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Lacroix 50 000 euro skis

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Lacroix Courchevel Exclusive skis
Lacroix has launched a new ski aimed directly at the Courchevel smart set. But if you're one of those people with 50,000€ burning a hole in your pocket but not sure which pair of skis to spend it on, don't hang about as the production is reportedly limited to just 10 pairs...
"Lacroix, creator of exceptional skis, is realizing a concept of luxury in the snow-capped Savoie region of the French Alps. Teaming up with Courchevel ski resort, Lacroix has combined elegance with both luxury and performance with their exceptional ensemble of full skiing essentials.

The Courchevel Exclusive ski set comprises a pair of “Courchevel Exclusive” skis, Lacroix Smartrack bindings, carbon ski poles, leather gloves, ski goggles and two leather pouches.

All these are encased in a leather travel trunk made to measure by Pinel & Pinel, the Parisian specialists in creating exclusive trunks and fine luggage. The case also has an additional drawer on the bottom as storage space and fitted wheels to make for easy transportation.

Only ten units of Coruchevel Exclusive ski sets will be produced, priced at 50,000 euros (or US$67,000), and exclusively available at the Lacroix boutique located in the center of Courchevel. The price includes a full, one year three Vallées ski pass, maintenance service, storage and delivery."

From: http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2008/10/16/Limited-Edition-Lacroix-Courchevel-Exclusive-Skiing-Kit.aspx
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Ok I'll have 5 pairs whose having the rest?? Very Happy
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mountainaddict wrote:
The Courchevel Exclusive ski set comprises a pair of “Courchevel Exclusive” skis, Lacroix Smartrack bindings, carbon ski poles, leather gloves, ski goggles and two leather pouches.


Two leather pouches? One for wearing, one for the wash? Shocked
Sounds rather drafty to me, think i'll stick with my thermals if it's all the same to you.
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Hope they enable you to use the 'ski-school only' lines forever


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maybe they have a little motor on the back so you can ski uphill too!
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Can you imagine if you've just bought a pair of Carradan skis for 19,000, and someone passes by with these? Instant ego deflation...
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horizon wrote:
Can you imagine if you've just bought a pair of Carradan skis for 19,000, and someone passes by with these? Instant ego deflation...


I think the price difference is easily justified by the fact these probably actually exist (allegedly).
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fatbob wrote:
these probably actually exist (allegedly).


They're for sale in Slush & Rubble, (unsurprisingly the Harrods branch...)
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I was thinking about these before the exchange rate took it's last dive.... Sad
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Hilarious. I am frequently amazed at how easy it is to part rich people from large wedges of their cash.
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Lizzard, Indeed. Along with their habits of having to marry several times - it is all part of nature's way of redistributing wealth.
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67 grand, mere peanuts....
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mountainaddict wrote:
I see the curent Fall Line mag has an article on a pair of 50 000 euro skis produced by Lacroix. A Google search reveals:

"Lacroix, creator of exceptional skis, is realizing a concept of luxury in the snow-capped Savoie region of the French Alps. Teaming up with Courchevel ski resort, Lacroix has combined elegance with both luxury and performance with their exceptional ensemble of full skiing essentials.

The Courchevel Exclusive ski set comprises a pair of “Courchevel Exclusive” skis, Lacroix Smartrack bindings, carbon ski poles, leather gloves, ski goggles and two leather pouches.

All these are encased in a leather travel trunk made to measure by Pinel & Pinel, the Parisian specialists in creating exclusive trunks and fine luggage. The case also has an additional drawer on the bottom as storage space and fitted wheels to make for easy transportation.

Only ten units of Coruchevel Exclusive ski sets will be produced, priced at 50,000 euros (or US$67,000), and exclusively available at the Lacroix boutique located in the center of Courchevel. The price includes a full, one year three Vallées ski pass, maintenance service, storage and delivery."

Here's a website article about them if anyone fancies a pair:

http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2008/10/16/Limited-Edition-Lacroix-Courchevel-Exclusive-Skiing-Kit.aspx


Surely this all about having ways to transport your colossal quantities of "powder" if you think those pesky customs fellas might inspect your private jet.
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Cool sticks.
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These are just crying out to be 'stomped' on in the lift queue Laughing Though I rather suspect the closest they will ever get to the snow is being 'displayed' on the chalet balcony rolling eyes
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God help anyone in a queue who "accidentally" skis over them....
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Think I need to win the lotto! Anyone know the winning numbers for this evenings Euro Millions????? Little Angel
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snowskisnow, Laughing

On seeing a pair in a shop last year I asked them who actually made the ski. "Elan", came the reply.
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Nice box though. Very Happy
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Ah, it includes storage and delivery. Cheaper than taking them via Ryanair/BA Smile
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Sideshow_Bob, Laughing
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Hmm well they'd go quite nicely with the Versace Lamborghini I suppose, of course you'd never be able to fit the luggage in the car though Sad

Seriously who in their right mind will pay 50,000 Euro for a box with some nice enough skis in worth maybe 1,000 Euros.... Madness .....




















Just realised they'll probably flog at least one pair to Posh won't they, after all she likes to look the part Laughing
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Quote:

On seeing a pair in a shop last year I asked them who actually made the ski.

Presumably not a shop but the shop? The article says they are only available in one shop - unless copies are already being knocked out at 100 euros a pop Toofy Grin
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lol, some cheap lame skis...
i'll take whole set for my fireplace Laughing
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Why is this news?

Surely the british descent of manaslu 8156m is more news worthy, yet i've not seen a mention of it here. http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=374230
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I notice the bindings are unmounted, and yet this is supposed to be the "travel" case..

Either they really are destined for the balcony, or one gets the bindings remounted as part of the pre-ski service...
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It’s all perspective:

Let say I earn a great £50,000 pounds per year (about twice the UK average and not actual what I do earn!). I buy a new pair of ski's for say £400, pretty cheep as it includes bindings, poles, gloves and goggles - but not a ski pass or ski case…Oh and two simultated leather pouches..

Your average oligarch earning £20m per year for the same percentage of outlay he/she would be willing to spend £160,000 on their skis....so that makes these cheep in fact less that 1/3 the price I paid from my income….and they get a free ski pass and their pouches are genuine leather.
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frank4short, start a thread about it!
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cfc5mu0 wrote:
It’s all perspective:

Let say I earn a great £50,000 pounds per year (about twice the UK average and not actual what I do earn!). I buy a new pair of ski's for say £400, pretty cheep as it includes bindings, poles, gloves and goggles - but not a ski pass or ski case…Oh and two simultated leather pouches..

Your average oligarch earning £20m per year for the same percentage of outlay he/she would be willing to spend £160,000 on their skis....so that makes these cheep in fact less that 1/3 the price I paid from my income….and they get a free ski pass and their pouches are genuine leather.


leather pouches, thats it... why skiers gotta have it Laughing
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Pouches Puzzled What are you supposed to put in them? Baby kangaroos?
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mountainaddict,

Very sorry, badly worded.
I meant a pair of "Lacroix" skis, but not those pictured. The one I saw had Euro 17000 tag on them (which prompted my query, purely out of curiosity...).
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Think I will get a pair for the wife. She has worked very hard all summer, making jam, fruit confit, painting the new covered terrace, keeping the flower display beautifull.
Now all I need is for all of you to come and stay with us to help me pay for them. Go on don't dissappoint her.
We have snow threatened down to 2000 mts on Saturday. Like thinking positive thoughts eh wink
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DallyPaul, you must forgive me for not clicking on your link. Nice try, though. I am sure you will get some clicks from that post, so don't despair. Got to keep the booking deposits coming in and the cash flow moving, eh?
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How insulting to the wealthy.
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