Messages posted by : EmmaEvs
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Dainese are a top brand in the motorbike clothing industry. Not sure how long they've been making ski stuff for but I'd put my own money on it that the back protector will do a good job if/when required. The only thing I wonder is whether it would interfere with movement at all as it will be on the rigid side?
The other item looks to have minimal padding (it says memory foam on the link) in strategic areas. It doesn't look built for impacts on hard pistes and having re-read the text it does infer that the protection element is just a little added bonus rather than the primary goal of the item. Personally I'd go for the Dainese back protector. Although it only protects the back, it'll do a damn good job of it, and the only extra bits the other skin thing has which that doesn't is some foam over the collar bone and ribs. I'm just trying to imagine what kind of skiing fall would result in a collar bone or rib break, and if it were to happen would the foam in those areas make a huge difference? I doubt it. Mr W is right though. First question is - will your relative appreciate the gift? |
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Yup that sounds like the one I was told about! |
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This morning I had a post all nicely typed out when my laptop batt died and I had to go out :(
Anyway it went along the lines of the fact that I'm quite happy skiing the runs at 'N' because there is a pretty good range of difficulties considering the resort is so small. The bunny slopes are great for beginners, and right at the other end of the scale I've yet to see anyone making their way down the run underneath the gondola with any real style. Mr EmmaEvs has discovered the buzz of going down slopes for the first time and not knowing what to expect. I tend to find that no two runs down the same slope are identical anyway. It may be a legacy left over from when I was younger e.g. gymnastics where we'd practice the same moves over and over again, noticing the small differences each time and learning from them. The fact that I was in the exact same spot the whole time was blocked out and the 'hook' was in the detail. Also on a personal level I love the atmosphere in 'N'. It's super chilled, everything is within walking distance, the people are really friendly and the ski instructors blessed with unbelievable patience. I've no doubt that these qualities can be found in other resorts too. I just happen to have a huge soft spot for this place ;-) No doubt some are reading this and thinking 'my god I'm avoiding that place at all costs'. That's cool. Each to their own. Plus it leaves more room for me and Dave to play on the slopes and get to the bar :-) |
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I know what you mean Trencher. It adds to the cosy feeling when you're inside too, with all the outside noises being all muffled.
I also love the smell of the air after new snow. Really clean, fresh and crisp. Hard to explain. |
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You're welcome Mr W :thumbup:
Dave Mac Dave Mac I've just been watching it and Herbert is playing the harp at around 22:00 mins!!! The guy is everywhere :lol: P.S. For anyone going to watch it, right click on the picture, select zoom and then select 200%. Makes it a lot easier to see:D |
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Ta daaa...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4189994/On%20The%20Piste_1.wmv Am I going to have a row now Admin? :shock: Lots of luurrrve EmmaPoirotEvs :thumbup: P.S. I haven't credited the source cos I'm not entirely sure that it wouldn't get them into any trouble :wink: |
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Umm yeah... that's what I meant... ahem... bye :lol:
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Tony are you going for the Nobel peace prize today? You're twisting my melon man :lol:
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