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What will you be wearing on the slopes?

  • 22-11-2007 4:42pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,535 ✭✭✭


    After seeing a good few clothing recommendation threads in this forum I was just wondering what sort of gear are you guys & girls going to be wearing this season on the slopes?

    I'll get the ball rolling..........

    Snowboard Gear:

    (You can add the price and location of where you bought your stuff for the benefit of other posters).

    Board: I don't own one, I rent one out at the resorts - Usually around €70 for one week.

    Jacket: Section MFM (10,000gm/mm) - €160 in Tk Maxx

    Pants: Burton Shift Cargo (5,000gm/mm) - €60 online + Airwalk Cargo (5,000gm/mm) - €30 on eBay

    Boots: DC Sith - €80 in Slovakia (end of season sale)

    Goggles: Spy Optic Blizzards - €40 in Austria (end of season sale)

    Gloves: Burton (gore-tex) - €45 online + Section (40gm thinsulate) - €30 Tk Maxx

    I don't thinks it is necessary to add hats, socks, underwear etc but if you have anything that you found good and could recommend to other people then please add it.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭paulharte


    by any chance is that section one yellow with an embroidered-style "s" on the front?I think I saw it in tk maxx... if so, you is a gangsta!!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭Static M.e.


    Snowboard Gear:

    Board: Travis Rice Pro MTX 157 07/08 & Rome Agent 158" 04/05

    Bindings: Burton Missions 07

    Jacket: QuickSilver (Something)

    Pants: QuickSilver (Something)

    Boots: DC Judges with BOA laces

    Goggles: Anon birds of prey & Oakley A Frame

    Gloves: Dakine & Burton

    Protection: Dainese Impact Shorts & Helmet


  • Registered Users Posts: 15,443 ✭✭✭✭bonkey


    Skis: Völkl RaceTiger Slalom-Carvers

    Boots: Salomon Verse (Cabriolet)

    Jacket: No-name from Carrefour

    Pants: No-name, from some Swiss clothing chain

    Eyewear: Bollé prescription sunglasses

    Gloves: No-name, from sport-section in Migros (Swiss supermarket chain).

    Helmet: (to be purchased shortly): Giro something.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,172 ✭✭✭Don1


    BoardWall 180 with freeride bindings

    Boots: Solomon something or other

    Jacket: Quicksilver Zion

    Pants: None!!!!!! Ah no, sold my Dare2be. Getting Quiksilver ones to match the jacket

    Goggles: Oakley A-frame toast or Oakley hatchet sunglasses for really bright days

    Gloves: Black Dare2be ones

    Hat Generic wooly variety!!

    Helmet Giro flak


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Snowboard Gear:

    Board: Burton Bullet 159 ('06/'07)

    Bindings: Burton Custom X '06

    Boots: Burton Moto

    Jacket & Pants: QuickSilver (Something) - Beige and Brown - TX Max €200

    Goggles: Oakley Half-frame's shades - and a cheap pair of googles for when it snows

    Gloves: Burton - with wrist guards

    Hat: Quiksilver Beanie


    Heading to Livingo on the 19th of Jan and cant wait to get Shreddin again ;):D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,461 ✭✭✭mcgratheoin


    Ski Gear

    Skis - Elan Twin-tips

    Boots - Scarpa Denali

    Jacket - Helly Hansen something - not sure of the actual model

    Gloves - Black Diamond

    Trousers - no idea what they are - except that they have a big rip that I patch with duct tape! result of an encounter with some rocks, an ice waterfall, and a tree - in that order :o

    Goggles - Scott something or other

    Hat - many different ones. Peruvian beanie with chin strap thingies/Mammut beanie/Spider web pattern beanie


    edit: also BCA alpine trekkers and Black Diamond skins for those hard to reach off-piste spots.


  • Registered Users Posts: 579 ✭✭✭edmund_f


    Snowboard Gear:

    Board: Burton Custom 158

    Bindings: Ride LX

    Boots: ?? - part of original Ebay set got last year

    Jacket & Pants: Trespass

    Gloves: Trespass

    Helmet G10 audio


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭Imposter


    Ski gear:
    Skis: Head carvers - This'll be the 4th season on them. can't rememeber the model. In surprisingly good condition seeing how much use they've got.

    Boots Technica - this is the 5th season with them. Well worn in :)

    Jacket: Columbia - bought in Dublin but is quite ok :)

    Pants: I think they are trespass but not sure - bought cheaply in Austria.

    Goggles: Cheap Uvex yellow tint goggles - only worn when conditions are really bad.
    Sunglasses: Bolle with interchangable lenses. The clear lense is great for Toboggoning :)

    Gloves: Some Cheapo but high spec gloves from a coffee shop in Austria. Need a new pair though but can't find anything decent (or anywhere near as good) under 50€+.

    Helmet:Thinking about one!

    I also have one of those thermal half-poloneck type things from elvery's and a lightweight Böffler fleece. Best buy last year was a face guard that cost 3€ from the same coffee shop as above. Along with the hat it's basically like wearing a balaclava.


  • Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭justdoit


    Love talkin' about this stuff!!!

    Board: Option Signature 157

    Bindings: Burton Mission

    Boots: Burton Ruler

    Jacket: NFA (taupe) (clothing brand of Option)

    Pants: Burton Ronin Cargo (plaid)/ Analog (brown)

    Gloves: Burton Ronin

    Goggles: Von Zipper Sizzle (Electric Pink- you will not miss me!)

    Hat: anything with a bobble this season!

    Protection: Dainese spine protector


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,535 ✭✭✭Raekwon


    paulharte wrote:
    by any chance is that section one yellow with an embroidered-style "s" on the front?I think I saw it in tk maxx... if so, you is a gangsta!!!!

    LOL :D Hell no! I don't think I would be brave enough to wear something that loud.

    This is the jacket I got (below) although the one I bought is solid black. It’s very functional and extremely warm.

    product_thumb.php?img=images%2Fproducts%2FSection_jacket_division_mfm_insulated_dkbrown.jpg&w=280&h=350


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  • Registered Users Posts: 484 ✭✭paddyb


    Snowboard Gear:

    Board: Lib Tech Travis Rice 161.5 and my first board(Option GT wide 157)
    Blue Tomato €475

    Bindings: Burton Cartels
    eBay €115

    Boots: 32 TM Two
    BLVD €280

    Jacket & Pants: Sessions Jacket, Section Pants (dunno the make of them, got them in a sale in the US)
    €200 for both

    Goggles: Adidas Robin
    €40 on eBay

    Gloves: Cheap pair I got in Canada

    Helmet: K2 Ultra
    €60 in Canada


  • Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭paulharte


    I wasn't going to post in this, but now I'm bored, so here goes!

    Boards: Capita unothodox 158 and jeenyus eddie wall 153

    Bindings: Burton custom brew and Technine team 1's

    Boots: Vans BFB

    Jacket: Special Blend aldus and o'neill down jacket

    Pants: Scott cargo

    Goggles: Dragon DX and DXS

    Helmet: Red trace


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭Neilthefunkee1


    Boards: Burton Cruzer 160 with Burton Misson bindings
    Rome Solution 156 with Burton Cartels bindings.

    Boots: Burton Moto's

    Jacket: Quicksilver utility

    Pants: Burton Cargo pants, tan.

    Gloves: Dakine something or others and a pair of Sections i got in TK
    Maxx

    Protection: Dakine Wristpads and Red Trace

    I dont love burton i just seem to always get their stuff!!

    oh curran.. im headin away to livigno that day too...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 797 ✭✭✭Spetzcong


    Snowboard Gear:

    Board: Bataleon Goliath 158 (season before last's model)

    Bindings: Rome Targa (last seasons)

    Jacket: Westbeach Phenom 2 Jacket

    Pants: Westbeach Classic Series Cargo Pants

    Boots: 32 Lashed (last seasons in flashy white)

    Goggles: Von Zipper Camo-print not sure of the model

    Gloves: Level 2 with built in wrist protection or Grenade leather pipegloves

    Lid: Bad leutenant

    Protection: Dainesse Impact Shorts, Dainesse Spine Protector, Dainesse Knee Pads.

    Incidentally, Columbia sportswear are hooking all of Kiltiernan's snowboard instructors up with brand new uniforms from their Titanium range, I've not gotten to try mine on yet, it's off getting SCI and the likes embroidered on it, but I'll let yuz know what they're like when I get mine, they looked pretty snazzy when we first got delivery of 'em, and you can't argue with free gear. Free fleece, hat, gloves and everything thrown in, Dendex is finally paying it's dues ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    oh curran.. im headin away to livigno that day too...

    Cool - have you boarded many times before??
    You on a package? With who - we're probably on the same flight!! Not sure what my exact details - she booked it! ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,172 ✭✭✭Don1


    Update:

    Board Actually 160cm Wall freestyle (see confusion in Board Length thread

    Bindings Elfgen Freeride (84?)


    Pants Quiksilver Utility mahooosively baggy! :D


    Hat Sexy Quiksilver job


    The rest is the same


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭Neilthefunkee1


    Curran wrote: »
    Cool - have you boarded many times before??
    You on a package? With who - we're probably on the same flight!! Not sure what my exact details - she booked it! ;)

    yeah man this is my 4th trip..

    we booked with holidays online and they work for panorama/airtours! yeah id say we could be on the same flight!

    im lookin forward to it, havn been to liv before.. heard its great!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭Neilthefunkee1


    paulharte wrote: »
    by any chance is that section one yellow with an embroidered-style "s" on the front?I think I saw it in tk maxx... if so, you is a gangsta!!!!




    i saw those yellow ones.. too flash for me... i got the black and white ones.. just worryin cos they feel a bit thin, might not be warm enough!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    yeah man this is my 4th trip..

    we booked with holidays online and they work for panorama/airtours! yeah id say we could be on the same flight!

    im lookin forward to it, havn been to liv before.. heard its great!!

    Will be my 4th time too - been to Andorra (Pas De La Casa), Italy (Sauze D'Oulx) and Austria (Mayrhofen).........really looking forward to this trip beause of all the recommendations that Liv is getting and the snow is looking good already - just hoping it keeps on snowing!!!!

    Yeah, we must be on the same flight - might see you in the airport - you'll spot me a mile off - i'll be the one dancin' about the place (probably whackin' other unsuspecting passengers with my snowboard :D:eek: as i try to get to the check in desk )


  • Registered Users Posts: 747 ✭✭✭uglyjohn


    Speedo_Of_The_Winter.jpg

    stylish and practical, just have to find gloves to match.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭Jonnykitedude


    Board: Burton Seven
    Bindings: Custom
    Boots: DC
    Pants: Burton Cargo
    Jacket: Burton Element
    Goggles:Wisdoms
    Bag:Dakine heli pro
    Protection:661 kneepads,padded shorts and a lid


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 55 ✭✭legoman


    My setup, I need a new jacket and maybe some protection

    Board: LTB Classic 171
    Bindings: Ride SPi
    Boots: Nitro (somethings)
    Jacket: Old Spiewalk - Looking at North Face Ice Jack
    Pants: Rossignol
    Googles: Bolle D8
    Gloves: Burton


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,602 ✭✭✭ShayK1


    Board: K2 (on loan from my mate)
    Bindings: K2 I think? (on loan from my mate)
    Boots: I dunno? (onloan from my mate)

    Jacket: Quiksilver €186
    Pants: Dare2Be (bought from Don1) €50
    Gloves: Tinsulate (me Ma got them somewhere)
    Hat: Ah here... There's too many (usually between €20 & €25)
    BaseLayer: 1 H/H and 2 WhiteRock. All longsleeve (H/H €28, WhiteRock €20)
    Goggles: Sinnex €39
    Helmet: Tony Hawk sports Helmet.

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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,043 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Planks: Salomon Crossmax 9 (176cm) + Fisher Web X (90cm)
    Boots: Salomon Performa

    Jacket: North Face something
    Salopetts: Trespass something, second hand
    Backpack: Dakine Heli Pro + insulated Camelbak
    Base layer: some combination for HH/ Berghaus top and bottom + if it's really cold a thin'ish fleece as well
    Gloves: whatever I find lying around cheap and have not yet been ripped to shreds, but with some other liners worn underneath to actually make them keep my hands warm.
    Helmet: forgot the brand now, but it now has a video camera attached so that is part of the reason for wearing it


  • Registered Users Posts: 15,443 ✭✭✭✭bonkey


    bonkey wrote: »
    Helmet: (to be purchased shortly): Giro something.

    I ended up going for a Giro G10, and its bloody fantastic. Light as a feather, with a whole slew of air-vents, which can be all closed, all open, or some mix thereof depending on conditions.

    Given that my wife saw a really nasty accident late last week where a 'boarder hit a skier in the head, full speed, with his board , I can honestly say I will never, ever go skiing without it again.


  • Registered Users Posts: 579 ✭✭✭edmund_f


    G10? - should start an interesting argument, but did you get the audio pads for them?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,602 ✭✭✭ShayK1


    ShayK1 wrote: »
    Gloves: Tinsulate (me Ma got them somewhere)

    I got new Quiksilver gloves earlier this month in the Quiksilver outlet store in Kildare Village.
    The RRP was €34, outlet price was €27 and they were on 1/2 price sale so I got them for €13.50 and OMFG they are BRILLIANT!!! Wore them everyday for 4 full days boarding and they stayed bone dry.


  • Registered Users Posts: 15,443 ✭✭✭✭bonkey


    edmund_f wrote: »
    G10? - should start an interesting argument, but did you get the audio pads for them?

    Music on the slopes isn't my thing, so I had no interest.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 warrtster


    Board: Stepchild 162.5
    Bindings: Technine MFM Pro (2005 model)
    Boots: Osiris
    Jacket: Bonfire
    Pants: Billabong Tionic
    Socks: O'Neill :D
    Base Layer: North Face
    Goggles: Quiksilver
    Bag: Dakine Heli pro
    Protection: Dainese D-Impact 2 gloves/Pro-tec stealth lid
    Music: iPod loaded with rock/metal/alternative

    Going to Bansko on Monday, can't wait ;)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭Bendihorse


    We were in Bansko last year, nightlife is pants :( Skiing not great either but its a cheap alternative... Sorry to rain on your parade just before your holiday :-/


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