Snow Sports Thread 2017-18
- Thread starter Jokester
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Any reason why not just Soul 7s?
Out of this years skis I've seen reviews of:-
Scott Slight 100
Nordica Enforcer 100
Head Kore 105
getting plaudits for being good all rounders.
Scott Slight 100
Nordica Enforcer 100
Head Kore 105
getting plaudits for being good all rounders.
Caporegime
Deux Alpes first week in January booked 
Decided to go big or go home so went with the Enforcer 110s 
Also picked up a new Smith helmet and pair of IO7 goggles after I realised my old ones are 10 years old.
Now we just need some more snow, but we’re suppossd to get a foot next week.
Also picked up a new Smith helmet and pair of IO7 goggles after I realised my old ones are 10 years old.Now we just need some more snow, but we’re suppossd to get a foot next week.
Soldato
Considering val disere during the Easter weekend. Does anyone know if it would be ridiculously busy /easy to get on ski lifts etc? I've previously been to Bulgaria and les arcs (non peak season)
I'll be snowboarding.
(it's a work trip all in £450 so cost during holidays isn't a concern)
I'll be snowboarding.
(it's a work trip all in £450 so cost during holidays isn't a concern)
Caporegime
Probably asked this in a thread a while ago, but do any of the boarders here have experience with NOW bindings? I'm looking to try and resolve the lower leg/foot pain I seem to get on longer days and i'm thinking it might be binding related. The whole 'skate tech' of the NOW bindings has me interested.
I don't think it's stance related as i've tried all sorts with that, duck, different angles, different width etc.... and I don't believe it's my boots either as I don't get any discomfort wearing them without being in a board.
I don't think it's stance related as i've tried all sorts with that, duck, different angles, different width etc.... and I don't believe it's my boots either as I don't get any discomfort wearing them without being in a board.
Off to Courcheval Moriond in late Feb for a week. Staying at the newly opened Fahrenheit 7 hotel (sister hotel in Val'D). Partners first time boarding so she's grabbing a few lessons beginning of the year then we'll get her kitted out.
Genuinely, what are the best sites to be purchasing equipment from these days? Our LSS is pretty good and the prices are comparable, if not cheaper than online, but their stock is a bit limited.
Also, I need a good, but not massively expensive, goggle suggestion.
Genuinely, what are the best sites to be purchasing equipment from these days? Our LSS is pretty good and the prices are comparable, if not cheaper than online, but their stock is a bit limited.
Also, I need a good, but not massively expensive, goggle suggestion.
Soldato
I get most of my gear from Absolute Snow.
The missus has had 2 boarding lessons ready for her first trip over new years and she's absolutely nailing it. Much better than I was. She's had one lesson at Manchester and one at Castleford. 9 hours tuition total. Luckily at Castleford I booked her on midweek and she was the only person on it. £65 for 3 hours and ended up getting 1 on 1 tuition worth about £300! Obviously it's done wonders for her.
The missus has had 2 boarding lessons ready for her first trip over new years and she's absolutely nailing it. Much better than I was. She's had one lesson at Manchester and one at Castleford. 9 hours tuition total. Luckily at Castleford I booked her on midweek and she was the only person on it. £65 for 3 hours and ended up getting 1 on 1 tuition worth about £300! Obviously it's done wonders for her.
Looking on enviously at Whistler at the moment.
I had a all day skiing lesson last week. Struggled a little bit at first and found it very off putting when the slope filled with children after school resulting in a few falls (rather that then knock them down like dominoes.) Got a week booked in Val Thorens end of January with 6 experienced skiers and one who has only been once before. I'm debating if I should have another lesson before I go. I have lessons booked on the holiday.
