J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Finn

Ben, have you considerred hiring the equipment. Freinds of mine did the Haute route two years ago & all of the equipment was provided by the guide for an extra €150. Skis, boots, skins, harness, crampons & axes. I thought this was pretty good value, suppose it depends on how many days ski touring you are planning for this season to get best VFM.

I too originally thought the modification issue was to do with changing wheel sizes etc.. but apparently not, it is the fitting of snow tyres that is classed as the modification. I know it is absolutely bonkers but that is how it is being viewed by certain insurers, even the AA are warning of the problem.

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/news/winter-tyres-make-sense-in-uk.html

roboo wrote:Hi all,

I've posted this in beginners as im unsure of what im doing.

I've been skiing twice for a week long each time and used my 130cm twin tip mini rossingol skis.

My question is should i be using a longer ski?

Im some what confused as to what minis are really for.

I'm 5'8'' and weigh 12stone if it makes any difference.


Many thanks

Roboo

Question Robbo, do you own the 'minis' or were they hire skis, the reason i ask is the hire/ski shop should really be able to deal with all of your concerns & should not really be handing over skis without explaining the type of terrain that they are best suited. If you have bought them without knowing the skiing style for which they are intended then you have been mis-sold them, which is a real shame but unfortunately happens. Best advice I could offer would be to try hiring skis in resort, explain your needs, skiing style/ability. Don't be put off by the term 'early intermediate ski' this is what most hire shops stock & are fine for bombing about on piste etc, easy to handle & good fun.

Some good information on the Whistler web site.

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm

Have a good trip.

We are with Privelege & they view it as modification, going as far as to requesting us to inform them when & if we change our tyres back from winter to 'summer' models.
It's absolutely crazy.

1) Turn right, 150m, is an old Jochalm, locally known as "Rudis". Rudi is beyond living memory. Very old, with character, often smoky.

excellent goulash soupe. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

After reading reports in autoexpress advice is to contact your car insurer if you are going to or have winter tyres on your vehicle, apparently changing yours tyres is a modification to the vehicle. My insurer has just confirmed this & noted the modification to our policy, thankfully no charge was incurred.
See link below.

http://www.planestrainsautomobiles.co.uk/automobiles/auto-express-and-tyresafe-concern-over-winter-tyres-car-insurance

The thing that concerns me for skiers driving to the slopes is that you have to notify your car insurer before driving abroad & an extra insurance premium is usually incurred, however you need to inform your insurer if you have winter tyres fitted as this is a modification to your vehicle.
Insurance minefield.

The race & board arena is open to all but is often closed to the general public for two to three hours a day to allow local club racers etc to train. Bode Millar, Kalle Pallender, Killian Albreit & other international ski racers have been known to use the arena in preparation for Kitzbhule racing. If visiting 'N' in early January keep a look out when riding the lift, you never know who you might be sharing the 'T' bar with. :lol: