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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@afterski, repeat post?
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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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@SnoodyMcFlude, There's a very good ski tech shop at the base of Diable (cant remember the name it was years ago but the Scottish BAS instructor recommended it - could possibly be Venosc Sports) Had some super duper mega expensive and accurate (only two of its kind existed at the time) base grind and polish machine that transformed my then Rossi AM skis into racing machines . . .put a chevron pattern in the base that did something magical (tech nerds will know better than me) . . .
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Mon 25-11-24 17:27; edited 1 time in total
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| Belch wrote: |
| @SnoodyMcFlude, There's a very good ski tech shop at the base of Diable (cant remember the name it was years ago but the Scottish BAS instructor recommended it) Had some super duper mega expensive and accurate (only two of its kind existed at the time) base grind and polish machine that transformed my then Rossi AM skis into racing machines . . .put a chevron pattern in the base that did something magical (tech nerds will know better than me) . . . |
I had my skis serviced in that area in March and I went faster than I ever have done before. And my six pennyworth is I like L2A. Been ywice and the snow up top is always good and some great bars and restaurants too
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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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@Belch, thanks but fingers crossed I don't need it, will be on a brand new set of skis 
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Well I'm going to L2A over new year. I wanted Austria but was overruled on the basis that 'people' wanted to try a more 'party place' and in a new location. I tried steering towards St Anton but nooooooooo....
The one advantage might be that it's extraordinarily cheap compared with our usual Austria haunts, but the more I hear of it, the more I feel we are going to end up in snowy Benidorm.
It's just a shame that husbands (or men in general) don't get "I bloody well told you so" privileges, because I have a feeling we will be straight back to Austria next year!
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We are also heading to L2A over New Year. Our third time in 5 years. We usually go at Easter and its been great. Two small children so usually download at the end of the day which is fine for us. The town is ok, we like how you can walk around the whole area and its all in one place. For a more old authentic town you can catch the gondola down to Venosc.
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@ratechaser, where are your usual Austrian haunts?
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@SnoodyMcFlude, I will be for my first trip this season too - however I always thought the perceived wisdom was to get them serviced after the first few days anyway as the factory service can be 'random / limited' . . . .?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Belch, I'm going to wax them before I go, if they need work on the edges or a base grind then I'd seriously question the quality control at Armada 
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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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| Belch wrote: |
| @SnoodyMcFlude, There's a very good ski tech shop at the base of Diable (cant remember the name it was years ago but the Scottish BAS instructor recommended it - could possibly be Venosc Sports) Had some super duper mega expensive and accurate (only two of its kind existed at the time) base grind and polish machine that transformed my then Rossi AM skis into racing machines . . .put a chevron pattern in the base that did something magical (tech nerds will know better than me) . . . |
Jacques Sports?
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| @ratechaser, where are your usual Austrian haunts? |
Actually, a quick question for those that know L2A well - I have a feeling that the breakfast at our hotel (Chamois Lodge) is going to be lacking |
My job in L2A at the chalet hotel was nightwatchman so part of it was bringing in the fresh croissants and pain au chocolat at 5am still warm direct from the bakery. I ate better breakfast than anyone else working for ski world.
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You know it makes sense.
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| Chamrousse38 wrote: |
These 2 resorts are pretty much the opposite
La Clusaz :
Much lower in altitude (1000 to 2700m at Balme), very good snow conditions with regard to the altitude
Nice Typical "Savoyard" style village
Higher sandard of living,
Older people and pretty quiet at night.
Les 2 Alpes :
Higher in altitude : 1600 to 3600 at the glacier, better snow conditions
Younger population
Not a charming resort
Good night life |
Ha, yes, not quite sure how the OP settled on those two...
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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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Poster: A snowHead
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not quite sure how the OP settled on those two...
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indeed, it's mystifying. Threw a couple of darts at map of the Alps?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Origen wrote: |
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not quite sure how the OP settled on those two...
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indeed, it's mystifying. Threw a couple of darts at map of the Alps? |
It was his first ski holiday, so didn't have much of a clue...ended up booking Zermatt which is even more bizarre for a beginner! 
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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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Skiing wise, I couldn't think of anything worse than being a beginner in L2A in the New Year holidays. If I wanted to put someone off skiing for life then this would be the time and the place.
It will be carnage. Good luck.
Hope this doesn't come across as negative 
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