J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by dobby

And kids grow out of things really quickly, so it may not be worth spending a lot on jackets/ski trousers until they've stopped growing. TKMaxx can be your friend here - got some great salopettes for my daughter when she was 6. Cost £25. List price £150. She was gutted when she grew out of them.

Good call from Far Queue. Buffs/neck warmers/balaclavas very handy when the wind is howling and the crappy chairlift you are on has stopped because some numpty tried to "nip on" when he or she shouldn't have or some lifty decided to throw you off the lift (as happened to me once at LDA)

Sounds like a great trip. Would've jumped at it, given the chance. I've got a few more years to wait than Bedrock, but not that many.

I bet you are, Bedrock! Have a great week

Dave Mac, I think it's difficult to argue that rear entry boots are not old school (I know that you can still buy them). But old school doesn't mean rubbish. Urban Dictionary definition of old school is something which is from an earlier era which is looked upon with respect. I remember seeing French grandparents teaching their grandson to ski in LDA, dressed in 1980s one piece ski suits and wearing rear entry boots. And they were a bit good on skis. And I have worn a couple of pairs of rear entry boots (a long time ago, though)

Pair of socks....that's about it for me this year #Scrooge #NeverGetADecentPairOfSalopettesToFitToddyLegsDobby

Like Far Queue said, always take a couple of pairs with you on hols - just in case you lose one. I bought a pair of Snowshepherd retro gloves last year. Nicely waterproof once treated and nice and warm, especially with a pair of liners. May be a bit retro for teenage boys though - my teenage daughters just laugh at them

Thanks for everyone's comments and pms. All very helpful. My mate has now decided he can make a week away, just later in Jan (28 Jan.). So I'll not be going on my own. And I nearly booked something on Saturday before I spoke to him.