Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Let Down.

Boydy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 16:54

Let Down.

Me thinks that with the abundance of "important" qestions posted on this board about insurance, flights, cash, location, kid care, food, snow cover, AND WHETHER THE BLOODY 4MAN LIFT IN BORO IS READY FOR NEXT YEAR, you people seem to "brush aside" or IGNORE the "not so important" ones.

Is this fair? ......that some of us should use more precious time to post the same friggin' questions again?

I dont mean to be bitter, but with the wealth of skiers and boarders frequenting this site, ...
Me thinks that with the abundance of "important" qestions posted on this board about insurance, flights, cash, location, kid care, food, snow cover, AND WHETHER THE BLOODY 4MAN LIFT IN BORO IS READY FOR NEXT YEAR, you people seem to "brush aside" or IGNORE the "not so important" ones.

Is this fair? ......that some of us should use more precious time to post the same friggin' questions again?

I dont mean to be bitter, but with the wealth of skiers and boarders frequenting this site, it seems hard to imagine that no-one can help me with a seemingly simple and non time-consuming question-
DO NEW SKI'S NEED WAXING BEFORE AND DURING FIRST / PROLONGED USE???

Any help would be nice, but i wont hold my breath.

Not impressed. Sad Mad Crying
Boydy.

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Judith Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 16:58

re: Let Down.

They should come ready to use - why not ring the shop where you got them and check with them...

Don't have my own skis, but if they do need doing, get it done in Bulgaria rather than here - will cost you about £10

J
lockbuster Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 17:00

re: Let Down.

hi boydy,dont know mate but i think i would wax them anyway, at least then you dont have to worry... Wink
Dave Noski Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 17:11

re: Let Down.

I don't have a clue about skis or skiing but thought the following would be possible. My girlfriend would like an escalator for Xmas to save her having to have her legs waxed. Kill 2 birds with one stone and buy the Mrs an escalator and do the skis with it before you put the wrapping paper on !

Hope this helps.
fraser and sarah Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 17:13

re: Let Down.

personally, and i do stress that, i wouldnt actually use my own skiis in Borovets, this is not a nag, but at times the snow can be a little thin and it only takes a couple of boarders side slipping to expose some nasty little pebbles and grit etc. For the last three or four years ive found exposed areas and as ive travelled across these areas been thankful its not my skiis im wearing!!!!!!!!! However should you be that unfortunate they do a very reasoanable 'hot wax' on Boro which will fill ...
personally, and i do stress that, i wouldnt actually use my own skiis in Borovets, this is not a nag, but at times the snow can be a little thin and it only takes a couple of boarders side slipping to expose some nasty little pebbles and grit etc. For the last three or four years ive found exposed areas and as ive travelled across these areas been thankful its not my skiis im wearing!!!!!!!!! However should you be that unfortunate they do a very reasoanable 'hot wax' on Boro which will fill in any gouges.
Should you wax before you go ?? How good are you? wax more go faster, or slid more on the damp sticky stuff, if your happily competant id wax!! cuts down on the 'up hill' skiing, of which there is a fair amount in Boro.
If you have any other minor/trivial questions id be happy to try and help
all the best

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Boydy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 17:27

re: Let Down.

Now thats the kind of response i like. Very Happy

My ski's are actually blades, but im hiring skis too for the boots you see.

Cheers for the help guys and gals.

Now you can think to yourselves- "Ive made a difference today. I helped Boydy!"

Much Merci.

Razz Very Happy
Dave Noski Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 17:37
I.M.T Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 17:49

re: Let Down.

Boydy you stroppy sod!! Wink LOL

My suggestion would be to get the blades waxed in resort - I'm no expert in ski waxing, however I would think that having them in anykind of case for traveling would compromise any pre-waxing. Also it would no doubt be cheaper in BG.

IMT Booze
Martin Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 18:02

re: Let Down.

I'm a blader myself and didn't have mine waxed for the 1st 3 full weeks of use. Only when the snow gets heavy and a little deaper after new snow did I have them waxed (mainly to keep up with the skiers on the flatter sections). I also ski and my advice is to invest in an edge sharpener that you can put in your pocket. In my opinion It is more important to keep the edges sharp for carving. The condition of the ski when supplied should not need waxing for several weeks of constant use.

Enjoy
JohnKK Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 12-10-04 19:39

re: Let Down.

NEW ANY THING SKI'S OR BOARD HAVE A BACE WAX ON THEM AT THE START SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAX FIRST TIME. is that clear enough mate