J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dids1

Same. I like the idea, but in reality I just get a headache from trying to read in sunlight and cannot just lie there.

Fave holiday was a week on Ardeche river, followed by a week in La Clusaz.

Decision made.
Borrowing a long roof box that will take 4 pairs skis, boots and apparently plenty besides.

Not seen it yet.

Incidentally, is there nothing on the market that will protect bindings or is it a case of fashioning something yourself?

I think I am allowed a big smile here.

No skiing last season and going 31st March this year.

Only been a tiny bit concerned about the snow because we've got cars and will be near Chamonix, but nice to know there's been a freshen up.

felthorpe wrote:Also clamp them tail ends forward, otherwise they can flap!!!

That deffo shows the numpties. :D

Looks like a top box it is then.

Thanks for all the replies.

You can add me to the list for the 31st Ally.

Les Houches/Chamonix

Now that's a good idea. So a narrow box as well as ski rack.

We have an estate car, even with roof box will be under the max height allowed.

Tony_H wrote:Dont forget it may put you over height for the crossing and could incur extra charges

Thanks, that has occurred to me. We're going on the tunnel so was going to give them a ring today before I made a final decision.

Trencher wrote:A top box is a great investment if you have a car or estate. I often use one even with an extended 7 seater van. On a long trip the passengers are less cramped. For water sports you can keep the wet stuff out of the vehicle, likewise for camping.
I have a large box and it makes maybe one or two miles per gallon difference on a long haul.

Thanks for that. I think we'll go for it. (subject to the below...)

What's next? Started by User in Ski Chatter, 180 Replies
Same. I like the idea, but in reality I just get a headache from trying to read in sunlight and cannot just lie there. Fave holiday was a week on Ardeche river, followed by a week in La Clusaz.

Roof box v ski rack Started by User in Ski Chatter, 16 Replies
Decision made. Borrowing a long roof box that will take 4 pairs skis, boots and apparently plenty besides. Not seen it yet. Incidentally, is there nothing on the market that will protect bindings or is it a case of fashioning something yourself?

Big Snow Back in The Alps Started by User in Ski News, 13 Replies
I think I am allowed a big smile here. No skiing last season and going 31st March this year. Only been a tiny bit concerned about the snow because we've got cars and will be near Chamonix, but nice to know there's been a freshen up.

Roof box v ski rack Started by User in Ski Chatter, 16 Replies
felthorpe wrote:Also clamp them tail ends forward, otherwise they can flap!!! That deffo shows the numpties. :D Looks like a top box it is then. Thanks for all the replies.

Sleeps till ski time Started by User in Ski Chatter, 2661 Replies
You can add me to the list for the 31st Ally. Les Houches/Chamonix

Roof box v ski rack Started by User in Ski Chatter, 16 Replies
Tony_H wrote:Dont forget it may put you over height for the crossing and could incur extra charges Thanks, that has occurred to me. We're going on the tunnel so was going to give them a ring today before I made a final decision.

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