The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?
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Are you going to replace your Magnums?
I think it says "equipment thread" so no reason why cameras couldn't be discussed. I seriously doubt it's a "fad", since people have liked to video their adventures and presumed achievements for quite some years, it hasn't gone away and very unlikely to do so in the future. Even Dave films his skiing, although stubbornly with a handheld cam, but this is his choice, some people like to keep their hands free. And it's definitely not a "fashion". They are even less of a fashion item than a ski jacket. Just because you personally don't like cameras doesn't make them a less legitimate topic :)
Nice! I skied mine more often last season, almost exclusively until February, but they still get fairly limited use and will likely last me many years.
Okay. Perhaps two threads would be more appropriate. 'Core' Equipment, and Accessories?
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Started by Alessi in Ski Chatter 26-Nov-2016 - 37 Replies
Brucie
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Nov-2016
This is a snow related forum. Goggles are definitely equipment, as are boots, skis, poles, jackets, salopettes, gloves, transponders, etc. Cameras and GoPro type devices are accessories(Fad and Fashion).
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Edited 1 time. Last update at 27-Nov-2016
Dave Mac
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Nov-2016
Have to agree, Brucie. Five years ago, my sons bought me a helmet camera for Christmas. It is still in it's box.
Today, I did succumb. Bought a pair of gloves from Aldi. Just £4.99, do not have the leather palms that I normally specify, but as a second pair, they will do fine.
Back to camera, my four Youtube vids were all taken with a hand held video camera.
Down the speed gun, 102kph:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5SbCO9cIS4
The run down the mountain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGAAR5dS_Vg
For me, the most important thing is the skiing, not the gear.
Today, I did succumb. Bought a pair of gloves from Aldi. Just £4.99, do not have the leather palms that I normally specify, but as a second pair, they will do fine.
Back to camera, my four Youtube vids were all taken with a hand held video camera.
Down the speed gun, 102kph:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5SbCO9cIS4
The run down the mountain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGAAR5dS_Vg
For me, the most important thing is the skiing, not the gear.
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Nov-2016
Ranchero_1979 wrote:Am going to try and hold out this year. Want new piste skis and boots but will difficult to justify this year as doesn't look like I will be getting much skiing done. Head Supershape I.Speed 170cm, 68mm underfoot are definitely the next purchase. Look the bomb to me.
Are you going to replace your Magnums?
Ranchero_1979
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Nov-2016
Replace the Mangums:-(; that would be the plan. Have to say they have been a close to perfect ski for me and Chamonix. Fun on-piste, good in shallow/medium powder, versatile enough to plough through the tracked out stuff. Really have been my go to ski almost regardless of conditions. If I'm not touring I'm on them, which seems to be a departure from the trend of using fat skis for everything. Few mm thinner next time as want to try and get a bit more dynamic.
Few clips from some lessons last year, piste, moguls and bit of tracked out (we put the tracks in). If you can only have one ski then they would be a nice option.
https://youtu.be/7-v2Yd8O0O0
https://youtu.be/Ef88X1vZXQ8
https://youtu.be/ofxX8zwdZuk
Few clips from some lessons last year, piste, moguls and bit of tracked out (we put the tracks in). If you can only have one ski then they would be a nice option.
https://youtu.be/7-v2Yd8O0O0
https://youtu.be/Ef88X1vZXQ8
https://youtu.be/ofxX8zwdZuk
Edited 1 time. Last update at 29-Nov-2016
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Nov-2016
Brucie wrote:This is a snow related forum. Goggles are definitely equipment, as are boots, skis, poles, jackets, salopettes, gloves, transponders, etc. Cameras and GoPro type devices are accessories(Fad and Fashion).
I think it says "equipment thread" so no reason why cameras couldn't be discussed. I seriously doubt it's a "fad", since people have liked to video their adventures and presumed achievements for quite some years, it hasn't gone away and very unlikely to do so in the future. Even Dave films his skiing, although stubbornly with a handheld cam, but this is his choice, some people like to keep their hands free. And it's definitely not a "fashion". They are even less of a fashion item than a ski jacket. Just because you personally don't like cameras doesn't make them a less legitimate topic :)
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Nov-2016
Ranchero_1979 wrote:Replace the Mangums:-(; that would be the plan. Have to say they have been a close to perfect ski for me and Chamonix. Fun on-piste, good in shallow/medium powder, versatile enough to plough through the tracked out stuff. Really have been my go to ski almost regardless of conditions. If I'm not touring I'm on them, which seems to be a departure from the trend of using fat skis for everything. Few mm thinner next time as want to try and get a bit more dynamic.
Few clips from some lessons last year, piste, moguls and bit of tracked out (we put the tracks in). If you can only have one ski then they would be a nice option.
https://youtu.be/7-v2Yd8O0O0
https://youtu.be/Ef88X1vZXQ8
https://youtu.be/ofxX8zwdZuk
Nice! I skied mine more often last season, almost exclusively until February, but they still get fairly limited use and will likely last me many years.
Brucie
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Nov-2016
verbier_ski_bum wrote:Brucie wrote:This is a snow related forum. Goggles are definitely equipment, as are boots, skis, poles, jackets, salopettes, gloves, transponders, etc. Cameras and GoPro type devices are accessories(Fad and Fashion).
I think it says "equipment thread" so no reason why cameras couldn't be discussed. I seriously doubt it's a "fad", since people have liked to video their adventures and presumed achievements for quite some years, it hasn't gone away and very unlikely to do so in the future. Even Dave films his skiing, although stubbornly with a handheld cam, but this is his choice, some people like to keep their hands free. And it's definitely not a "fashion". They are even less of a fashion item than a ski jacket. Just because you personally don't like cameras doesn't make them a less legitimate topic :)
Okay. Perhaps two threads would be more appropriate. 'Core' Equipment, and Accessories?
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Alessi
reply to 'The Equipment Thread 2016 / 2017: What have you just bought or thinking of buying?' posted Dec-2016
I am now looking for a back protector that won't break the bank! I have found one from Black Crevice which I think should be a good balance between protection, quality and price at 39 Euros. Does anybody use one of these and is this an item where I should be going for a top of the range product?
Topic last updated on 11-December-2016 at 10:18