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1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 11-24-07 19:131st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
hi everyone, i am booked to go to borovets in march first time ever skiing. me, my husband and our 2 kids, i havnt go a clue on things i need to take. i have brought us all ski coats and sallopets but other than that i am lost. we are booked in for lessons, just wondering if you could list a few things i will need. would be such a help!!! also has anyone stayed in the racheal & sofia chalets next to hotel samkov? thankyou jemma
re: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
Thermals, hats gloves, back up gloves for kids, hand warmers for the girlsre: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
hi jemma you will have to make sure you take thermals,hats,snoods,warm tops,sunglasses,googles,plenty of mars bars,scarfs,we have allways found thermal top jumper and ski jacket enough to wear.make sure you have really warm ski socks and good snow boots.happy skiing you will be hooked.re: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
>Goggles/sunglasses (goggles are way better though in my opinion - also its worth investing in a half decent pair that wont just steam up)
>Ski socks - no seams
>Funky hat - a must
>Small ruck sack is a good idea for water
>Sun screen for your face
>Good quality waterproof gloves
>dont know the name for them but its a scarf in essence. basially a circular fleecy "thing" that you can tighten. scarves have too much wrapping round involved!
>lip stuff
thats most of the essentials ...
>Ski socks - no seams
>Funky hat - a must
>Small ruck sack is a good idea for water
>Sun screen for your face
>Good quality waterproof gloves
>dont know the name for them but its a scarf in essence. basially a circular fleecy "thing" that you can tighten. scarves have too much wrapping round involved!
>lip stuff
thats most of the essentials ...
>Goggles/sunglasses (goggles are way better though in my opinion - also its worth investing in a half decent pair that wont just steam up)
>Ski socks - no seams
>Funky hat - a must
>Small ruck sack is a good idea for water
>Sun screen for your face
>Good quality waterproof gloves
>dont know the name for them but its a scarf in essence. basially a circular fleecy "thing" that you can tighten. scarves have too much wrapping round involved!
>lip stuff
thats most of the essentials i think. Now you have to coordinate everything so you look super cool - like i do!
decathlon is pretty good and you can pick up a good bargin at tk max if you can be assed looking through all the rails.
Peter Griffin
>Ski socks - no seams
>Funky hat - a must
>Small ruck sack is a good idea for water
>Sun screen for your face
>Good quality waterproof gloves
>dont know the name for them but its a scarf in essence. basially a circular fleecy "thing" that you can tighten. scarves have too much wrapping round involved!
>lip stuff
thats most of the essentials i think. Now you have to coordinate everything so you look super cool - like i do!
decathlon is pretty good and you can pick up a good bargin at tk max if you can be assed looking through all the rails.
Peter Griffin
re: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
Hi, Walkie talkie radios are a great idea, as you will be in sep classes to the kids. Hip flask and something to put in it (for you adults), Immodium tablets, lip balm with SPF, Apres boots (non slip for walking around the town, can be very slippy, no need to bother with dressing up shoes).re: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
thankyou wilbermena, this may sound silly to all you pros but do the ski boots attatch to the skis? do you have to take them or do you hire them there? also im not planning on buying skis so do i hire them there aswell? and what are snoods? thanksre: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
HA! Go to the snow dome - it would be easier than explaning!re: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
thankyou everyone !!! great help! i am going to write all this down! ps how do i fit it all in my case. haha. also do u take more than 1 pair of salopets each? re: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
i sound crap asking all these questions but im sure il learn quickly! thanks again everyone
re: 1st time ever.HELP PLEASE??!
As a beginner, you'll be near to water and eating holes so don't worry about taking snacks or drinks with you unless blood sugar/excessive fluid loss is an issue.
Keeping pockets free of bulk and nothing carried on the back will be more comfortable and less of a potential hazard should you be unfortunate enough to fall over. Also makes those of you with close fitting trousers/salopettes/jackets feel less constricted and freer to move as guided by your instructor.
Gloves: you'll be ...
Keeping pockets free of bulk and nothing carried on the back will be more comfortable and less of a potential hazard should you be unfortunate enough to fall over. Also makes those of you with close fitting trousers/salopettes/jackets feel less constricted and freer to move as guided by your instructor.
Gloves: you'll be ...
As a beginner, you'll be near to water and eating holes so don't worry about taking snacks or drinks with you unless blood sugar/excessive fluid loss is an issue.
Keeping pockets free of bulk and nothing carried on the back will be more comfortable and less of a potential hazard should you be unfortunate enough to fall over. Also makes those of you with close fitting trousers/salopettes/jackets feel less constricted and freer to move as guided by your instructor.
Gloves: you'll be wearing.
Hat/helmet: good idea to wear while skiing.
Tube of high factor Suncream in pockets.
Wallet: inside pocket (Pocket zipped shut)
Balaclava/ski mask for windy/blizzardy days.
Lip salve.
Goggles/sunglasses.
Dextrose sweets and asprin/paracetomol don't take up much space either.
Personally I prefer to wear sunglases but always carry goggles (Yellow or orange lenses) in case of snow fall or bad light. (When not in use, I wear them on my arm just above the elbow making sure the strap covers the lens.
If you only intend to use goggles, double lenses are better and most likely to remain mist free. Darker lenses are better for bright sunny days in either goggles or glasses.
Layer your clothing. Thin layers. On the first day you'll get the idea. It's easy to take something off than put on what you don't have with you.
On another tack: some toilet paper is useful in and around Borovets as not all ports of call have an adequate supply at all times. Especially up on the hill or late at night in some of the bars and hotel public areas.
As for skis, boots and sticks. All can be hired in Borovets.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards.
Keeping pockets free of bulk and nothing carried on the back will be more comfortable and less of a potential hazard should you be unfortunate enough to fall over. Also makes those of you with close fitting trousers/salopettes/jackets feel less constricted and freer to move as guided by your instructor.
Gloves: you'll be wearing.
Hat/helmet: good idea to wear while skiing.
Tube of high factor Suncream in pockets.
Wallet: inside pocket (Pocket zipped shut)
Balaclava/ski mask for windy/blizzardy days.
Lip salve.
Goggles/sunglasses.
Dextrose sweets and asprin/paracetomol don't take up much space either.
Personally I prefer to wear sunglases but always carry goggles (Yellow or orange lenses) in case of snow fall or bad light. (When not in use, I wear them on my arm just above the elbow making sure the strap covers the lens.
If you only intend to use goggles, double lenses are better and most likely to remain mist free. Darker lenses are better for bright sunny days in either goggles or glasses.
Layer your clothing. Thin layers. On the first day you'll get the idea. It's easy to take something off than put on what you don't have with you.
On another tack: some toilet paper is useful in and around Borovets as not all ports of call have an adequate supply at all times. Especially up on the hill or late at night in some of the bars and hotel public areas.
As for skis, boots and sticks. All can be hired in Borovets.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards.
