J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Brucie

As Dobby says, would make sense to try some out first. The motive 80 is a good ski. For your level the 168 would be fine. More room for progression than the 73's.

Doesn't answer your question but I would suggest you go wider underfoot, around 80mm. Technology has moved on and wider is the way to go.

That looks a fantastic deal Admin. If I wasn't already sorted, I'd be looking at flight!

Yep, almost as annoying as Go Pro users!

'Actually, I will point up one blatant piece of profiteering in the wider travel industry... the outrageous spread of exchange rates offered by popular outlets at airports! Scumbags!'

Too right, but anyone who buys their currency at the airport needs their head examined!!

It's inevitable that prices will be more expensive this year. Tour companies have to pay hotels in their local currency, the Euro, and the pound has dropped 20%, so it will cost 20% more for your accomodation. Aviation fuel has to be purchased in Dollars. The same applies, so look to be paying at least 20% more this year. Then your beer, at an average of say 6E a pint which last year could be converted at 75p to the Euro (4.50), now converts at 90p to the Euro (5.40). Food will be the same, as will lift pass cost, and equipment hire.

Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose! Won't stop us ski-ing though.

Good choice the Himalaia. Centre of the village, two minutes from Gondola and staggering distance from all the bars. Good luck finding a ski partner. If you go yourself, its a very sociable place, you will always find someone to ski with.

Everywhere will be fine by January. I wouldn't say the same for December. Although the weather can, and will, change quickly at this time of year, its still summer in most parts of Europe at the moment.