J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by jonah690

After spending half my day reading all this I have to ask myself why dont you just cancel and start again.
Train from Paris to Moutiers where you have a choice of Half a dozen world class ski destinations and then Moutiers or resort back to Geneva simple.

I realise you may lose your deposit but it may still work out cheaper, Less hassel plus you get to ski some decent resorts.

I use Dog tag and have just tried to claim for my stolen skis so ill let you know how i get on.
Only time I have claimed was through the ski club of great britain insurance (dont need to be a member) and they were brilliant paid for Helecoptor, 2 weeks in Barcelona Hospital, Operation and repatriation without a quible.

Hi Scotty,
Is that the 9th your going out?
Im going to Brides on the9th with Snowbreaks.
Who you going with?

Hi Scotty,
I was staying in Brides over Christmas New Year and I am back on the 9th Hosting for another two weeks.
If you miss the Gondolla you can ski down to Les Allues weather permiting but you would still need to get a Taxi from there.

To ski to Brides is an Itinery and can only be skiied about 20-25 days per year and then only with somebody who knows where they are going.

Last Gondolla down in 5PM from memory maybe a little later in Feb.

As a guide taxi from Meribel for 4 people works out about 10 euros each.

Most companies in Brides offer at least one night out in Meribel and will arrange taxis or coach and some even alow for one night apres in Meribel.

Its pretty good in Brides though. :)

Ron Le Master come on thats a joke name right?

andyoneil wrote:Sorry to hear that Jonah

Never had it happen to me (though I only rent so would be less bothered I guess) but have always swapped skis with someone else in the group - and then got them to swap again so its never a simple job for thieves.

I did have an idiot take my skis from the rack in the hotel in Killington last March, purely by mistake with no malice. Whats worrying though is that I was skiing with 167 skis and was left with something like 153s! I went to the shop who were happy to sort me out in no time as they could see it was a mistake - however the idiot in question skied on them all day. As I'm 6' and was then around 15.5st (I'm trimmer for VDI in 2 weeks) you have to wonder how someone suited to smaller skis managed?

Im thinking break all their fingers for a first offence, off at the wrist for a second. Sound fair to everybody?

So my moral is to be careful with your gear all the time - even in hotels.

Think a ski lock may be a good plan - a deterrent that can be snapped with a leatherman is still a deterrent compared to nothing I guess

Oh and public floggings in stocks for ski thieves anyone?

For future referance you could try Snowbreaks they cater for solo travelers on activity holidays.

I have just hosted two weeks for them in the 3V and had a good range of age,ability and all great people.
Cater for the slightly older traveler as well youngest was 38 first week and 33 the second.

Thanks for your comments guys.
The ones that got nicked were mine.
Volkl Wall Twin tips. They were very bright and funky so would draw attention from the unwashed brigade.

I didnt buy them to try and be down with the kids I brought them because a friend lent me a test pair when I went to Tignes April 2008 and they were so good in the spring powder and slush that I came back and brought a pair end of season (£160 with bindings) just for our April trip which has become a bit of a tradition.
I loved them so much they became my main pair.

Im going to buy a new pair of Scotts tom but im really worried they wont feel a patch on the walls. (and they are even more funky and bright than the last ones erghhhhhh)

Guy in the hire shop said any bright twin tips or boards get nicked real quick if left so ill be buying a lock as well tom. :)

Ski/boarding europe what a hassell Started by User in Ski Chatter, 91 Replies
After spending half my day reading all this I have to ask myself why dont you just cancel and start again. Train from Paris to Moutiers where you have a choice of Half a dozen world class ski destinations and then Moutiers or resort back to Geneva simple. I realise you may lose your deposit but it may still work out cheaper, Less hassel plus you get to ski some decent resorts.

Ski Insurance Started by User in Ski Chatter, 7 Replies
I use Dog tag and have just tried to claim for my stolen skis so ill let you know how i get on. Only time I have claimed was through the ski club of great britain insurance (dont need to be a member) and they were brilliant paid for Helecoptor, 2 weeks in Barcelona Hospital, Operation and repatriation without a quible.

3 Valleys Started by User in France, 5 Replies
Hi Scotty, Is that the 9th your going out? Im going to Brides on the9th with Snowbreaks. Who you going with?

Ski Book for Intelligent Skiers Started by User in Ski Chatter, 8 Replies
Ron Le Master come on thats a joke name right?

Travelling alone ... UPDATE Started by User in Ski Chatter, 46 Replies
For future referance you could try Snowbreaks they cater for solo travelers on activity holidays. I have just hosted two weeks for them in the 3V and had a good range of age,ability and all great people. Cater for the slightly older traveler as well youngest was 38 first week and 33 the second.

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