 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You're more of a muppet if you don't know where in the resort you're staying.
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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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Technophobe?
Person wanting to get away from it all?
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If it wasn't for needing it in case of emergencies or for work, I would quite happily eat my mobile, I bloody hate it!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Boris wrote: |
.................and yet, millions of people skied for years without them and survived  ...... |
Yabbut I bet these guys wish they had had one. I've highlighted this one before - but no harm to visit it again.
I also think that if I came upon an accident, I would think it little comfort not to have a chance (there's not always a signal) of calling up help just because millions of my predecessors didn't carry a phone.
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achilles, there is obviously a sound reason for having a mobile - I take one myself. But perhaps, like SatNavs, we shouldn't rely on them and remember to use our common sense
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Boris, with you there.
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I always carry one, yes people managed before - but why not make use of techology if it is there. It is also handy for taking embassasing pictures of your mates when they fall 
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I took my mobile onto the slopes with me one year and it got wet somehow whilst it was in my pocket and stopped working until it dried out. When I turned it back on the 'trackball' never worked again as it should of done.
Now I don't take my phone on the slopes with me but take it around the town at nights which seems to be the same situation as the two girls in the OP's link.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Because I'm old fashioned (and can also read a map)!!! 
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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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As much as I hate the damn things, it's not a bad idea to take one. Switch it off 'till you need it.
They even make special jacket pockets for them now, apparently........................
john.
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Personaly i wouldnt take one its took likely to get broken.
I would take one if i was planning on phoning someone or reciving a call.
But generaly would leave it in the hotel.
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You know it makes sense.
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I always carry a phone. It has never been damaged or broken - even in falls in deep snow.
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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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Karl Moto, Agreed if carried in the wrong pocket - it could also hurt you if falling on it. Personally I use a pocket in the breast area of my jacket... which would also save me from a shot in the heart from a sniper 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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person who doesn't have a mobile phone and can live perfectly well without one?
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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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stevo_the_saddler, but if you're relying on the phone to take the hit, how are you going to ring the Rozzers to take down the sniper? A kevlar plate in each breast pocket and the phone in a lower pocket is surely the way to go...?
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Phones seem to work pretty well in the Alps where there is generally good coverage, unlike lots of places remotely hilly in the UK 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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yeah but how many times have you tried to get them to understand you for a start, and then you have to explain exactly where you are. and as for turning off your mobile when off piste i beg to differ as a good friend of mine was killed in a slide and they homed in on his mobile as he did not have a transciever on and found his body, yeah i know not wearing one is stupid but we taught in a snow school he skied i board and we used to get the early cable up for a fresh run before lesson, and where we rode was pisted it was a cross over that broke and got him from the side so mobile on is ok
not starting a rift hear just my view!!!!! i just hate the confinments of a cable car listening to a german if you get me!!
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markbish, I am sorry you lost a friend that way. Turning off the phone is a recommendation for those who are wearing a transceiver. I take your point about the value of having one switched on otherwise.
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