 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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N0rthernMonkey, I hoped it was going to be a scatological post, but welcome
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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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| N0rthernMonkey wrote: |
| after a drunken agreement with couple of mates to actually sort a skiing hol instead of just talking about it. |
A word of warning - that's exactly how I started in 1985 and I'm about £100k and 3 wives down on the deal 
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I'm about £100k and 3 wives down on the deal
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You have a very good lawyer
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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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N0rthernMonkey, welcome....
Sorry, nobody on here who can help you with "LanDrovers"... 
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N0rthernMonkey, Keep the faith! *front-fisted-salute-soul-style* Cynic is understating the costs of addiction!!!!!!!!!!! 
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N0rthernMonkey, welcome to snowHeads! Just sign up for the EoSB - NOW! Look forward to meeting you then. 
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You're on a slippery slope
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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N0rthernMonkey, First rule of landRovers, we don't talk about . . .
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N0rthernMonkey, You will have a great time on the EoSB, my first one was actually my second week in the mountains so you will have twice as much experience as I did!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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N0rthernMonkey, I also started skiing recently and went on my first holiday in April. I've already booked two holidays for next year and I'm scheming on how to get away with a third, possibly the EoSB.
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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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You know it makes sense.
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Pedantica, Cynic hasn't been taking it easy! 100K, 27 years = 3.7K a year. That is some commitment. Mind you given Cynic managed 1 wife every 9 years I don't know whether I am ahead or behind as I have still got the same one after 14 years.
N0rthernMonkey, All sorts welcome here. One of the benefits of being an online forum is that you can be who you want to be, even someone from up North if that is what you want!
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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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N0rthernMonkey, What sort of LANDROVER do you have? 90 / 110 or Disco / Freelander? I've been very happy with Pirelli Scorpion Snow and ice tyres on my Disco. But try a new thread as you are likely to get a reply from an expert rather than just simple me
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Poster: A snowHead
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N0rthernMonkey, JohnHSmith, Masque, it's Land Rover, not Landrover.
N0rthernMonkey, What have you got? If you say a Gaylander, I'll just laugh.
JohnHSmith, I have a set of Pirelli Ice & Snow too, they're pretty good.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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2 weeks experience is fine for the EoSB.
All the key meeting places around the mountain are accessible via blue runs and there are groups going at just about every different pace (that applies to skiing or drinking )
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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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admin, I was going to suggest a new PSB - Piste Seasoned Bash, but it occurred to me that only Bootsie Babe and I might qualify....well maybe Geepee too...
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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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Chasseur, Infamy, infamy, they've all got it infamy. 
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P.S. Any advice on snow tyres for a Landrover would be awesome
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Depends on what you're doing in it. If it's just local messing about/driving then chuck some cheap Chinese winters on it. I run Sailuns on my Trooper and they've been superb. If you're doing higher mileage/speeds and fancy something better, then go for something better: I've Nokians on another car, and Avon Ice Rangers on another. There's not much between them, mostly variances in noise and fuel consumption - both of which aren't noticed in a Landy. There's a lot of tyre snobbery, but I can honestly say the Sailun's have been great.
Don't be swayed by the tread pattern, that's just "graphics" for tyres - the power is in the snipes* (wee slits in the tread blocks) that all winter tyres have, and the rubber compound.
If you're going to go mental playing in deep snow, get some Insa Turbo Dakar or Saharas - great fun, though very noisy!
*Snipes work by shifting the water from ice. You don't slip on the ice as much as slip on the water on the surface. The weight of the vehicle exerts pressure on the ice. The increased pressure lowers the freezing point, melting the surface, and it's this meltwater that makes it so slippy. That said, if it gets proper cold (beyond about -6C) then this effect doesn't happen, so you rely on the rubber compund.
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| Stumbler wrote: |
Don't be swayed by the tread pattern, that's just "graphics" for tyres - the power is in the snipes* (wee slits in the tread blocks) that all winter tyres have, and the rubber compound.
If you're going to go mental playing in deep snow, get some Insa Turbo Dakar or Saharas - great fun, though very noisy!
*Snipes work by shifting the water from ice. You don't slip on the ice as much as slip on the water on the surface. The weight of the vehicle exerts pressure on the ice. The increased pressure lowers the freezing point, melting the surface, and it's this meltwater that makes it so slippy. That said, if it gets proper cold (beyond about -6C) then this effect doesn't happen, so you rely on the rubber compund. |
Actually I believe that the slits in the tread block of tyres are correctly called sipes, after the name of the inventor. I was surprised to see that the misspelling "snipes" appears on quite a few websites, so your use of that word is quite understandable. Not that I wish to snipe at you of course. 
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N0rthernMonkey, the only problem you"ll have with the eosb is the flights......NCL finishes before the bash.
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| Smokin Joe wrote: |
| N0rthernMonkey, the only problem you"ll have with the EoSB is the flights......NCL finishes before the bash. |
Yeah I noticed that, however there's an easyjet out of Manchester for ~£60 (not inc bags) and train to airport from my local station would be £60 return with only 1 change so its do-able without to much hassle 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Darlo, Durham or Chester? I have used Chester a few times into Manc and it is very easy.
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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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Darlo is closest to me, so a change at York, and direct from there, relatively painless. 6:30 so could be worse.
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You know it makes sense.
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OK, so I'm in for the EoSB, be gentle.... 
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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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Alastair Pink, Sipes, just looked it up, it's good to learn something new and will come in very handy when playing scrabble, thanks.
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Poster: A snowHead
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| N0rthernMonkey wrote: |
admin,
As for the pace of the drinking I'd like to claim I can hold my own but having being called out on that on several occasions amongst a rugby crowd, I've more than learned my lesson
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A word of advice for the EoSB then, practice vodka drinking before you go!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Vodka I can do, its when its mixed with everything else off the top shelf - including Baileys and lime juice that I begin to struggle!
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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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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Masque, and Happy Christmas to you too, sweetcheeks!
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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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N0rthernMonkey, how close to Darlo? I live there myself, I could be able to help you out if I can get to the bash, not looking hopeful though! 
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snosocial
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+1!
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I'm about £100k and 3 wives down on the deal
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N0rthernMonkey, as i said its doubtful, I'd recommend looking at advance train fares for Manchester Airport 10 weeks beforehand, I paid less than 30 quid return a few years ago!
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and managed to get it off for the BB dates but only after it was fully booked so a bit of a nightmare all round. EoSB is looking very tempting though, again depending on work! Any reason not to come?! Will only have had 2 weeks on snow so don't want to look like a numpty, 25 y/o pride and all haha!
