first time skier
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Hi all. I am looking for some advice on skiing gear for my trip to Val Thorens in December. Sports direct currently have some very good offers on gear. Does anyone know if the quality is any good? Two examples of what I am looking at.
http://www.sportsdirect.com/campri-ski-jacket-mens...
http://www.sportsdirect.com/nevica-vail-ski-pants-...
Pascal
http://www.sportsdirect.com/campri-ski-jacket-mens...
http://www.sportsdirect.com/nevica-vail-ski-pants-...
Pascal
Edited by menor95 on Saturday 22 November 18:00
The pants sound better than the trousers.
I would aim for 10k/10k as a minimum for waterproofing and breathability. You can probably get away with less but I wouldn't bother.
I don't recognise those brands but trespass is quite popular with first timers. Indeed my first set of kit was from them. TK Maxx used to sell it and they have factory stores. Should be able to get something for a similar price.
Just make sure it fits and you can move around freely. Be prepared for it to be cold, so buy something warm or layer. VT is high up and exposed and can absolutely Baltic in dec/jaN
Snow skirts, pass pocket, zipped pockets are all good things to have.
You'll love it! I've never met anyone who went for the first time and didn't.
I would aim for 10k/10k as a minimum for waterproofing and breathability. You can probably get away with less but I wouldn't bother.
I don't recognise those brands but trespass is quite popular with first timers. Indeed my first set of kit was from them. TK Maxx used to sell it and they have factory stores. Should be able to get something for a similar price.
Just make sure it fits and you can move around freely. Be prepared for it to be cold, so buy something warm or layer. VT is high up and exposed and can absolutely Baltic in dec/jaN
Snow skirts, pass pocket, zipped pockets are all good things to have.
You'll love it! I've never met anyone who went for the first time and didn't.
On a very quick look something like this should do the trick. However it's a bit difficult to judge just looking online.
http://www.trespass.com/mens-byers-03433
This a fairly comprehensive guide on what to look for:
http://m.ellis-brigham.com/advice-inspiration/guid...
As a beginner ironically it's quite important to make sure you get the right kit mainly because you'll probably end up falling over a fair bit.
http://www.trespass.com/mens-byers-03433
This a fairly comprehensive guide on what to look for:
http://m.ellis-brigham.com/advice-inspiration/guid...
As a beginner ironically it's quite important to make sure you get the right kit mainly because you'll probably end up falling over a fair bit.
Edited by waterwonder on Saturday 22 November 18:51
Is there anywhere local that will rent you gear? First 3 years I went skiing it cost me less than £30 for jacket and trousers. Just means you can work out whether skiing really is for you, and how thick a jacket you need, before deciding what kit to buy.
I learnt to ski in VT, one of those free lessons and ski hire packages, great place to learn I thought an the toboggan run is a scream!
I learnt to ski in VT, one of those free lessons and ski hire packages, great place to learn I thought an the toboggan run is a scream!
Simon Brooks said:
Don't forget to buy a skid lid, as mentioned on other threads for sake of a few £'s they could save your life
I've got to second this. I took a heavy fall on the black under the Grand Motte cable car two weeks ago, landed on my head and shoulder, my shoulder is proper fubar but if I hadn't been wearing a lid I don't think I'd have been getting myself off the glacier. Gassing Station | Sports | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff