Easing my wallet into the 09/10 season

[WJenness]

I did quite a bit of damage to my wallet this off season (Just my stuff, bought some stuff for the gf, won't count that here):

1 pr Oakley Wisdom Goggles
1 pr Bolle goggles
1 pr Kombi mittens
1 pr Fischer Watea 84 - 184cm
1 pr Marker Griffon bindings (for the Wateas)
1 pr K2 Silencer - 179cm
1 pr Look Px12 Bindings (for the Silencers)
1 pr K2 3-speed composite poles
1 pr Salomon boots (forget exact model)
1 Silver NE pass
4 Pr Ultralight ski socks (3 via BCO, 1 via TJ Maxx sale) (My medium weight smart wool ones are too thick with the new boots until I get them broken in some)
2 'big pack' hand warmer packs (probably more for the gf but I'll use them as well)

Still need:
New glove liners (mine seem to have disappeared)
Replacement helmet vent covers for my Giro G9 (they are remove-able, and probably with my glove liners)
New speakers for Giro G9 (the ones I have cut in and out in a very annoying fashion)
Bronze Wa pass

Damn, I bought a ton of stuff...

-w

 

[riverc0il]

Making up for not having bought much new gear last season. So far this season...

Salomon X-Wave 10 Boots
Garmont Radium Boots (likely a fitting and maybe a custom footbed)
Replacement tip end for my BD Traverse Poles
New gloves (2 pair, about to pull the trigger)
New camcorder
New camera (thanks to the dog, about to pull the trigger)

Next summer is going to be expensive (new tech bindiners, new ski, new skins)....

 

[Mildcat]

You would never know I spent six months on unemployment if you saw my skiing purchases.

Ski House share in Bethel.
Boyne Silver Pass
Wa Bronze Pass
Watea 84's
Look PX12's
Oakley Crowbars
3 pairs of Smartwool socks
various base layers
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

Still a few things to buy, most importantly is a pair of gloves.

 

[Mildcat]

Still need:
New speakers for Giro G9 (the ones I have cut in and out in a very annoying fashion)
-w

Yeah, I stopped using mine because of that. Skullcandy is total crap. I had to replace the wire that connects the mp3 to the speakers after only a couple uses. Then after one season the left speaker started to cut in and out. I also had some Skullcandy earbuds I bought off of Whiskey Militia and those lasted about a week or two.

 

[Sky]

Definitely scoring new gloves. Dropping some legitimate cash on quality gloves vs what I"ve been substituting for the last forever.

Considering a wide-ride ski....current quiver isn't reallu a quiver, more like 1A, B, and C. A victim of circumstance.

 

[Warp Daddy]

new Spyder ski pants
new Spyder leather ski lobster claw mittens
new Atomic ski jacket
new Under Armor compression shirt
new technical underwear
new Northface softshell
new Bolle night goggles

and a NEW set of pipes for my heart -- a triple bypass
But i just gave up 2 teeth does that count ??? LMAO
Bur i gave up some stu

 

[Warp Daddy]

aargh typing sucks -- supposed to read i just gave up 2 teeth

 

[Sky]

Geez! You've almost got all 12 days of Christmas there!!

 

[Warp Daddy]

Geez! You've almost got all 12 days of Christmas there!!

Yeah most of it came from my kids or the Queen i 'm pretty lucky . and my docs too man they deserve a HUGE thank you --------------still feeling great . My biggest issue will be getting my head back in the game and easing into the season NOT doing something stupid ( which i am prone to do ) like ripping on day one.

The ONE big no no is falling at speed since the breastbone after open heart surgery is essentially held in place by a bunch of "stranded wire and glue " and takes about a year to really mend well

 

[Mildcat]

and a NEW set of pipes for my heart -- a triple bypass

I think I saw those on sale at TJ Maxx. :razz: Seriously, glad to see you well enough to ski Warp!

 

[Warp Daddy]

I think I saw those on sale at TJ Maxx. :razz: Seriously, glad to see you well enough to ski Warp!

Thanks MCat !! I took your advice no fraken soft mushy Dave Crosby stuff been givin the axes a major workout lately really going retro with some OZZY stuff . Givin the Boss Effects generator a serious workout mixing multiple effects for some weird sound

I sure ain't no Zakk Wilde tho . but been groovin on the Les Paul to Paranoid and No More Tears

 

[Mildcat]

Thanks MCat !! I took your advice no fraken soft mushy Dave Crosby stuff been givin the axes a major workout lately really going retro with some OZZY stuff . Givin the Boss Effects generator a serious workout mixing multiple effects for some weird sound

I sure ain't no Zakk Wilde tho . but been groovin on the Les Paul to Paranoid and No More Tears

The axes are a nice high aerobic low impact workout. Thanks to you I realize if I keep jumping around like Angus Young I'll never grow old.

 

[Warp Daddy]

The axes are a nice high aerobic low impact workout. Thanks to you I realize if I keep jumping around like Angus Young I'll never grow old.

ROCK On Bro !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mastergunnera8]

OK, So my first post...my list for this year:

Got:

Season pass to Mt Snow - Stoked about that one...I live n VA, but get there for at least a week a year. Bought it last spring and skiied a week off it...now to get as many days this year as I can...

172 Metron B5i - leftover new 08/09's to replace my 2001 Salomon x-screams (ouch, skiis are $$) Never demoed them, nervous but my brother in law swears by his...

Marmot hardshell jacket - steep and cheap deal
AFRC gore-tex pants - REI xtra half off clearance sale
Karbon 20,000 insulated jacket - REI xtra half off clearance sale (115 down from 390!!)
Pair of Nordica 152 olympic drive skiis for the boss (wife)
Pair of twin tips for son
Outwear for kids (every year!!) That REI sale is incredible for kids stuff..

Great northeast site here!! glad I found it!!!

 

[Sky]

OK, So my first post...my list for this year:

Great northeast site here!! glad I found it!!!

Welcome to it....big list! Don't miss the annual re-outfit the kinder routine!

 

[Highway Star]

At this point, I'm up to 5 pairs of skis and 7 pairs of bindings. Ack.

 

[wa-loaf]

At this point, I'm up to 5 pairs of skis and 7 pairs of bindings. Ack.

Sounds like you need 2 more pair of skis.