J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Snapzzz

How about bindings? Does anyone give any special attention to bindings? Greasing? Anything?

bedrock barney wrote:

Snapzzz wrote:Looks great, I'm tempted to jump on board too.
Wish it included travel too.

You're welcome to come along.......

My ski hosting and guiding fees are very reasonable )

I would but two things put me off.

VDI @ New year ..... gonna be very busy.
lack of travel.

I did look a VDI not long back and is definitely on my 'to go to' list.

OldAndy wrote:
Oh for gods sake Snapzzz !!!!!!!
Truth coming out now :mrgreen:

1 - are you at home bored and can't get out coz of the rain - like me :roll:

2 - are you just suffering the normal grieving process after putting your kit away? Mine is still all over my office - I like looking at it :D

3 - why not just go fo a bit of a shop in your local place and see if you can resist taking the credit card out :thumbup:

Thats about the size of it.

Ian Wickham wrote:
I hire skis, boots and poles for her only as she has her own helmet, which has been a good investment as it has lasted her a number of year

Little snapzzz has her own helmet, no way is she sticking her lovely blond locks in a greasy hire bucket.
BUT the problem is now that thanks to Tony and yourself she simply sticks her hat on, grins and chirps 'save the bobble'

Tony_H wrote:Do I not remember Snapzz saying something on here not so long ago about little one not enjoying the skiing or not getting on too well?

No no no......

She really likes it but she was struggling to dump the snow plough. After much debate and video evidence we came to the conclusion i was a pushy parent and i needed to chill out :-(
Little meg loves skiing.

OldAndy wrote:
But at the end of the day I'd say why not if that's what you want. Doubt this is a potential purchase based on logic alone.

Yeah you're all right.
I'll sleep on it......i just wanna buy some ski gear....sniff sniff

bedrock barney wrote:Can the ski purchase double up as a birthday present? That would make most economic sense! )

I doubt that! she has her eye on a white iPod touch.

Tony_H wrote:
I think you'll be throwing money away personally. Boots before skis every time, but obviously you can't buy boots while her feet are still growing. I imagine some people for whom money is no object would disagree with me, but I honestly think kids can make do with rental gear so they have the perfect fit and size each time they ski.

But at that price! we will have at least two trips next season possibly 3. Even if they see her for only year i could sell them and still not loose.
They will be light enough to chuck in my ski bag (no carriage costs) and i can't help feeling that she will be delighted and encouraged in her skiing by having her own planks.

bedrock barney wrote:Snapzz, only about £30 to £35 via Snowberry in val d'isere. Are other resorts more expensive?

I wonder if these skis you've highlighted will be any near as good as quality hire gear??? Then of course, you need to pay for servicing per annum and possibly baggage costs on the flight over?

We've bought out two kids helmets but that's it for the time being. My eldest wants to buy a snowboard but only when she's got near to her likely adult weight which is probably a couple of years away.

We've had one bad experience with a hiring gear (Les Arcs) but excellent elsewhere. We always go for the premium option which is not much more if booked ahead.

Sorry, my mistake, i just checked. I paid 54 Euro for skis and boots in Flaine.

Re quality, i would suggest they would be much better. some of the junior hire skis i have seen are in a sorry state, i doubt they give as much attention to servicing them as the adult skis.

Ski care prior summer storage Started by User in Ski Chatter, 21 Replies
How about bindings? Does anyone give any special attention to bindings? Greasing? Anything?

Val d'Isere 12/13 - one down, one to go!! Started by User in France, 25 Replies
bedrock barney wrote: Snapzzz wrote:Looks great, I'm tempted to jump on board too. Wish it included travel too. You're welcome to come along....... My ski hosting and guiding fees are very reasonable ) I would but two things put me off. VDI @ New year ..... gonna be very busy. lack of travel. I did look a VDI not long back and is definitely on my 'to go to' list.

Buying Skis for Kids. Started by User in Ski Hardware, 24 Replies
Tony_H wrote:Do I not remember Snapzz saying something on here not so long ago about little one not enjoying the skiing or not getting on too well? No no no...... She really likes it but she was struggling to dump the snow plough. After much debate and video evidence we came to the conclusion i was a pushy parent and i needed to chill out :-( Little meg loves skiing.

Buying Skis for Kids. Started by User in Ski Hardware, 24 Replies
OldAndy wrote: But at the end of the day I'd say why not if that's what you want. Doubt this is a potential purchase based on logic alone. Yeah you're all right. I'll sleep on it......i just wanna buy some ski gear....sniff sniff

Buying Skis for Kids. Started by User in Ski Hardware, 24 Replies
bedrock barney wrote:Can the ski purchase double up as a birthday present? That would make most economic sense! ) I doubt that! she has her eye on a white iPod touch.

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