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Just spent the afternoon with Jon at the Piste Office collecting my new Ranger CL's. Happy bunny! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hopefully nothing, but time will tell.
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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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That is a very poor attitude 
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186cm feels so short.
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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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Ha! With 4 pairs of skis and two large suitcases of ski clothes, gloves, socks, etc. I think I should pause a little  [/quote]
Man up for gods sake, 4 pairs doesn't even touch the sides - when should you ever pause buying ski stuff ppfffttt Rule5!
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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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@never summer, buy a bigger shed!!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@PaulC1984, Thanks paul, just realized why i need a new shed and now i know what type of design requirements i have
(If its full of skis and maybe a workbench i guess i can call it a tuning shack ? Must be some cool french phrase for that).
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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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Had a trip up to Nottingham on Thursday. Picked up some new toys to add to the collection which I'm hoping will be a lot of fun all over the mountain. Couldn't rate the tuning tuition highly enough too. Gained a load of useful insight into how skis work and looking forward to being able to keep on top of the family skis now. Anyone thinking of servicing their own should deffo go and see spyderjon
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You know it makes sense.
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I tried them on a whim at the ski test at Hemel, after going to look at 'proper' all mountain skis. Thought I was settled on Cham97s, Jon suggested trying these and they just had so much 'pop'. Definitely try them out. I'm not into big jumps but I do dicking about on natural 'jumps' on the sides of pistes etc. So much fun!
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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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@lampygirl, I dont really need a 7th set of skis... or maybe I do
How much did they set you back?
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Poster: A snowHead
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@PaulC1984, I think n+1... Or just chuck the oldest pair!
About £450ish with the bindings (vist412), though with the tuning afternoon and a few bits and bobs I wanted to complete the tuning kit we already have, I think the trip cost me about £600. I try to just hand over the card and hope it's all OK.
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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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I love me a ski swap!
I got the lad (9 yrs) the following:
- K2 Juvys (twintips)
- Fischer SL World Cups
- XC skis
bindings already mounted.
all 1 season old, for a total of...wait for it...£80.
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And next weekend, I'll get some custom liners done at ProFeet (boots/liners, etc are the only thing I will ever pay full price for)
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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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Want: Some low light lenses (but can make do with old google). Ski boots for my son.
Got this year: Giro Onset goggles for use with my Giro Edit helmet. Last years Line SFBs 184. Small Ortovox Slope 18 rucksack. Pieps DSP sport beacon, probe and shovel set. For my son K2 Shreditor 85s.
Buying ski stuff is addictive.
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I need…everything. Doing a full season this year and all I've got from previous ski trips are a cheap jacket and pants. Think I'm gonna get my upper base layers and some merinos from Uniqlo, as well as a few scarves and things like that.
Not quite sure where to get lower base layers at a good price, same with socks, I wasn't hugely happy with the stuff I'd gotten from Decathlon in the past as I had to get rid of them afterwards. Will probably buy a helmet, goggles and gloves there though, as I'm living in France and it's quite nearby…
Figure I'll probably need avalanche gear if I'm there for the season, so gonna get that online wherever is cheapest…
Going to buy a pair of boots in resort and then maybe try and get a seasonal ski rental so I can change around stuff as my level advances (only three weeks under my belt so far). Does anyone know how much a seasonal rental generally costs?
It's gonna be an expensive few weeks. 
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Need nothing, though I find myself constantly looking at buying a pair of Marker F10 Tour bindings for my old Scott Aztecs and booking myself on a ski touring weekend. Never done any touring before but really want to have a go.
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Not bought any major ski gear for a few years, decided to splash out for this winter:
Black Diamond Halo 28 Jetforce backpack
Volkl Katana V-Werks 184cm + Marker F10 Tour bindings + skins
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Black Diamond Halo 28 Jetforce backpack
Volkl Katana V-Werks 184cm + Marker F10 Tour bindings + skins
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mmmm nice
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Just arrived - Ortovox 3+ transceiver with Shovel and Probe. Good price and service from @livetoski (AKA Tim at Snow Shepherd). Excited by the nice big parcel arriving I got all the stuff out the box, assembled shovel and probe, then powered up the transceiver for a practice. Took a minute to realise that there is absolutely nothing useful you can do with one transceiver in isolation. 
Still trying to make my mind up on which rucksack to buy to carry this kit in. Once I've done that I'll be all ready for the Off-Piste Bash.
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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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You know it makes sense.
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yes you are right. Thing is I can see my wife's eye-roll already.
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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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Need - new goggles
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Fall line mag is giving these away with this years sub. I thought they had gone but just had a mailing asking me to re-subscribe. Falliner are you out there to illuminate? |
Are they? I subscribed the other day and it was a boot bag and some socks bundled in.
Found myself a cheapy set of spare Scott goggles on 'a popular auction site' for less than £15. Am hoping that they give a slightly different definition to flat light, but not holding my breath. Would love to buy armfuls of other stuff but a) I'm not experienced enough to want to trash my own skis yet b) I can't afford it.
Edit: Have only just noticed that I was replying to something posted 5 years ago The perils of not paying attention when you're looking at sH on your phone.
Last edited by Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name: on Tue 17-11-15 19:52; edited 1 time in total
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Poster: A snowHead
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@jedster, You'll be by far the coolest dude in the bar after a days skiing as well... (unless theres someone in a Norrøna Onesie there)
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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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Can anyone recommend any reasonably priced goggles for flat light? £50ish Max? Ive not a clue what i'm looking for! Or im wondering whether it would be better to wait And buy in resort! I can't remember what the prices were like in Livigno last year though!
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@BierKelly, you'd probably be best trying on to make sure they fit with your helmet, but you risk that resort prices may be higher. If you'd rather buy beforehand, https://www.igero.com/ have loads under £50. Start a thread in the equipment section if you want details on specific tints for a particular brand - someone will have an opinion 
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Thanks everyone I haven't got a helmet yet either, I hired last year so it sounds like im probably better going and trying goggles and helmet together. Ive got some borrowed goggles that are ok for now so will wait and see what the prices are like in Livigno! we're very limited for skiing shops in preston!!
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Need: Nothing
Want: A pair of Salomon X-Race carvers in 170cm. The best race-figured piste ski I have ever tried - an absolute joy on the hard stuff.
Going to be disciplined this year as am now up to 5 pairs of skis, several sets of clothes etc. A bit too much.
Have bought some WD Preachers/Marker Jesters for Lady F for Christmas. Self interest, really - was bored of her (a much better skier than me) moaning about how following me in powder is hard work. No excuses now!
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Praxis Backcountry 180 purchased in the summer, combined with Dynafit Beast 14 courtesy of spyderjon. It has only taken me a month to figure out how to post this.
Am very excited to try them; I only hope I am worthy. I definitely don't NEED anything else.
Last edited by You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net. on Tue 1-12-15 19:44; edited 1 time in total
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@HammondR, nice! What's the white plate under the toes?
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