anyone using new gear this season

riverc0il · Oct 2, 2007, 5:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roark

Picked up a shovel/probe combo off SAC last year. Still no beacon, or avi training for that matter.

You planning on visiting avi terrain?

roark · Oct 2, 2007, 6:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverc0il

You planning on visiting avi terrain?

Not especially, thus no beacon. Although I suppose it's not called the Gulf of Slides for nothing. Mostly looking to start exploring beyond the usual haunts this year if I can and get up to Tuckerman while Sherbie is still open.

I would be into taking a course though.

riverc0il · Oct 2, 2007, 7:04 PM

Shovel and prove is kinda useless without a beacon

Reason I asked is generally there is essentially close to no avi risk in Tuckerman/GoS/etc. late season unless something late season adds instability or new snow. Now if you are looking at getting up there before the Spring during the regular season, then by all means, and you would want that beacon in that case. I haven't bothered since I don't visit terrain that has anything higher than next to nothing for avi danger. Though I am considering some trips that would require that gear and knowledge down the road....

roark · Oct 2, 2007, 7:37 PM

Actually the shovel is stowed under the trunk in the car - much better than the plastic crappy one I had before. Plus it has the potential of being useful in the future.

While I like the idea of getting out in times there might be avi danger honestly I'm too lazy when there's great lift serviced to be had. But I do aim to get a few more earned trips in this year.

cbcbd · Oct 2, 2007, 9:50 PM

There were plenty of avalanches in the spring last year because of late snowfall... Anyway, I plan on getting out to other areas to hit the BC anyway and I know it will all come in handy in the future.

But yeah, without the class it's really worthless - it's so much more about learning to make good decisions than to learn how to dig people out.

riverc0il · Oct 2, 2007, 10:04 PM

As roark pointed out... chances are if conditions in the Spring are avi prone, then I am still hitting the lifts any ways.

Good to have for future excursions though, no doubt.

trtaylor · Oct 2, 2007, 10:35 PM

Have a new pair of Nordica boots for this year. Am still looking for a shell jacket at a good price.

prisnah · Oct 8, 2007, 10:22 PM

Just bought a pair of Salomon Scream 720's 171cm mounted as rock skis, a special blend hoody for warm days, and a pair of armada thalls for the park to add to last years chronic blends as my all mountain, might sell the thalls tho cuz i paid real real short $ and could make a profit. Thinking about a dumpy rock ice skater as well....or a moderately priced AT set up..don't need it so it depends on whether i can get a monster deal.....hint hint

thaller1 · Oct 9, 2007, 1:38 PM

Have a new pair of replacement skis.. Fischer AMC 76 for racing and all mountain.. ordered a pair of Fischer Porohetes for POWDER!

I would have gone w/ the Wateas but they are too long...

snowmonster · Oct 9, 2007, 10:37 PM

Needed to upgrade my old pair of boots for a stiffer one so I pulled the trigger on a pair of Lange World Cup 120 boots online at a good price. Consulted Jeff Bokum on the choice of boot and fit. Will probably break them in three or four days on snow then visit Jeff to see if work needs to be done.

Oct 2, 2007, 7:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,496	Shovel and prove is kinda useless without a beacon Reason I asked is generally there is essentially close to no avi risk in Tuckerman/GoS/etc. late season unless something late season adds instability or new snow. Now if you are looking at getting up there before the Spring during the regular season, then by all means, and you would want that beacon in that case. I haven't bothered since I don't visit terrain that has anything higher than next to nothing for avi danger. Though I am considering some trips that would require that gear and knowledge down the road.... __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 51

Oct 2, 2007, 9:50 PM	#25 (permalink)
cbcbd Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Shoreline,WA Posts: 1,249	There were plenty of avalanches in the spring last year because of late snowfall... Anyway, I plan on getting out to other areas to hit the BC anyway and I know it will all come in handy in the future. But yeah, without the class it's really worthless - it's so much more about learning to make good decisions than to learn how to dig people out. __________________ Sign, sign everywhere a sign... pointing out the trails, can\'t make up my mind.

Oct 2, 2007, 10:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,496	As roark pointed out... chances are if conditions in the Spring are avi prone, then I am still hitting the lifts any ways. Good to have for future excursions though, no doubt. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 51

Oct 2, 2007, 10:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
trtaylor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The island of misfit toys. Posts: 252	Have a new pair of Nordica boots for this year. Am still looking for a shell jacket at a good price. __________________ "And if you ski, you are my friend."

Oct 9, 2007, 1:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
thaller1 My Kitchen October 2007 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Yarmouth, Maine Posts: 385	Have a new pair of replacement skis.. Fischer AMC 76 for racing and all mountain.. ordered a pair of Fischer Porohetes for POWDER! I would have gone w/ the Wateas but they are too long... __________________ HAV2SKI & now introducing HV2SKI2

Oct 2, 2007, 7:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
roark Sugarloaf 2007-03-03 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SW NH Posts: 1,214	Actually the shovel is stowed under the trunk in the car - much better than the plastic crappy one I had before. Plus it has the potential of being useful in the future. While I like the idea of getting out in times there might be avi danger honestly I'm too lazy when there's great lift serviced to be had. But I do aim to get a few more earned trips in this year.

Oct 8, 2007, 10:22 PM	#28 (permalink)
prisnah Winter Park Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 172	Just bought a pair of Salomon Scream 720's 171cm mounted as rock skis, a special blend hoody for warm days, and a pair of armada thalls for the park to add to last years chronic blends as my all mountain, might sell the thalls tho cuz i paid real real short $ and could make a profit. Thinking about a dumpy rock ice skater as well....or a moderately priced AT set up..don't need it so it depends on whether i can get a monster deal.....hint hint

Oct 9, 2007, 10:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
snowmonster Stowe - December 31, 2007 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my mind, northern New England Posts: 694	Needed to upgrade my old pair of boots for a stiffer one so I pulled the trigger on a pair of Lange World Cup 120 boots online at a good price. Consulted Jeff Bokum on the choice of boot and fit. Will probably break them in three or four days on snow then visit Jeff to see if work needs to be done. __________________ To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.

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