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My dad needs a bit of style help

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MariahPapaya
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So here's the story. My dad is a badass/hardcore telemarker and my mom and I have convinced him to get some new gear and not look as goofy just grabbing the cheapest stuff he can find in the nearest gear store or, even worse, the box of his old ratty ski gear.
Right now he is updating:
-helmet
-goggles
-poles
-skis (need to do well in the backcountry)
-anything else

So.. you guys tell me. What looks good with a gray mustache on an old man that will drop any cliff that won't break his hip. This might sound obscure, but he wants new school and I don't want him to take it too far.

Mar 16 2010 2:25PM
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SimenJoJo
Posts: 68 - Karma: 10
Sweet protection helmet, Oakley splice goggles, Sweet outwear.
Mar 16 2010 2:27PM
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Jacuse
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full tilts?
Mar 16 2010 2:28PM
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FBGM
Posts: 8184 - Karma: 2,677
help him out girl, take him shopping, you know what to do
Mar 16 2010 2:28PM
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Gommi
Posts: 12 - Karma: 10

well of course some 6XL saga swag.

Mar 16 2010 2:29PM
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Evan.Frazee
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your first post sucks
Mar 16 2010 2:30PM
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corona
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for skis I'd suggest something Tua makes but they don't exist anymore. G3 make some sick stuff but kinda pricey.
Mar 16 2010 2:34PM
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Alex_G
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show him all the newschool brands and ask him what he likes
Mar 16 2010 2:35PM
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MariahPapaya
Posts: 30 - Karma: 14
Hmm... a 50 year old man with a gray mustache? in 6XL? Unless there's some ironic hipster thing going on there, I don't think so...
Mar 16 2010 2:37PM
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MariahPapaya
Posts: 30 - Karma: 14
Not until they make good telemark boots
Mar 16 2010 2:37PM
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StupidDeep
Posts: 103 - Karma: 9
This^^^
Mar 16 2010 4:34PM
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MariahPapaya
Posts: 30 - Karma: 14
Oh I agree to that. My dad says he's getting Rossignol Ravyns. One step closer to awesome, I suppose.
Mar 16 2010 5:15PM
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Aaaron.
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either these or POC lobes for maximum real estate.

Mar 16 2010 5:26PM
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rj.
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lol at the threads on ns lately
Mar 16 2010 5:26PM
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nickyp
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that's what she said.
Mar 16 2010 5:27PM
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wameron
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i dont know if theyre good for teleing but my dad just got shoguns and loves them. also on3p billygoats might be good too. or k2 antipistes

Mar 16 2010 7:10PM
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Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,014
for helmet and gogs go with the same company for both, like get a sweet POC set up or Smith Set up. then, no gaper gap!
Mar 16 2010 7:12PM
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.Duncan.
Posts: 1375 - Karma: 459
Not sure about tele, but my dad has Armada ARV's and likes them. Plus he rocks a black 686 jacket and some Patagonia pants
Mar 16 2010 9:32PM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
This. They are great for telemark skiers I hear.
Mar 16 2010 9:38PM
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LadySaGa
Posts: 774 - Karma: 81
nice name.
Mar 16 2010 9:39PM
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Guavajelly
Posts: 197 - Karma: 34
Can you give me a link because maybe im just an idiot but i could not find anywhere to buy just the shafts. I broke one third day using them and couldnt find anywhere to get a new one so ive been going no poles since.
Mar 16 2010 9:40PM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
Contact armada noob
Mar 16 2010 9:40PM
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oreopancake.
Posts: 2596 - Karma: 21
You probably need to buy him a magic suit, the smallest poles you can find, get him some crowbars and make him sag them, and then get him a quality ski like the burton t-walls.
Mar 16 2010 9:44PM
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Guavajelly
Posts: 197 - Karma: 34
checked the site and didnt see anything sorry i didnt call and make a huge deal of it but i will now. sorry for the interruption. I dont know much about tele skis but when i worked at EMS Karhu skis were always popular.
Mar 16 2010 9:45PM
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panojibber
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For helmet I'd highly suggest Giro, they make awesome stuff. G10 is sick, and the G10 with the visor will make your dad look like a shredder, especially if he teles.

Goggles - a good choice is always the crowbar, super high quality goggle and you can always find parts and lenses.

Poles - If he's doing backcountry riding he'll probably want poles with powder baskets, so take that into consideration. Also try to get the poles with the option to change the length, as those are awesome for backcountry because you can adjust based on your situation (this is assuming he is doing touring, if not then don't bother, just buy normal poles).

Skis - Check out G3. They've been doing the backcountry thing for a looong time, and along with making skis they also make tele bindings and all sorts of other cool stuff. But I wouldn't go just off my suggestion, I know that G3 has a good rep but I'd go ask the folks on TGR about this one, they can help you more.

Outerwear - if he's doing backcountry stuff and touring, he'll probably want the more technical outerwear stuff. Once again, ask the folks on TGR for reccomendations, they know better than I do.
Mar 16 2010 9:56PM
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JahJahBinks
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Your lucky you have parents that ski. Mine don't and they try to find excuses for me to not ski.
Mar 16 2010 9:58PM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
Yeah call em up and talk to a person, or send em an email. Or better yet- go to a shop that has armada stuff and they could order them for you.
Mar 16 2010 10:00PM
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Shlogan
Posts: 4942 - Karma: 430
smith variant brim is a good older person helmet.
Mar 16 2010 10:09PM
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skogenjake
Posts: 6685 - Karma: 511

dads should have patagonia or marmot shit. goggles maybe some classic oakleys. dont try to make your dad steezy, itll just end up embarassing. my dad wears a yellow columbia, which is pretty common dad wear

Mar 17 2010 12:45AM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
all that can be fixed without paying anything. just tell him to put his goggles under his helmet and sag the fuk out of them, sticker job his helmet if it looks like balls and cut his poles in half.
Mar 17 2010 12:48AM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 370
id second all this except the armada poles, though they may make a good park pole, they arent a good skiing pole.

some carbon fiber kermas or something would make much better poles, older banshees are sweet.

and mountain hardwear gloves if hes gonna be out all day in frigid temps.

black diamond has sweet tele skis too
Mar 17 2010 12:48AM
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rockymountainmilitia
Posts: 2706 - Karma: 12
smith variant brim or giro10
smith I/0 goggle
rossignol s3's. awesome ski for tele 98mm under foot, good flex, and early rise in the tip.
orage retallack jkt and gordon pant, nice fit, super tech material.

you can find dad colours in all of those, which is key. you want the guy to be comfortable. if he's got knee sag and retarded bright shit he's gonna put it in a box and wear his old gear.
Mar 17 2010 1:17AM
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no_steeze
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flylow is sick tele gear
Mar 17 2010 1:21AM
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Fischer-Addicted
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ahahahahhahahaha
Mar 17 2010 7:09AM
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.brian
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By the t-walls, you mean the hyphy stix, right?
Mar 17 2010 7:38AM
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shredables
Posts: 647 - Karma: 19
hook him up with Helly Hansen jacket pants. Smith helmet goggles.


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Mar 17 2010 9:52AM
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jasontheredhead
Posts: 955 - Karma: 243

just dont get anything colorful for him

my dad is the same as your dad without the tele part, he will still want to get some stuff that he thinks is cool you just may need to show him what brands and some examples before he tries too

Mar 17 2010 10:59AM
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ChadThundercock
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well if he is considering new boots as well, i think full tilts or dalbellos would be good for him. the design is really easy on your shins and feet, especially for someone who is aging. the heat moldable liners are a plus for that factor as well.

for skis i would go with line or armada, the ARV is a great ski for going from groomers to backcountry. just very well rounded. rossi may be a good brand to look at as well.

you can't go wrong with oakley goggles.

for outerwear you could probably consider maybe some of the salomon stuff or some of the solid color oakley jackets and pants.
Mar 17 2010 11:16AM
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MariahPapaya
Posts: 30 - Karma: 14
This is sick. Exactly the kind of thing my dad needs and he has that jacket I'm pretty sure. Thanks!
Mar 17 2010 1:14PM
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-ROY-
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layers of tall tees
Mar 17 2010 1:18PM
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.jesus.
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black diamond makes really good touring poles to

Mar 17 2010 3:13PM
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shredables
Posts: 647 - Karma: 19
you are very welcome, this really makes the 'tele' look
Mar 17 2010 4:41PM
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.catierob
Posts: 670 - Karma: 15

black diiamond makes some good skis for tele. as for outwear, mountain hardwear, north face or helly hansen are always updated but not teenage steeezz.

i wish my dad would take the iniative to up date his looks, he currently stil skis in jeans with those (idk what theyre called) things that you zip on your legs and run from your ankles to knees. im suprised he doesnt rock the bike helmet while skiing.

Mar 17 2010 4:49PM
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ski_ENDUB
Posts: 2535 - Karma: 86
Trew outerwear, it's to TGR like Saga is to NS
Mar 17 2010 5:34PM
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Gommi
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its not my first post sir. maybe second. but ur wrong anyway.
Apr 12 2010 1:52PM
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GNARwalls
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dude just steeze him up. the bigger the better. u hear what i'm screamin?
Apr 12 2010 2:06PM
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Mr.Huck
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After 40 you've earned the right to not have to look fashionable when you're skiing.  Your Dad is 50 and he is still hucking cliffs on Teles; he just flat out wins.  He could ski in hefty tall kitchen garbage bags and he would still be sick, IMO.  From my experience, no one at Bridger gives a crap what anyone else wears.  Whatever he ends up buying, just tell him he looks great in it.  That's pretty much all that matters and make sure you order one of these for him:

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I ordered the gray short sleeve.  Should get here today.   Stoked!
Apr 12 2010 2:19PM
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