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Alex_Absolute 
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Post subject: First season gear advice
 Posted: Oct 12, 2008 - 02:42 PM
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right, Im going out 4 my first season on the 28th of november as a chalet host and have been wondering how much equipment is necessary and how much is just good if u have it.
I already have bought a board, bindings, a dakine high roller, bonfire venture snowboard pants and will be buying a bonfire jacket of some description
Boots - better 2 buy here or out there??
Backpack - is this quite essential?? are they worth getting coz of the board carry options? or is that more 4 back country type tings
Camera case's - Any recomendations??
Any other essential stuff i may need?? |
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Post subject: RE: First season gear advice
Posted: Oct 12, 2008 - 02:51 PM
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Boots aare really important, get the ones that are the most comfortable cus you can have the best board and the best bindings suited to you and the boots can ruin your whole ride... I dunno where you're going so I'm goign to say it doesn't matter where you buy though I'd recommend sticking to your indy shops if possible.
I'd get a bag. Just nice to take a small one up the hill cus you can stick your jacket in it or something if it gets hot during the day and just wear a hoody. If you got a big ass camera like the slrs then getting a bag catered specially to protect those is very useful (have a look on the forums theres a couple threads ont hem). If you got a small camera then just go to currys/micro anvika/dixons and go see what they've got case wise, dont think cases will vary much in terms of features...
If you're taking your own gear, then i'd suggest getting a scraper, a cheap iron from argos or something, and an edge tool to take care of your board. It's a lot cheaper if you service your board yourself, course if you get massive gouge then you can take it to the store but for everyday waxing/tuning etc its better to do it yourself imo. I'd also say take some thermals, mountains can be nice and sunny one day and brutally cold the next. If you're a relatively new snowboarder then i'd also suggest getting wristguards, helmets, maybe impact shorts as well... You'll thank me when you fall and slam your ass on a rock or sumin  |
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Alex_Absolute
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 10:27 AM
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wiked thanks, think I'll go get my boots sometime this week then, unfortunately gunna have 2 wait till the 15th as the bristol snow and rock is the only 1 of their stores which has been having a sale and isnt getting the 08/09 range in till then  |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 10:46 AM
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Alex_Absolute
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 11:14 AM
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| I used to ski a fair bit back when i was in school but havent been abroad on snow 4 at least 5/6 years, decieded 2 start snowboarding a while back and have been having lessons, leave 2 work in the alps on the 28th of nov till the end of april |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 12:57 PM
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Wow...so that's a mixed bag of questions then.
Because there's the "first time boarding" advice which is protection, protection, protection - gloves, wrist guards at a minimum (may be part of gloves), helmet, impact shorts of some sort. Then kneepads if you like, and elbow guards and back board if you're going nuts in the park.
Then there's the holiday advice which is boots, pants and jacket, beanies, googles, rucksack - boots being the most personal item you want to get them before you go as you'll wear them 8 hours a day on holiday (let alone a season) so they have to fit. Goggles you'll need but consider lighter tint for flat light days (instead or in addition to a darker pair) - you're a boarder now so no gay skier sunglasses. Rucksack could be anything but consider a water carrier in it. Camera case depends on camera (check the other threads going on about SLRs if you are serious).
Then there's the season advice....which I can't help with. There are previous threads on it, about how many boards you need to take, what other kit, more pants, another jacket etc? |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 01:03 PM
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| P.S. You've done the boots and board a bit back to front, so you'll need to take your bindings with you when you look for boots, to check that they fit nicely. |
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Alex_Absolute
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 02:44 PM
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LOL yeah realised that I have done the board boots back 2 front, but there was a really good deal on ebay 4 2009 k2 board and saloman bindings so thought f*&k it and bought them, have also bought impact shorts and wrist guards, bonfire venture pants, getting jacket and boots this weekend.
Was thinking of maybe getting the dakine heli pro 16l bag?? is this a good bag?? does it come with a bladder??? |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 02:47 PM
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| I've got a dakine heli pack which I use everyday for work but once in a while on the mountain. Its a good bag and no it doesn't come with a bladder. |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 02:55 PM
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looks like the heli pack is a contender then
how much is a bladder cost and where's a good place to get 1?? |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 02:56 PM
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| About £10-£15 at a guess |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 04:51 PM
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About £25 inc postage seems to be the going rate online. I'm currently looking for one as I just bought the 08/09 Heli pack last week! Bag was £41, but the 16L Pro one is £50.
You sound like you've got the same compulsive disorder that I do - where you just keep having to by stuff  |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 06:48 PM
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| LOL yeah totally mate, where'd ya get the dakine for £40?? Ive only seen it for £60 ish |
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 08:14 PM
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Posted: Oct 13, 2008 - 08:44 PM
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