 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
I'm off to Whistler in 2 weeks, and I'm toying with the idea of buying that new jacket I've promised myself when I get there.
Is there a decent range of shops in the resort (as opposed to traditional N.American 'outlet' areas miles out of town), and are the goods relatively good value compared to the UK, given exchange rates?
I like the look of some of the higher range Columbia jackets I've seen over here, and one shop assistant said it's really confusing as they supply different jackets to UK compared to N.America, so hard to do direct price comparisons, and they also said that the best ones go to Canada/US - another reason for risking buying out there.
Any thoughts anyone?
cheers
Andy
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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AndyHants, the shopping in Whistler is outstanding. You won't be disappointed.
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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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there's also loads of shopping to be done in vancouver, which is a fair bit cheaper than whistler. there's a shopping mall in north vancouver - can't remember its name - that's just to the west of lions gate bridge that has a huge sports store with a LOT of outdoor and ski jackets. depends how much you're spending, but it might be worth a trip to vancouver to save some pennies.
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i was in whistler at end of jan/start of feb and had a good look around the shops - reckon the jackets were about half price on english prices - between $200 and $400 dollars. definately worth waiting to buy when you get there
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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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AndyHants, good sellection and good exchange rate for £ to $ at present
also check out where you are staying as some places give you an extra discount
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slightly off thread but does anyone know of a good bootfitter in whistler?
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| mij wrote: |
| slightly off thread but does anyone know of a good bootfitter in whistler? |
George McConkey at McCoo's Too. It's on the right just before the Whistler mountain lift.
I'm going out next Wednesday, hope there is some snow left. Ha Ha Ha!!!
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mij, I second the recommendation for George. I'm on my second pair of boots now fitted by George, the first pair having been bought at Snow & Rock and were a very tight fit to start with! He's great. You do need to make an appointment to see him as he is very popular and he only works first thing in the morning and then (I think) from 4pm for maybe 2 or 3 hours. So if you want to see him then go into McCoo's (not McCoos Too) early on in your holiday. It's across from Carleton Lodge next to the Hilton. He'll fit the boots and then you can pop in and see him for any tweaks if you need them.
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thanks for the info. going to whistler on 29th march. I have a problem with my right knee and it may be improved with new boots. My daughter would also benefit from advice from an experienced bootfitter. We'll check both out
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Jack Hallam, i just came back and all the snow has gone ! I scraped it off with my board  shopping looked good even though I didn't do any!
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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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Aloa, check out comer at the bottom of the village stroll. Good selection - decent fitters from my experience. Enjoy your trip - epic conditions
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You'll just end up with a massive credit card bill !! 
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You know it makes sense.
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| mij wrote: |
| slightly off thread but does anyone know of a good bootfitter in whistler? |
Yes,
Alex Fell in snowcovers. He is busy most of the week working as a race coach, but goes in to punch/shape/adjust all the boots in there
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