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This is more of a request for help / cooperation really. We are forecast some good snow and cold conditions for the weekend and I happen to have in my stores a Briton Portable Ski Tow that I bought as a speculative investment some time ago but have never used yet. Is there anybody within a reasonable radius of Wrexham that has a decent 100m long snow covered slope that wanted to help us experiment with this ? It would need to be a private area as otherwise I guess everbody and his dog would want a go, and I don't want to get into any Helf and Safety issues etc. (This is the UK remember). Anybody interested let me know either via posting, private message or e-mail via details below.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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skitow,
Briliant idea. Always wanted to do it. Have a farm in N. Ireland. Where did you buy the tow? How much was it?
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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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johnboy,
I've always fancied a trip to Northern Ireland but now is not the time........
I bought it secondhand but it was. maybe still are? made by a company called Briton, in Huddersfield I think. If you google Briton / snow I think youwill find the firm. I think they are more in to dry slope surfaces now.
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You could always build your own - all you need is a lot of car parts. Seach for Allenheads on Flickr and you'll see some tractor driven units.
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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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Any news on the Snow conditions in North Wales ?
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I was trying to prepare a piste in Longford today but tractor wouldn't start because of cold! Maybe more joy tomorrow. A tow sounds a good idea.
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I live near Wrexham but have no contacts with the required slope. Anything else I can do though... I throw in my time.
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Scarpa,
I will bear that in mind, am back in the UK on Wednesday 30th so we will see...
On another subject, sort of, I want to try ski touring, any advice ?
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Wales is due a dump Tues.
You had better get a move on.
Be careful not to accidentally ski into the back of a white sheep during the snowstorm 
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Thats what I had in mind. There looked to be a few possible lines the last time I drove to the coast....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Did you ever use your tow?
I was kindly (i think) donated a Britonlift too but the array of pulleys and poles are a bit confusing, can you offer any advice on how to set it up ?
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