The growing number of indoor snow centres in the UK makes it possible for Brits to get around a perennial problem that faced us when we bought our ski equipment – testing it first.

We had the choice of buying abroad in a ski resort where we could test it but not easily return it to the shop if there was a problem, or of buying at our local ski shop but not really testing it until we got to the Alps and then had little come back if there was a problem.

Now Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports is organising ‘The Big Ski’ – the UK’s biggest ever ski test in the country’s three SNO! zone indoor ski centres within the Xscape malls. If you’re planning on treating yourself to new gear this year, it’s a chance to try out 100s of the latest skis from all the biggest names in the industry and pick up a deal too. The next event is at Sno! Zone, Castleford, located off the M62 between Leeds and Hull, and staged this Saturday 21st November 2009 between 11am and 5pm. The booking line is 0871 222 5671
You’ll get discounted slope time saving around £40 if you quote Ellis Brigham Demo and there’ll be pros and coaches on hand to help you get the best from the new equipment.

If you pre-register at the Ellis Brigham store you can pick up a Free Big Ski survival pack worth over £50.

There’s also the chance to join a free one hour Agility, Balance and Co-ordination Clinics with New Generation Ski School.

Even if you don’t want to step foot on the snow, have a go on the interactive xbox Wintersports 2009 game to win prizes throughout the day.

http://www.snozone.co.uk/