transporting ski boots

Tony I don't think I made myself clear in my post - as I was booking my 'jigsaw' holiday this year, I was also trawling around looking for new ski boots at the same time, weighing up (that is a good term) whether to buy new or hire in resort again - when the Inghams info came through it was different to Flybe's conditions, but by then I had got my boots and was starting the 20 hours of breaking them in, but had I known before I may not have bought perhaps. Budget airlines crack down so much on weight, and the price you see is not necessarily the price you pay after check in, and they have fleeced you for anything and everything.

If you have your own boots already then obviously take them (even if like me you can only manage one ski holiday a year!)

PS I am English, never had anything pinched - other than my bum! ha ha! didn't see anything offensive in the post myself but each to their own.

dgou wrote:
PS I am English, never had anything pinched - other than my bum! ha ha! didn't see anything offensive in the post myself but each to their own.

I agree I hadn't seen anything offensive or any scaremongering but each to their own. Think people need to take a chill pill. Hey its snowing again out here so thats a reason to smile :lol:

Brucie wrote:I find that an offensive and ignorant allegation. I'm sorry you feel so sensitive and insecure that a light hearted remark affects you so.

If anyone else agrees with Tony on this I would apologise most sincerely for any hurt or distress caused by my innocent remark.

I was merely suggesting that thefts seem to happen more to English people.

you're right though, I don't know what it is that's going on but that does seem to be the case. Some of the police in ski stations think it's an insurance scam which may well be unfair which leads to a guess that in some way English are attracting theft either with carelessness or they're a good target with all the new flash kit :lol: I reckon I could lose my skis pretty quick, a couple of weeks either in Villars, Hte Nendaz or Verbier and they'd be gone but at home I leave them outside the chalet and wouldn't ever lock them.

Tony_H wrote:And run the risk of losing them, having them stolen, or getting them damaged when the ground staff chuck them about?

Nope. Suitcase every time. Dont take so many clothes with you, you wont need them.

Thanks guys - Tony H, can't take too many clothes (being female I want to take the whole wardrobe!) as I am packing for hubby and 3 kids too. We only take 2 suitcases plus a bag for the jackets salopettes, snow boots etc.

We are traveling from the UAE with Etihad and they also only allow 20kgs max so will have to unpack a bit of stuff to make room. Will be buying kids helmets while there too as the hire ones did not make the grade last year. Any advice on this one - best brand of helmets for kids ages 7 10 and 12?

cwagner wrote:Hi to all

As I will be buying new ski boots this year in Kitzbuhel can anyone advise the best way of transporting them home? Back in Oz we just throw them in the car and drive home so I have no idea of the best way to transport them on the plane. Should I put them in my suitcase or carry them on as hand luggage (may be a bit big?)

thanks

boot bag, and suitcase

I always put my boots in a ruc sack and take them as hand luggage. They don't then get thrown around or leave my side! Ski bag padded out with salopettes, socks hats and maybe one of my jackets. That then leaves plenty of room in my suitcase for my two pairs of jeans, a few T shirts, undies, a couple of fleeces and loads of stuff that doesn't get worn. lol

Sorted.

Luggage get's lost and more often delayed everywhere. (My suitcase was delayed for three days on the way out to China a couple of years ago) Not good if it's your skis or boots which are quite essential items on a skiing holiday and cannot be replaced easily like your undies!

TonyH...you're a naughty boy :wink:

Brucie wrote:I find that an offensive and ignorant allegation. I'm sorry you feel so sensitive and insecure that a light hearted remark affects you so.

If anyone else agrees with Tony on this I would apologise most sincerely for any hurt or distress caused by my innocent remark.

I was merely suggesting that thefts seem to happen more to English people.

Lighten up Brucie, and try and understand when someone is having some banter with you. Hurt or distress? Come on, get real. I merely picked up on your comment about it being an English thing about stealing stuff, which of course is totally untrue. Your comment actually came across as if to suggest it was an English thing to steal things, not to have had them stolen. I havent come across it anywhere, but have heard of places where skis do tend to go missing when parked outside bars etc, but I wouldnt want to speculate of the race of the thieves. They could quite easily have been Scottish though I guess.

Anyway, chill out Brucie, keep your hair on, and try and tune in with the funny side of life )

Probably shouldn't butt in, but I feel Brucie needs some support on this one.

Tony H - you keep doing this. You wind people up, watch em go and then act the innocent.

Last week you commented one word on some photos - 'Dull'. If you meant the visibility was poor why not say it?
There are numerous comments throughout the posts where you've blatantly gone out to be sarcastic. Sometimes you're witty. Why not stick to that?
If you don't want to be taken the wrong way make yourself clear.