J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by randyrat

hi, has anyone used this wifi internet provider? Apparently its a widespread thing in France, and is PAYG in most ski resorts. Just wondering what the charges are, as the info is a little sketchy

Well, I'm on the second hand boots side. For me, as a budget skier, it makes good sense to buy secondhand. I went to a good local ski shop to have a look at some boots in the "sale" at £120, but by the time the shop had added on fitting, fettling, and heating/moulding of liners, special footbeds etc, £120 had risen to almost £300. Way over my budget. I don't deny that I would have ended up with an excellent, perfectly fitting pair of boots, or indeed suggest the shop were trying to fleece me...not at all. All their advice was good, and they even did a close inspection/poke/prod of my feet....eeugh!
In the end I took a punt, and got a year old pair of Nordicas off fleabay for £50. They fit me like a glove, no rubs, no pressure points, just right. Second season on them coming up. If they hadn't fitted, I would simply have resold them on fleabay. And then got some more etc. Two ski trips and I'm already in profit as opposed to hiring.
As mentioned on a previous post, any boot that isn't a hire boot will be kinder to your feet than the hard, nasty things that the hire shops chuck at you.

Nothing wrong with a wide stance...welcome to the club!
As you say, it's more about the fun than the technique....and don't forget, ten years ago the teaching was all about feet being as close as possible. Now it's more about shoulder width apart, so don't get too bogged down in technique..if it works, it works. Enjoy! Who cares about style points anyway.......

No, but I'll be there from 21st to 28th Jan, so I'll be interested in any info also....
Compared to last year, it looks particularly good at the moment....certainly snow depth wise anyway...

If the cap does not leave your car without being asked by the police???

Any ideas?

Cheers for the replies....I will pack him plenty of layers. Beer tokens he can sort himself....I'm guessing its dearer than the french alps then? Eek!

Well, as I understand it, the liberty pass only charges you the daily rate for the areas you visit, rather than the full area for each day. If you're taking a day or two off it makes good sense. If you're skiing each day, there's very little difference between a local area and whole 3V pass, so less worthwhile getting a liberty pass.
See you there...we flt out to Les M on 21st Jan!

Well, I've seen 'em. All over the place. Looks like fun. I was considering hiring some for a day or so and giving it a try, but I'm not entirely convinced about the "no poles" thing....I quite like having poles, (even though I use mine badly/wrongly)....