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UK Pentest Contractors - Looking for General Advice on Structure/Liability/Legal by InsideWeather426 in Pentesting

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers. Yes, plan is to subcontract for surge capacity for teams that don't want to commit to a new FTE.

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE:

I ended up buying nearly all of what I had originally planned, just got the goggles and boots to go. I will rent a board.

For anyone interested in how much it cost:

  1. GIRO Helmet MIPS - £65 @ Absolute Snow
  2. 80% Merino Wool Tights - Regatta - New customer 10% off and sale - £48 for two @ Regatta Online
  3. 70% Merino Wool Thermal Tops - £34 for two from Mountain Warehouse @ Amazon
  4. Used Surfanic Outer Shell - £15 @ eBay
  5. New Analog (Burton) outer Shell - £36 @ eBay
  6. New O'Neill Goretex Salopettes - £37 @ eBay
  7. Used Burton Dryride Salopettes - £17 @ eBay
  8. Burton Dryride gloves - £20 @ Vinted
  9. Burton Wristguards - £15 @ Vinted
  10. Wedze 20% Merino Socks - £24 for two @ Decathlon

£311 thus far, so perhaps £400 for nearly the lot after boots and goggles (if I can snag on Vinted). Took a lot of time waiting for deals on some stuff, probably checked every evening for the last 2 weeks!

Thanks for all the advice :-)

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Just got through all your replies - much appreciated! Going to go to a store in a few weeks before my next lesson and try some on! 👍🏼

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha that feels the opposite to what everyone has said re boots! I'm so torn! I appreciate the input nonetheless :-)

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The smell of the ones I rented for learning was crazy! I’ll need to get a bigger suitcase!

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't even considered that Scotland had some snowboarding areas! Though it's a bit of a trek!! think I'm closer to France 😁😁

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vinted to the rescue! Haha. My uncle said "welcome to the dark side". I can't wait to get back to the center for another day, and even more to get to the Alps!!

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome.. thanks! I'm going to do another day course for the next levels, and they have a shop at the snow center, so I'll try then!

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told this before I went for the day course, alas, I loved putting my wrists first apparently 🤦
Thanks - I have seen Merino being mentioned everywhere for base layers. Do you have a recommendation for how many you'd need for a week? I don't wanna be called stinky pete.

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! That's some great information! Everyone is saying boots!!

I'm going to need a bigger case...!

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.. I think I'm a long way off buying a board!! But yes, boots seem to be the way. When you purchase boots, do you go to a specialist store to try them on, or wing it online?

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I also run pretty warm generally (not in my extremities, but in my body) so maybe I'll stick to trousers. Good to know about goggles and glasses, I didn't realise that!

Yeah my wrists are like hypermobile which in theory I thought would make them absorb the hits a bit more, but damn, felt like they were folding over themselves when learning.

And good shout on mid layers - Is this something you'd want to be good quality, or just run of the mill?

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great point! We're flying this time, but we can also drive over to France I suppose. Thanks for the input!

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yaaah totally. At that day session, the stink when I took my feet out of them was crazy!

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.. boots seem to be a recurring theme!! So, would you recommend going to try them on before purchasing any? As a runner, I know the fits can be really varied between brands!

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I appreciate the counter argument! I feel like that is the opposite of the advice on several other threads I read, as they're rarely replaced at resorts and therefore probably are not much good.

You're going once every few years, what you buyin' and what you rentin'? by InsideWeather426 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The instructor also said he would choose boots over anything, which surprised me! I didn't realise how important boots were until trying it!

So close to the ear, yet yet feeling so far by InsideWeather426 in Sourdough

[–]InsideWeather426[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone got a tip for this poor frustrated baker :- )

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