 Poster: A snowHead
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I can confirm that ski wear is now present in the Epsom branch of TK Maxx. Usual Surfanic/Trespass offerings in usual sizes, with some higher end brands XS and XL and over, as per ususal.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ski kit in both Aylesbury and Milton Keynes as well 
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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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Some nice Dr Zipe goggs for the girlz/small faced men if you don't mind wearing something called the Escort Mk VI on your visage ( not named after Dagenham's finest I fear)
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Dave of the Marmottes, I believe those goggles are being distributed to all the ladies over on SnowBunnies.com this year...
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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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Richard_Sideways, it is part of the PPE provided to them under Health and Safety legislation - just imagine the damage that could be caused if they engaged in their usual evening activities without suitable protection!
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ooh did you find a new Westbeach coach for Mrs_Sideways, maybe is time for a change???
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- Snow capped Alps and Jura mountains this morning on the way to work
- Tartiflette was on the menu in the staff cafeteria
Yes.......Winter is (almost) upon us
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Tartiflette nom nom nom! Considering going to Le Grand Bornand just so can have proper reblochon!
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I can confirm that Uxbridge TKMaxx is currently stocking almost no ski gear at all, presumably because someone at their head office has actually been to Uxbridge and knows there is almost zero market for ski gear.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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The Cambridge store has some stuff as well: usual suspects but also Westbeach, sypder, Bonfire and even a 2 pair of DC BOA snowboard boots..
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I popped into the Covent Garden store today (probably not the best place to look for winter kit, but I was passing...). As above, usual suspects plus a few bonfire and Westbeach items, a couple of Patagonia puffer jackets (but didn't look ski-focused), and some quite nice looking Adidas gor-text Pro shell salopettes. Sadly the latter weren't in the right size (38 and 40 inch waist available).
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I've seen those Adidas pants, there's a lack of insulation, what would one wear with them?
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You know it makes sense.
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| hammerite wrote: |
| I've seen those Adidas pants, there's a lack of insulation, what would one wear with them? |
Tkmaxx Australian thick merino wool long johns £20
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I was wondering if it was a simple thermal jobbie. Thanks.
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Poster: A snowHead
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My OH wore Ron Hills under Goretex mountaineering shell legs for years - not exactly a pretty site when he took the outer layer off!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I have a few pairs of Ron Hills. I look magnificent in them 
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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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Brighton store has ski outerwear and a few pairs of children's gloves. Couldn't find anything else though (eg base layers, socks, goggles).
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Just picked up a spyder 'expanse' top in the elgin branch for £24.99 and a pair of spyder gloves for £14.99. It would have been rude not to. Quite a few spyder items still in stock (hats, gloves, tops) if anyone fancies a bargain.
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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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| hammerite wrote: |
| I was wondering if it was a simple thermal jobbie. Thanks. |
In Scotland this means something completely different.
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@glasgowcyclops, Trust you
Got some lovely leather Reusch gloves from the stafford store
I was in the lakes a few weeks ago and they have loads of spyder, westbeach and merino in there keswick (or kendal I cant really recall) store
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Several TK stores in Coventry/Warwickshire area have a few items. Trespass in Coventry town centre has a closing down sale if you want their gear. It's decent entry level.
Shops now loading up with Christmas signs and merchandise. Which means not long until Xmas and the New Year ski holiday. Soooooooo excited.
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London City (Gracechurch Street) has a few bits and pieces but not very inspiring. I was hoping for some decent gloves having had to use black nasty to patch up my current Reusch ones that came from TKM several years ago but nothing of that quality in evidence.
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Big range in the Taunton shop but not many gloves yet. Bought another pair of PHD merino mix socks for eight quid.
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| sequoiaboard wrote: |
| Bought another pair of PHD merino mix socks for eight quid. |
Same in Torquay
They had some nice looking Adidas Gore-Tex pants but I could only get then half way up my thighs. Those Germans must be very skinny.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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popped into the Leeds City Centre store and had quite a good selection
Lots of Smith / Carrera helmets both kids and adults
Big range of kids gear including some spider and reusch gloves
Lots of mens jackets and pants (westbeach / maier / north face / surfanic / bonfire)
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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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Thanks for flagging this, just been into Aylesbury and bought 2 Carrera helmets for the kids
Nearly bought a Spyder jacket for me (£129) but decided it was a bit gratuitous given there's nothing wrong with my current jacket
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@trainee snowboard jedi, snowboarding in Spyder gear is just wrong...
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You know it makes sense.
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| Richard_Sideways wrote: |
| @trainee snowboard jedi, snowboarding in Spyder gear is just wrong... |
Fair point now you mention it
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| Richard_Sideways wrote: |
| @trainee snowboard jedi, snowboarding in Spyder gear is just wrong... |
Skiing in it is patchy. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@PaulC1984, indeed, esp. When the top cost £24.99 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@PaulC1984,
To be fair, some of Spyder's very latest gear is quite nice
The problem being that the proliferation of chinese knock off awful gawdy 90's designed jackets and dodgy looking Eastern European wearers have ruined the marque.
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Spyder jackets at £129 and trousers at £59 in Sheffield's store.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Astraeus, What Spyder trousers?
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Saw some "Mountain Force" ski pants in the local Maxx for £70. Never heard of them so didn't bother trying them on, since done a little research and it seems they're RRP is £350.
Anyone ever heard of them and are they any good? I've mostly seen them sold on US online retailers.
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@PaulC1984, I'll pop in tomorrow and check. Didn't pay much attention as we were looking for something cheap and cheerful to get my partner going with the sport/hobby/financial drain. I'll let you know.
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| Mollerski wrote: |
@PaulC1984,
To be fair, some of Spyder's very latest gear is quite nice
The problem being that the proliferation of chinese knock off awful gawdy 90's designed jackets and dodgy looking Eastern European wearers have ruined the marque. |
It's alright Spyder became socially acceptable again once Dav started wearing it. Still takes a bit of front to carry off the Martin Kemp shiny shoulder pad look though.
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@glasgowcyclops, I missed the post on the other page. I might buy a pair then. That said I pulled the trigger in a pair of Haglofs off sportpursuit last night. Can't hurt to have two decent pairs can it!?
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