 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello,
Could anyone tell me if there are any large ski and snowboard swaps in Scotland (Edinburgh prefered) prior to this upcoming season? I've searched around online, but have come up empty. Or any in the U.K? they're quite popular in North America in October- so I'm surprised that I can't find anything online.
I've just had a friend email me- she's given up on her nearly new skiboots- which she bought in Vancouver, Canada. sigh- I can't talk her into seeing a proper bootfitter- she's made up her mind that she'd like to sell them. I suspect that they're too small, and would require more work than is reasonable to make them fit.
She's asked me how much she should ask for them to sell on Ebay......I'm skeptical that anyone would buy used boots on Ebay- Here in Whistler, when you want to unload your ski gear- you go to the annual Thanks-giving Turkey sale and swap.
Any advice as to where she might be able to sell her boots would be greatly appreciated.
(btw, they're Salomon Xwave Flex90 boots, 305mm 26-25.5 shell.)
Thanks,
Eric
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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'd try Hillend ski slope/club in Edinbro, Bearsden slope/club in Glasgow. Ski swaps don't really happen on a large scale in the UK AFAIK as there aren't really enough dedicated skiers in one place unlike say Vancouver, Calgary etc
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brian
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skierguy_75, there did used to be a big autumn second hand gear bring and buy thing but it was aimed more at schoolkids than adults. I think it was usually held at one of the private schools, maybe Watsons ??
Anyway, if it still happens Hillend would probably know about it, their number is 445-4433
They have a for sale board you could stick an ad on as well.
and welcome to  s !
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Aberdeen Ski Club usually have a second hand gear sale in the Autumn. I'll keep my eye open for when it is this year if its of interest.
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brian
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skierguy_75, I was up at Hillend today so I found out.
The LSRA (Lothian Ski Racing Association) sale is at Currie High School (my old school!) on 18th November.
8.30am to 9.30am for putting things in for sale, 11.30am open for buyers. 17.5% cut goes to the LSRA.
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Think the Aberdeen one doesn't run anymore. It used to be a fairly big event but was struggling in recent years.
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It ran afair last year, and is usually in November. I've just checked Aberdeen Ski Club's website and there winter events list is due soon. I'll check back and see when that is.
If anyone wanted some nordic kit HNSC are having a gear sale/exchange on the evening of Thurs 30 Nov 2006 7.30pm at Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre and if anyone wants to try out nordic sking, rollerskiing etc Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre have an open day on Sunday 5th November 10am - 4pm.
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I might just pop along to your open day Dave.
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Thank-you Snowheads!
Your assistance is greatly appreciated! I've posted the boots in the buy/sell forum here- but if they don't go to a snowheads home, my friend will be able to try the LSRA sale on November 18th.
May you all have sunny days and snowy nights this winter,
Eric
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