Replying to Saying goodbye to your close friends

It never get's easier. It's one of the hardest things to come to terms with. Although park skiing can be brutal you just don't like to think about it. I had to lay down a friend yesterday. My new gear is nice and all but I miss my friend. Do you have an attachment to your skis even after they meet their end? To you try and piece them together and keep them going or just leave them to rot and buy a new pair with the first ding?