Who's going skiing and where? 23-24

[//j17]

lemmingjames said:

Carbon Sasquatch said:

//j17 said:

Snow camo for off piste because it's far too easy to find a lost ski at the moment?

that was exactly my reaction - surely absolutely the worst colour ?

Oh I agree but they do look nice though... plus there's always powder ribbons and I've got the disc tracker things (same principle as avalanche transceivers but obviously different frequency)

I'll get some pics to share

Guessing you mean Resqski - yep got them myself. Still can't see myself owning some off piste skis with camo top sheets, well not unless I'd used them ina ski test and they'd come out at the top of my list.

[lemmingjames]

//j17 said:

Guessing you mean Resqski - yep got them myself. Still can't see myself owning some off piste skis with camo top sheets, well not unless I'd used them ina ski test and they'd come out at the top of my list.

Yep them bad boys, never used them in anger though

Here's the pic


The 2 tone fades are this years, camo is next. Not sure about the all black as it was too wide for what I want. Pink camo would be similar to my current skis

I'm tempted but I've gelled with my dps's. Just need to sort out the base at the tail as it's coming away from being bashed on the ground, lifts etc. Apparently a common issue with that year skis

Snowed in val d yesterday and last night, blue bird day but not enough to cover the old tracks for proper new tracks. Slushy in the afternoon

Managed to get some flight time under the wing, only a few seconds each time and not high, harness keeps crushing my left gonad though so it's a mix of excitement and burning pain in the groin.

If anyone's in val d, happy to meet up for happy hour apres

Edited by lemmingjames on Monday 20th March 18:00

[EddieSteadyGo]

Back in Meribel and had an amazing day skiing today. Lots of fresh snow overnight, so got some early powder first thing, with clear blue skis throughout the day. Pistes in very good condition too, although softer conditions lower down and later in the day. Overall though, super conditions.

[Harry Flashman]

lemmingjames said:

I'm tempted but I've gelled with my dps's. Just need to sort out the base at the tail as it's coming away from being bashed on the ground, lifts etc. Apparently a common issue with that year skis

My 2015 DPS Cassiar 95s also did the tail thing. I resin sealed the hell out of them in 2018, been fine ever since.

[lemmingjames]

Harry Flashman said:

lemmingjames said:

I'm tempted but I've gelled with my dps's. Just need to sort out the base at the tail as it's coming away from being bashed on the ground, lifts etc. Apparently a common issue with that year skis

My 2015 DPS Cassiar 95s also did the tail thing. I resin sealed the hell out of them in 2018, been fine ever since.

Think I'll have to look into this method as I've tried tiger seal (failed), had bartlett try and glue it (failed) so was going to cut it out and redo the base patches you can buy for this reason.

What resin did you use? Did you cut out the raised bit or inject resin and clamp down?

[Harry Flashman]

lemmingjames said:

Think I'll have to look into this method as I've tried tiger seal (failed), had bartlett try and glue it (failed) so was going to cut it out and redo the base patches you can buy for this reason.

What resin did you use? Did you cut out the raised bit or inject resin and clamp down?

I just used two pack resin glue (a water resistant variety, perhaps Gorilla?), injected it and slathered, and clamped it all up. Used paper, and a few days on snow took the mess off.

It isn't pretty. But it matched the duct taped trousers and ragged, stickered up helmet I had until last year!

I'll take a pic of the repair for you tomorrow.

[Condi]

lemmingjames said:

Managed to get some flight time under the wing, only a few seconds each time and not high, harness keeps crushing my left gonad though so it's a mix of excitement and burning pain in the groin.

Where did you learn to speedfly?

[//j17]

lemmingjames said:

Harry Flashman said:

lemmingjames said:

I'm tempted but I've gelled with my dps's. Just need to sort out the base at the tail as it's coming away from being bashed on the ground, lifts etc. Apparently a common issue with that year skis

My 2015 DPS Cassiar 95s also did the tail thing. I resin sealed the hell out of them in 2018, been fine ever since.

Think I'll have to look into this method as I've tried tiger seal (failed), had bartlett try and glue it (failed) so was going to cut it out and redo the base patches you can buy for this reason.

What resin did you use? Did you cut out the raised bit or inject resin and clamp down?

If Bartlett have tried and failed it might be more than a 'slap some epoxy on it' job so I'd be tempted to give The Piste Office a call. If Jon can't fix your skis, nobody can!

[//j17]

lemmingjames said:

//j17 said:

Guessing you mean Resqski - yep got them myself. Still can't see myself owning some off piste skis with camo top sheets, well not unless I'd used them ina ski test and they'd come out at the top of my list.

Yep them bad boys, never used them in anger though

I have and glad I had them - though £2 worth of ribbon would have done the job just as well, but where's the geeky fun in that!

[Harry Flashman]

//j17 said:

lemmingjames said:

Harry Flashman said:

lemmingjames said:

I'm tempted but I've gelled with my dps's. Just need to sort out the base at the tail as it's coming away from being bashed on the ground, lifts etc. Apparently a common issue with that year skis

My 2015 DPS Cassiar 95s also did the tail thing. I resin sealed the hell out of them in 2018, been fine ever since.

Think I'll have to look into this method as I've tried tiger seal (failed), had bartlett try and glue it (failed) so was going to cut it out and redo the base patches you can buy for this reason.

What resin did you use? Did you cut out the raised bit or inject resin and clamp down?

If Bartlett have tried and failed it might be more than a 'slap some epoxy on it' job so I'd be tempted to give The Piste Office a call. If Jon can't fix your skis, nobody can!

More elegant a repair than I remember, given that G clamps, card and paper were involved. There was no damage to the bases as I caught the delamination early.

[Harry Flashman]

Has since held up to abuse in the park (tail happy landings and riding switch), so it worked well.

[lemmingjames]

Condi said:

Where did you learn to speedfly?

Started in less arcs with ucpa but instructor wasn't any good
Then val d last year and this year

Currently on a course with ski and fly, bit pricey but they've got evo2 to teach us this year and Martins very good.

You do it?

[lemmingjames]

//j17 said:

lemmingjames said:

Harry Flashman said:

lemmingjames said:

I'm tempted but I've gelled with my dps's. Just need to sort out the base at the tail as it's coming away from being bashed on the ground, lifts etc. Apparently a common issue with that year skis

My 2015 DPS Cassiar 95s also did the tail thing. I resin sealed the hell out of them in 2018, been fine ever since.

Think I'll have to look into this method as I've tried tiger seal (failed), had bartlett try and glue it (failed) so was going to cut it out and redo the base patches you can buy for this reason.

What resin did you use? Did you cut out the raised bit or inject resin and clamp down?

If Bartlett have tried and failed it might be more than a 'slap some epoxy on it' job so I'd be tempted to give The Piste Office a call. If Jon can't fix your skis, nobody can!

Yeah my base has 'bubbled' at the tail so needs cutting out and new base put in.

Think Bartlett just glued it back down but it's failed.

[lemmingjames]

//j17 said:

lemmingjames said:

//j17 said:

Guessing you mean Resqski - yep got them myself. Still can't see myself owning some off piste skis with camo top sheets, well not unless I'd used them ina ski test and they'd come out at the top of my list.

Yep them bad boys, never used them in anger though

I have and glad I had them - though £2 worth of ribbon would have done the job just as well, but where's the geeky fun in that!

Did they work as advertised? I ended up going back to ribbons as forgotbto check that batteries before leaving. Though don't need them at the moment.

I'm tempted by the cat skiing in East Europe next year so will need them then

[anonymous-user]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of getting the 'ski train' from St Pancras to Moûtiers?

After the absolute hell that was Geneva airport this time, we have decided to look at getting the train from St Pancras to Moûtiers, rather than fly in when we go skiing in 2024.

The entire journey by train, including changes, takes about 8.5 hours, and given the time you waste in airports at either end, waiting or queuing, the train takes about the same time. Plus, you only have a 35 min road transfer from Moûtiers to Courchevel, rather than the 2-2.5hrs it takes from Geneva Airport.

Plus, I'm sure we would all agree that a train journey would be more interesting and certainly less hideous than airports and a flight.

Anyone done it? Am I missing any bad points that I need to consider?

[Carbon Sasquatch]

Not done it, but the outbound used to be an overnighter which put me off. Not sure if that's still the case.

[The_Doc]

I've done it.
No beds
Overnight train
No reclining seats
Arrived at 6am very tired and hungover, but got on the slopes at 9am.

I'd always fly, but avoid Geneva weekend days. Much easier. Do Mon to Mon and get speedy boarding

[eps]

Lord Marylebone said:

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of getting the 'ski train' from St Pancras to Moûtiers?

After the absolute hell that was Geneva airport this time, we have decided to look at getting the train from St Pancras to Moûtiers, rather than fly in when we go skiing in 2024.

The entire journey by train, including changes, takes about 8.5 hours, and given the time you waste in airports at either end, waiting or queuing, the train takes about the same time. Plus, you only have a 35 min road transfer from Moûtiers to Courchevel, rather than the 2-2.5hrs it takes from Geneva Airport.

Plus, I'm sure we would all agree that a train journey would be more interesting and certainly less hideous than airports and a flight.

Anyone done it? Am I missing any bad points that I need to consider?

We did this last year.

We paid extra for Premium seats, not the most expensive seats, but a step up from the normal ones.

The seats are fairly uncomfortable. The bottom of the seat does slide, but the back of the seat does not recline. We struggled trying to get sleep on the way out.

Paying for the Premium seats does mean you get food and drinks + a small bag with an eye mask and ear plugs in it.

It's okay, the journey is a long one and a noisy one - the sound of the train itself, plus on the rails was a bit annoying. Luggage can be sizeable.

There was a bit of faffing in Moutiers waiting for a coach. But no longer than the usual.

You do arrive early in resort and you did get a complimentary breakfast on arrival (NB we were self catered). We were able to get our lift passes quickly and so got changed, got equipment and then were on the slopes that day. So that is a benefit. I think the lift pass is an extra half day one, but the pass office did seem to say it would work immediately. We were in La Plagne.

The return journey was great. A lot more enjoyable than the outward one. Complimentary breakfast and lunch on the train and coffee and tea. Although I seem to remember the return passport control was a bit chaotic... and of course early in the morning, so nothing really open then.

Would I do it again? Probably. Would I do it with the Mrs? Not sure!! It depends on how easy it is for you to get to St Pancras and back again.

It makes sense in terms of baggage size/amount. It makes sense in terms of carbon footprint. It made massive sense for us in terms of the price - last season it was ridiculously cheap.

If I did it again I'd go for the Premium seats, if they weren't too prohibitive in terms of extra cost. I may well consider taking a travel neck pillow or even a roll mat though!! Something to give some comfort. Bearing in mind I'm only 5'11.

So it's not quite so cut and dry - especially as we should be able to get 1/2 day of skiing in, on our first day this season - we're yet to go and are flying.

To be honest I'm considering driving next time, taking all/most the luggage and then picking up those who fly, but that would depend on the group size for it to make sense. Will try to update once we've been away this season and have something to directly compare - we're in Les Arcs this season.

[Condi]

Amazing it's not a proper sleeper train, they're becoming quite popular in Europe.

Must admit I thought the ski train had stopped altogether this year but quite likely wrong.

[anonymous-user]

Thank you. That is massively helpful!

I will have a think about it.

For years we have flown in and out of Geneva on weekdays and it was ‘bearable’ I suppose is the kindest thing to say. It has never been good IMO.

This year we went on a Saturday and it was absolutely beyond a joke. They couldn’t have treated us more like unwelcome cattle if they tried. Despite being at Geneva almost 3 hours before the flight on the return, we would have missed our flight if the plane wasn’t delayed by 25 mins. We cued, walked, and got busses between terminals for the full 3 hours, and it was horrendous.

I’ve fancied doing the train a few times, especially now I have a little boy and so does my brother and his wife, so a train would probably be easier anyway.