Ski Kit

Why don't people like tube socks? We wear them all the time and haven't had any problems. :?:

Well fitted socks are essential in good fitting boots. Technical ski socks are fitted for your foot and have no excess material 'bunching' around the top of the ankle whereas tubesocks clearly present this problem. This issue will make a bad fitting pair of boots worse. 2 pairs of socks are also a no no.

janetfevans564 wrote:Why don't people like tube socks? We wear them all the time and haven't had any problems. :?:

I have a lower leg and foot shaped like this - L

A ski sock is shaped like this - L

A tube sock is shaped like this - |

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If you bend a tube sock, then one side has to stretch (round your heel) and one side will bunch up (above and ahead of your ankle). At best you have to compromise the fit of your boot to include the sock, at worst you'll be interfering with the circulation in the upper part of your foot; either of which will take your foot to dark places where you can't ski as well.

Please please please buy a good pair of fairly thin ski socks and ski in them for a day. If you honestly can't tell the difference then it will be because the tubes have already done irreparable damage to your feet... :shock:

...but most likely you'll put the tubes in the bin and never go back. :D

My skis now wear my old ski socks when they're in the ski bag.

I have a lower leg and foot shaped like this - L

A ski sock is shaped like this - L

A tube sock is shaped like this - |

That is a better way of explaining!

janetfevans564 wrote:Why don't people like tube socks? We wear them all the time and haven't had any problems. :?:

All I can say is......wait until you try proper ski socks out then.

My list of recommended items for skiing holidays that was posted on the thread which inspired this one (take from it what you will):

Suitable Ski Jacket - Breathable type (Unless renting)
Salopettes (Unless renting)
Thermal layers - You can pick these up from places like Primark, Trespass etc. They're not too expensive!
Try and get your hands on some proper ski socks - Might have some luck in places like Aldi, Lidl or Tesco.
Sun glasses and/or goggles - personal preference really, I take both!
Possibly a hat, like a wooly hat/thinsulate type.
Sun cream! Do not go without this. Due to being closer to the sun than at home, you're more exposed to the rays. Stay protected.
Tissues.
For casual wear off the slopes? You'd be surprised how many people don't care about how they look. You'll see plenty people just hanging out in bars still in their salopettes and jackets etc.
However, if you don't like the idea of this, i'd recommend boots - timberlands, UGG boots - either work equally as well - probably better off with the UGG though, more warmth and still grippy!
Things like denims, t-shirts etc are more than fine for wearing around
And if you're a sock wearer off the slopes, just take an average pair - Even though the forecast can be -10C etc.. You won't feel as cold as you think!
Deoderant/anti-persperant, toothbrush, toothpaste, any other toiletries you feel necessary.

Also, first check with who you're staying with if they supply towels - if not, take 1 or 2 with you, obviously Just hang em' over the heater during the day!
Hmm, having a though about what else I can recommend..
€'s!! Obviously
Your camera (to share your experience with us here on J2Ski and others, of course ), your phone, purse, camera charger and your phone charger - A lot of people forget those.

baillie353 wrote:
Suitable Ski Jacket - Breathable type (Unless renting)
Salopettes (Unless renting)

what does that mean unless renting? You wouldnt need a jacket or sallopettes if you are renting? we are renting ours from our local ski sports shops and I would still expect the same standards from the equipment regardless of whether I was buying or renting it.