J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

Thanks SB, that is good information. I prefer to stay with Reusch. Not that I am averse to change, but it can be a pain to make achange, and not be satisfied.I have been happy with all my reusch gloves.

I appreciate the glove protection product info, I will follow that up.

I couldn't vouch for the animal that made up my previous gloves, just that they have have always served me well. Also, I really like that they are soft, yet give a good grip.

You are probably right in suggesting I wait until I get to Austria. One of my old instructor friends is now managing a ski shop in Wörgl. It's just that my No1 son has volunteered to get me some for Christmas.....

Thanks Trencher, I am not aware of any such dip in the UK. Interesting concept. My right glove has more air than glove, I managed to extend one season with a roll and a half of gaffer tape.

Anyway, it is quite apparent that you do not keep your edges sharp enough!

Admin wrote:

I've got a pair Dave - you just need to pop over to France about five years ago... hope that helps...

Admin, you are SUCH a comfort.

Admin wrote:

Quality is good but I've had a few pairs and found them to be warm but not as breathable (hands get sweaty, gloves get damp inside) as other brands.

Are you sure that is not just abject fear? :twisted:

Daved wrote:

tk maxx have a few..as well as

http://accessories.glisshop.co.uk/glove/men/brand/reusch/

Thanks, Dave. I have already checked TK maxx, generally only have the cheapos, (quality, not price), but it may well depend on the particular local store. Very little on their web site.

The glisshop, on the other hand looks to offer quality and value. But a glove is really the kind of item you need to get touchy feely with. Also, I would not trust a size off the internet. I have a 10 1/2 size Reusch that is a perfect fit, and another brand at 10 1/2 that I could do a snow dance in.

Even so, although the gloves look good, there is only one that is offered in my size, and I'm not wearing lime green for anyone!

Thanks for the suggestions.I am now looking for a tardis that will transport me back 5 years...

I go through gloves. It is always the right glove that goes. The right glove holds down the skis, when carried on the shoulder. Also, when single handed holding. When spitting and re-setting the skis, it is the dominant hand.

So, I am always looking for glove replacements. Mostly I use Reusch ~ I first chose them because they seemed well engineered, the same reason I chose Reichle boots. My first pair of Reusch gloves lasted just three seasons, about 20 weeks skiing.they were really good, but the right glove is shredded.

Our good US J2skier friend, Pavel, once sent me a pair of gloves to an address in Vail where I was heading a couple of years back, but they never made it, ~ I didn't realise the use of PO boxes in the US, and they did not connect.

So, I am looking for a source of Reusch ski gloves, at a reasonable cost. I suspect I may have to wait until I am in Austria. The standard must be better than recreational, must be leather, with a double palm.

For those who doubt Reusch, they specialise in ski and goalkeeping gloves. Almost every football world cup, and 75% of major ski competition trophies have been held in Reusch gloves. This has no influence on my choice, I have used them for many years of my ski life.

I would be interested to know of sources for these gloves.

I haven't read it anywhere Ian, I reckon you're a mind reader...

Well, except, I admit to having a similar pattern of ski organisation for at least the past 10 years. Ever since I was asked by my ski buddy Mel to share half a season in Niederau with him every year, to help him with his cancer condition.

When a couple of seasons back, Mel passed on to the great piste in the sky, my OH didn't seem to mind me keeping to a similar pattern, just as long as we get at least a couple of weeks skiing together.

So, actually, you may have read something similar before..... and hopefully, for many years to come!

Adam, although I keep half a dozen pairs of skis in the Alps, I still hire most years for some of the time. Have always used skiset, look around the J2ski page). Remember to untick the boot hire.
Choose your level of ski.
I ski reasonably well, but still generally go for the base level of ski. As long as I can check the longitudianal and torsional stiffness, medium soft on the long'l and stiff on the tor'l, I am OK with that. I prefer to ski smooth rather than dynamic.

If I don't like them , I take them back and ask for a change.

The medium levels of ski are generally pretty good. I have found that many top of the range tend to be stiff on long'l.

My OH always wants the highest cost ski! :evil:

felthorpe wrote:I think DaveMac is just trying to avoid us.............. wonder why? :roll:

Haha, def not. I am always in Niederau for my birthday, (I have been getting away with this for years!), and base myself there for 2 1/2 to 3 weeks every year. Although I still do most of my skiing in the village, I drive out to other valleys, go and watch the Hahnemkamm, or a training day, and generally ski, paint and meet up with loads of people I know.

But last year before booking up, I looked all ways at getting across from the J2ski trip in France to Tirol, but it would have meant losing a days skiing.
This year, I just have to get back to Tirol on the Sunday.

After skiing in Scotland in February, I will be out again in Austria for another 2 1/2 weeks in March, some time in Niederau, and somewhere else, not yet decided. All covered by a regional season pass.

I have skied with many J2skiers, (and still ski with many each year), and with the odd exception, really enjoyed the company.

Skiing with Admin was a tad brutal, he likes to take up the whole width of the piste!

Yep, if the circumstances permit, I would love to meet up. It would be difficult to get a whole week, ~ my season is short enough as it is....

European holidays tend to be spread throughout February. So there is not quite the same pressure on accommodation. The issue is flights.

Having established that you can wrest some flexibility on days:
Bournemouth ~ Geneva, Fri 14th Feb, £93.74
GVA ~ Bournemouth, Mon 24th Feb, £83.74
Total, £177.48 plus baggage.

Not to mention, that you will get 9 or 10 days skiing, instead of 6 days. All for a lower start cost.
£354.96, instead of £800.

And, if you have the Head on the run, and can leave on the Thursday:
Bournemouth ~ Geneva, Thur 13th Feb, £42.74
GVA ~ Bournemouth, Mon 24th Feb, £83.74
Total, £126.48 plus baggage
£252.96, instead of £800.

That was the point of asking about location, Dave. I have driven from Scotland to Niederau, but not many would want to do much further than the midlands out.

Michelle seems to have accommodation sorted. I agree withthe principle though. The apartment I take in Niederau is not in the centre, but it is only 50 m from a connecting draglift, 50m from my favourite stuble, and 80m from the place I mostly eat at. I would put a small wager you do the same?