Friday, 25 February 2011
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Monday, 18 October 2010
“8848 Altitude Has Arrived!”
We have just received our latest range of products from Swedish manufacturer 8848 Altitude. This range originated from a project that was set up to provide clothing for the first successful Swedish ascent to Mount Everest in 1990. The know how from this first ascent in utilizing breathable materials through a wide range of temperatures and climatic conditions has been incorporated throughout our entire range.
Do you prefer Futuristic or classic? Solid or multicoloured? Active or loose fit? The freedom to combine and the variety of styles has never been broader. Get inspired by our range of jackets, pants, gloves and hats at fantastic prices way below RRP.
“TOP OF THE RANGE”
Our top of the range Sonic Jacket features “Duratec Supreme” the latest in technical fabric. A fully wind- and waterproof and breathable laminated material, a lightweight fabric made to defeat the toughest weather conditions. This jacket has an incredible 20,000 hydrostatic head, plus optimum breathability and wind resistance. It’s available in Blue and Red and is available to you IN ALL SIZES for £199.99, a saving of £90 off the RRP.
“THE FREERIDER”
If you´re all in for serious powder and big mountain sessions, go for brave, retro-inspired colours and pieces with relaxed cut and lots of room for movement. The Mels Jacket is down £70 to just £159.99 and is the freeriders’ favourite this season. The “Muddie Soft Shell” at the same price is a truly stunning jacket with superb performance. Featuring Duratec technical fabric, this jacket fits close to the body and allows you to move freely. Waterproof, breathable and windproof with great looks – what more could a girl want? How about waterproof zips, powder skirt, underarm vents and zip off storm hood to name but a few.
“THE SKI TEACHER”
Active fit, dynamic lines, striking colours, high-tech materials – and loaded with intelligence. Those are the key words for the upcoming winter’s most versatile ski garments. The number one alpine look this season screams: Functional – Fun – Fast! Check out the Asto Soft Shell Jacket just £179.99, a saving of £80 of the RRP! It’s on page 14 of our Best Sellers Catalogue or click the web link below and you’ll get the idea.
With matching Smith, Gun and Mila Pants from just £99.99 and gloves and hats too then why don’t you visit our website at www.skiwear4less.com.
Do you prefer Futuristic or classic? Solid or multicoloured? Active or loose fit? The freedom to combine and the variety of styles has never been broader. Get inspired by our range of jackets, pants, gloves and hats at fantastic prices way below RRP.
“TOP OF THE RANGE”
Our top of the range Sonic Jacket features “Duratec Supreme” the latest in technical fabric. A fully wind- and waterproof and breathable laminated material, a lightweight fabric made to defeat the toughest weather conditions. This jacket has an incredible 20,000 hydrostatic head, plus optimum breathability and wind resistance. It’s available in Blue and Red and is available to you IN ALL SIZES for £199.99, a saving of £90 off the RRP.
“THE FREERIDER”
If you´re all in for serious powder and big mountain sessions, go for brave, retro-inspired colours and pieces with relaxed cut and lots of room for movement. The Mels Jacket is down £70 to just £159.99 and is the freeriders’ favourite this season. The “Muddie Soft Shell” at the same price is a truly stunning jacket with superb performance. Featuring Duratec technical fabric, this jacket fits close to the body and allows you to move freely. Waterproof, breathable and windproof with great looks – what more could a girl want? How about waterproof zips, powder skirt, underarm vents and zip off storm hood to name but a few.
“THE SKI TEACHER”
Active fit, dynamic lines, striking colours, high-tech materials – and loaded with intelligence. Those are the key words for the upcoming winter’s most versatile ski garments. The number one alpine look this season screams: Functional – Fun – Fast! Check out the Asto Soft Shell Jacket just £179.99, a saving of £80 of the RRP! It’s on page 14 of our Best Sellers Catalogue or click the web link below and you’ll get the idea.
With matching Smith, Gun and Mila Pants from just £99.99 and gloves and hats too then why don’t you visit our website at www.skiwear4less.com.
Friday, 1 October 2010
SCHWARZENEGGER KILLS CALIFORNIA HELMET BILL
September 30, 2010
SAM Magazine—Sacramento, Calif., Sept. 30, 2010—It could only happen in California: last Friday, governor Arnold Schwarzenegger first approved a bill that required under-18 skiers and snowboarders in the state to wear helmets, but then vetoed companion legislation that would have required resorts to take a number of other actions to further safeguard visitors. Since the two bills were linked, the veto of the second means that the first won't become law, either.
Had the bills both passed, California would have the country's strictest laws regarding helmet use and ski safety.
The bill Schwarzenegger vetoed, AB 1652, mandated that all California ski areas increase the number of hazard signs, boundary markings, and install safety padding on potentially dangerous obstacles. The bill also would have required resorts to prepare an annual safety plan, and to publish monthly reports of any fatal incidents.
"Many California ski resorts are located on U.S. Forest Service land, and are already required to compile and file safety and accident reports with USFS as well as maintain some of this information in the resort management office," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. "Ski resorts in California also already mark their ski area boundaries and trails with appropriate information. This bill may place an unnecessary burden on resorts, without assurance of a significant reduction in ski and snowboard-related injuries and fatalities."
Senator Leland Yee, author of the bill requiring helmets for all skiers and riders under age 18, said he will reintroduce the helmet bill next year as a standalone measure. This bill had the support of the California Ski Industry Association, and will likely have that support again.
Should helmets be compulsory? Let us know what you think on our forum at www.skiwear4less.com.
SAM Magazine—Sacramento, Calif., Sept. 30, 2010—It could only happen in California: last Friday, governor Arnold Schwarzenegger first approved a bill that required under-18 skiers and snowboarders in the state to wear helmets, but then vetoed companion legislation that would have required resorts to take a number of other actions to further safeguard visitors. Since the two bills were linked, the veto of the second means that the first won't become law, either.
Had the bills both passed, California would have the country's strictest laws regarding helmet use and ski safety.
The bill Schwarzenegger vetoed, AB 1652, mandated that all California ski areas increase the number of hazard signs, boundary markings, and install safety padding on potentially dangerous obstacles. The bill also would have required resorts to prepare an annual safety plan, and to publish monthly reports of any fatal incidents.
"Many California ski resorts are located on U.S. Forest Service land, and are already required to compile and file safety and accident reports with USFS as well as maintain some of this information in the resort management office," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. "Ski resorts in California also already mark their ski area boundaries and trails with appropriate information. This bill may place an unnecessary burden on resorts, without assurance of a significant reduction in ski and snowboard-related injuries and fatalities."
Senator Leland Yee, author of the bill requiring helmets for all skiers and riders under age 18, said he will reintroduce the helmet bill next year as a standalone measure. This bill had the support of the California Ski Industry Association, and will likely have that support again.
Should helmets be compulsory? Let us know what you think on our forum at www.skiwear4less.com.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
SPORTEN - A TRADITIONAL SKI COMPANY
Sporten is a traditional ski company founded more than 100 years ago. At that time each pair of skis were made in small workshops by skilled craftsmen and each pair of skis were truly original.
Time has changed, but in Vysocine where Sporten still make their skis, many things are still the same. Sporten don’t go out and buy the cores for their skis like other manufacturers. Instead they go and buy trees direct from sustainable forests. They strip the bark and cut the wood into planks before storing it for three years outside to season correctly. Prior to production each plank is hand checked for shape and curvature before the final kiln drying process. Once a piece of wood enters the factory it is cut, finger grooved for strength then re-cut for shape and only then does it enter onto the production line.
Once the wooden core enters the production line it is added to a mixture of more modern components including ABS sidewalls, a structured top sheet, biaxial fibreglass wrap, titanal plate, anti-vibration ply, steel edges and sintered base. All these ingredients are inserted into a heavy-duty steel press and with great pressure compressed into a modern ski. The completed ski is then hand trimmed and flex tested to ensure the pair match before final waxing and packaging.
Sporten still make traditional hand crafted skis, but in a more modern way. if you would like any more information visit http://www.skiwear4less.com. MJ.
Time has changed, but in Vysocine where Sporten still make their skis, many things are still the same. Sporten don’t go out and buy the cores for their skis like other manufacturers. Instead they go and buy trees direct from sustainable forests. They strip the bark and cut the wood into planks before storing it for three years outside to season correctly. Prior to production each plank is hand checked for shape and curvature before the final kiln drying process. Once a piece of wood enters the factory it is cut, finger grooved for strength then re-cut for shape and only then does it enter onto the production line.
Once the wooden core enters the production line it is added to a mixture of more modern components including ABS sidewalls, a structured top sheet, biaxial fibreglass wrap, titanal plate, anti-vibration ply, steel edges and sintered base. All these ingredients are inserted into a heavy-duty steel press and with great pressure compressed into a modern ski. The completed ski is then hand trimmed and flex tested to ensure the pair match before final waxing and packaging.
Sporten still make traditional hand crafted skis, but in a more modern way. if you would like any more information visit http://www.skiwear4less.com. MJ.
Friday, 17 September 2010
EXTRA 10% OFF WEBSALE ON NOW!
With winter well on its way now is a great time to get sorted for the slopes. We here at skiwear4less are sad to see the end of our fantastic British Summer (boohoo!)…and can’t wait for winter and the coming snow (hurrah!). It’s when we like to come out and play!
To celebrate the end of British Summer Time (just around the corner next month *) we are offering a further 10%...YES a massive 10% MORE off everything from our website for a limited time only!
Simply go to www.skiwear4less.com and place an order before midnight on Thursday 30th September, enter the Voucher Code xxx at the checkout and you will receive a further 10% off your order. Now how good is that!
Ooh! and did I mention the fantastic range of skis, boards, boots, poles, bindings, clothing, gloves and hundreds of other ski and outdoor accessories for all age ranges and abilities…that’s a 10% discount on everything on our website for a limited time only which ends at 12 o’clock midnight at the end of September…that would be Thursday 30th to be precise! Don’t delay and get on our website today! Do it NOW! Don’t wait! Click on the link straight away! You know you want to!
* (For your information British Summer Time clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 31st October 2010 when it becomes 01.00am Greenwich Mean Time!)
To celebrate the end of British Summer Time (just around the corner next month *) we are offering a further 10%...YES a massive 10% MORE off everything from our website for a limited time only!
Simply go to www.skiwear4less.com and place an order before midnight on Thursday 30th September, enter the Voucher Code xxx at the checkout and you will receive a further 10% off your order. Now how good is that!
Ooh! and did I mention the fantastic range of skis, boards, boots, poles, bindings, clothing, gloves and hundreds of other ski and outdoor accessories for all age ranges and abilities…that’s a 10% discount on everything on our website for a limited time only which ends at 12 o’clock midnight at the end of September…that would be Thursday 30th to be precise! Don’t delay and get on our website today! Do it NOW! Don’t wait! Click on the link straight away! You know you want to!
* (For your information British Summer Time clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 31st October 2010 when it becomes 01.00am Greenwich Mean Time!)
NEW JUNIOR SKI BOOT EASES YOUR INVESTMENT
Italian company Roxa has invented an innovative new system that allows the ski boot to adjust as your children’s feet grow bigger!
The New Junior ‘Chameleon’ starts at UK size 11 (mondopoint size 18) and can be adjusted over time up to UK size 2 (mondopoint 21.5) . So now instead of having to buy, borrow or steal new boots every time your children’s feet grow you can buy a boot that grows with them.
The ‘Chameleon’ has a patented system which allows the shell to extend just like a rental binding. It also has 2 buckles with adjustable ratchet plus a comfort liner that will expand as the foot grows.
This boot is perfect for the little ones as their feet grow and perfect on you and your wallet!
The Junior Chameleon has a Recommended Retail Price of £90 but is now available for £55 in our shops and online at our website http://www.skiwear4less.com. That’s a saving of £35 off the RRP.
Now that’s something to write home about and tell all your friends. MJ.
The New Junior ‘Chameleon’ starts at UK size 11 (mondopoint size 18) and can be adjusted over time up to UK size 2 (mondopoint 21.5) . So now instead of having to buy, borrow or steal new boots every time your children’s feet grow you can buy a boot that grows with them.
The ‘Chameleon’ has a patented system which allows the shell to extend just like a rental binding. It also has 2 buckles with adjustable ratchet plus a comfort liner that will expand as the foot grows.
This boot is perfect for the little ones as their feet grow and perfect on you and your wallet!
The Junior Chameleon has a Recommended Retail Price of £90 but is now available for £55 in our shops and online at our website http://www.skiwear4less.com. That’s a saving of £35 off the RRP.
Now that’s something to write home about and tell all your friends. MJ.
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Price of skiing stays the same in Aspen!!
ASPEN — The Aspen Skiing Co. is holding the line on the prices of its two most popular ski passes and it is resurrecting the two-day-per-week pass, which had been eliminated prior to last season, the company announced Monday.
The Premier Pass — which offers unrestricted access to all four Skico ski areas with no blackout dates — costs $1,099 for members of local chambers of commerce in 2010-11. The price is $1,499 for individuals who aren't chamber members. Both prices are the same as last season.
In all cases, season passes are cheapest when purchased before a Sept. 24 “super early deadline.” Prices go up Sept. 24 and again on Nov. 12.
“The message there is buy your passes before Sept. 24,” said Skico spokesman Jeff Hanle. About 80 percent of season pass buyers heed the advice and purchase before the first deadline, he said.
The Flex Pass prices, good for one day of skiing or riding per week, sells for $699 for chamber members and $819 for non-members, if purchased before Sept. 24. Those prices are also the same as the prior season. Extra days can be added for $49 per day.
The price of Premier Passes was dropped by $200 last season for chamber members and $270 for individuals, so the skiers and riders who hit the slopes most often are paying less than they have since the 2004-05 season.
Even without a price increase, the Skico's full-season pass remained the most expensive among Colorado resorts. Telluride charges $1,298 but customers can knock that down to $998 per person when four people team to buy passes. Steamboat's current price is $999 while Crested Butte is charging $949.
Vail Resorts, which is more vulnerable to competition for Front Range skiers, is charging $599 for an Epic Pass, which buys access to Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin as well as Heavenly in California.
Most other Colorado resorts raised their pass prices by a modest amount for the 2010-11 winter.
The Skico's decision to keep pass prices flat was partially an acknowledgment of the ongoing tough economic times, Hanle said, but there's also a philosophical statement involved.
‘Double Flex Pass' created
In addition to holding the prices the same as 2009-10 for the major passes, the Skico brought back an old favorite. The two-day-per-week pass is now dubbed the “Double Flex Pass.”
Among people who objected about pass options last season, the biggest complaint was about the loss of the two-day-per-week option. Critics said they could only hit the slopes twice per week, Hanle said. They didn't want to pay more for the Premier Pass because they knew they couldn't use all the days. But they also wanted more than a one-day-per-week pass.
The Double Flex sells for $949 for chamber members and $1,199 for non-members if purchased by Sept. 24.
When the two-day-per-week pass was last sold, in the 2008-09 season, the price was $919, so the increase was $30 over two seasons.
Two other passes that were eliminated last season won't be brought back this season. The seven-day Classic Pass remains buried, and no option will be offered for Aspen Highlands only.
A five-day Classic Pass is $259, up $10 from last season.
The Escape Pass offers a pay-as-you-go option. It is $319 if purchased by Dec. 17, then $49 per day it is used. The upfront cost is up $20 from last season.
The cost of the five-day Classic Pass is $259, up from $249 last season.
Article from www.aspentimes.com :)
The Premier Pass — which offers unrestricted access to all four Skico ski areas with no blackout dates — costs $1,099 for members of local chambers of commerce in 2010-11. The price is $1,499 for individuals who aren't chamber members. Both prices are the same as last season.
In all cases, season passes are cheapest when purchased before a Sept. 24 “super early deadline.” Prices go up Sept. 24 and again on Nov. 12.
“The message there is buy your passes before Sept. 24,” said Skico spokesman Jeff Hanle. About 80 percent of season pass buyers heed the advice and purchase before the first deadline, he said.
The Flex Pass prices, good for one day of skiing or riding per week, sells for $699 for chamber members and $819 for non-members, if purchased before Sept. 24. Those prices are also the same as the prior season. Extra days can be added for $49 per day.
The price of Premier Passes was dropped by $200 last season for chamber members and $270 for individuals, so the skiers and riders who hit the slopes most often are paying less than they have since the 2004-05 season.
Even without a price increase, the Skico's full-season pass remained the most expensive among Colorado resorts. Telluride charges $1,298 but customers can knock that down to $998 per person when four people team to buy passes. Steamboat's current price is $999 while Crested Butte is charging $949.
Vail Resorts, which is more vulnerable to competition for Front Range skiers, is charging $599 for an Epic Pass, which buys access to Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin as well as Heavenly in California.
Most other Colorado resorts raised their pass prices by a modest amount for the 2010-11 winter.
The Skico's decision to keep pass prices flat was partially an acknowledgment of the ongoing tough economic times, Hanle said, but there's also a philosophical statement involved.
‘Double Flex Pass' created
In addition to holding the prices the same as 2009-10 for the major passes, the Skico brought back an old favorite. The two-day-per-week pass is now dubbed the “Double Flex Pass.”
Among people who objected about pass options last season, the biggest complaint was about the loss of the two-day-per-week option. Critics said they could only hit the slopes twice per week, Hanle said. They didn't want to pay more for the Premier Pass because they knew they couldn't use all the days. But they also wanted more than a one-day-per-week pass.
The Double Flex sells for $949 for chamber members and $1,199 for non-members if purchased by Sept. 24.
When the two-day-per-week pass was last sold, in the 2008-09 season, the price was $919, so the increase was $30 over two seasons.
Two other passes that were eliminated last season won't be brought back this season. The seven-day Classic Pass remains buried, and no option will be offered for Aspen Highlands only.
A five-day Classic Pass is $259, up $10 from last season.
The Escape Pass offers a pay-as-you-go option. It is $319 if purchased by Dec. 17, then $49 per day it is used. The upfront cost is up $20 from last season.
The cost of the five-day Classic Pass is $259, up from $249 last season.
Article from www.aspentimes.com :)
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