http://www.skiing.ie/forum en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:25:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/styles/blaze/misc/rss.jpg http://www.skiing.ie/forum http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=327&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:42:34 GMT Hey guys,
My name is Declan and I'm from Dublin, Ireland. Me and my two friends Phil and Shane are trying to win a trip to Whistler and we need votes. It's free and no registration required. Would love if you could vote for us. Just take a look at our "profile" on the site and judge if we are worthy of your vote.

We all love cation sports and think we'd do the trip justice. Nothing worse than a bunch of party guys who win a free trip, wake up every day at 12 and start drinking. This is not us. We want to tear the place apart.

Please help. Takes 20 seconds and we're desperate...

Click here, PLEASE!
Hey Guys trying to go boarding in Whistler. Need your help to win a comp. Voting is free and NO REGISTRATION required. Would love if you could vote.

http://www.coorslight.ie/destination/cde76g7p ]]> Snowboarding CoorsLight http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=327 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=326&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:01:56 GMT Hi there

I'm trying to organise a ski trip for 6 intermediate skiers. I've looked at Selva Gardena in Italy and it sounds great but I'm worried that it will (1) be very expensive and/or (2) be short on snow.

Has anyway been inn Decenber/January?

Any other advice for New Years ski trips would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

Dof ]]> Skiing Advice Dof http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=326 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=325&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:45:40 GMT Summer was built Big Air with the dissolution of the artificial surface with a landing in the air cushion for kofportnogo and soft landing. Here's a link to the video YouTube- Первое испытание искусственного покрытия NEVERPLAST ]]> Snowboarding respublicax http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=325 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=324&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:22:14 GMT Booked an apartment here (Crystal with Le Chamois d'Or) with my two teenage daughters in Jan 2010. They slept in 'cabin' style bunk beds in the hallway. I unfortunately slept on the pull out couch in the tiny kitchen/living area. The pull out couch was like a bullet. I had to ask for 5 extra quilts to act as a �matress� to try and get some sleep � should have booked a proper apartment with a bedroom. The apartments themselves are clean, warn, small but functional - nothing fancy. There is a handy supermarket downstairs. They sell roast chickens for �8 which you book in the morning. He Irish pub is nice but �8 for a pint of the black stuff. There is a great tex mex restaurant (not cheap) in the upper part of VT. There is a Skiset about 30yds down the street. Watch out for fitting though � we had to bring back boots and skis after one day. The absolute best thing about these apartments is the location. Take a lift downstairs to the ski room, open the door, click into the skis and off you go. Ski School meeting point is an easy 100m ski away. Note that returning is down the Plein Sud blue which is not quiet that easy and can get a bit icy and busy. Sking in VT is brilliant but the central area can get crazy with bodies flying everywhere. Best runs are 1) an energetic blue/red from the top of the peclet all the way back down to VT b) take a trip over to the Orelle valley c) cascades is a great warm-up in the morning (nice place to eat at top) d) Boismint is nice and quiet. It was very cold in Jan (-16 C) so bundle up. The Moraine lift is the coldest lift I have ever been on. Watch out for Chambery airport � it was a disaster when we were there and I hear it is nearly always a disaster. Its problem is that is smack in the middle of the mountains hence weather is an ongoing issue. When we arrived the queues snaked out into the car park. I�ll go thru Geneva/Grenoble next time and put up with the extra hour on the bus.

Crystal transfers were a tad chaotic. Used Inghams before to go to Sass Fee and they were very smooth. ]]> Resort Reports MikeC http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=324 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=323&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:16:13 GMT Hi, All my ski trips have been for the usual week. This year I am looking for a 4 or 5 day trip. Is it possible get a decent package for tis... Hi,

All my ski trips have been for the usual week. This year I am looking for a 4 or 5 day trip. Is it possible get a decent package for tis length of time ? So far, it seems that going independant for 4/5 days is more or less the same price as a week package with Crystal/Inghams etc. There are a number of UK operators who specialise in long ski weekends but (as usual) they are all based on using UK airports. Adding in the costs of a return flight plus hassle does not make that a viable option.

Thx
Mike ]]> Skiing Advice MikeC http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=323 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=321&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:17:32 GMT Hello,
I'd love to hear any comments/suggestions from people who have been sking in Norway. Would it be a good idea for 2 beginner adults and one teenage beginner snowboarder to go there? :confused: Where? Is it very expensive? Lillehammer sounds good? All advice gratefully accepted. Thanks in advance,
Anne. ]]> Resort Reports Anne http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=321 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=317&goto=newpost Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:43:44 GMT Tips about specialised off piste / back country snowboards. To find out what size board you should purchase, check out... Tips about specialised off piste / back country snowboards.

To find out what size board you should purchase, check out http://www.snowboard.ie/length-calculator/, enter in your weight, height and experience and you will get a recommended size of snowboard. ]]> Snowboarding paul http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=317 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=316&goto=newpost Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:43:25 GMT Tips about Freeride snowboards. To find out what size board you should purchase, check out http://www.snowboard.ie/length-calculator/. This tool... Tips about Freeride snowboards.

To find out what size board you should purchase, check out http://www.snowboard.ie/length-calculator/. This tool looks at your height, weight and ability to determine what length of
snowboard would suit you. ]]> Snowboarding paul http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=316 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=315&goto=newpost Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:42:59 GMT Tips about Freestyle Boards. If you are wondering what size board you should purchase, or if you are renting the right sized equipment, then have... Tips about Freestyle Boards.

If you are wondering what size board you should purchase, or if you are renting the right sized equipment, then have a peak at http://www.snowboard.ie/length-calculator/ . Enter in your details and it will spit out a recommendation tailored to you. ]]> Snowboarding paul http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=315 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=314&goto=newpost Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:56:57 GMT Hi all Im looking to get some advice about skiing in Andorra, Im trying to organise a trip in Jan 2011 for a group 6 people, (mostly beginners)... Hi all

Im looking to get some advice about skiing in Andorra, Im trying to organise a trip in Jan 2011 for a group 6 people, (mostly beginners) Ive been told to book early as you would be guaranteed the type of accommodation you want.

So what were looking for is self catering accom, in any of the resorts in Andorra, central to resort and ski with good night life

If anyone has any recommendations as to what location, accommodation, dates etc... I would be very grateful! :cool: ]]> Skiing Advice Caromurf http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=314 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=313&goto=newpost Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:19:16 GMT Wondering if someone can help. I need to know what board size to buy. I am about 5' 8'', 10 & 1/2 stone and i can handle most red runs without too much difficulty. I have rented for the last few years and been given boards from 150 to 158cm. I think the rental shops sometimes just hand out what they have in stock. I dont do the parks but like to go at the boardercross tracks for the fun. If someone can give me an idea about what the correct size board, that would be great.. Thanks in advance. ]]> Snowboarding Redstar42- http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=313 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=312&goto=newpost Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:28:42 GMT As everybody's looking for good offers/prices on ski equipment here's the websites I'm looking at first when I look for ski gear :

http://www.skixpress.de/catalog/index.php

http://www.snowandrock.com/pws/Home.ice

http://www.macski.com/

What's yours ? ]]> Skiing Equipment raul http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=312 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=310&goto=newpost Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:43:24 GMT Hi, 170 Euro ONO with Fischer bindings, ski bag and ski poles (125cm). Available in Dublin 12. Tel: 0851014494. Photos available via email or... Hi,

170 Euro ONO with Fischer bindings, ski bag and ski poles (125cm). Available in Dublin 12. Tel: 0851014494. Photos available via email or please have a look here:
http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=197332

The top model from 2006/2007 season in the giant slalom race category. Equipped with World Cup technology. Great skis for a very good skier who likes power and speed. Skis are in a great condition and were rarely used because I much prefer slalom ski.

They were never used on the dry slope in Kilternian.

Sidecut: 112-66-96 Radius: 16

Manufacturer's Description of the Fischer RC4 Worldcup RC:

"The completely new 2006 RC features Fischer FlowFlex technology. With FlowFlex the ski is allowed to flex entirely freely, providing optimum power and constant contact on the snow. "It holds magnificently and makes effortless railroad-track turns of all shapes," says Ski Magazine.
The versatile RC has remained one of our more popular race skis and now teamed with FlowFlex will surely become a favorite. While not FIS legal, this ski easily covers the needs of an all-mountain expert skier as well as being the weapon of choice for business league and weekend racers. Additional changes: updated sidecut and 3D shape to maximize performance with FlowFlex, new tip protector. Also features a new, higher plate (17mm)." ]]> Skiing Equipment tytlak http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=310 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=308&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:29:29 GMT HELP! Would anyone like to suggest a packing list that will keep me under 15kgs check in limit with Ryanair? Will be renting equipment and wearing... HELP! Would anyone like to suggest a packing list that will keep me under 15kgs check in limit with Ryanair? Will be renting equipment and wearing jacket, but MUST pack hairdryer! ]]> Skiing Advice Siobhan http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=308 http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=307&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:31:38 GMT Since we also wear the kilt, I thought this event might be of interest to skiers here. The Cairngorm ski centre in Aviemore, Scotland are holding... Since we also wear the kilt, I thought this event might be of interest to skiers here.

The Cairngorm ski centre in Aviemore, Scotland are holding an event on Saturday the 6th of March to see how many skiers they can have skiing wearing the kilt at any one time.

Over 500 people have signed up already, so it sounds like it will be good craic

See link below:

http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/53-w-r-a---cg-k

Conditions are excellent at the moment (140cm lower slopes \ 190cm upper slopes), so it's an oppurtunity to try Scottish skiing and something a bit different.

For conditions see: www.winterhighland.com

The link below is an article on the pitfalls of wearing a kilt when skiing. Hope it doesn't put any off! :)

http://www.highland-instinct.co.uk/blog/?p=532 ]]> General Skiing Discussion Riley http://www.skiing.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=307