J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Pablo Escobar

baillie353 wrote:Hey guys, just a quick question..
Anyone planning going up north this Monday coming? I've checked some weather reports - looking cloudy and not so promising.. Was hoping to go up on Monday as I have access to a car then, but not any other day during the week - Due to the weather not looking so good I think I might have to miss Monday;

The actual question I'm posting to ask about though, how can one get from Glasgow to the likes of Cairngorm, Glenshee or any other of the 'resorts' (other than the Lecht) via public transport?
Anyone any details? :)
Thanks!

Shame you hadn't said earlier, I could have hooked you up with a lift from Glasgow today (Sunday), it is probably going to be epic although unfortunately I can't make it. Looks like the next day I will be trying is Thursday if the forecast holds, not going to waste my time before then unless things change. Keep an eye on mwis.org.uk for forecasts.

If you are planning on going for more than one day then public transport becomes an option, other than that it is not totally practical. I'd say Fort William/Glencoe are probably the most accessible. For the Coe you could get the train to Crianlarach and go on their ski and stay deal which includes transfer too and from 'resort'. For Fort William get the train to FW and then a taxi/bus to the hill. Not sure on details about buses.

Flex isn't uniform across all brands (I am sure), a 120 in a Salomon isn't necessarily the same as a 120 Nordica flex.

Think one of the experts would need to come in here with how flex is chosen. I think it is more important to get a boot that fits then deal with flex. Boots can be softened to suit the user.

My (stiff, Salomon 120) boots were very comfortable for a long time (although they have about 20 weeks in them now so the liners are a bit shot). I undo the bottom 2-3 buckles on lifts otherwise they wouldn't be wearable.

Yep, it is hard to imagine this snow disappearing in a week. Some more on the way, will turn in to proper spring soon.

Brucie wrote:The radness was sick, man. I skied like a steezmonkey.

My steez was all about smoking blunts and pullin bitches!!!!!! :shock:

:lol:

Thanks for the detailed report.

I'm not sure how much you should be able to lift your heel :lol:

Anyway, I did a little searching and found these: http://www.twoseasons.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/TwoSeasons/_57081

Might be worth looking in to or phoning the store to find out about pricing availability, might get you £40 back. Can't believe you paid £50 for a wheely boot bag though :lol:

I wish I had taken bigger skis :lol:

Couple more:




Snapppzzzz, these are Jpegs!

Best day of the season, I can't even describe it :lol: