 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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tough one about the boots. I bought gear after my first trip and this year I've bought again because the first weren't right for me.
There's another thread running currently with someone in a similar situation as you with lessons. But nope on group lessons when they list as beginner it's really beginner so avoid those.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Wed 22-02-17 23:31; edited 1 time in total
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Definitely invest in your own boots and get them fitted by a specialist boot fitter it's an addictive sport enjoy
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Yes to getting your own boots but make sure the boot fitter/shop know their stuff as you do not yet ( you will eventually but like everything it takes time ).
Try and get to an indoor slope or dryslope here, for practice and some follow up lessons. If you do that then no you do not want beginner lessons next year. If you go to an indoor check the shop there for boot fitting unless you live close to one of those other Snowheads use.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I'd say, yes, get your own boots especially as you have different sized feet. You'll always have trouble getting hire boots that will fit well. Although it'll also be a problem in buying well fitting boots, once you have them it's done. Be sure to use a good specialist boot fitter.
You shouldn't need to put yourself in beginner lessons. Go for whatever the next level is and they'll assess your ability and put you in a suitable group by asking you to ski down a section of piste.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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My advice is the same as above. Buy Boots and invest in a good Boot Fitter.
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@ScaredyKat, If you add your location someone might recommend boot fitters in that area.
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Thanks everyone for your replies  I am in the north of scotland so my nearest bootfitter would be Aberdeen or Inverness, I have spoken to someone who had a good experience in craigdon sports, Aberdeen so i will get on the case! Also good to know re beginners lessons, im just wary of the steeper blues at the moment!
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Thanks everyone for your replies I am in the north of scotland so my nearest bootfitter would be Aberdeen or Inverness, I have spoken to someone who had a good experience in craigdon sports, Aberdeen so i will get on the case! Also good to know re beginners lessons, im just wary of the steeper blues at the moment!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Does anyone know if Craigdon give snowheads discount?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@ScaredyKat, one point though, if you are really hooked and a fast learner, etc. fit and devote adequate time and motivation, etc. there's a reasonable chance that the boots that are ideal to this early learning (sic) stage will not be ideal once you have made another few weeks improvement.
So economically, it may make more sense to hire better quality boots (good shops will have a variety of "levels") until you are ready to buy boots that will last a decent length of skiing. i.e. a good, well fitted boot should, IME get you ~>120 days skiing (so at 2 weeks a year, 10 years).
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Haven't used Craigdon in Aberdeen but got my boots fitted at their Perth store (recommended by CEM) and was very pleased with the service.
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