J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Ian Wickham

bandit wrote:

ise wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

Yes, I agree with that comment there is that feeling out there, I don't think the ski industry will feel the crunch till next season. Thats why I am concerned about the increased prices in the early bird brochure's it smells of burying you head in the sand syndrome, all it will do is to delay booking to hold out for a bargin :cry:

The article quotes Gstaad and Verbier, I did wonder if some of the people who might have gone to the Caribbean or something switched to the cheaper option of a ski holiday.

Maybe, except that it's cheaper to get a stay in the Caribbean, broadly speaking. Though if you wanted to book Necker Island I expect it would cost more than your average Verbier 4* over New Year :D

BigCheese wrote:Hi,
Just thought I'd drop a post to see if anyone can offer any advice.

A group of four of us are heading out there for a week, 2 English men, a Scottish Man and an Aussie...Could be the perfect opening to a hilarious week :D

2 of us are semi experienced, I did Andorra a couple of years ago but fear this will be a hell of a lot colder, are thermals essential?

Any one else going at this time..?

We're staying in the Samokov, any of you guys stayed there?

Cheers

Adam

Leroygh wrote:Jim, buy me a crate of beer and ill get them done for you in Plagne 1800. I live here at the moment and know the right people 8)

give us a shout

ise wrote:

Scarlet Fez wrote:Not my specialist subject but with nearly everywhere having good snow there is not a last minute rush to chase for it so as a result all the venues have to remain competitive to attract the punters.
Speaking to my local ski outlet befor xmas they said they were having a bigger rush on then for equipment then they normally do and the common theme was ' Can't sell our house, so sod it lets have another holiday'. The credit crunch maybe biting but its the jam in the house market which is really causing some folk headaches.

that might be right, events can often throw out perverse outcomes.

maybe it's a case of eat, drink and be merry for soon we'll be redundant :lol:

Tapps wrote:Hi all and happy new year,

I am looking into to buying myself some skis (having just renting them in the past) and im not to sure which type is right for me.
im probably looking for a freeride ski however i am confused about what length to get, could anyone tell me what advantages a shorter ski brings, or if i should just get the lenght to my weight ratio?
my 'performance level' (found a chart on internet) is around 7 or 8 out of 10 so i would be looking for somthing that would be suitible to build and help imporve my technique.
i found a 125cm salomon blade/ski, again what advantages would a ski this short bring?
will be thankfull for any suggestions!

karen72 wrote:I was just wondering if we should bring our own sledges with us (the plastic type) or if anyone knew how much they were to hire or buy? we will probably only use them a couple of times.

karen