 Poster: A snowHead
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Normally I take hiking socks and ski socks, which tend to be slightly different thicknesses, however Im guessing this probably isn't ideal, so I should probably stick to one type...however I was wondering is there a difference between ski and snowboard socks and are either of them really worth it, or are regular socks okay (I presume the key is just a consistent thickness)?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Buy snowboard specific socks. they're different thicknesses in different areas. Thick where you need a bit of padding, they differ widely but thicker at - toes, balls of feet,heels, ankles front of calf rear of calf. Shaped, thinner and stretchy in other areas.
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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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I've got some really nice K2 snowboard socks that I use for hiking. Very similar to merino ski socks, just not quite as long. Presumably you boarders aren't as fussy as us skiers as your boots aren't as demanding.
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i have smartwool phd snowboard socks that I really like. As already mentioned, they having their padding in slightly different areas compared to ski socks
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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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Wear whatever's comfortable. Can't say I've ever noticed any difference wearing socks with variable padding. Currently loving my PallyHi Merino depth-gauge socks. Everyone should pull on a good pair of merino socks at least once in their life.
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I thought this was going to be about DG 
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Fair enough...I'll check out the end of season sales 
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@rogg, OFFS! If you think that what you slide yer toes into defines your ability to slide yer board . . . you really need to buy a pair of snowblades 
@vjmehra, thin is fine, though that needs to be with a nice pair of snug fitting boots. Thick socks and loose boots will not give you a good experience . . . unless you are very experienced yourself.
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As they say, use what works. I got a box of fancy Burton socks this season and they are the same as the usual ski socks I use ( I use race boots). Except they have a pretty Burton logo.
Personally I like them thin,but it's a choice.
The main difference I have found is in how long they last. Buy a couple of pairs each season so they don't all die at once.
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@Masque I'm pretty sure I could board without them and I'm also pretty certain I didn't say that socks in any way define your ability to slide on a board. I just find them comfy - more comfy than say "ski tubes" or hiking socks. That's my personal experience. If you want to tie rags around your feet or go commando, whatever, that's up to you. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@rogg, grip tape and bare feet does fer me ya Jessie 
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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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Saves on bindings too. 
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