J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bedrock barney

I'm considering a new jacket because of the need for gore-tex and loads of breathability. This is not a cheap option.

I tend to get very hot when skiing unless temperatures are lower than say -10. And that's just with a base layer and insulated jacket. I think therefore I'd be happier with an uninsulated gore-tex outer shell, a merino base and a mid layer as and when required. Looking at Norrona, Sweet, Arc'teryx etc.

Interestingly we're off on our 1st european summer holiday for 18 years in August...........to Tuscany. I might not survive.

Dave Mac wrote:When the maths seem to be "Down from £500 to £150", is the truth ~ "Down from £50 to £150"?

:?:

I think Hemsedal is pretty spectacular if you go off piste:



Even some ice climbing if you are bored in the evening!

Ian Wickham wrote:

Trencher wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:I'll post a picture of my tea tomorrow ........ :thumbdown:

Ian, with respect, you've already made your views on this topic known. If you don't want to read a thread about the food we eat while skiing, then just skip over it.

I'm not sure if you have it across the pond, but we have freedom of speech over here :thumbup:

And I will continue to post on what ever thread I wish .... I thank you :wink:

Only if you put up a picture of your tea.....and it better be good -)

They do say that Hemsedal is the "Scandinavian Alps"

I can't comprehend how cold it would be at say 3,250m in Norway.....

I saw the light. If you're going to big it up, then you need to really big it up. :mrgreen:

brooksy wrote:

bedrock barney wrote:

brooksy wrote:
Looks horrid & note you couldn't finish it, don't blame you :(

Looks can be deceiving....

Not in this case & you didn't finish it, be honest :(

I did finish it, down to the last grain of rice. Not much point taking a photo of an empty plate. It was very tasty.

I nearly bought a a very nice gore-tex Sweet Protection jacket in Norway. It was £300 down from £550. It was red which wasn't my 1st choice. Slept on it, went back to the shop the next day and some git had bought it. :cry: There is a moral in there somewhere.

There was a equally high quality Norrona jacket but I received negative feedback from the family when I tried it on.



Apparently I'm not "youthful" enough to carry it off :cry: :cry:

To cap it all, my friend who we were holidaying with came back from another shop with a Norrona jacket down from £500 to £150. :cry: :cry: :cry:
He looked like the cat that had got the cream.

I'm now scouring Uk websites for stuff in the sale. Tricky when you can't try on before you buy though.