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Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:58:27 GMT

From Whitedot Skis on Twitter:

Please do remember to lock up your skis when you stop; 2 Whitedot Redeemers stolen in Chamonix yesterday so be vigilant!

This is what they look like:

http://www.whitedotfreeride.com/skis2.php

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:45:09 GMT

I hope they are not yours that were stolen Bandit!

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:35:13 GMT

surfarthur wrote:I hope they are not yours that were stolen Bandit!

I think they would be a bit big for me (and lots of folks) :lol: Many friends (and some ex-friends) have taken the p1ss out of me for locking my skis up over the years.

If those Redeemers were lifted by anyone other than a cliff jumping, deep powder expert, their attempts to ski on them should be easy to spot :mrgreen:

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:43:20 GMT

Eastern European (sorry, but they are) ski thieves hitting hotels in Austria and stealing skis from the ski rooms of hotels...

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:53:11 GMT

bandit wrote:

surfarthur wrote:I hope they are not yours that were stolen Bandit!

I think they would be a bit big for me (and lots of folks) :lol: Many friends (and some ex-friends) have taken the p1ss out of me for locking my skis up over the years.

If those Redeemers were lifted by anyone other than a cliff jumping, deep powder expert, their attempts to ski on them should be easy to spot :mrgreen:

Hi bandit

I bought new skis this season, Volant Platinum (I had skiied on hired ones for the last two seasons and love them:)) A bit concerned about this thieving business, can you advise on what sort of locks to get for my new babies??

thanks

Carol

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:39:35 GMT

Hi Carol

Volant's are very desirable, and rather nice 8) I would consider something like this:

http://shop.packyourbags.com/acatalog/pacsafe-retractasafe-250.html

which will slip into your pocket. They are very convenient though the casings tend to be the weak spot on these type of locks. If you want something more substantial, take a look around for a coated steel cable about 1.5 to 2 metres long looped on each end, for adding your own padlock, or one with a combination like this.

http://www.nothingbutpadlocks.com/products/cables-chains/combination-cable-lock

Not really pocket sized, though a bit more secure. Hope these give you some ideas.

Bandit

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:38:47 GMT

Carol,
Wouldnt bother with the 'first' one in bandits post; its so weak it wouldn't stop any one from nicking your babies; The second one is the type of thing you should be using.
FB

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:29:16 GMT

The little retractable locks are the most common. This is something new to me, from a reputable mfr, and it's on the Facewest site.

http://www.facewest.co.uk/Dakine-Cam-Lock.html

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:01:12 GMT

Bandit,
Like the look of 'that' one ( 'cam ' lock ); will get one of these myself i think.
FB

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:39:07 GMT

Thanks guys

I checked out the Dakine one and they are sold out until next winter :x

Anyone know where I can get two??
All suggestions welcomed

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:21:28 GMT

Check out the Dakine website

http://www.dakine.com/snowboard/accessories/locks/cam-lock/

At the top right of the page is a store locator, you should find several options from there.

Re:Heads Up-Ski Thieves Are Around

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:24:37 GMT

In stock here...

http://www.four27.com/dakine-cam-lock-p-2120.html