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BudBrain
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Post subject: What would I need?
 Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:10 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Hi,
Still weighing up the Winter Bash, and thought I'd see what equipment I'll need. I'm a beginner level, so won't be doing anything too extreme.
Currently have:
- Goggles
- Gloves
- Pants
- Jacket
- Snowboard/Boots & Bindings
- Socks
Anything else I'd need? |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:24 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
Total posts: 91
Location: Somerset, UK
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| Just thought, I'll be needing a snowboard bag if I wanna take my own stuff. |
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miniclarebear32
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:32 PM
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First post: Oct 21, 2009
Total posts: 24
Location: cheshire, uk
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I would recommend some wrist guards and if you don't like falling on your arse too much then I would suggest some impact shorts to prevent some bruising.
I always ride with a helmet and they are not too expensive, but I guess you can hire them there.
A combination of thin layers you can just keep adding to instead of lots of heavy clothes.
If you a chocolate lover I would buy from the UK as it's so expensive on the slopes.
That's just about it I think. |
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winterfunman
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:36 PM
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First post: Apr 20, 2008
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Location: BANSKO ..........Bulgaria
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francium
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:37 PM
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First post: Jun 08, 2011
Total posts: 272
Location: cannock
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| thermals, midlayer, beanie/helmet |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:39 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Good tips there, thanks 
Was just looking at thermals online, but I always found myself getting really hot when we went to Cairngorms and couldn't just dump my jacket. Might bring a long-sleeve t-shirt to go under my jacket and maybe a couple of normal Ts to go over that if need be. |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:41 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
Total posts: 91
Location: Somerset, UK
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| What exactly do you mean by thermals? Do you just wear midlayer/jacket? |
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rydeboyz
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:47 PM
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First post: Apr 10, 2011
Total posts: 114
Location: Manchester, UK
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Thermals are what's bugging me at the moment.. As I've never really experienced mountain conditions it's hard to judge. When I go to Chill Factore I just wear a t-shirt under my jacket and that's enough, but there's no wind deal with there and it's only -3c.. Hmm..
I'm pretty unfit so I should warm up pretty quickly and my jacket seems substantial enough. I guess I could shop out there if desperate. |
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BudBrain
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:51 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
Total posts: 91
Location: Somerset, UK
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Good point, didn't think of that.
How much is insurance (roughly)? |
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francium
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:53 PM
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First post: Jun 08, 2011
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Location: cannock
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| the idea is they don't just keep you warm, they keep you dry, they wick away the sweat from your skin so when you do stop your not sat about in a soggy cotton tshirt. look at something like helly hansen lifa dry can usually pick them up for a good price and will be cheaper buying at the resort. |
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francium
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:55 PM
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First post: Jun 08, 2011
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Location: cannock
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| for good insurance you'll pay 20 odd quid for a week |
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John73
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:57 PM
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First post: Feb 25, 2005
Total posts: 364
Location: Worcester
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| You wont notice the cold boarding but the 10 mins on some of the big chair lifts gets cold. I usually go with base layer, tshirt and jacket |
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John73
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 07:58 PM
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First post: Feb 25, 2005
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Location: Worcester
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rydeboyz
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 08:02 PM
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First post: Apr 10, 2011
Total posts: 114
Location: Manchester, UK
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| Aye good point.. What about thermal pants, any need to bother with those? |
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John73
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Post subject: RE: What would I need?
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 08:05 PM
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First post: Feb 25, 2005
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Location: Worcester
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| I got them and take them. It rarely bother. Impact shorts worth the purchase though. Protection and keeps your arse warm when sat on snow |
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