 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all recently visited the Plymouth dry slope that has had its main ski slope completely resurfaced- from the aging Permasnow to what looks like brand new Dendix. Please note the beginner slope and tubing run have not been resurfaced and the equipment seems much the same.
But the main slope is so much better! They have apparently upgraded the previously ineffectual sprinkler/moistening system to covering the entire slope, though I can’t really comment as it was raining anyway when I had a go. Compared to before it was like I was previously skiing on sheet ice with a bit of earth thrown and now it’s not far off hard pack- you can really lean on the edges and even carve if brave without the edges giving way. On the previous Permasnow surface I was pretty much tiptoeing with minimal edge angle in fear of losing the edge!
Sadly they have also significantly increased the prices to return on their investment which I’m not sure will work… now £25 for 1 hr session, £35 for 2 hr. But def worth checking it out if in the south west and far from a snow dome!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Maybe I'll give it another go then. I tried it on my board a few years ago and after one run vowed never again. My riding is about carving and it was just hopeless.
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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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| BoardieK wrote: |
| Maybe I'll give it another go then. I tried it on my board a few years ago and after one run vowed never again. My riding is about carving and it was just hopeless. |
Def worth a try. Can’t vouch for how it feels with a Snowboard but a lot more edge grip on skis. I think they went for Permasnow previously due to being marketed as a safer surface but performance wise Dendix is definitely superior as doesn’t overheat the bases as much.
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I think they went for Permasnow previously due to being marketed as a safer surface but performance wise Dendix is definitely superior as doesn’t overheat the bases as much.
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Plymouth slope is part of the John Nike group, and Permasnow was a surface made by the Nike Group, similar to Snowflex. The 'Dendix' they have replaced it with is probably Ski tech matting, rather than actual Dendix, since that is also a Nike goup company.
I remember going to the Bracknell slope when they had just replaced their trainer slope with Permasnow, and even when it was new it was horrible, like skiing on really hard, compacted, icy snow!
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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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| karin wrote: |
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I think they went for Permasnow previously due to being marketed as a safer surface but performance wise Dendix is definitely superior as doesn’t overheat the bases as much.
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Plymouth slope is part of the John Nike group, and Permasnow was a surface made by the Nike Group, similar to Snowflex. The 'Dendix' they have replaced it with is probably Ski tech matting, rather than actual Dendix, since that is also a Nike goup company.
I remember going to the Bracknell slope when they had just replaced their trainer slope with Permasnow, and even when it was new it was horrible, like skiing on really hard, compacted, icy snow! |
Oops yes I think you are right- looks like Skitech- def better than Permasnow though!
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