J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Dgou, do not give up these boots just yet. As they are still really quite new, there is a good chance that the liners can be remoulded to your feet.

All you need is the opinion of a decent Bootfitter :D

I reckon most ski boots let water in. Do what Trencher suggests!

Far Queue wrote: :(

Not sure it's working too well Mr Admin. My sig is not showing and it is below 100 characters (most of which are a tagged url anyway).

I've just changed my Blog address to the absolute bare minimum, nothing was showing before :?

Er nope, no change there...

Welcome khjr, no longer a long time lurker :thumbup:

Yes, Geneva can be hellish busy on a Saturday! Your transfer company will get you there in time. 2 hours sounds OK. It's not a very big airport, so it's easy to find your way.

Most (if not all) ski transfers operate from the International Sector (Swiss side). If you find yourself on the French side, it will seem calm and well organised. It's only a desk/door to cross the Sectors, 5 mins walk.

On the Swiss side, all luggage arrives in a single baggage hall with lots of Conveyors. Ski's arrive on a seperate conveyor at the back of this hall. Make sure that your kit is individually identifiable,(loud labels) as it's hard to watch bags on the main conveyor and skis all coming off at the same time.

On your return, you'll probably use one of the check in machines dotted around the place, and take your luggage to an Air France desk. Once tagged you'll be taking your skis to a separate desk for oversized luggage. It will be along the same side of the hall, follow the other skiers!

Allow yourself plenty of time for the airport security queue. It's sheep pen style, up 1 floor from the check in desks. I would suggest going along to the railway station for a cheaper proper coffee and Croissant, it's 5 mins walk from the arrivals hall, but that will depend on time available. The food hall at the far end of the airport departures level is usually very, very busy.

If you are departing from the French sector, you will be told by desk staff, it will also be on your ticket. It's likely to be much quieter, however you can go through to the Swiss side, if you want more choice of shopping and eateries. It's all well signposted, and I've found the airport staff to be very helpful over the years.

I hope you have an amazing time :D

Tony_H wrote:Hip replacement surgery? You must be about the right age for that now )

I might have thought that, but there would be no way I'd admit to it or suggest it...no sirreeee :lol:

Tony_H wrote:

NellyPS wrote:Hmmm, Snow & Rock franchise?

Pah. As if. Something that stocks decent gear and knows how to fit boots would be better :lol:

There is no way that you'll get cem to sit in an airport shopping area :shock:

Tony_H wrote:

tipsology.net wrote:...am I forgiven? ;)

You're going to have to work harder than that to get Bandit to forgive

C'mon Tony, it's not like I'm mean and nasty to people or anything, well, with one exception :P

Tipsology, of course :D

tin pot wrote:

Thanks for the advice; I'll get hire skis, work on my technique, and wear mitts to save myself from broken fingers.

:D

I broke a thumb at Pontypool slope :mrgreen: