J2Ski logo J2Ski logo
Login Forum Search Recent Forums

Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast

Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast

Login
To Create or Answer a Topic

Started by AlistairS in Ski Chatter - 149 Replies

Re:Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast

Ian Wickham
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

Put that dog on a lead ..... its dangerous :shock:
www  http://www.caveholidaysandalucia.co.uk

AlistairS
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

You need one of these Ian with fine Brandy of course :D

I just love the gravitational pull

NellyPS
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

Tony_H wrote:
Were the people in the film foreigners? Scandinavian or something, very odd language being spoken..... )


I thought they were Welsh.

Ian Wickham
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

AlistairS wrote:You need one of these Ian with fine Brandy of course :D



A fine cognac please, is what I carry in my hip flask.
www  http://www.caveholidaysandalucia.co.uk

AlistairS
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

Affluent Norfolkeing oops careful :oops:

On a serious note, I have found a decent ski repair kit with Data wax. I will undertake my first ski service on return from Obergurgl. Do you use a specialist ski Iron or the old fashion (non-steam) one?
I just love the gravitational pull

Trencher
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

AlistairS wrote:Affluent Norfolkeing oops careful :oops:

On a serious note, I have found a decent ski repair kit with Data wax. I will undertake my first ski service on return from Obergurgl. Do you use a specialist ski Iron or the old fashion (non-steam) one?


You can use a clothes iron, even a steam type, but don't expect to use it again for clothes. I think the main reason steam types are frowned upon, is that if you are using specialist waxes, the holes may contaminate your new wax, with some different wax. Not a problem if you are always using same universal wax. If the wax smokes, the temp is too high. As you pass the iron down the skis, you are looking for the wax to remain wet for a few inches behind the iron. Start cooler, and increase the temp if you need to. The harder (colder snow temp)the wax, the higher the temp you will need to melt it.
because I'm so inclined .....

AlistairS
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

Thanks Trencher that is just the sort of information I need. I can get away with a cheaper domestic iron. I am going to have a go at sharpening my edges but will need some advice on the right angles to file furthermore, to keep the cost down I will invest in a B&D workmate. I have my old skis to practice on in the first instance. :-)
I just love the gravitational pull

Dave Mac
reply to 'Snow Warning: Britain Set For Winter Blast' posted Nov-2010

Alistair, should you ask Trencher nicely, he will put a picture up of his ski bench,including clamps.

Topic last updated on 20-December-2010 at 20:58