Signing Off.................

[Sarnie]

..........until 8th Jan

 

 

Off to Tignes in France tonight for a week or so of Skiing

 

Don't miss me too much

[Sgt Wilson]

CLANG.

 

Name dropper! have a good one dude, come back in one piece.

[Ian]

:bye: Have fun

 

I wish I could go away for a week

[Sarnie]

CLANG.

 

Name dropper! have a good one dude, come back in one piece.

 

Hopefully should come back in one piece.

 

I popped upto the Tamworth Snowdome for a quick hour session this morning and it was all good

[bigphil]

Have a good trip mate.

[Kennydies]

Have a good one. Have a beer or three then go skiing;-)

[Digsy]

Have a safe one, lad. All the best for New Year!

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Tignes is nice

 

Bet you still can't ski properly anyway

[Sarnie]

Tignes is nice

 

Bet you still can't ski properly anyway

 

I can ski better than you

[lomoto]

:bye: missing you already

[Trev-the-Rev]

Enjoy your holiday matey and a happy New Year.

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Tignes is nice

 

Bet you still can't ski properly anyway

 

I can ski better than you

 

sure, boy sure

[Sarnie]

Tignes is nice

 

Bet you still can't ski properly anyway

 

I can ski better than you

 

sure, boy sure

 

You can't help biting everytime

[Stew]

Enjoy your trip!

[stevie_350z]

On the subject of skiing - anyone got any tips for a complete novice skier? I'm going to california next week to work and hope to visit Tahoe and do my first bit of skiing or boarding - any little nuggets of work would be very much appreciated!

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do some squat exercises for your legs, or you'll be dead after the first couple of slopes

[lomoto]

On the subject of skiing - anyone got any tips for a complete novice skier? I'm going to california next week to work and hope to visit Tahoe and do my first bit of skiing or boarding - any little nuggets of work would be very much appreciated!

 

make sure your well insured

[Rob_Quads]

Have fun - from the reports i have heard its medeoka out there are the moment with some sketchy runs around. Don't go using your goos skis as they will get scratched to hell.

 

The Glacier should be OK luckly, remember to have the obligotary photo by the needles eye

[Digsy]

On the subject of skiing - anyone got any tips for a complete novice skier? I'm going to california next week to work and hope to visit Tahoe and do my first bit of skiing or boarding - any little nuggets of work would be very much appreciated!

 

Try not to fall over......

[P15UL T]

just do snow boarding - skiing is for girls

 

have nice time sarnie

[Liam's Z]

More time away from the zed

[ir_fuel]

On the subject of skiing - anyone got any tips for a complete novice skier? I'm going to california next week to work and hope to visit Tahoe and do my first bit of skiing or boarding - any little nuggets of work would be very much appreciated!

 

Yes,

 

try snowboarding

 

1) is cooler

2) its easier to learn

[polarbear]

Tahoe is cool, but which resort??? Heavenly is as its name suggests, but Alpine Meadow is quaint (and quiet) but Sierra is best IMO. Look out for lift pass deals in the local ski shops too - last year was $50 - $60 a day full whack.

 

If you're flying to SFO you can look forward to a 4-5 hour drive and if the weather is bad you'll need chains at the top or a 4x4.

 

As for skiing then my advice would be that if you are going with a group of similar ability then book a group lesson together. Lessons in the morning - free time in the afternoon. If you are a 100% beginner then don't be afraid to admit it - you'll learn much more by getting the first lesson right rather than struggling above your ability. Also, drink loads of fluids and take it easy on the pop each night.

 

And yes, boarding is easier to get to a reasonable standard, but bl**dy hard work with lots of pain for the first few days.

 

Dead jealous - at least there is snow over there

[ir_fuel]

And yes, boarding is easier to get to a reasonable standard, but bl**dy hard work with lots of pain for the first few days.

 

True

 

bum(p) pants are no luxury imho

[sl114]

Have fun dude.

 

I miss my snowboarding, must go back to switzerland soon i think