J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by OldAndy

sm4sh wrote:Ah yes. Good point.

Probably quite useful to know where one is going..........
Or am I being an old fusspot????

Now children - play nicely or father Christmas won't be visiting.......
:mrgreen:

Dave Mac wrote:

One benefit is that it allows the butler time to get on with his normal menial duties, such as dusting my spare ski poles,

We have a duty to look after our people.

Sniff.

No longer have a boy to do those menial jobs Dave?
Sign of the times I suppose.........
:cry:

I have had a similar issue Icy......
Gave these people a call for advice and they were very helpful suggesting which brand would be best suited as they are all cut a bit different.
http://www.specialistsocks.co.uk/
(nothing but a satisfied customer etc etc)
:)

Getting a pair for an Xmas pressie :)

Mind you fair warning....
There can be a degree of competitiveness leading to arguments within the group.
It tends not to be about Skiing/Boarding ability, whether Skiing or Boarding is best, Helmet vs Bobble or other such items but more along the lines:

Relative merits of ceramic vs titanium joint replacement
Which Knee Brace is best and...
Which works best; Acupuncture or Medicinal Cannabis for joint pain.

Just thought I should give people the heads up.
:thumbup:

There are several confirmed geriatrics in the group.
And everyone is happy to compromise - Horlicks is provided, slippers are expected and, of course, everything was better in the old days.......

Seriously - lovely bunch of people of all abilities and energy, only wish I could go again this year.
:(

I have previously bought Wipe-Out cloths for family and also those Silk liner gloves.
Liner gloves have been very well received.
:)