 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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Get yourself down to TKMaxx. Save yourself a packet. If you're going for your first ski holiday, there is a chance you won't like it, you won't get on with it, and then you'd have spent hundreds on stuff you really don't need.
£35 is plenty enough to get a good quality pair of dark trousers - nobody will notice what trousers you are wearing, and the expensive brands seem to last just the same as the cheap ones.
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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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What Monium said, but call in at your local Aldi on the way and see if they have any of the skiwear offer stuff left in your size (my local branch has loads still) , the softshell trousers are great value and look no different to any other black softshells, haven't used the adult jackets (have the softshell jackets which are great) but it looks really goodfor very little cash and the kids stuff is certainly good
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| Monium wrote: |
| £35 is plenty enough to get a good quality pair of dark trousers - nobody will notice what trousers you are wearing, and the expensive brands seem to last just the same as the cheap ones. |
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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no way will I loose interest. Not a chance. 
Will check out aldi although I won't hold my breath........
The prob with to max is how do I know what I'm buying is any good? I'm all for buying good stuff cheaper, but I'm not a fan of buying cheap stuff even more cheaply :s
There really doesn't seem to be any specific buyers info on the net, where it summaries the best mid range model :s
35 quid ski pants do appeal.......but I'm pretty skeptical tbh :s unless they are 100 in other shops
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| billy_boy_2010 wrote: |
no way will I loose interest. Not a chance.
Will check out aldi although I won't hold my breath........
The prob with to max is how do I know what I'm buying is any good? I'm all for buying good stuff cheaper, but I'm not a fan of buying cheap stuff even more cheaply :s
There really doesn't seem to be any specific buyers info on the net, where it summaries the best mid range model :s
35 quid ski pants do appeal.......but I'm pretty skeptical tbh :s unless they are 100 in other shops |
Sorry, but if you genuinely believe that something costing more makes it a better product, then you are either a snob or an idiot. £35 ski pants that will last for years, and they're down to £19.99 at the moment: http://www.skiwear4less.com/acatalog/Dare_2b_Mens_Elevation_V_Pant.html
If you want to buy £35 ski pants for £100, I can sell you mine. Does that help with the problem?
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Look on e-bay, I got a Genuine Helly Hansen ski jacket for £32 and a pair of Killy Salopettes for £29.
I dont think the salopettes had even been worn, the HH Jacket had but was in good nick and after i washed it and nix waxed it its as good as new.
The only thing i have spent full price on is my ski boots, but i did not buy a pair till i had three ski trips under my belt.
TOP TIP do be very careful if tempted to buy a SPYDER jacket on flea bay.
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They don't even look good! What chump would buy those. I guess the same chumps that are buying white one-piece suits with fur edged hoods and a helmet with a visor on it - as seen in Courchevel 1850, several times, on different people.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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| glasgowcyclops wrote: |
| .....I think it is better to spend the money on boots and skis rather than €400-500 jackets. ..... |
Exactly
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Go Outdoors (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk) have just advertised a sale of ski gear. Plenty available there for a good price.
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You know it makes sense.
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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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I can testify that cheap brands are in no way worse than more expensive after buying some new salomon salopettes this season and after just one week they have cuts all over them from only a few (minor) wipe outs. Compare these 200pound pants to my girlfriends 3year old Dare2B salopettes which are still going strong, a little worn around the seams, but more importantly - no holes in the gortex.
Oh, and I heartily recommend Aldi thermals too. Just about as perfect as they can be. If not, Cotswolds had a sale on not so long ago (not sure if it's still going) for Some HH merino thermals for pretty cheap.
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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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DO NOT SPEND MONEY in Snow & rock or EB etc. As a beginner borrow stuff, or buy in TK max, Aldi etc.
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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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If you look around several tk maxx's you will kit yourself out for under £200 easy. Forget dear selopetes. This year I got the miss us for her first ski holiday:
Carrera Goggles £25
Roxy Quicksilver Coat £30
Surfanicbselopetes £35
Ski Gloves £10
All last seasons stock, but the same coat on bay was £110 still! Admittedly the mens coats are dearer, but these are all still designer stuff. S&R isn't too bad either really....you cam get smart Westbeach jackets for around £130 if you wanna look 'pimp'.
Good luck! 
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| Monium wrote: |
| billy_boy_2010 wrote: |
no way will I loose interest. Not a chance.
Will check out aldi although I won't hold my breath........
The prob with to max is how do I know what I'm buying is any good? I'm all for buying good stuff cheaper, but I'm not a fan of buying cheap stuff even more cheaply :s
There really doesn't seem to be any specific buyers info on the net, where it summaries the best mid range model :s
35 quid ski pants do appeal.......but I'm pretty skeptical tbh :s unless they are 100 in other shops |
Sorry, but if you genuinely believe that something costing more makes it a better product, then you are either a snob or an idiot. £35 ski pants that will last for years, and they're down to £19.99 at the moment: http://www.skiwear4less.com/acatalog/Dare_2b_Mens_Elevation_V_Pant.html
If you want to buy £35 ski pants for £100, I can sell you mine. Does that help with the problem? |
And if you buy the yellow ones, at least when your skiing career comes to an end, you'll be able to audition for the TV show 'Trawlermen'.
I don't think higher cost necessarily means better equipment but youre either a cheapskate or an idiot to think that people who pay more than £35 for trousers are snobs or idiots. Go to TKMaxx or get in touch with Scotia... He's literally up to his neck in gear and could do with some money to buy a birthday present as Im probably going to forget to.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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billy_boy_2010,
I have a new ski jacket for sale if you're interested.
There was a thread somewhere in the buy / sell, but it's probably better if I send you a message.
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I took peoples advice and went pretty cheap really
Mounting warehouse had a big sale on, bought gortex type jacket and trousers, 100% merino wool base layers, and gloves all at a good price.
That just leaves mid layer clothing, helmet and goggles to go
Thanks a lot for the advice guys, what a great forum!
Will have the boots fitted by a pro of course. Snow and rock OS the only place close to me
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billy_boy_2010, If you're after some pimpin' goggles then subscribe to Fall Line ski mag for like £28 and get some Scott Decree goggles free! Blue and green, loverrrrrly. They're about £60 in in the shops so a good deal and you have some toilet reading too.
Only advice for helmets is to go and try some on if you can then look online. I find Giro helmets to be really comfy as well as Poc but a bit pricey. K2 helmets are great (the rant/clutch) and have optional audio, they range from £45-85ish. Check out TK for midlayers! And Go Outdoors, they do Helly too.
Have fun in March!
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