Messages posted by : skimac
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Not using them anymore, but I do fondly remember my Blizzard Thermo Firebirds, all 195cm of them. And tell you what, in a straight line they were wicked! Went on to the new carvers last year after a long break, switched to the new technique, it's very nice and all that, but they do 'chatter' when you build up speed I find. Stiil, a man of my years should be slowing down a bit anyway - bought a helmet as well.........
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Hello
I am trying to work out the budget.......... :cry: Can anyone give me an idea what lunch is costing these days on the hills around Wagrain, nothing fancy?(I hate packed lunches) Not to mention the apres ski pint? Going on the 8th March for week, bit worried about this temeprature rise that people are talking about though....... Many thanks Skimac |
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Many thanks for the help.......If you don't hear from me by the 13th then I am going around in circles!
I have one more question, when I mentioned in the office when I was going there was a sharp intake of breath, and the words 'french half term' uttered.......... :roll: Will this area be that bad over this time, it will be the week before the UK half term starts? Thanks, Skimac. |
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Hello,
Can anyone please tell me how easy it is to ski from Les Carroz to Flaine? Are the pistes well signed, and what time should I leave Flaine so that I don't get stranded on the way home? Many thanks, Skimac |
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Hello,
Does anyone know/have accomodation available from the 9-12th February? We are flying into Geneva. As we will only have two days of skiing we don't need the huge piste areas, but all locations and types of accom considered! Easy transfer? Many thanks, Skimac |
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Hello,
Anyone got any tips for Champery - I have managed to get a couple of days there in February. As time is limited I want to spend it well so any info would be appreciated. We are staying at the Hotel Des Alpes. I am told that it is worth taking the train from Geneva for the scenery. Thanks, Skimac |
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Thanks to all for the advice, I have two trips planned so I think the first one (2 days) will be a fast revision course! I was taught on the ice fields of Glenshee, so if these skis work better on edges - so be it! I was told that the new style of skis don't like running flat? The salesperson sold me K2 Apache Rangers, he said it was a good allrounder, but that I may wish to trade up in a couple of years - true our just looking for future business?
Thanks again, Skimac |
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Hello,
Here is the situation, I have returned to European skiing after living in the tropics for nearly 20yrs. My old kit - Blizzard Firebirds 195 and Salomon boots (91E), have been retired, and a set of shiny K2 skis @ a length of 174 and Head Edge 11 boots purchased. I am 49, and for some strange reason my ski pants didn't fit either - they probably shrunk. From what I am now reading it appears that my old style of skiing should be thrown out as well? I was fast on the reds, and could handle most blacks. Never much into off piste. Is there a huge change in technique now, or will the old school style work with the new kit? I have easy access to a dry ski slope, would I benefit from a lesson? Many thanks for any suggestions - and any advice from those that may have found themselves in a similar situation? Skimac |
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