J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

Overriding plans are to ski as much as possible and not have to work in the UK education system again!

That seems to be a loss to the UK education system, but for very good reasons!

I have looked at ski workers a lot. I concluded that at one time, I had one of the best season jobs in skiing. Now, I finish my days skiing, and look at who is just starting work. It seems to be the small drink/music outfits at the bottom of slopes that are close to a village. They have opened at 3.30pm. Close before midnight, and get up for the early morning lift.

Tempting innit?

Sorry Tony, I didn't address your question. One of the SH respondents suggested an insurance claim, citing the suppliers report that it was accident damage.

This would depend on the terms of your insurance cover, and also, what excess you may incur.

Tony_H wrote:So, if Scott say its not a manufacturing issue and therefore not covered under warranty, do I have an insurance claim?

For other products/services this would be time for an independant expert report. For skis, I would struggle to think of where this might be found.

So, I suggest a) a carefully worded response, noting a number of incidents reported aabout Scott delams, denying any kind of impact damage, being specific about how you protect your skis. b) a phone call to trading standards, (maybe do this first, and refer to contact with T/Ss an your letter, c) time to create a nuisance value. In as may different ways as you can.

I note that one of the SH respondents was Milton Keynes based and had offered the other complainer the possibility of repair. (Final option)

Good point Pablo. I once peeked behind the security curtain, and witnessed my rucsac being thrown off the top of the high-piled luggage onto the ground. Result? A smashed banjo.

tino_11 wrote:Hmmm, how can I make a banner given 1 hours notice, a comfy seat at the bar, I might streak instead, it'll be easier ;)

Don't!

Dead right Pablo. My OH kayaked the Tay last summer. There were three days of rain beforehand, and most of the group got a dunking. Two of the group got into a bit of trouble. The issue then was heavy water, after Aberfeldy.

My moment was in 1975, with my OH and 4 others, kayaking down the Kangeroo River, South Australia. I was well behind the group, when my kayak was sucked ito the roots of a submerged tree. I could see the surface of the water above me, but was trapped. Well I did get out, and the kayak popped up at the other side. A wee bit scary.

AllyG wrote:
How many pairs of identical socks do you think one would need, to keep the numbers of left and right socks about even?

Ally

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Trencher wrote:I been to this place a few times. http://www.jjraftcanoe.com/rafting/viewer.asp?a=3 I've only kayaked on the river there, but they looked like a good outfit, and They used to have a great reputation.

I was going to suggest to you sometime time that you should try white water kayaking. It's a big sport in Germany, as it is in the UK. Austria has some great rivers. Often the water levels are better in the PM, so maybe up on the glacier AM ?

Same logistics issue, but white water is a good shout. There are good places and support on the River Tay, near Kenmore. The only problem with a WW week is that you cannot plan well ahead, because you do not know the water conditions, and they are important, particularly for beginners.