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Yeah, Ortovox M2 is one of the most highly recommended. Thankfully I haven't had to use it for real but it's a nicely designed bit of kit. Comes on automatically (in transmit) when you clip it on, and is easy to switch to search when you un-clip.
You will need to practice with it though (like all of them) to ensure you can use it quickly if need be. Working out exactly what the display is telling you is something to learn but once grasped it's all quite obvious. It comes with a manual giving basic advice for searching, etc. though I'd recommend reading up elsewhere about this (like the articles on pistehors.com referenced from here, for example). Facewest do a range of transceivers, including the M2 so you can compare prices. The only possible disadvantage of the M2, compared with some others, is the more technical nature but some say that gives it an edge in precision of searching - but you will have to practice! Dave |
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So, anyone been here? We've got a trip booked to Champoluc in early January - our first time on the slopes of Monte Rosa (I think).
Any recommendations for interesting runs? Going with a mixed group (kiddies, beginners and experienced) - the write-ups I can find imply there's a variety of runs, but no substitute for someone who's actually been there. Thanks in advance, |
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Anyone own or skiied a lot with these? They're the series where the binding attaches to the side rather than the top of the ski (I think?) - so the ski keeps a perfect curve under your boot rather than having a flat spot.
Can you really tell the difference if you're anyone other than an accomplished downhill racer? Or are they the next big thing after "carvers"? Thanks in advance, |
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Sleeps 2 to 4, situated conveniently for the ski bus with garage and ski locker.
Available on a weekly basis from 20th December 2003 through 17th April 2004, with some short-stay posssibilities. From EUR €210 per week. Full details, and photos, can be found at: Chalet Bleuet Posted on behalf of the owner |
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Ok, been and gone and booked the first flights of the season (£30 return on Easyjet - yay!). So, anyone got some availability within 1 hour of Geneva and on-the-doorstep of somewhere high (that's gonna be open then!)?
Let me know, thanks. Dave dave@j2ski.com |
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