 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm not sure if its because its the first day or if i'm jsut making it up but i swear its been getting steadily worse over the years. It used to be loads of ski shops exhibiting all the latest kit and now it just seems to be full of people trying to sell holidays or big bean bags. I don't give a crap about this sort of stuff. I want to see new kit. It seemed like the only skis shops there were S+R and ellis brgiham pretty much. Pretty disappointed with it really. the only good thing was that i won a bag on the disabled ski charity lots stand.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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Ducked out of this year's show because I can remember the ski, gymnastic and fashion shows of the C and A days at Earls Court of the 1980s. The children were bored stiff when we went to Olympia last year - just as well the tickets were next to free (which probably accounts for a large proportion of the attendance).
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The NEC show last year was dire as well.
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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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Going there on saturday...not good news...
ah well, I'll just switch to day in the pub... have not done that in ages..
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C and A days at Earls Court of the 1980s.
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awww, Jan Hammer blasting out on a continous loop, ski ballet demos, bought my first skis there, 210cm Dynamic 'Turbos'....them were the days (actually they were Cr*p but to a 13 year old, ooo the glamour!)
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I am going tomorrow. Anyone else around then?
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I'm going tomorrow, never been before, got the tickets free so why not. If it is crap then so be it, i'll watch the band and get drunk and dance 
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Libertine,
I like your attitude! 
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If you do go and book online, put in the code "metroski" in the discount section - gives an additional £1 off.
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Going on Saturday. Not been since the late 80's so it'll be interesting to see how it's changed.
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awww, Jan Hammer blasting out on a continous loop, ski ballet demos, bought my first skis there, 210cm Dynamic 'Turbos'....them were the days (actually they were Cr*p but to a 13 year old, ooo the glamour!)
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In my case Fischer RC4s now permanently standing in the cellar - with matching poles, which lasted two weeks, and two garish Tyrolia jumpers (his and hers) recently dumped due to filial pressure.
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Well if you were by any chance missing C&A, there is a Tesco's stand there. In fact its probably one of the biggest after snow and rock and ellis brigham. Shows the quality of the whole thing really doesn't it.
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You know it makes sense.
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I have been really looking forward to going this year as not been like others since about 1990. I hope there is some stuff there as I am scouting for a board and don't need holidays rammed down my throat!
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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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Do they really sell discounted gear there? or is it just a temporary standard shop?
Is there a good range of stuff? I mean equipment, not school holidays...
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Poster: A snowHead
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there is a Tesco's stand there.
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Are Tesco doing ski stuff then??
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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Do they really sell discounted gear there? or is it just a temporary standard shop?
Is there a good range of stuff? I mean equipment, not school holidays...
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Last year some discounted gear, but mostly tasters to get you up the road to Ken High for the expensive gear and boot fittings, etc.
Tesco http://direct.tesco.com/q/N.1998488/Nr.99.aspx
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no one giving away free booze this year? last time i went 2 years ago spent most of the time going from free jagermister at fat face to free whiskey at famous grouse or similar
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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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Think might head along tonight but won't need to spend much time there by the sounds of it. Might use the weak pound to have a discussion with some US resorts about what accomodation/ticket bundle discounts they can offer in order to attract me across the pond this year 
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Tesco were doing bits and bobs last year from gloves to various under garments.
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I went about 4 years ago and it was then exactly like you guys saying.
Am going to Olympia this time only because the hotel in which I have stayed in Austria told me they will be there so I would go to say hello to good friends.
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I'm a little more positive about this show guys. I've been twice, last year and the one before, last year was better IMO. We find it a fun family day out, sure its not bargains from start to finish but its all about snowsports with enough entertaining distractions other than retailers to make it interesting. Dry slope for the kids and a kids creche by Crystal (really well run imo), ice climbing wall, Henrys talk, ski and boarding displays, good music and tartiflette. Last year Dare2Be were selling very very cheap ski wear too. The only downside for me is peeling all the stickers off the inside of my car the next day...We will be there very early Sunday, anyone else going Sunday ?
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The husband happens to be in London today/tomorrow so is going this afternoon - he's under orders not to buy anything, and if he gets off the train with a bloody beanbag, he's not getting in the car
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We are going Sunday
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Kruisler, Mouth, johnnyh, croskemj, fatbob, Frosty, Anniepen, and anyone else thinking of going to the Metro Ski Show (or knows someone who is), forget all the negative comments above. Went yesterday (with Linds) and had a great time.
But take care: if you are going for bargains, then forget it. If you are going for dazzling new gadgets, forget it.
But if you just want a good buzz and a chance to savour some of that Skiing Feeling, then go and Enjoy.
Really its a place to meet people, have a few beers, and be a little silly.
Bounce around on Skiers Edge. Try to stay on a bucking cow or snowboard simulator. Have a to on an inclined conveyor belt.
I didn't try to drive the landrover up the 45 degree slope, or the ice rink.
And I probably only went to two thirds of all the stalls.
I learnt lots and met lots of interesting people,
We left as the show was closing at 10pm feeling we could have spent another hour quite happily.
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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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Was there yesterday. Worth a visit, good atmosphere and I found enough free beer 
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You know it makes sense.
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you want bargainbs try NEC next friday £5 to get in ....£4 if you book in advance
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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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Bode Swiller, CEM, go on then, tell us where......
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Poster: A snowHead
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Jonpim, Bode Swiller,
I was going to go no matter what (free tickets and trip with mate already organised) but it's good to read your comments.
I 've never been so no particular expectations and as to bargains I did not know until this morning that there were any possiblities of that... and this lunch time's purchase of a jacket at TK maxx has put paid to further silly expenses....for a couple of weeks at least!
Looking forward to saturday!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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try warren miller,be nice to the dogtag guys and you never know what you might get
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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NEC next Friday is a damn site closer to Leeds, tell me more please CEM 
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we have at least one of these threads every year. has it ever been any good?
i can't understand why you'd go to the ski show rather than just go to the ellis brigham and s&r at covent garden
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kitenski, swiller has it for you
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cheers Arno, I know about that, but was interested as to why CEM thinks there will be bargains there..........
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kitenski, when you charge that much for ski boots everything else looks cheap
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FAQ
So either the credit crunch is hitting or folks are waiting to see when it snows.
and also partook of some alcoholic refresments and sausages, 
