J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Yes, big debate, I have always purchased in UK, and had any adjustments done here, but I have problematic feet apparently )

I have witnessed poor practices in european ski boot stores, when a ski shop rented my OH some womens' touring boots 2 sizes too big. He was comfy for 1 run, but the subsequent sores lasted 2 weeks+ :roll:
Coincidentally, another store in a different resort tried to sell him some womens' alpine boots 2 sizes too big.

And, no, he does not indulge in x-dressing :lol:

If you want to buy in resort do lots of research, know your size and foot shape.

Yes, I would say that boots have changed in the last 7 seasons. They have got more comfy for a start, and the shell materials are different, more pliable is one way of looking at it.
Prices don't seem to have changed much in that time though, which is probably good.
With new boots, it's likely that both the shell and the inner will be heat moulded to suit the shape of your foot. Allow a good 2 hours for boot fitting and expect to be wearing shaped, thin, ski socks, not tubes, afterwards.

Budget for a decent footbed to support your foot in the boot, at the time of buying the boot.

cem is the bootfitting oracle on here, hopefully he will be along soon :D

tino_11 wrote:

bandit wrote:Tino....just the inner jacket for 150 Euros :?:

I use a Columbia jacket, it has an inner hardshell and a waterproof outer shell, same sort of system?

Well put it this way, I wouldnt wanna be on a Glacier in late December with it and nothing else. I resisted reading all the bumpf, I would have nothing to do tomorrow then )

Yeeaaahh, but, you already have a whole Spyder outfit, which seems quite new. Are you sure about this...I mean, if you are bored, you could send the money to me, and I can spend it for you, well, for me, okay...on me :D

Tino....just the inner jacket for 150 Euros :?:

I use a Columbia jacket, it has an inner hardshell and a waterproof outer shell, same sort of system?

ise wrote:

no problem but they did want to open my hand luggage the other week when I'd got a christmas cake my mother had given me

Right, that does it, I'm sending you through with my hand baggage :D My last few trips through UK airports security have been a miserable experience.

So, can you tell the difference between Coffeemate powder and PETROL? Yes? Good, perhaps you could let East Midlands Airport staff know how you figured it out, since they can't grasp the basics :roll:

And Gatwick left nasty smears on my laptop screen :twisted:

Loubelou welcome to J2ski :D I see that you have already posted this question on Snowheads.
Zermatt is a spectacular but pricey destination if you are an inexperienced skier, as you can't make good use of the lift pass. If you decide that Zermatt is for you, then book your accommodation really quickly, as New Year is a peak period.

Stoked are an English run ski school based in Zermatt, but I have no experience of using them.

The Zermatt website is pretty comprehensive.

http://www.zermatt.ch/index.e.html

ise wrote:

odd that, "todays" special is always a pannini ) my mum makes my sandwiches when I'm flying back to CH but I have to make my own on the way out :D

If you can get your sandwiches past the securidee goons at a UK airport, then you could make a fortune selling the technique. A quick read of the PPRUNE site will give you a feel for the large numbers of airline cabin staff who have had their own food confiscated, and are very angry.

boredboarder, call me an old cynic, but your 1st post reads like....



Welcome to J2ski )