Hey Buddy,
I was psyched to read your post. I am 33 and had a LBHR done by Dr. Pritchett this winter. I too have skied all my life......backcountry, resort, heli, halfpipe, terrain park, all of it. I've heard of people returing to ski after hip resurfacing, but not necessarily at a high and aggresive level. Sounds like you may have returned, and at a high level as well. My question is what type of gear did you return on? I am thinking of getting a new setup for next year, and am looking for lightweight gear. I may be wrong, but my thinking is that the lighter gear will translate to less torque when I inevitably crash (hopefully in powder). I will probably get a touring setup, that being the lightest. What kind of gear are you on? How did it feel to take those initial turns? How long did it take for you to be confident in all types of terrain??
Thanks, can't wait for next season. Until then, surfs up.
Steve
Dr. Pritchett - LBHR (12/23/08)