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TexasSkiNut wrote:
My favorite lost luggage story Flew to DC on business; United managed to lose my bag. Cleverly I packed a clean pair of Levis in carry-on so I was good to go for the business meeting next day. United was good-to-their-word; they delivered the missing bag the next evening, right to the hotel. Didn't say a word about it being empty. I suppose lots of their passengers fly with empty checked bags, but I was somewhat taken aback. They never did make it good, either - they wore me down with paperwork until I gave up. |
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"Walt" wrote Rental boots suck. I have newfound respect for all those newbies flailing around - I can't ski on the rental crap either. I thought I'd do my pre season at home on rentals, and then buy at leisure. First day, I took them back and went and bought my Atomic widebodies. When I took the rentals back, I discovered taht one was in "walk" mode. Now, I love gear, and had no idea. how the hell would the average punter know? they wouldn't. I did feel very odd on them but thought they were just soft boots. probably helped with the fore-aft balance. ant |
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On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:09:43 -0500, Walt
wrote this crap: I'm not taking that risk again. Rental boots suck. I have newfound respect for all those newbies flailing around - I can't ski on the rental crap either. I got news for you. It's not the equipment that makes the skier. My T-shirt says, "This shirt is the ultimate power in the universe." |
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Also Sprach ant :
I thought I'd do my pre season at home on rentals, and then buy at leisure. First day, I took them back and went and bought my Atomic widebodies. When I took the rentals back, I discovered taht one was in "walk" mode. Now, I love gear, and had no idea. how the hell would the average punter know? they wouldn't. I did feel very odd on them but thought they were just soft boots. probably helped with the fore-aft balance. First time I took a friend of mine skiing, he was on rental gear, old skool rear-entry boots. At one point, I saw him fall, and watched as his ankle bent at a very un-natural angle. I was sure he'd broken his leg just above the boot cuff... When I went over to help him, he was already standing. Turns out, he'd been skiing all afternoon with the rear latch unclipped, and during the fall, I saw him flopping about in the boot. His only comment was that he was wondering why the boots felt much more comforable than when he first put them on in the morning. Dan -- Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child. -- Dan Quayle |
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Bob Lee wrote:
Walt wrote: I was booked on Northwest out of Detroit, changing planes in Minneapolis. ... Key word: Northwest You missplelled NorthWorst. Do Not... repeat Do NOT fly NorthWorst.. On last years Denali trip they completely hosed us on overbaggage charges. After we watched several people come out at 52 lbs on their fish boxes packed by commercial outfits that *know* things need to be under fifty, we too came out a couiple of pounds over. When we pulled our bags off, the empty scale read four pounds. Then they tried to charge us for the sleds which weighed about a pound each. Then they refused to honor the fact that we'd missed our flights due to equipment problems at another carriier and charged us for changing flights. JRH flew another carrier and paid nothing for overbaggage or changes. DO NOT fly NorthWorst. -klaus |
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klaus wrote:
Bob Lee wrote: Walt wrote: I was booked on Northwest out of Detroit, changing planes in Minneapolis. ... Key word: Northwest You missplelled NorthWorst. Do Not... repeat Do NOT fly NorthWorst.. Agree completely. Unfortunately, they have a near monopoly in Detroit, so it's either fly with them or not fly at all. Believe me, I go for other options whenever available. -- //-Walt // // There is no Völkl Conspiracy |
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On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 06:08:29 -0500, Harry
wrote: On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:09:43 -0500, Walt wrote this crap: I'm not taking that risk again. Rental boots suck. I have newfound respect for all those newbies flailing around - I can't ski on the rental crap either. I got news for you. It's not the equipment that makes the skier. Your new gear isn't working out for you, huh? Sorry to hear it; try lessons. bw |
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A TRULY dedicated skier would call that enough for a week. But you forgot
the duct tape! Gotta admit my paranoia as well. I know I'm getting to the slopes ok if I keep my boots and enough to ski with in my bag. It's never going to get away from me until I'm there. I had a bag delayed once on Delta, but I got it back the next night. Kind of a pain, but I got it. Fortunately, it was still packed.... never had one really LOST. - Steve "Dave Stallard" wrote in message ... Schmoe wrote: Walt wrote: I do hereby solemnly swear in the name of Ullr, with lal, Bob Lee, and bw as my witnesses, that I will NEVER EVER again check my ski boots as baggage - abandoning them to the whims of indifferent non-skiing baggage handlers - but will instead dutifully shepherd them through the hazards and vagaries of airline travel as carry-on, never allowing them to be separated from myself, lest I endure the humiliation, pain, and ****-poor control of the inferior boots of the rental counter. Geez, I thought that was SOP. Check everything but yer prized footwear. I carry on my boots, plus 1 pair ski socks, and base layers top and bottom stuffed inside the boots. I also put bib pants and gloves in the bag. That way, even if they screw up, I'm good to go for one day. Dave |
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On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:23:58 -0600, bdubya
wrote this crap: I'm not taking that risk again. Rental boots suck. I have newfound respect for all those newbies flailing around - I can't ski on the rental crap either. I got news for you. It's not the equipment that makes the skier. Your new gear isn't working out for you, huh? Sorry to hear it; try lessons. My gear is fine. And I give lessons. My T-shirt says, "This shirt is the ultimate power in the universe." |
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