Poster: A snowHead
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Good day people, I hope you can help me. I'm new to the forum but more than that I'm new to the snow!
My friends are planning a Ski trip next year so I need help!
I'm based in Wales, UK and I need Ski lessons I also need kit (all of it) so please post links with your recommendations!
Finally any insider tips and/or advise would be AMAZING!
Thank you!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome to Snowheads!!
Got a budget in mind @JollyKelly??
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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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If it's your first time out, consider the Nevica route from Sports Direct. Also, TK Maxx is a goldmine if you're willing to dig around!!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I have no idea what its should cost @letsgetpiste
Brilliant idea about TK Maxx I didn't think of that!
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You can spend hundreds or thousands...
Whereabouts are you heading?
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eBay, is another gold mind if you know what you want. Brought some really good gear at some silly prices.
Saying that, get yourself to a local dry / indoor slope, have a few lessons!!
Ps Welcome
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@JollyKelly, I,ve seen people do well on 'Learn to ski in a day' at Tamworth snowdome.
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Thanks @Dzmarc I've arranged for a dry slope lesson next week, but people say it's really different to the snow so shouldn't do dry first?! Do you think it's still worth me going to the dry slope?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Are there any good brands I should look out for on ebay, or when shopping?
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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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@Cad99uk is that a dry slope? Thanks for the suggestion
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@JollyKelly, Definitely worth while. Don't get me wrong it is a lot harder to ski on than on snow, but you'll pick up the technique and when you get on snow you'll find it so much easier, and be able to enjoy it a lot more.
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks @Dzmarc that's been really useful.
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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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@JollyKelly, No Tamworth is a snowdome. 'Snow' not as good as the latest snowdome but perfectly OK. Stay over at the holiday inn next door and make a trip of it.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@cad99uk ha ha ops! Silly me. Thanks for the suggestion I think I'll book a trip there for the New Year.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@JollyKelly, if any of your friends have skied before, why not ask them for a shot of any old/spare ski gear for the week?
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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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JollyKelly wrote: |
Thanks @Dzmarc I've arranged for a dry slope lesson next week, but people say it's really different to the snow so shouldn't do dry first?! Do you think it's still worth me going to the dry slope? |
Both my kids learned to ski, right up to an advanced level, at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre, which is a big dry slope on the edge of Edinburgh. "Dry" is a bit misleading by the way. The mats that you ski on are lubricated by a fine water spray at boot level.
The advantage is that it's not as expensive as going to a snowdome or a holiday abroad, but the disadvantage is that it's not as forgiving as snow. Some folk try the dry slope and think that skiing is hard, dull and sometimes painful, whereas if you're in a lovely resort with great scenery and the chance to stop for a hot chocolate and admire the posers, then it puts a different complexion on it.
If you can, go with someone who will be supportive and encouraging, because it's undeniably hard at first, just like anything from riding a bike to driving a car. Fairly soon it all clicks into place and you will be at the next stage.
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dode wrote: |
@JollyKelly, if any of your friends have skied before, why not ask them for a shot of any old/spare ski gear for the week? |
+1
No shame in begging and borrowing! There are wardrobes full of unused and unwanted ski gear looking for love! Hit up your social network friends!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Is it a coincidence that JollyClothing.com, as per link, are based in Wales as is the OP JollyKelly?
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@Slippery Slope, And the username wasn't a clue either.......
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Or that Kelly White is in charge of Marketing at Jolly Clothing........
Ah the wonderful world of google
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If you have any outdoor gear then make the most of that. A baselayer is a baselayer and a fleece is a fleece. A technical shell jacket with fleeces is perfectly fine, you don't need ski specific stuff to start with. it does need to be waterproof and breathable for comfort though.
The only thing which doesn't translate is trousers, get proper waterproof and insulated trousers (you may find yourself sitting down unexpectedly!). Gooutdoors and Decathlon have perfectly good own brand stuff. Do get decent socks though and wicking baselayers.
Finally, it depends when you are going. The alps in late Feb/ March can get very warm and sunny but you can always hit a cold/stormy day. Layers are your friend so you can adjust.
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Oh @JollyKelly,
I feel dirty and abused...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I do work for Jolly Clothing, but I am going skiing next year and do actually have questions, if you feel the link is not right then admin please delete. Thank you for all your help and advice so far I do value your time and tips and they have been really useful!
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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 @Col the Yeti I thought I was going to need all ski gear, nice to know that some of my winter clothes can come in handy. I have a friend who's my size so she has said I can borrow her old boots, so you'd say a pair of proper waterproof ski trouser are a must? I've just been looking at 'Nevica' goggles are these a good make?
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks for your understanding @PaulC1984 it's not my company I've just been brought in for the Christmas season, but it's my day off and I need to try and get in the know for this blinking holiday. Have no idea what I'm doing! Maybe I shouldn't have posted the link but it really is the only thing I've bought so far (I thought it would look cute in the bar, not for the slopes obvs)!
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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 wouldn't fret too much about it - there are plenty of perfectly good goggles available in resort shops, at all prices. There's no need to spend a fortune.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I wouldn't fret too much about it - there are plenty of perfectly good goggles available in resort shops, at all prices. There's no need to spend a fortune.
Don't, whatever you do, wear that T shirt for skiing. Cotton is absolutely wrong. OK for apres ski, but likely to be covered up by a big jumper......
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks @pam_w What CAN'T I hire or buy when i'm out there that i should really invest in before i go?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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pam w wrote: |
I wouldn't fret too much about it - there are plenty of perfectly good goggles available in resort shops, at all prices. There's no need to spend a fortune. |
This is good advice.
I'm first to admit I spend a fortune on gear but then I need it to perform and I wear it a lot.
There are tonnes of bargains out there though. Tkmaxx, sports direct, aldi etc etc.
Are you a hot or cold person? No I don't mean personality . Some peoples bodies are naturally hot and don't feel the cold so a shell (none insulated) jacket with a base and mid layer suit them. For the really nesh ones your better with an insulated jacket.
Most important things are waterproofing, and breathability.
Try to go for merino wool base layer, it draws and moisture away from you, keeps you warm and unlike synthetics won't smell at the end of the day. Aldi at some point in the season will sell merino base layers for £5ish or you can pop on the internet and buy icebreaker ones for £70ish - they do the same thing
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Ha Ha. This thread is highly amusing.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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JollyKelly wrote: |
Thanks @Col the Yeti I thought I was going to need all ski gear, nice to know that some of my winter clothes can come in handy. I have a friend who's my size so she has said I can borrow her old boots, so you'd say a pair of proper waterproof ski trouser are a must? I've just been looking at 'Nevica' goggles are these a good make? |
Are your friend's boots ski boots or out door boots. Ski boots need to be a good fit, if your or your friend's feet are outside the norm they're unlikely to fit properly. There's nothing more miserable than a pair of ill fitted ski boots.
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yep thats the thing @PaulC1984 I don't want to spend a fortune and then it turns out I'm crap at skiing and never go again!
I am ALWAYS cold!!!
This is great advice thanks Paul, I'm going to research these coats and try and find one that will keep me toasty!
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Ok thanks @NeddySkiGoon I have no idea what they are, she just said I have some boots you can borrow I guess it's worth investing in a decent pair of Ski boots, I guess hired ones are pretty crappy too?!
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@JollyKelly, Hired ski boot are fine for your first trip, get the middle or better package. They should feel tight, not comfy.
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ha ha ha @blahblahblah well Noddy Gowans liked them
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