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I love it when someone is more niave than me!
A bag might help with your balance, or it might not. Maybe not a great idea when learning as you tend to fall over a lot, so you run the risk of breaking things in it.
But maybe a small backpack with some water and mars bars in.....
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Started by Sm4sh in Beginning Skiing 17-Jan-2010 - 139 Replies
Clarkysteph
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
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I love it when someone is more niave than me!
Edited 1 time. Last update at 18-Jan-2010
Kateshaw
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
It's all a question of balance (and not just on your skis/board!)
You need enough stuff to ensure that you stay warm, dry and safe, but you don't need every bit of paraphernalia going until you know whether or not you like it!
Essentials are:
Ski jacket (the pockets thing is excellent advice, particularly if you're not going to take a rucksack up the hill)
Trousers/salos
2-3 pairs of proper ski socks - as Tony H says, not tube ones, they're terrible!
1 or 2 base layers, non cotton. They wash and dry really quickly, I can usually manage with one if there's a radiator!
A decent quality lightweight fleece
A hat or helmet, depending on preference
Goggles or sunglasses. I'd be inclined to say goggles if you don't take both - nowt worse than sunglasses in a snowstorm!
Good quality gloves
Sunscreen for face and lips
Skiing with a wee rucksack is really handy for the extras - water & sunscreen is essential, I always carry a camera too! Also dead handy for carry an extra layer/stripping off an extra layer!
main thing is, don't fret too much. If you did forget something, you'll be able to buy it in resort. This is a test run - you can indulge in all the ski porn once you decide whether or not you like it :wink:
You need enough stuff to ensure that you stay warm, dry and safe, but you don't need every bit of paraphernalia going until you know whether or not you like it!
Essentials are:
Ski jacket (the pockets thing is excellent advice, particularly if you're not going to take a rucksack up the hill)
Trousers/salos
2-3 pairs of proper ski socks - as Tony H says, not tube ones, they're terrible!
1 or 2 base layers, non cotton. They wash and dry really quickly, I can usually manage with one if there's a radiator!
A decent quality lightweight fleece
A hat or helmet, depending on preference
Goggles or sunglasses. I'd be inclined to say goggles if you don't take both - nowt worse than sunglasses in a snowstorm!
Good quality gloves
Sunscreen for face and lips
Skiing with a wee rucksack is really handy for the extras - water & sunscreen is essential, I always carry a camera too! Also dead handy for carry an extra layer/stripping off an extra layer!
main thing is, don't fret too much. If you did forget something, you'll be able to buy it in resort. This is a test run - you can indulge in all the ski porn once you decide whether or not you like it :wink:
Sm4sh
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
hey thanks for the list. im not freting i jus really wanna go :) i was planning on taking a camera too. most prob fall over and break it though :lol:
also never thought about taking a bag. prob a gd idea for puttin bottles of water in. take it when your up a mounting theres not many places get a drink from.
also never thought about taking a bag. prob a gd idea for puttin bottles of water in. take it when your up a mounting theres not many places get a drink from.
Tony_H
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
Au contraire, Sm4sh. However, thats if you dont mind paying £3.50 for a small bottle of Evian.... :shock:sm4sh wrote:take it when your up a mounting theres not many places get a drink from.
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Sm4sh
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
so there is places up a mountain to buy drinks??
would a bag get in your way when skiing?
would a bag get in your way when skiing?
Tony_H
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
Yes, cafes called huts or restaurants, usually near a main lift station.sm4sh wrote:so there is places up a mountain to buy drinks??
would a bag get in your way when skiing?
A bag might help with your balance, or it might not. Maybe not a great idea when learning as you tend to fall over a lot, so you run the risk of breaking things in it.
But maybe a small backpack with some water and mars bars in.....
www
New and improved me
Der_Bomber
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
It can get in your way on (usually older) chairlifts, but ski-ing with a bag isn't a problem, I only really notice it if I'm doing some kickers and I've taken my bag off, throws me a bit! Worth getting used to ski-ing with a bag in case you ever want to go off piste, in which case you'll need one for shovel etc.
Sm4sh
reply to 'Beginner with no clue!' posted Jan-2010
yeh apart i think i would just put bottles of water in the bag. dont wanna break anything. but if there are cafes i might just go to them. ill put the mars bars in me pocket ;)
On skiing lessons do they take u down the hills or do ya just stay on flat areas
On skiing lessons do they take u down the hills or do ya just stay on flat areas
Topic last updated on 23-January-2010 at 15:20