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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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177) On no account acknowledge the presence of a lift attendant, they are a lower sub species of the instructor and should never be approached, avoid all eye contact and if they say anything or even approach you, stare straight ahead and remember you're British (even if you aren't).
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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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AxsMan, we were in Val d'Isere last week and I got the chance to use my French loads of times. And to be fair, the portions of food in the mountain restaurants we went to were quite generous, so sharing proved a good option to keep the costs down (well, for the girls it was, anyway, the boys didn't seem too keen).
Back to the thread:
178) If you lose your lift pass, don't worry about reporting it until the following morning. On production of your receipt, the girl at the guichet will smile sweetly, and be terribly obliging about giving you a fully valid pass for the rest of your stay, without you having to cough up the full price of an extra day's pass because the day has already started.
(PS it wasn't me 
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179) Take at least two bags as carry on at the airport.
180) Put all liquids in carry-on, and make sure they are in big bottles.
181) Tell the security staff how to do their jobs. Don't listen to them - after all, they always get through the screening even when they beep it.
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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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AxsMan,
Would be a dull life if we all went for the same thing if you get good snow you should have a great time.
Back to the thread.
182) Book early for the best bargains.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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183) All French ski resort staff speak and understand English and take great pleasure in speaking English to their British customers.
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184) All French people understand English much better if it is spoken loudly, clearly and in a posh accent
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185) Mountain restaurants are only expensive if you are a tourist. Try asking for your food in French and be amazed at the price difference.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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186) If you need to get medical help in France, remember that the word "anal" means "mouth" in French.
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187) Your partner is probably the best person to teach you skiing it will help bring you closer together.
188) The best way of getting someone down a difficult bit is to shout back up that its easy really, if they are still stuck just shout a little louder.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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189) Don't worry about buying clothing/goggles etc. before you go - ski resorts sell loads of top-brand gear at prices way lower than you'd find in the UK, even at TK Maxx.
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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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190) Drinking heavily during lessons will make you popular with the rest of the group and make the day more enjoyable.
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191) Shout abuse at people below you when you're on a lift, they'll never find you again.
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You know it makes sense.
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192) Fartage = WC
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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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195) to get the right length of slalom ski, stretch your arm out above your head, that's roughly the right length. Alternatively, stand the ski on its tip, and the heel piece of the binding should be at nose height.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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196) don't wear your self out carrying skis over your shoulder. the hardened metal edges mean it's fine to just drag them along the ground. It will even help bed in the overly sharp tips making them smooth and safe.
197) Hire shops really appreciate your bedding their newest skis in by doing this for them, tell them about it and you may get a discount.
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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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198) Give the local police a hand and ski on the road. Everyone has to do their bit to keep it clear.
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198 ) it's cold, so you won't get sunburnt.
199) when waxing skis, turn the iron up as hot as possible - that way you can do it quicker.
200) At altitude your body can absorb more alcohol. Drink less water and more beer, you'll feel better.
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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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201) when skiing through trees in deep powder, go as close as you can to the trunks, the snow will be (quite a bit) softer there 
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As a matter of interest am I the only one that finds about 10% of the posts to be sound or at least acceptable advice? 
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T Bar, Nope, I thought your 188 was bang on the money 
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202) Your chalet staff are there to serve you - feel free to ak them to launder your clothes overnight.
203) Your Chalet host is there because she loves a snog with her guests
204) Always ski backwards at least part the way down a black, it is the only way you can really appreciate how steep it is.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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205) When doing drop offs, remember to lean forwards prior to landing as otherwise you will end up with your weight on the backs of your skis.
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206) You will sweat whilst skiing so wear cotton next to the ski in order to soak it up.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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207) Throwing snowballs at complete strangers is a great way to meet new people.
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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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208) Your chalet staff are there to serve you - feel free to ask them to launder your money overnight.
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Anyone object if I put some of this brilliant thread in Fall-Line? You guys are good to us!
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You know it makes sense.
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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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209) Buy every ski mgazine you find, you'll never need to ask a question or take a lesson again
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Poster: A snowHead
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210) If you're a fan of "Only fools and horses", and miss Uncle Albert, then why not go to the ski resort named after him - he's gone upmarket now, and drives a Mondeo estate.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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211) If you love skiing move to France in the week it's easier to get to the USA for skiing
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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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| 161) On a cold day, place your hand under the bottom of the person next to you on the chairlift as they sit down. Not only does this keep your hands toasty warm, but it's considered only friendly for complete strangers to do this, and a great way to expand your social circle. |
and theirs....
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212) Buy a pair of "Heelies" for your Skis........Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool.
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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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212) Expert skiers only say moguls are hard to keep them to themelves, in fact they are freak deposits of the finest windblown powder.
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213) Moguls are made at a set distance apart so that when you take off from the first one you automatically land on the downside of the second etc etc.
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214)Twin tip skis, when centrally mounted, work just as well if you clip your toe into your heel piece and vice versa.
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215) Walking to the front of the lift queue, carrying your skis so you can more easily pass the other skiers / boarders, then putting your skis on in front of the gate is perfectly acceptable. People don't mind being held up, and the lifties don't mind the chairs going up empty.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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216) Do try really hard to pronounce your ESF Instructors name in your finest English accent. They love being called Alan (Alain), Anthony (Antoine) or Freddy (Frederique). In fact they find it quaint.
217) Make sure you get your picture taken by the photographers on the mountain. 18 euros for a 5 by 7 black and white pic is really excellent value.
218) Always remeber to snow plough as you approach a 6 man chair lift. It will ensure that your fellow travellers do not get to the chair before you, and pushes the two end people off. It is much more comfy travelling with only 4 people.
219) Your skis should never have any snow or ice on them. It impinges on their effectiveness. Therefore, it is essential you knock it off whilst travelling on the chairlifts. Especially when there are people below. they will be grateful, as they will think it has started snowing too.
220) Don't bother packing more than one set of thermals. 6 days skiing in the same set actually improves their effectiveness.
221) Don't waste money on kids ski helmets. Dennis the menace or Barbie bike helmets are fine.
222) For older kids, Roxi skiwear is a good reasonably priced brand to look out for.
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223) If you're a boarder (or skier for that matter0 and need a break, sit down in the middle of the piste - other slope users will spot you more easily.
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FAQ
Anyway back to the thread, who's next...... 
