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When do you replace your ski equipment?

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Started by FallingDown in Ski Chatter - 43 Replies

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Brooksy
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

felthorpe wrote:Fashion is for chavs, not for skiers.


But it's so important to look stylish on the slopes 8)

does my bum look big in these crash pants??




If you had to ask then it must be YES -)

Felthorpe
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

brooksy wrote:
felthorpe wrote:Fashion is for chavs, not for skiers.


But it's so important to look stylish on the slopes 8)

does my bum look big in these crash pants??




If you had to ask then it must be YES -)


:oops:
I can see my house from here...

Tony_H
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

Dave Mac wrote:

Fashion is for chavs, not for skiers.


If Dave mac thinks that, it's all good by me.

This is the guy who skis in a tent covered in food and drink stains.

Its usually people who can't afford decent gear or who are to old to care who make out of touch statements like this.
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Billip1
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

A tad severe Tony ?

My view on this, for what it's worth, which may be next to nothing but never mind, is that skiing is a leisure (not leisurely, but leisure) activity, it's done by most of us for fun, and for many, dressing up to "look the part" is all part of the package. A bit similar to going out to a club: yes, you can dance just as well in jeans and trainers, but many like to try and look stylish, sexy, eye-catching or whatever. It's just another element that many enjoy about the whole thing. A bit like food: yes, we could all make our own sandwiches and eat them sitting at the side of the piste with a bottle of pop, but for many, sitting on a mountain terrace with kaiserschmarrn or Tyroler gruestli and gluhwein is all part of the fun. So, each to their own. Not a very original thought, perhaps, but nonetheless relevant, imho.

Trencher
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

There's also the effect gear has on our state of mind. Skis and boots obviously have a very tangible impact on our skiing, but even the clothing we wear can can make us feel comfortable and more confident. Dave makes a very valid point, that having good quality gear that works for us is the major consideration. When you find say a jacket that works that magic on you, you might tend to keep a long time.
because I'm so inclined .....

Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

Of course, there is a fashion for skiers too. That's why brands always change colours and their combination. I got a full new kit at PP this season, I used to ski in insulated jacket and pants, but went for GTX shells. I've been planning this purchase for a couple of years though. I really like skiing in shells, much lighter. And I am not planning to replace this new kit any time soon, as I've got what I wanted and I don't need more. I am going to get my money worth out of them. I buy inner and base layers sometimes, always on sales; it's good to have supplies of those and they can be used during off-season. The same goes for ski socks. I used to buy them practically every year, but now I have a good collection that will last me a while. I wish my gloves lasted longer though, I bought mine at the beginning of last season to replace the ones I've lost, but they are already worn out and have holes, so they need replacing really. I can finish the season in them, but once new season starts and it gets cold I don't want holes in my gloves. I used duct tape on one of my pervious pairs but I didn't really work that well.
But in the end how often you replace gear depends on many things including available cash, how often you ski, your actual needs etc. If your ski clothes are fine there are better ways to spend money, like on lessons.

Trencher
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

Tony_H wrote:
Its usually people who can't afford decent gear or who are to old to care who make out of touch statements like this.


No. it's usually the people who have more money left over to do more skiing :wink:
because I'm so inclined .....

Tony_H
reply to 'When do you replace your ski equipment?' posted Apr-2012

billip1 wrote:A tad severe Tony ?

My view on this, for what it's worth, which may be next to nothing but never mind, is that skiing is a leisure (not leisurely, but leisure) activity, it's done by most of us for fun, and for many, dressing up to "look the part" is all part of the package. A bit similar to going out to a club: yes, you can dance just as well in jeans and trainers, but many like to try and look stylish, sexy, eye-catching or whatever. It's just another element that many enjoy about the whole thing. A bit like food: yes, we could all make our own sandwiches and eat them sitting at the side of the piste with a bottle of pop, but for many, sitting on a mountain terrace with kaiserschmarrn or Tyroler gruestli and gluhwein is all part of the fun. So, each to their own. Not a very original thought, perhaps, but nonetheless relevant, imho.


I think thats probably put a lot better than my thoughts. But pretty much along the same lines.

Interestingly, Chav's are not fashion conscious people at all. In fact, I don't see "chavs" skiing. A chav would typically wear black tracky bottoms tucked into socks, reebok classic trainers, and some kind of sports top; probably a kappa polo shirt or a fred perry jumper (probably fake). Mainly because chav's are the ones who can't afford the decent gear but think they look good in their cheap stuff, when in fact they look like.....well, chav's.
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Topic last updated on 15-April-2012 at 11:26