 Poster: A snowHead
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Saddle bag - Yes.
Peaked Helmet - Yes(I've got a melon head and it was the only one in the shop at the time that fitted).
Baggy Shorts - Yes and No, I did when commuting which involved a train ride one way(no shower at my old work) as they were handy for the pockets, I stick to the gimp suit otherwise.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@JamesN,
Ouch!
You must just be trolling and just having a laugh but just to be safe please read:
http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/
I am applying rule 3. Some preliminary skiing rules have been mentioned on Snowheads so please read and apply. Goggles and helmet is certainly one, along with dodgy tuck positions.
I wish you a speedy recovery!
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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 couple of the celebs on 'the jump' were sporting sunglasses and helmets in their training sessions this week.
Not sure if that proves anything either way though... 
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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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@SlipnSlide, it proves plenty.
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I've found that, with a Scott helmet, goggles seem too deep (ie they dig into the end of my nose !)
Perhaps my nose is too short, it looks OK normally.
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@edgy1,
Those Scott helmets are really, really good so surgery is your friend.
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Seriously, does any-one know of (maybe) less deep goggles that go with a Scott.
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@JamesN, I'm with you, I wear a peaked helmet and baggies on the road bike - just to wind up the proper roadies 
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@edgy1, I used to wear a pair of Cebe goggles with my old Scott helmet. They worked just fine and were comfortable!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@JayDub, are you a troll?
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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 can't see how this is still going and I really can't believe the voracious defense of the offense to skiing fashion that is the helmet/sunglasses combo.
Clarky99 said it all. You'll all be breaking out the jeans, gaiters and bum bags next.......
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You know it makes sense.
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No, happy to spend money in local pubs and bars.
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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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Regardless of the cost, I like to be able to have a quick, regular swig of water whenever I feel thirsty rather than having to go through all the palava of stopping at a restaurant and ordering a drink.
I'm guessing I'm in the minority though as most people I see don't seem to carry backpacks or bumbags (and water bottles don't tend to comfortably fit in pockets) so I guess most must just rehydrate at the restaurants? Each to their own I guess!
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Poster: A snowHead
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I could do with a bumbag, skiing with kids often means dad has to carry the googles, extra gloves ect. Been using backpack as I don't like things in my pockets.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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offense to skiing fashion
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 some people need to get over themselves.
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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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Hey what's wrong with bumbags!
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@SlipnSlide, When skiing, only acceptable with a Nevica one piece or snowler blades and a jesters hat.
On the other hand, if fell running, when combined with a ratty old running vest and shorts that are indecently short, the height of chic.
Any other sports/fashion related questions I need to field?
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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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@galpinos, nice. @pam w, nope, just being silly.
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| galpinos wrote: |
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Hey what's wrong with bumbags!
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@SlipnSlide, When skiing, only acceptable with a Nevica one piece or snowler blades and a jesters hat.
On the other hand, if fell running, when combined with a ratty old running vest and shorts that are indecently short, the height of chic.
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Yeah, where does the fashion conscious skier carry his/her water bottle or do they just spend half the day lounging around mountain bars and restaurants in their Oakleys sipping on designer energy drinks?
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I carry it in my hardcore touring bag, with shovel and ice axe obviously visible, marking me down as the kind of guy who puts down those awesome tracks in the couloirs visible int he distance from a chairlift......
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@SlipnSlide, two trips to a mountain hut during the course of a day for food/drink/comfort break is hardly half the day lounging...
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Goggles AND a helmet in March?, when someone told you to go boil your head?  Do what you find comfortable.
If people are so far up their own back bottom that they genuinely think that sunnies should not be worn with a helmet for the way it looks or that socks should not be worn with sandals etc, then they seriously need to get a life and leave others to enjoy theirs.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Am I the only one who feels even happier wearing shades and a helmet knowing how much it annoys some people?
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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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@JamesN, No
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Sunnies and a helmet is just wrong. However plenty of what people do on slopes is wrong. Safety ninja advisory I've never had goggs bruise the bridge of my nose or slice my temple but of course others may prefer more conventional ways of stopping than the facebrake.
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You know it makes sense.
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| JamesN wrote: |
| Am I the only one who feels even happier wearing shades and a helmet knowing how much it annoys some people? |
Good point, i shall def try this on my next trip (only 2 weeks to go now).
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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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What's the mood regarding helmets with a built in visor?
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Poster: A snowHead
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| JamesN wrote: |
| What's the mood regarding helmets with a built in visor? |
Only acceptable for specs wearers.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Even seen a rugby player wearing ski goggles in tonight's Ulster vs Zebre game. Can't believe it as he was Italian so should have been wearing sunnies.
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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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| Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
| Sunnies and a helmet is just wrong. However plenty of what people do on slopes is wrong. Safety ninja advisory I've never had goggs bruise the bridge of my nose or slice my temple but of course others may prefer more conventional ways of stopping than the facebrake. |
Nah, I've tried it myself a couple of times recently. The goggles were fine (though I've snapped a lens in the past with a similar manouvre), sunglasses would've been rubbish, and also it was snowing so definitely would've been rubbish. Seems like a good way to avoid a knee injury and damage to vital organs. 
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Am I the only one who feels even happier wearing shades and a helmet knowing how much it annoys some people?
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It doesn't annoy them. It's nice for people who feel so unsure of themselves that their self esteem is based on whether they wear sunglasses or goggles to have somebody to look down on.
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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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I'm lucky I look so cool in goggles and a helmet. I pity the fools wearing shades.
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@Dave of the Marmottes, So its gone from fashion to safety, as I said eons ago I wear shades because my peripheral vision is far better, this helps avoid accidents, especially with those who ride down the hill 'side saddle'.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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What's the mood regarding helmets with a built in visor?
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@JamesN, Are you Italian or a Russian Oligarch? is you are then that's ok, if not......
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@Belch,
I appreciate your work but have to question:
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Beanie + Shades (arms on the outside) =
Beanie + Shades (arms on the inside) =
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I think you've got them the wrong way round........
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