Ski Wear

Went into Lidls this afternoon, and they had sold out of ski watches early this morning. Not only that, all the Lidls in the area were sold out.

Did buy a ski bag, only takes skis up to 185, so too small for mine, but good to have as a spare.

Matalan also starting with a small range of ski clothing.

I did buy hubby some socks, they look ok, time will tell. Also bought a couple of base layer fleece, they are the softest fleece I have ever felt. Our Lidls had every-thing, bags, watchs, helmets, goggles. But then again I do not know a single person, apart from my neighbour who ski's.

Dave Mac wrote:.

Did buy a ski bag, only takes skis up to 185, so too small for mine, but good to have as a spare.

or for maybe joining the 21st century sometime :lol:

OK, I know 170s feel like ice skates to you.


Trencher

Did I mis something? What happened to the 20th century? :shock:

Trencher wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:.

Did buy a ski bag, only takes skis up to 185, so too small for mine, but good to have as a spare.

or for maybe joining the 21st century sometime :lol:

Trencher

I was out on 165's, 169's and 175's just last week. They were all very new, and also available in 189cm in one of the models. I also rode a drag lift last year with an 18 year old member of the German National Ski Team. I guess you would have called his skis a bit last century as well, since competition mogul skis are narrow and rather long :D Not everyone wants to go out on piste carvers, clearly.

Bandit wrote:

I guess you would have called his skis a bit last century as well, since competition mogul skis are narrow and rather long Not everyone wants to go out on piste carvers, clearly.

According to the new BASI Equipment update, there are new requirements for ISIA and ISTD technical/Coaching courses.

Skis to have a radius greater than 17m for men, and 15m for women.

I guess I've been ahead of the trend setters all the time. :lol:

Dave Mac wrote:Bandit wrote:

I guess you would have called his skis a bit last century as well, since competition mogul skis are narrow and rather long Not everyone wants to go out on piste carvers, clearly.

According to the new BASI Equipment update, there are new requirements for ISIA and ISTD technical/Coaching courses.

Skis to have a radius greater than 17m for men, and 15m for women.

I guess I've been ahead of the trend setters all the time. :lol:

It could be you are :D

Then again, my Stockli's are only 158cm, but have a turn radius of 17m+

It's all in the angles apparently, me I just go skiing :D

Back on thread, I went into Lidl yesterday. All the fleeces had gone at 10am, and most of the socks too. However, I managed to get a couple of pairs of socks in smaller sizes for Mrs H and my daughter, and the last white remaining neck warmer.
They had tons of ski gloves, but with the greatest respect, they were rubbish.
No ski bags, just boot bags - not something I am ever going to use.
They did however have a couple of watches left, so I bought one with the intention of flogging it to Dave Mac for £100 because I knew he wouldnt be able to get one )

The sunglasses were a great bargain at £2.99, with interchangeable lenses too! They arent bad styling either. I got a couple of pairs as back ups, as I end up breaking a pair every ski trip.

I am told TK Maxx will NOT be getting any ski sunglasses in this season at all. I will however keep looking!