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Originally Posted by Graham
I'm planning on going skiing next season, however given that shops are now heavily discounting winter sports clothing I figure it would be a good idea to buy the stuff now whilst it's cheap.
Problem is that having not snow skiied before I don't know much about what I need to buy.
Any useful comments welcomed.
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Don't even think about buying skis and boots - hire them when you get there. As you ski more and the more your style progresses, the type of skis and boots you require change.
PS - I used a weatherproof golfing suit when I last went skiing (I hate the PUFFA' look.... ) and it was perfect. The only thing I suggest you spend good money on is proper ski gloves and good sunglasses/goggles. Anything else is a waste of money unless you intend to ski regularly. As long as it's cotton, all your socks, polo neck jumpers, vests etc do NOT have to be all the specialist expensive 'ski wear' tat some shops will try and fob you off with as 'necessary'. HTH
