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Best purchase this past season...

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kthnxbai.
Posts: 2847 - Karma: 179
What was your best purchase this past ski season?

For me it was definitely buying a POC receptor bug.  After receiving too many concussions and buying helmets that i either just ended up not wearing or they didnt fit my head right I finally sacked up and dropped the money on the receptor bug.  I ended up wearing the helmet everyday of the rest of the season.  It definitely wasn't the coolest thing I bought this past season, but easily the best purchase.
Jul 13 2010 12:48PM
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Posts: 2566 - Karma: 1,026

surface watch lifes

Paid 150 for them, they broke and under warranty i got a new pair of Green Lifes

Jul 13 2010 1:05PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
my wrens
Jul 13 2010 1:31PM
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Myfirstname.
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 312
STH 16's

and a dope balaclava

OH, and i bought them a couple season ago but... My POW Assault gloves are dope and nice and toasty.

Those are the three purchases i am happiest with.
Jul 13 2010 1:32PM
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c4t_l0ver
Posts: 5485 - Karma: 810
my seasons pass, i went skiing evrey day i possibly could this last season, casue of school, both days everyweekend, and all xmas break and spring break. so i used it lots.
Jul 13 2010 1:35PM
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Banane.
Posts: 3102 - Karma: 414
Armada JJ's for my trip in Utah. I paid 500$ can for them and worth it. Got like 5 feet off snow in 1 week.
Jul 13 2010 1:39PM
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arandomname
Posts: 1989 - Karma: 18

Yeah dude, was that around like April 7th or so?  I was there that whole week, it was fucking awesome.

Anyways my best purchase would probably be my new snow pants, which I love, my skis and bindings, and my Scott Gore-Tex gloves that are so comfy and so toasty.  I have raynaud's syndrome, so the gloves were a great investment since my fingers always freeze.

Jul 13 2010 1:46PM
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kthnxbai.
Posts: 2847 - Karma: 179
my JJ's were a close second.  i didnt get to use them as much as i wanted, but they are sooo damn fun.
Jul 13 2010 1:56PM
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Jamestown
Posts: 4002 - Karma: 51
Moment Ruby 190s and Look P14s.
Jul 13 2010 2:19PM
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BootySpunk.
Posts: 8148 - Karma: 84
My Salomon boots...sex on my feet..also my Bacons are pretty fucking fun.
Jul 13 2010 2:29PM
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Yung_Gnarley
Posts: 9092 - Karma: 3,022
Pow skis.

Opened up my world.
Jul 13 2010 2:34PM
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Jarle
Posts: 278 - Karma: 321
New sunglasses and t-shirt. Were perfect for Rev early february...

Stupid warm winter...

And my NIght Trains, perfect for late March dumps
Jul 13 2010 2:38PM
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George.
Posts: 239 - Karma: 11
J.O. pros, got my skis stolen the day before the Park City jump shoot. They looked really really good on camera.

Also I didn't buy them but I don't regret getting reno jibs.
Jul 13 2010 2:47PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
Posts: 9931 - Karma: 9,400
full tilts, and not to be a gargler but they really did eliminate all my boot problems
less worrying/fixing and more skiing made my season so much better
Jul 13 2010 3:05PM
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Kangbang
Posts: 14211 - Karma: 423
saga boardshorts. 2 pairs, possibly a third on the way. and, i do pay for my stuff! my parents are too cheap
Jul 13 2010 3:12PM
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TheFlyingHonky
Posts: 339 - Karma: 13
fuck i want that setup so bad

mines probably my bonfire jacket
Jul 13 2010 3:23PM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
Look Pivot 14s and the Blue/Purple Air Raid bibs, the pivots kept my knees safe on several occasions and the bibs kept me super warm (not too mention it's a rare color combo, so that was sweet too).
Jul 13 2010 3:28PM
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dodgey
Posts: 590 - Karma: 266
100 dolla 4frnt tnk's that i beat to shit this year
Jul 13 2010 3:33PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14490 - Karma: 10,630
Probly my lizzies, even though I bought them in like April of 09, I didn't use them till this year.
Jul 13 2010 3:36PM
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Jamestown
Posts: 4002 - Karma: 51
If you get the opportunity to get it, go for it. Changed the way I look at a mountain, no joke.
Jul 13 2010 4:14PM
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Elmo.
Posts: 4317 - Karma: 663
a bangs with binders for 250... used only twice with 1 small chip that was it
Jul 13 2010 4:21PM
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TheFlyingHonky
Posts: 339 - Karma: 13
how stiff are they?
Jul 13 2010 4:24PM
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Jamestown
Posts: 4002 - Karma: 51
Pretty damn stiff, not as stiff as Garbones though.
Jul 13 2010 4:32PM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,289
On3ps.
Jul 13 2010 5:01PM
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Afeld
Posts: 3516 - Karma: 85
Skiing at MHSSC this summer. Best purchase I've made in a long time
Jul 13 2010 5:32PM
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drumbumocdp
Posts: 3229 - Karma: 1,098
My Tanner Hall crowbars... that got stolen out of my dorm:(
Jul 13 2010 5:36PM
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ski-swagga
Posts: 5276 - Karma: 219
my 2 pairs of crowbars. i love them.
Jul 13 2010 5:40PM
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smile=]
Posts: 1858 - Karma: 86
ar6s with fks for 300 :)
Jul 13 2010 6:07PM
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Chompo.
Posts: 4952 - Karma: 88
183 2011 bent chetlers with atomic 614 binders for 430 /claim
Jul 13 2010 6:12PM
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p-oskier
Posts: 1407 - Karma: 58
Keystone ski ticket and lethal descent Jacket.
Jul 13 2010 6:16PM
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CCampbell-A1
Posts: 264 - Karma: 13
Best:

Volkl Bridges, FKS 140s, Salomon Ghosts. This setup helped make this season legendary.

Worst purchase would have to be my cheap Sportchek jacket, barely wore it at all, it's ripped as fuck after about 7 days. (spent most of the season in a yellow and blue jacket with a fluorescent maple leaf on the back)

On the fence about my Variant Brim, it's an epic helmet, but it's kinda gaper-ish, and the brim is annoying.
Jul 13 2010 8:53PM
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Caucasian_Asian
Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665
New ACL.  And all the physio appointments to go with it.  Happy I did that every time I walk down the stairs.

Seasons pass.  Even though I was still waiting for surgery, I still bought it.  I never would have skied in January or February if I had to shell out dough.  Probably wouldn't have been so motivated in physio either.

My Ninthward NGPs are tits since we added a bit of rocker to them.  Glad I bought them.
Jul 13 2010 9:08PM
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bumbuttah
Posts: 8 - Karma: 10
a pair of mens, hot pink raichles for 80 bucks, same body as full tilts just ugly and a different liner
Jul 13 2010 9:08PM
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ScuffDUFF
Posts: 2027 - Karma: 143
Look Pivots. Or a season pass to squaw.
Jul 13 2010 9:20PM
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gnaRWal
Posts: 858 - Karma: 229
full g suit brand new 180$
Jul 13 2010 9:23PM
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JumboBum
Posts: 557 - Karma: 40
Health Insurance....

Paid for itself this past season. Tore my ACL near the end of the season. Health insurance is helping me cover all the doctor bills and physical therapy... By far my best purchase! Thank god I got health insurance when I did...
Jul 13 2010 9:41PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
Sessions revolution jacket
Jul 13 2010 9:44PM
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WillMurphy
Posts: 496 - Karma: 130
my Canon Vixia HF S10, got me a full sponsorship with two pro-models coming out for the 2011-2012 season.
Jul 13 2010 9:44PM
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ferrariowner123
Posts: 1623 - Karma: 28
last years Blue house Stickies (i call them the fuckups)$65

Rossignol FKS 140 XXL's basically unused for $170

Armada Inverse, slightly used for $130

Brand new Westcome 3L eVent pants for $100 (with tags)

not a good deal, but ON3P Billy Goats 2011

Jul 13 2010 10:25PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247
Brand new 09/10 Line Chronics for $80. Yes $80. I snapped them my 2nd day, and not under warranty at all. and the Line rep here in MN gave me a brand new pair of 08/09 Chronics for free. and I won a pair of Afterbangs with one $2 raffle ticket. So i basically got 3 pairs of skis for $82.
Jul 13 2010 11:02PM
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mnfreeskier
Posts: 939 - Karma: 69
u won the afterbangs at the summit free 4 all right:?????? THAT WAS THE BEST NITE OF MY LIFEEEE
Jul 13 2010 11:34PM
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Drew.C
Posts: 1757 - Karma: 39
09 invaders. New on sierraskis for 120 bucks.
Jul 14 2010 12:02AM
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LockyK
Posts: 404 - Karma: 16
defintaly my full tilt classics. i know is a cliche but they fit so damn nice! its like a slipper for my foot.

(my EP Pro's were great for the powder as well haha )
Jul 14 2010 12:32AM
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JacheOReally
Posts: 3597 - Karma: 253
Reno jibs, they opened a world of new possibilities, also saga jacket because it was re first jacket I ever bought that I truly likes
Jul 14 2010 1:28AM
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ferrariowner123
Posts: 1623 - Karma: 28
new one, just done

G3 Alpinist for $86!!!! hahah
Jul 14 2010 1:43AM
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Goku
Posts: 8119 - Karma: 4,223
brand new 09 pipecleaners for $150
Jul 14 2010 1:43AM
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DHogg
Posts: 3462 - Karma: 237
.
Jul 14 2010 3:01AM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
really i got a pair of the grey scales and they seem really cheap quality but im not complaining cause i didnt pay for them
Jul 14 2010 3:24AM
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Kangbang
Posts: 14211 - Karma: 423
yea, the quality is kinda bad, like the sowing thread comes out in some places, but hey, they look hella baller and are really really comfy. i dont really mind the quality, as long as they last for at least a year, im happy. and now that they are $26 shipped to canada, i have even more reason to buy another pair
Jul 14 2010 5:24AM
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murs
Posts: 1684 - Karma: 109
probabley a go pro ( even though its still in the mail ( my season is just starting) ) or maybe my black supernatural pants
Jul 14 2010 10:01AM
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pigglywiggly
Posts: 4482 - Karma: 305
my full tilts. seriously. they fit my foot perfectly. It was so nice to not have any pressure points/ blisters/ cold fit.

it really made me appreciate them when i had to ski in a pair of nordica ace of spades...worst.boot.ever.
Jul 14 2010 10:15AM
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