 Poster: A snowHead
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We religiously swap skis at every stop and place on different racks.
It also prevents picking up the wring skis in error.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Being generous, as others have raised, someone accidentally walking off with your skiis is just as much a concern.
I can relate to this because in my early ski days, I was suddenly unable to ski in Austria and my skiis came off really quickly the couple of times I fell over. Hubby suggested going back to hire shop for advice and when I did I was met with a very frosty reception. I had accidentally taken a ski instructors skis - and apparently (unsurprisingly) she was fuming. It was the first day so I hadn’t taken any notice of what mine looked like. So embarrassing.
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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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Sh*t! Just checked in my shiny new Vokl Mantra M5s at departures! Not a cheap ski and very desirable (unlike me) Read this post last week and planned to take my perfectly respectable bike lock. Will have to swap with mates in resort. Girl on PSB had hers nicked doing similar in Tignes though 
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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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| hawkesbaynz wrote: |
| Sh*t! Just checked in my shiny new Vokl Mantra M5s at departures! Not a cheap ski and very desirable (unlike me) Read this post last week and planned to take my perfectly respectable bike lock. Will have to swap with mates in resort. Girl on PSB had hers nicked doing similar in Tignes though |
Oh rats. Sure you will be fine though.
I started this thread in the hole it would help others too - some good feedback
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Wow that looks good for people with precious skiis. Ours will only be rentals and we’ll probably get the insurance too to be on the safe side.
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Someone tried to nick my hire skis in Borovets. I'd left them propped in the rack and locked to it, and when I came out of the restaurant they were on the ground still locked - with the poles taken. That little lock saved me a hefty charge from the hire shop, I'm sure.
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| boredsurfin wrote: |
I wonder what the statistical likelihood of your skis being stolen is?
I have been skiing for 40+ years and have never met anyone who has had ski’s stolen. |
I understand that 3 pairs were nicked from one bar during the PSB this year.
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Stickers ordered thanks @holidayloverxx
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| mozwold wrote: |
| As others have said little will deter a determined thief, but most of the locks listed could be cut with smallish (pocket sized) cutters because the cable is only 1 - 1.5mm. ... |
Yes, I think most "ski accessory" locks could be cut with the edge of a ski, suitably applied. My cable's like the one you reference there, albeit differently branded. It's light but sufficiently thick.
It's partly the huge cost of my rather nice snowboards, but also trying to replace something which is not easily replaced.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Call me a tight Yorkshireman, but I made my own for £2 (didn't have time to order online)
Bought 2mm steel rope from hardware shop in York, created loops on either end - search YouTube for Flemish splice - really easy to do and quite satisfying. I finished mine off with insulation tape to cover sharp ends (a clamp would have been too big) - and a combination lock from home.
Worked perfectly last week with 2 pairs of skis, running through around the binding brake and locking them to the rack.
Gave us peace of mind whilst having a drink and light enough to carry in my pocket.
For version 2, think I will use 3 or 4mm PVC coated.
Hope it helps
PeteD, York
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