Messages posted by : AndyTheSkiMachine
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Hiya, regarding yur boots query, I had two thoughts when reading your post. I presume you mean what is the best way to dry boots overnight during your trip! Well, I used to leave my boots in the car overnight and quickly learned that A) they don't dry and B) they are really cold and go all stiff so putting your feet in the next day is NOT pleasant! I always take my boots into my accommodation - atleast its a decent temperature and your boots will have a chance to dry out (unless your camping that is)! Also, I have a mate who uses these moisture soaker things and swears by them - you can buy them in some ski shops and the look like a little bag that you wedge inside your boot and they absorb moisture! As an alternative take a haldful of silica packets (like what they use when they pack electrcal stuff) - throw them in your boots - they absorb any moisture and then you can chuck them out!
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To Clarkster and Skibum, I am of to Alpe D'Huez in 2 weeks time so an updated snow/conditions rport from you guys would be great if you have the time. I heard its snowing there now and for the rest of the week? Any further info would be great!
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HI, I just wanted to make a comment here ? you said that you hadn?t skied that much and that you had trouble selecting skis! You then went on to say that you were planning on buying new boots and skis this season (or was it next season?). May I suggest something that I did that may be useful! When I first started skiing about 10 years ago I didn?t really know much about skis and boots etc and wanted to get my own! A mate of mine suggested that I NOT buy skis and instead invest in some good boots and hire skis! The reason was that, as a beginner and then as I progressed to intermediate, I became more familiar with different skis and wasn?t stuck on the same old sticks week after week, year after year!
I spend a lot of time in a good boot store, bought myself some excellent comfy boots and had inserts made etc ? they have been the best thing that I have ever bought ? they are comfy, warm, fitted to my foot brilliantly etc etc. I have spent that last 8 years or so using hire skis ? because you can then switch and change each time, finding what you like, what you don?t, what suits certain conditions etc. I have found this to be terrific and each season I can now hire the latest skis and give them a whirl! So, my suggestion is that you spend some time and money on really good boots and then hire skis for a few years until you get to know what you feel comfortable on! If it gets to the stage where you are certain of the type/length of skis your after then buy them then! The only time when this may not work is if you plan to ski for an entire season OR ski for a number of weeks during the year when buying your own skis would work out much cheaper than hiring time and time again! |
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Hiya, I have booked a trip to Alpe D?Huez a week or 2 before you (departing Gatwick on the 24th) so have been very interested in the snow reports! Although the season has, apparently, been less than great you will be pleased to know that snow reports indicate that it is snowing there right now! Also, the longer term forecast is for snow every day over the next week or so (with the exception of tomorrow)! Also, you mentioned that you?re a newbie!? I have never been to Alpe D?huez but reports from a few people who have been indicate that it is a great resort for the beginner or intermediate wanting to progress! Enjoy your week there! A
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