J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by snowb4ndit

Tony_H wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:I feel a bit out of my depth in this thread. I have two pairs of skis and only ever use the one pair. I feel like they are an extension of my legs...I feel so comfortable sometimes I forget I have skis on. I use them on piste and off piste, in trees (My favourite playground) and I have recently been doing a bit of freestyle/park skiing - Jumping and rails.

I don't know much about the technical spec of them but they're not rockers and I have no intention of changing them - Well I might have to get a new pair of the same as they are getting a bit battered and bruised!

You'd be buying in Morzine I guess?

Tony_H wrote:I happened to drop into Ellis Brigham in Tamworth yesterday. Theres some decent sales on at the moment, and a mountain of North Face stuff in medium mens - I could have filled 2 suitcases I reckon. All 25% off.


I really had not planned to change skis, but I'm wondering if I should ski something a little longer now. My Neo's are 166 and I love what they do, but I keep thinking I ought to go longer. Sadly the Scott's were not really discounted, apart from a short pair of Mission's.


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There was someone here in Morzine selling a pair of Neos recently, they were 172's I think. I remember the email said hardly used and they were £300'ish. I'll try and dig out the email if you want.

SwingBeep wrote:Have you looked into setting up a business in France? It's much more complicated than in England. http://paris.angloinfo.com/countries/france/business.asp You will also have to get your qualifications recognised and show that you have 3 years experience and I think you will also have to do a course (in French) on business practice in France.

john987 wrote:I find it strange that a school can organise a trip and take kids away during term time but parents cannot.
Fundamentally its the question of what is education. Schools and teachers have so many targets, assessments and pressure of results that at times the core of teaching seems neglected. I have heard of kids doing 4 gcse on one subject across two years so they have multiple chances of passing. I'm not slagging off teachers, I think they do the best that they can do.the pressure they are put under is immense but its now with league tables etc a result based business, not what's best for kids rounded development.
I think you're business idea although fundamentally good will fail when you get into the paperwork side and the communication issue you will have. Having to get individual lesson plans for each child is one hurdle to overcome

acarr wrote:
Sorry snowb4ndit - I don't mean to rain on your parade, but schools here are incredibly picky about this. They are extremely reluctant to authorise absence of any sort except in extreme circumstances. Believe me, we have tried all sorts. There is also increasing political pressure to punish parents for taking their kids out of school. I don't think it's realistic that your teachers would liaise with a child's school - the schools simply wouldn't do this. I repeat my opinion that most schools will never authorise these absences, no matter how much they are dressed up as education. I speak from experience here. I wish it were different.

snowb4ndit wrote:


I am more interested in your thoughts as a parent who might use the service as I am already pretty clear about what a school would be prepared to do and not to do and how to deliver an appropriate and fun curriculum.