J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Snapzzz

Over my time skiing i have noticed that to some shops the level of ski you hire (beginner, intermediate, advanced) tends to mean new, older, oldest and little to do with your skill set or intended use.
I would advise you ask for the type of ski you need for the type of skiing you want to participate in and when presented with them assess the quality and value for money in your own opinion.

Well naturally you have to do the Sarene and if open you have to do the Tunnel. Trouble is that they won't be open if it doesn't snow soon!

Off to ADH on Saturday the 9th.....Just saying

Ski bag packed. 2 more sleeps to VT......not that i am being smug or anything.

LOTA wrote:I'm not snooty about these things and have a North Face shell that's 20 years old and still in excellent nick. At either end of the scale, I also have kit from Decathlon and an old SOS jumper that cost the earth but still looks the business. North Face used to be top notch with credibility. Used to be serious, good quality mountain gear. Now just a high street label - was in one of their shops a couple of weeks ago and the ski gear was tatty, to be honest.

If i am honest you do come across as snooty.
TNF, in my opinion has always produce great gear. the fact that it is worn on the high street doesn't detract from the quality. I buy their gear and will continue too regardless off how many chelsea farmers wear it.

LOTA wrote:Not really; North Face is not what is once was, I'm afraid.

Can you elaborate?

With three weeks to go i am hopeful VT will see some more.

Tony_H wrote:

LOTA wrote:North Face, Tone? That's the modern equivalent of C&A's Rodeo brand!!

Are you taking the piss?

Hope so :-(

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Over my time skiing i have noticed that to some shops the level of ski you hire (beginner, intermediate, advanced) tends to mean new, older, oldest and little to do with your skill set or intended use. I would advise you ask for the type of ski you need for the type of skiing you want to participate in and when presented with them assess the quality and value for money in your own opinion.

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Well naturally you have to do the Sarene and if open you have to do the Tunnel. Trouble is that they won't be open if it doesn't snow soon!

List of how many sleeps left before ski-ing/boarding Started by User in Ski Chatter, 298 Replies
Off to ADH on Saturday the 9th.....Just saying

Big Snow At Big Resorts Started by User in Ski News, 15 Replies
Ski bag packed. 2 more sleeps to VT......not that i am being smug or anything.

How Old Is Your Ski Stuff Started by User in Ski Chatter, 72 Replies
LOTA wrote:Not really; North Face is not what is once was, I'm afraid. Can you elaborate?

Return of the Snow Started by User in Ski News, 5 Replies
With three weeks to go i am hopeful VT will see some more.

How Old Is Your Ski Stuff Started by User in Ski Chatter, 72 Replies
Tony_H wrote: LOTA wrote:North Face, Tone? That's the modern equivalent of C&A's Rodeo brand!! Are you taking the piss? Hope so :-(

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