Who is going skiing and where 2014?
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Thanks for that ^^ Interesting, maybe worth a shot for a short break. I actually prefer 2 or 3 short (3-4 day) breaks in a season these days. Getting old.....
@Torqueofthedevil - try MountainSun and look for Les Melezes in Tignes. It's basic but has a great chilled atmosphere, and whilst its not in the centre (although there are navettes running late and IME the late nightlife in Tignes isn't completely amazing anyway) Mountain Sun's deals are fantastic if you go outside peak - you can for example get a long weekend, fully catered, with transfers from Geneva, FREE current-season equipt hire and FREE LIFT PASS for around £200 (last season). I honestly don't know how they do it. Just find your own flights.
@Torqueofthedevil - try MountainSun and look for Les Melezes in Tignes. It's basic but has a great chilled atmosphere, and whilst its not in the centre (although there are navettes running late and IME the late nightlife in Tignes isn't completely amazing anyway) Mountain Sun's deals are fantastic if you go outside peak - you can for example get a long weekend, fully catered, with transfers from Geneva, FREE current-season equipt hire and FREE LIFT PASS for around £200 (last season). I honestly don't know how they do it. Just find your own flights.
Harry Flashman said:
Doing a ski season in Morzine (Portes du Soleil) area. Can't wait!
6 months' gardening leave definitely does not suck.
I think we will be 'neighbours' Mr Flashman. I'll be in Montriond for most of the season (unfortunately I have to work so will be popping back to UK when required).6 months' gardening leave definitely does not suck.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Monday 11th November 19:38
I'll look out for the defender beast. I should be in a new 3 series touring in dark grey. Would be good to hook up for a ski!
kingstondc5 said:
Anyone in Val D from 14-20th December?
Also can anyone recommend me a decent off-piste ski school?
Thanks
Are you wanting a one off lesson or week of lessons? I can recommend Snoworks who work out of various locations-including Tignes and as luck would have it they are running on Off Piste week while you're there. It's £325 and is 5 half days Mon-Fri.Also can anyone recommend me a decent off-piste ski school?
Thanks
Have a look on their website but they're planning on running 3 groups at levels 4, 5, and 6.
http://www.snoworks.co.uk/levels.asp
You need to be at least at their level 4 standard which is comfortable on black runs although tbh I don't particular see how ability to ski on piste translate to off piste-but can sort of see the logic. You can move up and down groups though and you'll have a ski off so the instructors can judge if they agree with you
Standard of coaching is top notch.
Weeks worth really as going with 2 boarders of various ability and im the only skier.
Just had a look and unfortunately im in Val D and not Tignes so no good for me but thanks anyway.
Next question i have is my dads got some X-Screams in his attic, hardly used/not exactly abused, think its worth taking them for off-piste or will they flounder as much as my Crossmax's in the 'deep'?
Just had a look and unfortunately im in Val D and not Tignes so no good for me but thanks anyway.
Next question i have is my dads got some X-Screams in his attic, hardly used/not exactly abused, think its worth taking them for off-piste or will they flounder as much as my Crossmax's in the 'deep'?
kingstondc5 said:
Weeks worth really as going with 2 boarders of various ability and im the only skier.
Just had a look and unfortunately im in Val D and not Tignes so no good for me but thanks anyway.
Next question i have is my dads got some X-Screams in his attic, hardly used/not exactly abused, think its worth taking them for off-piste or will they flounder as much as my Crossmax's in the 'deep'?
I'm not entirely sure where they meet but may be worth investigating as it wouldn't necessarily take long to get from Val d'Isere to Tignes on skis, or you could consider the bus-runs until about 6 from memory.Just had a look and unfortunately im in Val D and not Tignes so no good for me but thanks anyway.
Next question i have is my dads got some X-Screams in his attic, hardly used/not exactly abused, think its worth taking them for off-piste or will they flounder as much as my Crossmax's in the 'deep'?
What vintage are the X-Screams? I learnt to ski on the old long skis so I've never found skiing off piste an issue on what today would be classed as 'piste skis'. I say today because the classification of piste, all mountain, and powder/off piste skis has shifted rather allot in the last 5-10 years.
My do it all skis are 71mm in the waist, not too long ago they'd have been classed as an all mountain ski now allot of people would see them as a dedicated piste ski. I've got a couple of pairs of Lines for piste- some Line Blends, and Prophets. Both 100mm but the Prophets have a touring binding to skin up etc.
I notice the X-Screams are 68mm, it won't make it any easier if you're just looking to get into off piste, on the other hand there off piste, and OFF piste and a plethora of conditions. You'll def get extra float on the fatter skis but it's a trade off as you'll find them hard work on piste-I'd rather have a ski that handles well on piste and can handle some off piste rather than trucking around on fat ski on piste most of the time.
In your circumstance I'd just rent, then you can just chop and change as you wish-plus you may need to get your dads binding etc re-set for you and drilled unless they're on a rental binding.
Yeah, had a quick google and theres a couple in Val D, i 'know' you can get to Tignes fairly easily but not sure how quickly if slightly tired ;-)
X-Screams are 2000 vintage and like you, learnt to ski before all the new designs came in. Ive just not ventured off off piste as such lately or into the deep.
The dims of 'my' ski's are;
Crossmax (2001/2) 107-68-102
X-Scream (2000) 106-68-96
But i shouldnt need to adjust the bindings to much as the boot sizes are the same. Might just take them anyway as have space in the bag
X-Screams are 2000 vintage and like you, learnt to ski before all the new designs came in. Ive just not ventured off off piste as such lately or into the deep.
The dims of 'my' ski's are;
Crossmax (2001/2) 107-68-102
X-Scream (2000) 106-68-96
But i shouldnt need to adjust the bindings to much as the boot sizes are the same. Might just take them anyway as have space in the bag
Harry Flashman said:
Doing a ski season in Morzine (Portes du Soleil) area. Can't wait!
6 months' gardening leave definitely does not suck.
Think I already posted in here that we're off to the other end of the Portes du Soleil, in Morgins, at beginning of Feb. Fancy a lunchtime beer somewhere between the two one day?6 months' gardening leave definitely does not suck.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Monday 11th November 19:38
kingstondc5 said:
Not sure if i should start a new thread somewhere or not but im after a new set of ski gloves as i think mine have finally died (10+ years old) with the thinsulate lining being worn down resulting in cold fingers on the lifts, when im skiing its fine, lifts there very cold.
Now i guess i could purchase some liners but im thinking about some new ones, so a quick search around on ebay as im looking for racing gloves (like them for the padding they offer and my last ones Reush Racing, served me very well in this area), i found a French company called Bolid offering their wares but ive been unable to find any reviews on them though.
http://www.bolidgloves.com/en/products/snow-and-ic...
So has anyone here heard of them?
Is it worth me purchasing new gloves or would some liners just do?
Or can anyone recommend me some? Got to be full leather palm though and not looking to really break the bank either on it?
Im aware that cold fingers could be a result of layers around the body but its not that and no i dont have that condition either.
Nothing takes the fun out of skiing quite like cold, wet hands. I would definitely be picking up new gloves. On the advice of seasonaire friends I switched to Hestra a couple of years ago and wouldn't look elsewhere now. I also have a pair of North Face mittens which are so warm I can only wear them when it gets below -20.Now i guess i could purchase some liners but im thinking about some new ones, so a quick search around on ebay as im looking for racing gloves (like them for the padding they offer and my last ones Reush Racing, served me very well in this area), i found a French company called Bolid offering their wares but ive been unable to find any reviews on them though.
http://www.bolidgloves.com/en/products/snow-and-ic...
So has anyone here heard of them?
Is it worth me purchasing new gloves or would some liners just do?
Or can anyone recommend me some? Got to be full leather palm though and not looking to really break the bank either on it?
Im aware that cold fingers could be a result of layers around the body but its not that and no i dont have that condition either.
Gruffy said:
Nothing takes the fun out of skiing quite like cold, wet hands. I would definitely be picking up new gloves. On the advice of seasonaire friends I switched to Hestra a couple of years ago and wouldn't look elsewhere now. I also have a pair of North Face mittens which are so warm I can only wear them when it gets below -20.
This is true, the wet generally comes from my hands though, its just the cold that gets to me though i got my gloves out of the loft yesterday and noticed that the thinsulate lining has worn away quite a bit around the fingers as such. Still 10 years service isnt to bad i guess.Going to try the Bolid ones out in the link above. The tog rating seems on par with everyone else. I would like a pair of the Hestra race gloves or the Reusch Ski School ones but unfortunately do not ski enough to warrant the cost.
My thinking is that a ski week costs so much money, it'd be crazy to sabotage it with insufficient gloves. If you have sweaty paws then you could do with high performance gloves. Personally I try not to scrimp on gloves, boots and goggles as I think these are the things that can quickly sap the fun.
Gruffy said:
My thinking is that a ski week costs so much money, it'd be crazy to sabotage it with insufficient gloves. If you have sweaty paws then you could do with high performance gloves. Personally I try not to scrimp on gloves, boots and goggles as I think these are the things that can quickly sap the fun.
This, good gloves make a huge difference. I picked up some Scott ones which are excellent. They also have a couple of openable vents, which can cool your hands down, if they're getting too warm and toasty 
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