Messages posted by : Snapzzz
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If you have Virgin Media's Tivo system you can now find The Mens and Womens world cup events listed.
Have just set up my wishlists and series links for the new season. I love those weekend mornings, breakfast in bed with Eurosport on watching those ladies (i prefer them for some reason ;-)) sliding around. GO Tina Maze!!! (huge fan of Miss Vonn too) |
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I have seen these threads a few times before, i didn't mean to start another.
I though it was amusing that the guy thought it a good idea to pad your ipod in with your skis. |
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I just read this great little tip for packing for your hols.
"Planning a longer trip? You'll probably have to check at least one of your bags - usually your ski bag. Buy a good quality, two-pair ski bag like the High Sierra Ski and Snowboard Bag or their "wheeled" double snowboard bag, but bring just one pair of skis. You can fill the rest of the bag with things like outer garments, iPods and extra clothes" iPods!!!! How much space are they hoping to save? Or on the other hand who would pack your delicate iPod in with your skis! |
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Hmmm, putting it like that i think your damn right. The Smokes were about £80 cheaper but i am not the type of person to 'make do' just to save a few quid. I think the Blackeyes will see me through a good number of years and i am pleased with my decision. I have had a look online and found that i could get them (with my discount) for £475 from Two Seasons but i was concerned with setting them up and having them prepped for their first run out. Where as Edge and Wax offer a full set up and wax with new skis but they are £525. But as im always a little cheeky i asked them if they would match my Two Seasons offer and to my surprise they said yes AND they would give me a set of Nomad poles for free too!!!! Thats good service. So they are ordered. Can't wait. Just need a bag now. |
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Ok,
Well today i tried out three different all mountain skis at Tamworth. Atomic smoke TI Atomic Blackeye TI K2 Rictor First was the Smokes which were noticeably better than the hire skis but didn't give me any 'wow' factor The K2's i hated, they had me on my arse twice. I found then hard to turn and the edges seem to catch really easily. Had my skis crossed numerous times. The blackeyes. Well these were nice. I can't really put my finger on what it was but the just felt comfortable. Easy to turn, quick and very stable as i threw them about (in my limited capacity) In all honesty i found it very hard to test Skis in the Snowdome. The run is obviously very short and the snow is crap so its quite possible the smokes and K2's would be totally different beasts on the mountain. But from my time there i would have to choose the Blackeye TI's I didn't buy as i have a code for 2 seasons to get £50 off but may well do in the next few days. |
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Since we booked our holiday with Crystal we received an email offering us £50 off at two Seasons when spending £199 or more. As i am shortly going to buy my first skis this will come in very handy!
So today i flicked through the site and nearly made a purchase. I put in the code and nowhere does it ask for proof of holiday booking. So my guess is that anyone can use it. So here it is. CRY50 ENJOY |
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Here is Ellis Brighams policy on boot fitting.
http://www.ellis-brigham.com/ski-boots.htm Go back quickly, i took mine back twice and they are fine now. But mine needed a stretch where my previously broken ankle bulges. Not sure how they can shrink books though! |
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Thanks for the heads up but i will need the 174's i think |
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