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ggh
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Dec 14, 2006 - 12:56 PM |
 
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This Christmas, i will be going for a trip to Harbin and Skiing Resort.
I have NOT been to Harbin and have NOT had any skiing experience.
Can someone tell me what I need to prepare in terms of clothings?
What to wear in Harbin?
And should i buy my own skiing attire or should i just rent it at the skiing resort?
Any advice is much appreicated! Thanks! |
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dlaw
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Dec 14, 2006 - 01:47 PM |
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First time ski? better just rent the attire and equipment from resort. After all, you might or might not like this activity after first trial?
I have had 3 skiing before in Canada. And... sadly, I still have not mastered it, and thus not like it:( I hope your experience will be different. |
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MIexpat
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Dec 14, 2006 - 01:57 PM |
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If you have never been skiing I wouldn't buy your own ski attire - rent it at the resort and try skiing a couple of times at least before you consider purchasing. I am assuming you are going to Yabuli- when we went last year they had pretty decent and inexpensive equipment rental.
As to Harbin it will be considerably colder than Shanghai - make sure you have enough serious protection against cold for your hands, feet, face and head; using layers of clothing will help you adjust more easily to the inside/outside nature of shopping/sightseeing/dining. Definately consider wearing long underwear.
Enjoy! |
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ggh
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Dec 14, 2006 - 02:50 PM |
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Thank you! |
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cynthia2004
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Dec 14, 2006 - 03:02 PM |
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they are mostly speaking Mandarin nice who is from Harbin. |
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currychook
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Dec 14, 2006 - 03:39 PM |
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Like MIexpat says u should get lots of changes of warm inner thermal wear because u are gonna sweat while you ski around. Layer on a T-shirt, then 2+ fleece top, then outer ski jacket (goretex) to protect from the cold. That way your skin can sweat and breathe- and washing isn't such a pain. I don't know about the quality of ski equipment there in Yabuli, but you can usually hire the ski shoes and poles from any ski resort. ski goggles optional but I would advice investing in a good pair of sunglasses or ski goggles coz you don't want to suffer from snow blindness- very painful.
I usually like to wear a pair of salepads- those waterproof padded trousers with shoulder straps. Pick one up from any outdoor shop (ChangLe Rd) You might also want to invest in thick outdoor socks and ski gloves, sunscreen (you can get a tan!) and lip balm.
I'm so envious... Hope you will enjoy the skiing and let me know how it went. I might check it out if the report is good. Good luck! |
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shiner
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Dec 14, 2006 - 05:12 PM |
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Harbin is not an ideal place to learn skiing, since the snow is very hard (at least when I was there around chinese new year). However, you will find many other beginners there. Renting boots and skies is no problem there. The above clothing recommendations are mandatory. Jabuli can be below minus 25 Deg C (December might be warmer). Get a face protection. When I was there, it wasn't possible to ski more then 20m without serious pain at all exposed skin surface. |
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B74A
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Joined: July 19, 2006
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Location: Used to be SH, now kind of everywhere except SH!
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Dec 14, 2006 - 05:19 PM |
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To make better use of your time there, do yourself a favour and take a few skiing classes at yinqixing in Shanghai. It might not be the most picturesque place on earth, but it is a very practical way to improve your skills. And cheap. See my thread on http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/index.php?name=MDForum&file=viewtopic&t=5 3617 and see pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/74pilot/2006_12_10_Shanghai_indoor_ski
Regarding clothing, they lend you what you need, included in the price in yinqixing (don't know if you pay extra at the ski resort you mention). But at the 580 nanjing xi lu market you can get ski clothes from 160 a piece and up, depending on your bargaining skills. Gloves ... try to get a mitten instead, the type where 4 fingers are together and only the thimb separate. Fingers and ears are usually where you freeze first. |
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ggh
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Dec 14, 2006 - 05:58 PM |
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Wow... thank you so much for the advice... will go get whatever is recommended... and hopefully i will be able to get the right ones. |
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ash96
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Dec 14, 2006 - 06:00 PM |
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brasil
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Dec 15, 2006 - 03:59 PM |
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i not sure about u speak mandarin? my colleague went there a private coach for skiing, 70rmb a day! |
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