BillyGoat Posted March 2, 2008 Report Posted March 2, 2008 hello, if anyone is looking for last minute equipment I can recommend this site, (p.s. no connection to this company). They have some really good boots on sale http://www.e-depot.co.uk/ just got a great pair of nitro boots brand new for £70, turned up the next day. grrrrrrrrrrrr just looked and there now £55 !!!!!!! http://www.e-depot.co.uk/boots/mens Quote
loftyrob Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Dudes had the phone call from Lukas yesterday and really has sunk in now that we are goin snowkiting in norway :cool: :cool: Quote
beardyjim Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 If you guys use all the snow and wind up before I get there then I may be forced to wear my 80s outfit for the whole fortnight and have turbulence stickers on my retro car battery sized yuppy phone . (if that doesn't bring the shop into disrepute then I shall also dig out my un-matched day glo socks ) Quote
Kaiser Posted March 8, 2008 Report Posted March 8, 2008 Hi Everyone, just wanted to post to say good luck on your norway adventure! Sounds like it will be a real good one again and I wish i was coming too. It really is a mind blowing place and the trip is fantastic. So good fun, good winds and I am sure there will be lots of fresh powder for you... All the best Kai PS if you are sharing an appartment with Justin (metalsnapper) then make sure you pack ear plugs:confused: PPS if you are sharing with tall paul then never go to bed before he does, cos things happen in the night...strange occurences..... PPPS if you get a SW Force 10 on the crossing to Bergen, then God Help You:) Quote
metal_snapper1599968645 Posted March 9, 2008 Report Posted March 9, 2008 Cheeky sod!!!!.....talk about the pot calling the kettle black:rolleyes: With them ear plugs you were louder than Matt the video guy.....now if there was an Olympic sport in snoring, he would win the gold hands down and you the silver:p ....such clear and strong sounds... PS if you are sharing an appartment with Justin (metalsnapper) then make sure you pack ear plugs:confused: Quote
specificpig Posted March 9, 2008 Report Posted March 9, 2008 I know it is pretty late in the day but I am very keen on going on this trip- 5th april for 2 weeks. Are there any places left? cheers jack Quote
beardyjim Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 Ok next question You state insurance and kite insurance on the form. I now have dogtag sports+ covering sonwkiting (and kitesurfing incase it melts!) but my bbc ins runs out on 30th April. Is the kite insurance rather than the 'travel' insurance mandatory? Cheers JIM Quote
rix-zgw Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 It's getting scary how close it is. I booked back in september Quote
rix-zgw Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 Excuse me for being dim but i can't see snowkiting or power kiting named on the dogtag website? Quote
beardyjim Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 http://www.dogtag.co.uk/sports then search for kite (its sports+ ) Quote
rix-zgw Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 Kite snow boarding oh ye thats obvious teehee Thanks Do i need the 'with' or 'with out' winter cover? Reassuring to know if i die i get 10 grand lol! Also i'd be very impressed if i managed to do even £3 million of damage to myself let alone 10 haha TBH reading through there are a few funny ones, disaster :S The personal one is kind of depressing lol Quote
sonicseal Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Posted March 11, 2008 beardy - We advice everyone to have the appropriate medical insurance cover and also recommend a 3rd party kiting insurance for any damage you could do to people/property whilst kiting. You might be covered for both in a specialised insurance policy. In your case with the BBC/BPKA, our last full day kiting is on the 30th so no urgent worries? Jack - Cool, Lukas has been in touch. Kaiser - Cheers Have you been to your hotspot yet? Quote
hank Posted March 11, 2008 Report Posted March 11, 2008 Excuse me for being dim but i can't see snowkiting or power kiting named on the dogtag website? its under Kite Snowboarding Quote
beardyjim Posted March 14, 2008 Report Posted March 14, 2008 I do like the flash site but it does make it hard to print from! Are we nearly there yet? Quote
sonicseal Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Posted March 14, 2008 beardy - Will take it into consideration along with printable online forms for '09 Anyone on the first trip near a place that sells SWIX CH7 (60g or 180g) ?? I could do with a pack if poss. 3 or 5 weeks tomorrow, whooooop wooooooo Quote
MadgeSkywalker Posted March 14, 2008 Report Posted March 14, 2008 woo hoo just noticed everythings confirmed for Holiday 2, can't wait! Quote
loftyrob Posted March 14, 2008 Report Posted March 14, 2008 know what you mean madge just 5 weeks to go the last few weeks have just flown by :cool: Quote
sonicseal Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Posted March 14, 2008 Got a couple of boxes of the Zardoz Notwax coming. Quote
loftyrob Posted March 14, 2008 Report Posted March 14, 2008 Yeah sonic nice about the wax but just 5 WEEKS TO GO OH...MY...GOD :D :D :D Quote
lee_barro1599968703 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Posted March 14, 2008 so im thinkin i might go shopping on monday for some clothes, wat do i need to be looking for as in jacket? trousers? any special things 2 look out for how much shud i be spending? what about gloves? Quote
Nemesis Posted March 14, 2008 Report Posted March 14, 2008 Next week Lidl has reasonably priced gear that motorcyclists use to keep warm under their leathers. http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080320.index.ar9 Aldi still have ski / snowboard jackets £34 & trousers £19.99 on display Worked for me last year minus 13 froze Petes suspension but I was warm as toast Quote
BillyGoat Posted March 15, 2008 Report Posted March 15, 2008 lee regarding jackets - good sales on at the moment, so about £100 - £150 for a decent jacket, look for: - Windproof inner lining, waterproof (do NOT buy anything that says "water resistant" or "water repellent" - they are not long term waterproof) & breathable - lots of jackets have a hydraulic rating of 5,000 to 10,000mm, this will never cut it in the british winters (trust me been workin outdoors all winter), dont go much below 10,000mm waterproof rating, recommend something 10,000 to 20,000mm - 5,000mm/m2 or above in the breathing rating - get one with a inner snow skirt (its the elasticated waist that buttons together -good makes - north face, berghaus, karrimor, bonfire, burton -had a look last week and burton are doing some great jackets at around £100 - neverbuy "peter storm" its cheap ****, spend some on a good jacket will last years and you can use it for other things, buy a lidle coat..... well!! hope this helps Quote
lee_barro1599968703 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Posted March 15, 2008 cheers for the info guys im thinkin i might need to write this down ha im gunna go to 2seasons as i need to get my boots heat moulded or wa ever it is so gunna have a look in there. is this a good place or should i try some stuff on in there n get the sizes i need and buy off hte net? lee Quote
metal_snapper1599968645 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Posted March 15, 2008 Some great advice by BillyGoat there....just another point to add as well, Gore-Tex is also your friend here, The North Face's copy Hyvent also works very well. If you can stretch to Gore-Tex gloves you will be very warm and dry Quote
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