]

Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:12 PM

Subject: Re: Downhill Skiing with CI

,

I am not s skier but did try it once years ago. I'd do it in a

heartbeat too. I think ordinary precautions would work well for the CI. A

ski mask or some such to keep the processor on your head would probably be

sufficient. And yes you can plug in an FM system and give the guide the

transmitter. That would minimize the wind noise as I am sure you'd turn

into a speed demon on the slopes. LOL

*---* *---* *---* *---* *---*

My wild oats have turned to shredded wheat.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

,

When I come to Portland, do you want to go downhill skiing? I think we'd

have lots of fun! Heck, we could even get Gimlet and Tigger on a pair of

skis -- perhaps even using them to guide us down the hill!! LOL!

Surgery date: 12/22/04

Activation date: 1/18/05

[Guest guest]

Dee,

I'm glad you mentioned the idea of wearing a helmet. I, too, would feel more

comfortable doing this. In the past, I wore a ski hat which was loose enough

to fit over my hearing aids. When the time comes, I'll visit a sports shop

in my area to find out what kind of helmet I can find. I'm also glad to know

that my FM system can be used with the 3G. I think I'm going to give this a

try this winter and see what happens!

Surgery date: 12/22/04

Activation date: 1/18/05

[Guest guest]

In case some of you were wondering who " " is, she was someone from

another CI forum. For whatever reason, I thought her question was posted on

this list. Hence, the reference to her name. <grin>

, do you have a humorous and clever response to this message? If so, I

can't wait to read it. LOL!

Surgery date: 12/22/04

Activation date: 1/18/05