The "I need to brag about a gear purchase" thread

[backdoor]

Just waiting for the white stuff!!

"The waiting is the hardest part....

 

[SCWVA]

S/Pro Hv 130 - Men's On-Piste Boots | Salomon

Developed for skiers looking for all the performance and fit of an S/PRO boot but adapted to a wider morphology, this boot has been designed with an anatomic last of 102mm. The wider shell construction offers more room without compromising its high-perfor

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Finally, wish they came in some better colors

 

[backdoor]

My first pair of skis and boots -

 

[JShort]

Always wanted a pair of Blizzard Bodes... now I've got em!

 

[Snowflake2420]

Really stoked on these new resort boots. Thanks Boot Mechanics in Golden.

They saw their first day of action today at A Basin.

 

[Andy Mink]

Really stoked on these new resort boots. Thanks Boot Mechanics in Golden.

They saw their first day of action today at A Basin.

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And what's the verdict?

 

[Snowflake2420]

And what's the verdict?

Great so far! I haven't skied a resort dedicated boot in 5+ years so I was very happy with the increased power and precision. Should have done it sooner. Very good stiffer boot option for women.

This boot also has nice features like how the powerstrap has a hook and isn't flopping around when you loosen it.

 

[tomahawkins]

My first pair of skis and boots - View attachment 145989

Nice! You'll find quite a few Monster fans here. A couple seasons on these and you'll be ready for the metal variants, which with any luck coincides with Head introducing a new Monster lineup for 2024. We all remain hopeful and vigilant.

Head Monster Fan Site

Stoking Monster popularity for Head to reanimate the beast.

monsterskis.org

 

[Tricia]

Really stoked on these new resort boots. Thanks Boot Mechanics in Golden.

They saw their first day of action today at A Basin.

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Great so far! I haven't skied a resort dedicated boot in 5+ years so I was very happy with the increased power and precision. Should have done it sooner. Very good stiffer boot option for women.

This boot also has nice features like how the powerstrap has a hook and isn't flopping around when you loosen it.

I had my hands on a pair of those this past winter and was really impresed with the design. I really love the buckles that stay out of the way when you are taking your boot off.

 

[David Chaus]

I had my hands on a pair of those this past winter and was really impresed with the design. I really love the buckles that stay out of the way when you are taking your boot off.

Yup, still loving my Mach 1's, this will be my 3rd or 4th year with them. I could have gone with a Lange or Atomic, but the buckle catch was one of the things that sold me, along with the heel hold and other design features like the CAS system.

 

[Viking9]

That’s a great looking Tecnica.
We have the same wood flooring as yours .

 

[backdoor]

Nice! You'll find quite a few Monster fans here. A couple seasons on these and you'll be ready for the metal variants, which with any luck coincides with Head introducing a new Monster lineup for 2024. We all remain hopeful and vigilant.

Head Monster Fan Site

Stoking Monster popularity for Head to reanimate the beast.

monsterskis.org

Thanks @tomahawkins. I bought them based on reviews on this board. From what I have read the x83s seemed to be a pretty good place for me to start being well past beginner and hoping to greatly improve this coming season.

Do you know if the x83 from the 19-20 season came with a single layer of titanal instead of 2? As opposed to previous years that did not have any metal?

 

[Seahaven]

I have been looking for a decent deal on a pair of 172 Elan Wingman 82 CTI skis. I just came across just that at OutdoorXL- they have a pair that were used as test skis. $394 and they are mounting the bindings, $461 with shipping to the US (OutdoorXL is in the Netherlands). Pretty good price for essentially brand new skis and new bindings. Pictures to come when they arrive!

 

[anders_nor]

Local store finally got my new m6 191's! they are chiling next to my new to me katana 108s, and some kendos in background.. ohh a and a pair of stocklis.

I keep them at my office so gf doesnt find out I have new stuff.

 

[dbostedo]

I keep them at my office so gf doesnt find out I have new stuff.

Should we change the thread title to The "I need to hide my new gear purchase" Thread?

 

[Tony Storaro]

I keep them at my office so gf doesnt find out I have new stuff.

That's exactly the reason I keep all my skis in bags.

 

[slowrider]

My ski collection doesn't hold a candle to her shoe collection.

 

[Uncle-A]

My ski collection doesn't hold a candle to her shoe collection.

My ski collection doesn't hold a candle to my wife's handbag collection. Talk about a quiver.

 

[Tony Storaro]

My ski collection doesn't hold a candle to my wife's handbag collection. Talk about a quiver.

Yes, yes, but you don't understand, THAT'S DIFFERENT! They NEED all those bags and shoes whereas, and I am quoting here: Who needs more than 2 pairs of ski anyway?

 

[slowrider]

Yes, yes, but you don't understand, THAT'S DIFFERENT! They NEED all those bags and shoes whereas, and I am quoting here: Who needs more than 2 pairs of ski actually?

I'm not even going talk about Horse tack.