 Poster: A snowHead
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After last year's mini splurge- Union bindings, K2 Kool Bean deck and Oakley Prizm lenses the only thing I needed for this season was gloves. However my girlfriend got me some Hestras for my birthday recently so I think I'm all set!
Obviously the wanting of shiny new things never decreases but I'll have to live vicariously through you guys  So what have you bought or are planning to buy for this season?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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A new 23cm base scraper - already used it, it's a joy.
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@Dabber, wow your son is lucky!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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On the last day of last season, I finally got around to trying out the new Whitedots. Their official name is something beginning with 'A' that I can never remember, (Altinum maybe?) but everyone calls them the Whitedot ASBOs.
Anyway... having got my hands on the prototypes, there was a fat chance of them getting those back, well not once I'd got my feet on them anyway!! WIKID skis! And a key reason why I'm looking forward to the PSB so much
Actually, while we're on the kit buying subject, I should probably order some buffs!
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Volkl Selecta 158 - one of the last made before Volkl shut down their snowboard arm. Directional freeride/powder board which I'm hoping works for me in the trees and chutes.
Didn't need a new powder board to add to the collection but this filled a gap ....... in the wall rack. Birthday present to myself 
K2 PowWow - directional freeride/powder board. For my daughter whose centred twin park board struggled in the deep stuff last winter.
Carbon Highbacks - an upgrade to a set of Flow NX2 bindings.
Sweet Protection Igniter MIPS helmet - an upgrade to my helmet from something like 2001 I think.
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Good to see we're keeping the snow industry going 
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I'm not allowed to buy any more boards, but have bought a nice Stellar Equipment 'Guide' jacket and pants.
Next purchase is likely to be updating my Kendo skis, but that can wait.
First slide is 24th Nov... I'll be on a board
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Ride Warpig . . . nuff said . . . self harm in a new and exciting package 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Just picked up a pair racers unused sponsored FIS slalom skis, Nordica Dobermanns. A couple of weeks until I get to try them out.
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Did a lot of hardwear upgrades last season so was the turn of clothing mostly this year. Did sell a lot of my old kit to offset the cost and mostly from the summer sales
Norrona Lofoten GTX Pro jacket and trousers
Arcteryx Atom LT
Arcteryx Cerium SL gilet
Rab Alpha Direct Hoody
Mammut hybrid top thing
Oakley Flak shades
Might have forgotten some bits...
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You know it makes sense.
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Nothing for me, splurged to much last year on stepons & a XV board, but got the other half a pair of Vans Aura. She is complaining they hurt her feet & refuse to believe they need breaking in.
I may pick some bits n pieces up from the Burton shop during my Innsbruck trip though. Also tempted to try some ski mojos for my knee - but that wont be until march.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Rome Blur to replace old Nitro Blacklight.
Columbia Powder Keg jacket, purchased at the tail end of last season so not technically new.
Luckily my I/OXs were replaced by Snow & Rock under warranty even though Smith failed to.
Few new baselayers but they don't meet the "exciting" criteria.
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Poster: A snowHead
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pair of J ski masterblasters for a bargain £150 , scott voodoos £150 brand new, Rottefella freedoms £100 ... now need a mojo !
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Prizm hi pink lenses.
Zak planning on demoing some of the new style of surf snowboards soon at mk, so will have to hide my wallet after that
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@grahamt1980, I would hate to ride my Kool Bean in a fridge so your wallet may be safe!
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Rossi XV and a replacement set of Now Drive bindings
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I want to try a yes optimistic, I guess the main thing I am looking at is a much stiffer board than my typo or huck knife. The Jones ultra mountain twin absolutely ripped when I tried one, so want to experiment
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Love the UMT. Have tried one a few times, and got one on order for April delivery to replace a well used MT.
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I did an almost full new kit last season so not much to buy this year.
I am going to get some custom footbeds, but waiting til the resort. Actually this thread reminds me I need to book the fitting.
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Yes Jackpot 2017 to replace my stiffer Yes Jackpot 2015
Burton Cartel Leather replaced Union T.Rice
Level Patrol Mitts
Electric EG3 volcom x goggles
oh and a Toko cork thing
Apart from the Jackpot everything is new but bought on sale during the summer.
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So far:
Yes Basic
Burton Step on Bindings and Photon Boot combo
Wife:
Salomon Wonder
Burton Step on Bindings and Felix Boot combo
Daughter:
Head Raptor 70 RS Junior Ski Boots
Roxy Girls Shima Girl Ski's and Easytrak C5 Bindings
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Yes, seasonal lease on an apartment in Borovets 
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I'm waiting for my new board to be delivered today, a YES Libre.
A mate of mine managed to pick up a brand new Bataleon Whatever on eBay for £240 so we may swap boards as we're more suited to what the other one has bought.
I also fancy some new boots so will have to go and try some on.
The problem with a new board is that the colour scheme is different to my current, that means I 'have' to now find a new jacket and trouser combo 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I bought a new hoover and a garlic press and a 2m+ inflatable lobster, that's how exciting my life is.
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@DB, we need pics of the lobster
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You know it makes sense.
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Not bought anything yet but did find out I won a £100 S&R voucher at the ski snow the other week. Which is nice.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| leggyblonde wrote: |
| @DB, we need pics of the lobster |
Rather than me taking the usual 4 hours to inflate it and then take a picture, here's a stock photo. Pictures of hoover and garlic press available on request although I'll warn you now - they are not as exiciting.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@DB, I'm jealous!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@leggyblonde,
On the family summer holiday in Italy I was ruling the waves. Maybe next year I might even let the kids try it too.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| admin wrote: |
On the last day of last season, I finally got around to trying out the new Whitedots. Their official name is something beginning with 'A' that I can never remember, (Altinum maybe?) but everyone calls them the Whitedot ASBOs.
Anyway... having got my hands on the prototypes, there was a fat chance of them getting those back, well not once I'd got my feet on them anyway!! WIKID skis! And a key reason why I'm looking forward to the PSB so much
Actually, while we're on the kit buying subject, I should probably order some buffs! |
I think we need a proper review of the Asbo - I'm very tempted.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Only a new Arceteryx Shell Jacket so far. Currently eyeing up a Dupraz board
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Bought a skitrip in a very low laying area at Christmas - now that is exciting! (some might say stupid though)
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| Richard_Sideways wrote: |
| Not bought anything yet but did find out I won a £100 S&R voucher at the ski snow the other week. Which is nice. |
And an Ortovox back pack this week. Not a bad haul for free tickets!
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