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SnoodyMcFlude wrote:
@uktrailmonster, not all pairs. I had some decent ski trousers that weren't reinforced and didn't cut up...apart from where I fell on my back bottom trying to slide on a box Very Happy


Well the whole thing must have been reinforced then, otherwise they just get cut to ribbons. I made the mistake once of buying a pair of Goretex snowboard salopettes which didn't have the usual reinforcement panels at the bottom and they definitely got chopped up quite badly after a few weeks use. They were typical 3-layer Goretex fabric. Never had that issue with normal ski pants, but mine all have reinforcement panels in that area. My best salopettes are Sweet Protection Goretex and they are super tough. No wear or tear after 12 full weeks use.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

AndAnotherThing.. wrote:


Personally I find the the whole boot fitting thing bonkers. It shouldn't be that hard for a recreational skier buying consumer boots. Racers and Instructors trying to get the last bit of performance fair enough, but my wife ? It really shouldn't be that hard.


I don't think it is. Most recreational skiers do what you say. Just like street shoes but what Pam says is true, there is a danger of getting boots that are too big because they feel comfy strolling around the shop. More so when you are inexperienced.

I think a lot of problems people have with equipment, especially boots, are down to lack of skill and lack of fitness.

But yes, Snowheads does have an extraordinary amount of people with problem feet.

That said, a week's ski holiday is very expensive, a pair of ski boots is expensive, going to spend a couple of hours with a boot fitter for 100 quid is peanuts especially if you are a beginner but it is best to start off with a pair of boots that fit before doing lots of fettling making a pair of boots that don't fit, fit.
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