J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

ise wrote:

bandit wrote:

I just knew you should have gone by train )

yes, you can take as much as you can carry for no extra cost. It's that connection in Paris that's a problem though, it's not too bad in London now the Eurostar terminal's moved although that depends where you're going of course.

I know you have to change stations, and I hear that the easiest way with a large bag is to get a taxi, and not to use the Metro.

Tony, I'm certain you have done your sums on these trousers. I would be interested to read what the applied charges are once you get them. I think you'll get Import Duty, VAT and a Handling Charge :roll: applied by the Post Office.
When I have got stuff over from the US in the past, I always seemed to underestimate the charges :(

ise wrote:

bandit wrote:
I'm not sure that I can agree with you on the good deal point. It's unfair that mountaineering kit is not classed as sporting equipment though. Some carriers are now charging more for ski carriage than their owner pays for a trip in the cabin. For example ryanair charges £50 return for a pair of skis.

50 quid is still reasonable, much cheaper than 10kg of excess baggage at 12 quid a kg for each leg of the journey.

I just knew you should have gone by train )

ise wrote:
It wasn't the principle I objected to just the level of the charge compared to skis etc, more than that I'm not as heavy as some of my fellow passengers )

If you lose too much weight you'll have buy more ski clothes :D

Is Geneva airport still like a building site? Last time I was there the worst areas seemed to be upstairs where the lounges are. Oh, and they had closed my favourite cafe :roll:

ise, Geneva check in for Easyjet have a reputation for raking the money in on excess baggage, as do B.A there as well. There has to be some sort of bonus or profit sharing scheme running, keen as a description does not really do them justice.

skidaddle wrote:

ellistine wrote:

bandit wrote:Nope, I got some of last years' Punishers. The one's with a T-Rex on the topsheet 8)
On seeing them, my Mother said "Will they be able to do anything to match the colour?"

:lol:

It's funny you should say that. Said new Salomon shoes in my earlier message do actually match my Salomon skis! :D Shame my ski boots don't :(

Five and a half foot long shoes with curly toes is not a good look Keith, even in your part of the country.

Oh, such cute little skis :twisted:

ise wrote:

bandit wrote:

You paid Excess Baggage charges... :shock: I believed you when you said that you travelled "fast and light"

Hmmmm :lol:

different trip. it does highlight what a good deal ski carriage is though, for the weight much cheaper than an excess baggage charge, it's pretty disgraceful that bikes or golf or ski kit will be carried at a good price and mountaineering gear won't be though, a complete scam :evil:

I'm not sure that I can agree with you on the good deal point. It's unfair that mountaineering kit is not classed as sporting equipment though. Some carriers are now charging more for ski carriage than their owner pays for a trip in the cabin. For example ryanair charges £50 return for a pair of skis. On top of that, weight restrictions can be put on ski kit. In past winters, I have seen, " ski bag at no more than 6 kilos" in the small print for one carrier (I can't remember which one), so that would rule out some of my skis and bindings as too heavy, heaven knows what you are meant to do with your poles :?:

ise wrote:

bandit wrote:

I'm really not sure if you could arrive at Geneva Airport and offer Swiss Francs at the Easyjet ticket desk. Perhaps you could try it and report on your findings )

they're perfectly happy to take cash for excess baggage :evil:

You paid Excess Baggage charges... :shock: I believed you when you said that you travelled "fast and light"

Hmmmm :lol:

Nope, I got some of last years' Punishers. The one's with a T-Rex on the topsheet 8)
On seeing them, my Mother said "Will they be able to do anything to match the colour?"

:lol:

Oooh, just seen that Fall Line Magazine gave the Punisher the "Ski of the Year" award. :D

None of which helps Tony_H one little bit :lol: