Messages posted by : chaletslovakia
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Oh the poor lass.... could only have been an American though... could it.....? |
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I'm a boarder and can claim to go either way.... |
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Forget overpopulated Europe and get to the US/Canada... Your sophisticated accent will get a job as a waitress and the punters throw money at you (in the form of tips)... You make so much dough over the weekend that mon-fri is left for mountain time... trust me I did it for years... |
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i really don't like jaffa cakes at all.... |
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New(ish) UNKLE 'War stories' is excellent and not nearly as ugly as it sounds.... |
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You'll do well to find somewhere 'not too crowded' at Christmas.... The trick would be to go somewhere way out of the way eg. not ANY of the resorts you have heard of. A resort far from big cities and major airports. Otherwise chances are it will be busy. It doesn't have to be a big resort - since it is your first trip a small / medium size mountain will be more than enough. Decide on your destination - the aforementioned Canada is probably your best bet for good Xmas snow. Then use the web to search for the remoter resorts from your destination airport. |
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Right then, I'm a fairly seasoned boarder but I don't pay too much attention to details and the small print.... What's the deal with edge angles? I've seen edge sharpening tools that vary from 85 thru to 90 degrees. Is there much difference? What is optimum for which kind(s) of boards/conditions/riding styles? Educate me.... |
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Although it is cheaper to book the 6-day package prior to your trip it is not always necessary. Some people pick it up easily and do not require the full 6 days; others need 2-3 days to understand the basics and then progress under their own steam. Some even hate it after day 1.... In most ski resorts there are multiple ski schools offering reasonably priced lessons; you can then buy as needed. It is perhaps optimum to book a couple of days' lessons initially - it then leaves you flexible. Lessons in the UK do cost an absolute fortune - it's horrific what they charge. Only throw this cash away if you have pots of it.... you can almost have another holiday for the money they charge.... |
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