 Poster: A snowHead
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what do most peeps do? off piste or boarding across the Three Valleys seems worth it ?
Most of the time I do not, but after VT in April I carried one for the water bag because it was really hot some days, and did not really notice it on my back after a while ... and found it quite useful for snacks and things !
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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rayscoops, I almost always carry my avvy kit regardless of plans in the morning: what happens if a couple of hours after leaving your room you see a beautiful slope. Also it means I can carry water, a fleece if it's cold or put my jacket in if it's hot, camera etc.
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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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yes and no. Sometimes I do sometimes I don't...
I spent a couple of years always with the dakine heli with camelback and then on a recent trip to stmanton left it behind in favour of the water bottle in the pants pocket, and other bits 'n' bobs in jacket pockets etc. Backpack makes your back warmer/sweatier but also if sitting on chair lift with it on back then tens to sit above the back of the chair and give you 'cold lower back'
I guess this season I'll play it by ear. If I'm going for a big adventure then I'll take it - especially if off-pisting. If not then I prob won't bother...
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Yup, a dirty old Camelbak. As well as carrying water, board tool, spare gloves and the like it also means I have some back protection.
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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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Kata DR465 rucksack with camera, couple of lense, flash, fags, wallet and some water. I liek werainga backpack but there are times whene I want a real thrwash aroudn that it does kind of get in the way. Plus, you have to go through all that rigmarole of taking it off for chairlifts
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I did last year for the 1st time. A "camelback" from Decathlon, as the previous year my back went after a day on the slopes because of dehydration.
TBH, I loved it.. As per Swirly I carried a small fleece in it (I wore a soft shell), camera, money, maps and the toolkit (screwdriver) for the board.
I stopped noticing it after about half a day, loved the drink on demand (and so did my mates) and the fact that not every single pocket of my trousers/jackets were full of stuff...
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when I take it on the slopes ... I have nice little Salomen rucksack (prob a kiddies  ) I mainly carry mini mars bars, water, purse, phone, maps, board tool if OH hasnt got it in his jacket, and sometimes my fleece with my SLR wrapped in it.
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| DebbiDoesSnow wrote: |
| when I take it on the slopes ... I have nice little Salomen rucksack (prob a kiddies ) I mainly carry mini mars bars, water, purse, phone, maps, board tool if OH hasnt got it in his jacket, and sometimes my fleece with my SLR wrapped in it. |
you forgot the kitchen sink.
Why isnt the OH lumbered with all that crap, that's our job after all.
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| stab wrote: |
you forgot the kitchen sink.
Why isnt the OH lumbered with all that crap, that's our job after all. |
what's up with you talking cr*p like that!
You bumped yer head at that comp?!
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 I'm feeling hateful and self loathing today.
I would go off and explain but I'd probably blow up the swear filter. Cut to the chase - need snow.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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So who takes the back pack off for chair lifts? I tend to leave mine on if I can
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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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rayscoops,
I don't take mine of but then since the main bit only contain teh drink bladder and the fleece, it is fairly thin so not uncomfortable on chair lifts...
If like some you start carrying SLRs, lenses and the kitchen sink, then I suppose there is no choice but to take it off...
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stab, because all men are friggin useless and can't remember to bring the necessary or refuse to be weighted down by carrying stuff !!!!! and if I didnt take the camera there would be no pics, thats why I have over 400 from the last trip and about 5 of them are me.
I do wear mine on lifts but i sit sideways so it won't catch like it did with my retard cousin who ended up doing a superhero impression going back down before it snapped
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You know it makes sense.
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| Kruisler wrote: |
rayscoops,
I don't take mine of but then since the main bit only contain teh drink bladder and the fleece, it is fairly thin so not uncomfortable on chair lifts...
If like some you start carrying SLRs, lenses and the kitchen sink, then I suppose there is no choice but to take it off... |
I have my own lift set aside for my backpack!! 
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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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Specialman,
Do you have to buy a separate pass?
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Poster: A snowHead
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DebbiDoesSnow, I sense some general latent anger, relax and go to that happy place, ............ i assume you have not yet booked a trip then 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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rayscoops, DON'T EVEN GO THERE 
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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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Happy place will be achieved once said trip is finalised 
But that still won't stop the prob of the males not having water or sugar to replenish their energy levels... that will be left to 'mum'
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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decathlon do a backpack that swings round to sit in front of you on lifts , not sure how it work though . never used a pack while out , i just dont take much with me .some sweets and a mars bar for energy and maybe a small bottle of water. if i get to hot and need to take a top off i just tie it round my waist.
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I make the bf carry a camelbak, we keep a camera, choccie bars, extra layers if its cold and a mobile + map.
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I've got a Dakine Heli Pro which I love. Got it off ebay for £30 two years ago and it's been an excellent investment. Big enough to carry whatever I need to take - normally a spare layer, camera and camel back (for which the insulated tube inside the shoulder strap is genius!)
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I've just used a small camelback up to now. Though for my trip coming up in Feb I've bought a really flat ruccy with a bladder in it too. I don't mind too much wearing a small ruccy, but I wouldn't want it to get too full/big as I suspect it would start to annoy me. That's why I'll try to minimise the clutter, just essentials like choccie bars, snappy camera, phone & board tool.
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Also, a backpack with a spare layer acts as a nice bit of padding should you catch a heel edge.
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