Shopping List for the Season Ahead

Pavel, I was given one leather, lace up ski boot, c1950, (my ski buddy, Mel, got the other) They previously belonged to the wife of the owner of the Austrian haus we used to live in. More precious than most of my ski stuff.

Hi all - my first post here and this seems to be the most appropriate thread as my shopping has begun already.

Just got my new boots from CEM due mainly to the rave reviews I'd seen here.(after years of pain and profit for ibuprofen producers) Bought early as my small feet best fitted race boots at a bloke's size that I guess is made in low numbers. (Left it too late two years ago and couldnt get any). They're getting their first run at Hemel in a couple of weeks time to see if the tightness in the ankle needs another look.

Got myself a great deal on a Head hotgearbag.

Just need to pick up some short-*$^* salopettes when stock for new season appears online. Expecting to have to buy from US though....

8) Welcome :D What boots did you get?

Did you get pies or beer with the boots ) What is a Head Hotgearbag?

Hi Bandit,
Appears the tiny volume of my feet and skiing needs are a good match for the Atomic RT CS100 race boot - when CEM measured me up a couple of years back it was too late in the season to find a 23/23.5.... then the credit crunch hit but I'm hitting the slopes again this season.

Big white and red boots were too subtle so we've tweaked them with some Union Jack buckles :D Missed the beer and pies offer though... (it was 9am)

Had lots of problems in the past with boots - invariably smashing toes - and I know now that I've been wearing 'buckets' for the most part.

The new luggage item is
http://www.solutions4feet.com/catalogue_item.php?catID=2365&prodID=12364

Which is a Head badged one of these http://hotgearbag.com/index.shtml

Hate putting cold boots on in the morning..... :)

ahhh they sound very similar to my boots-i got them 3 weeks from the end of last season and had to get some work done on them but i love them, make such a difference-i went for the 140s cos im a heavy sod!

I may be repeating what already been said here because havent read all 5 fives of this thread but ellis brigham and TSA have a mental sale on just now-after this season i need new trousers and gloves and there are some crazy deals atm

tino_11 wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:Yay! You got an apartment...Can we see some photos? :D

all in good time, want to sign the contract first :)

Whens the house warming? Make sure there's some snow on the ground and we'll get the bus over.

Hmmmm my bank account is taking a hammering at the minute with the current final end of last season sales...

Three pairs of smartwool socks bought
A pair of Leki Speed S Poles

I am also in the process of sorting out a new pair of boots (although they won't come in the sale) and I am now tempted by the Leki Speed Gloves. This earning money lark is a dangerous thing!! :shock:

what size are you? i have leki gloves, brand new for sale, dont fit me-size 10