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Newly available by e-mail, Snow Forecasts for :-

Berwang, Austria
Soll, Austria
Yllas, Finland

Enjoy.

It's not just speed you'll lose (without wax), it's smoothness. In heavy or slushy snow (in particular) an un-waxed ski will feel like it's being repeatedly grabbed and then released by the snow. I experienced this with some poorly waxed hire skis a few years back - and it's an absolutely horrible feeling; like riding over strips of glue.

As for whether you can actually damage your skis by not waxing them, I don't know; but you will certainly damage your enjoyment of them! 8)

There are numerous different waxes, some with a very wide temperature range. Have a chat with your nearest ski shop and they'll be happy to advise and (I'm sure) delighted to sell you the wax appropriate for your needs.

Europe's Largest and Most Respected Ski and Snowboard Rental Company Expands to North America

VAIL, Colo. – Dec. 01, 2009 – Skiset has expanded to North America and plans to have over 70 stores at major ski resorts in the United States and Canada for the 2009/2010 winter ski season.

Skiset has launched their new North American websites (www.skiset.us and www.skiset.ca) and will sell directly to the consumer. They will also work with third party vendors such as tour operators and online travel websites.

Customers receive the service, value and quality they expect and deserve, with discounted rates and an easy to use, customer friendly online reservations website. Third party vendors are offered a one-stop shop solution for their rental needs for the entire North American continent.

"What differentiates Skiset is that we prepare the customer for skiing and snowboarding to maximize their enjoyment of the mountains. We don't just rent skis." said Philippe Koiransky, President of Skiset North America and Managing Director of the Skiset holding company in Paris, France.

Skiset has partner stores in the best locations and each has to commit to adhere to their charter that focuses on quality, safety, comfort and valuable advice for the customer. Skiset has developed their North America network by recruiting independently owned ski and snowboard rental stores. They benefit from increased exposure to the consumer and travel trade through Skiset's brand recognition and strategic partnerships around the world. Skiset also undertakes extensive marketing initiatives. Moreover, Skiset will act as a buying group for its partner rental stores to create volume orders to leverage discounted rates with ski and snowboard equipment manufacturers.

"We've had a phenomenal response from independent ski shop owners who recognize the value of being part of Skiset." explained Tony Lyle, Vice President North America for Skiset and former Head of International Sales & Marketing for Vail Resorts. He went on to say, "We plan to have more than 150 partner stores for the 2010/2011 winter season and over 400 by 2012/2013."

Skiset's leadership is experienced and well respected in the ski industry. They now start their new mission of bringing together the best ski hire professionals in North America.

About Skiset:

Skiset is a ski and snowboard rental store chain with more than 700 stores in over 350 European ski resorts in France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Andorra, Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. Skiset was founded in 1994 by a group of former world champion skiers and independent ski rental store owners including Annie Famose, Patrick Lepeudry and Léo Lacroix. During the 2008/2009 winter season Skiset served nearly 2 million customers with a turnover of US$520 Million (€350 million).

caron-a wrote:the four of us will be having our usual nail cutting session

My, those winter nights must fly by in the -a household! :lol:

snowb4ndit wrote:tortoise forum

You really should keep that quiet... :lol:

No need to apologise - it's just human nature that we tend to take others a little for granted as we become familiar with them, so it's easy to misjudge sometimes.

Group Hug everyone? :lol:

Welcome to all our newcomers; over 100 signed up yesterday. :shock: Pablo's probably about right with the percentages; many register just for the snow mails and, as with all forums, the majority will only ever read the posts, without writing in.

Whether you read, write or ignore us - welcome!

As you were...

Good spot!

Worth pointing up the "Five Red Flags" that should turn you back :-

- New Snow
- Recent Avalanches
- Collapsing or Cracking in the Snowpack
- Rapid Temperature Rise
- Strong winds, Blowing and Drifting snow

Well covered by this video on TGR - Avalanche Safety - Five Red Flags.

There is a smiley at the end of it...