J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by biki17

Tony_H wrote:Chalet Hotel Al Pigher in La Vella looks like a really good option, combining excellent variety of skiing with a decent standard hotel with very good facilities. Its available through Inghams I believe.

Tony,

Thanks for your tip.
This chalet hotel is a good option.
The only possible problem might be a small size of a resort and hence lack of entertainment after skiing?

Kind regards,

Lynn_D wrote:Hi Bikki,

You should be safe with most of the Dolomites (runs wise) however I would not stay in Arabba if you are after easy blues as the return from the Corvara area involves a red which is not particularly novice friendly. Corvara would be ideal if you can find accommodation at a sensible price, though the slopes are quite sunny and low which may be a problem given the current lack of snow. I think Inghams are offering Corvara/La Villa this year or Colletts who we go with if they have anything available, though this would be a little more DIY (transfers from Venice are included but you would need to arrange your own flights.)

All we need now is some snow as with 49 sleeps to go I'm worried it will be a walking rather than skiing trip!! :(

Hope you have a great time wherever you choose to go. :D

Lynn

Hi Lynn,

Thank you for your reply.
Yes, all we need is... snow :-)
Do you know if La Villa is well connected to Corvara?

We like the sound of Cortina and Madonna as there seems to be a good variety of longish runs and we also like some live entertainment after skiing.
Have you skied there?

Kind regards,

Lynn,

Thank you for a superb reporting on Arabba and Dolomites :)
Hopefully we will be heading there in January too :D

Hello,

The excitement is back!
We are planning to ski in Dolomites this winter, probably in January.
We usually go on a package tour, HB hotel being our preferred accommodation.
We are looking for an area with good selection of easy blue and also more challenging runs, modern lifts, good snow record and beautiful scenery.

I know, we are not asking much )

What could you recommend?

Thank you for your advice.

Have a great winter,

SwingBeep wrote:I use a base repair iron Item #MMN-EU: $39.95 from Tognar Toolworks http://tognar.com/base_repair_tools_iron_ptex_gouges_damage.html use wire wool to keep the tip clean.

Thanks again ) ,

SwingBeep wrote:The P-tex spaghetti Pavelski mentioned is also known a P-tex repair string or wire, at 3mm it's a bit thicker than spaghetti. It's actually high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) welding rod intended for use in the plastic fabrication industry http://www.drader.com/injectiweld-products/welding-rod/stock-welding-rod You can get it from http://www.snowrepublic.co.uk/Tools/Base-Repair/Snoli-Surface-Repair-Wire

Thank you :) SwingBeep,

I just ordered the wire kit from snowrepublic.
Would you be able to suggest the best method of application?

Kind Regards,

Hi Pavelski,

Thanks for your tip:)
Where can you get the spagetti ptex from?

Regards,

AlistairS wrote:Sorry just seen this post. You can get 3 x black or clear Petex sticks and a metal scraper from Datawax.com for £4.20. This should help repair the damage. They also do a repair kit including edge tool and wax however, this comes in at £35.

Hope this helps. :wink:

Hi Alistair,

Many thanks for your help :thumbup:

Arabba 2011 Started by User in Italy, 13 Replies
Lynn, Thank you for a superb reporting on Arabba and Dolomites :) Hopefully we will be heading there in January too :D

DIY ski base repair kit? Started by User in Ski Hardware, 11 Replies
SwingBeep wrote:I use a base repair iron Item #MMN-EU: $39.95 from Tognar Toolworks http://tognar.com/base_repair_tools_iron_ptex_gouges_damage.html use wire wool to keep the tip clean. Thanks again ) ,

DIY ski base repair kit? Started by User in Ski Hardware, 11 Replies
AlistairS wrote:Sorry just seen this post. You can get 3 x black or clear Petex sticks and a metal scraper from Datawax.com for £4.20. This should help repair the damage. They also do a repair kit including edge tool and wax however, this comes in at £35. Hope this helps. :wink: Hi Alistair, Many thanks for your help :thumbup:

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