J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by DaveW

To
Iloveskiing,

No, no squinting at all. Reflective or direct sunlight dealt with A1.

Only thought since is that as they are smallish lenses the female skiiers may be concerned about crows-feet (oops!) expression-lines around the wider areas?

But being an old-git, I always say any woman over 35 without expression lines is probably miserable anyway.

Now, where was that door!

Dave W

82Ross

I tested Bolle contour tinted lens lighyweight safety spectacle. Code Ref: 'CONTESP'.

I got 2-prs incl postage for 20.75 as I recall.

If they don't do it 4 U I'll send U my Ray Bans!

(only kidding)

Trencher wrote:Tinted safety glasses work well, are cheap, 100% UV, and won't damage you face if you fall. I've seen some nasty damage caused by wearing the wrong kind of sun glasses during a fall.

http://www.safetystock.co.uk/Safety_Glasses_2/

Trencher

I've just done a week in Andorra and tested Trencher's (see Posting 314 dated 05 01 08) Bolle pink (yes pink!) tinted safety glasses recommendation.

Incredible performance in any light conditions.
Well up to my Ray Ban 'Glacier' costing £squillions.

Don't worry that the tint is faint..it's fully UV rated. At a tenner incl postage, for Bolle it's a steal.

Well done that man!

Dave W

hi JulietP:
Re:off piste insurance.

ur assessment of travel agents' insurance is about right.

The problem is you have to be 'dead'[sic] right, or look-out!

Go to www.snowcard.co.uk for peace of mind, total cover as your stated needs, and save significant dosh compared to Travel Agents. The policies are underwritten by Fortis one of the biggest.

I have used these for several years and at 69 yoa my off-piste/ski mountaineering and ski leading insurance cover had better be good!

You will see 6 levels of cover. You may wish to settle on level 3. Don't worry about all the other stuff like rope climbing etc referred to. It's winter sports as far as you are concerned. You must not be a winter sports professional which I assume you're not.

Yes, you are covered off-piste unguided/not led by instructor. It is based on occasional off-piste if you wander off or, if you ski on marked resort off-piste runs (see piste-map). Anything higher levelled eg back-country ski-TOURING using crampons,ropes or skins you need level 4 (unlikely)?

I am not advocating that you DO ski off-piste alone or where local condition/warnings exist which advise against. In other words be sensible not daring and you will be ok and save money!.

Everything I have said is subject to your honest declaration to SnowCard of skills needs and health issues. At my age you can be sure I give 'em a 'list' to make sure!

Any further advice needed discuss with them on 01327 262805.

I have no commercial/social connections with Snowcard whatsoever.

Go ski , go safe,

Dave Williams