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What's on your wish list for next year?

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#1 ·
So, the season is winding down for most of us. Time to start thinking about what we want for next season?

New boots. My boots have had their last season. I now have a leak in the right foot. Squish, squish, squish.

Drift Ghost. I like the Drift camera, but I need/want the features in the Ghost.

I'm going to buy the new 2014 Proto for next season. Not sure yet what bindings I'm going to get with it.

Oh, and my snowpants have had it. They were black, they've now faded to an off-brown.

Um, I don't think I need to replace my helmet... :laugh:
 
#34 ·
1.) Season Pass - had one this year and foolishly sold it thinking I wouldn't get enough local days to make it worth it among my out of state trips. I was wrong haha.

2.) Thinking about picking up the burton process. I like the custom as my first board, but i'm thinking a bit softer would be nice.
 
#107 ·
What year is your custom? I just bought a 13 one online and I'm wondering how you like it.

I absolutely need new boots. The ones i retired are of an unknown age and used, not to mention oversized. The new boots are going to be stiff for sure.

I am also going to buy a new pair of bindings. Thinking about EST cartels as i now have a channel board and the cartel is well liked among people. Also hinge sounds like fun.
 
#36 ·
Hello, my name is Donutz and I'm a gear whore.

Went to 4th and Burrard today... for those who know Vancouver, there's a Boardroom, Boardroom Clearance Centre, Billabong, Pacific Boarder, Comor Sports, and Showcase, all within spitting distance of each other.

So, I now have a new pair of Ride snowpants, Rome Targa bindings, and 32 Focus Boa boots.

[sigh] I am so weak...

(Just need the Drift Ghost helmetcam and the new Proto now)
 
#37 ·
I got so much this year-

New-
Boots - DC Status
Helmet - Smith Vantage
Bluetooth audio for helmet
SWIX tuning stands, 3 piece brush set
Diamond stones and adjustable angle holder
Top of the line Mt. Hardware Shell and two pairs of same pants
Merino wool base layer
Smith IO/x goggles with 3 lenses
Gloves that seem to be holding up (swix or sw=---- something I forget)
Socks x 2

Got some new Union Charger bindings but I don't think they're going to work for me, so I'll go back to Burton Diodes for now.

Gonna keep riding my Billy Goat. If I find a good deal I might try to drop a size from 162 to 159.

Buying a season pass for next year this week :thumbsup:

The only other thing I want I can think of is a hot tub and -10 lbs. Helps tons on those four -five day trips.
 
#38 ·
Maybe a pow and/or split board. Otherwise hoping for good snowboard trips. Want to explore big sky, silverstar and whistler blackcomb next year.
Maybe heli boarding as well.
 
#45 ·
I really need new goggles. I may also need a more insulated jacket for trips up North to Gore and Whitface. Otherwise I am good with my setup.

Generally I want to be in better shape next year. I jog but that's it. And getting back into boarding kinda took me by surprise. So I want to have an injury free off season with lots of core and leg work. And some High Intensity Interval Training (maybe boxing?) mixed in for stamina. There's nothing that feels quite as good as being in excellent shape.

I also want to progress back to where I was before I quit. I feel like I am getting there. I rode Kirkwood black diamonds in mogul-ly spring conditions last weekend. I just need to bring my speed up and work on popping and landings so I can go out with my brother next season (who is an excellent all mountain rider) and crush some steeps, glades and stashes. And not just keep up with him (like when we were kids and riding lessons consisted of 'keep riding or get ditched') but really have some quality time with him and his little girls.
We've always been close but our mom died unexpectedly of a heart attach last year and we've gotten closer since that experience. She would be happy we are close friends as adults. He's pretty happy I got back into riding so we both have someone to ride with!

That's my wish list. Great times and good riding with family.
 
#46 ·
To that guy asking if Burton Jackets are any good, my answer is yes. I had 3 of them and they were the jackets that did not rip up in the middle of the season. I owned other brands and they split apart in the middle of the season. All 3 of the Burton jackets were older. I have not bough any recent jackets in years. The last 2 were super cheap lucky scores at yard sales and thrift stores. I also had good luck with Burton snow pants. If a jacket lasts me more than a season, it's good. I have one with about 70 days on it and no seams have tore yet.
 
#62 ·
Thanks for the feedback! The Cabela's jacket I have now is tough as nails but it's pretty heavy, no vents or waistband to keep out snow either. All I can wear under it is my base layer unless temp is under 15-20F. Honestly it's probably too hot. It's an awesome jacket, just not so much for riding. Same thing goes for my pants, waterproof and warm but heavy. I was looking at the Poacher lineup to maybe replace both of them.
 
#47 ·
I don't really need anything. I picked up new boots, board, bindings, and late season pants.

What I'd like is a different story. I'd love to pick up a Salomon Sick Stick and then get a Never Summer Proto (or something similar like a Yes the Greats) for my all-mountain riding when the snow isn't deep. Then I'd love to buy some Flow NX2-SEs to pair with my Raiden Blackhawks.

That would give me a 2 deck quiver + an older camber I use as my rock board. So, I suppose this is my goal and if I manage to stay out west I'd like to add a split, but that investment is only worthwhile if I'm still living in the mountains in a couple years.
 
#48 ·
Just scored Flylow Quantum Jacket / Magnum BC pants on sale. So the outerware is all set.:)

The quiver is good. New boots waiting in the closet.

Picking up the Midweek pass next week.

On the wish list is two trips. 1st ;Never been west, gotta happen. 2nd; Back to Vermont. Did Killington and Sugarbush 3 weeks ago after the big dumps and had my very first knee deep powder experience. :yahoo: Now I know how addictions are started.
 
#49 ·
Welp, I either need new boots, or a whole lot of shoe goo. My DC's are officially done for. The toe and heel on my back foot are fully separated now. I was walking in a puddle by the end of the day last time I was out.
 
#53 ·
DC Scouts. They've got a couple seasons on them, but they're pretty well shot now. They started to go last season, and I probably should have replaced them at the beginning of this season. But, I'm cheap, and boots are expensive. And I wear a size 13 so my selection is limited. And all of my "local" shops are a minimum of 40 minutes away. I hate boot shopping. It's just a giant P.I.T.A. for me.
 
#54 ·
Worst thing for me too..... New boots. Is that Normal for boots to go bad in two years?

Will you be switching brands?

I got mine at dogfunk so I could send mine in, but going through breaking them in again is not something I want to deal with if the quality is crap to begin with.
 
#65 ·
Well I got a good 21 days in this season as my job took me within driving distance for weekend trips, if i get anything near that next season i'll be happy!


Gear wise, bought a Bataleon Goliath, Cartels, impact shorts and some Volcom Pants this season.
Already eyeing up a new Jacket though. My helmet has quite a big ding in it so probably need a new one.
Keep looking at GoPros too..and yes i know everyone has one but so what.
 
#67 ·
Already eyeing up a new Jacket though. My helmet has quite a big ding in it so probably need a new one.
Keep looking at GoPros too..and yes i know everyone has one but so what.
You definitely need a new one. If it's got a big ding, it's likely worthless. And the thing is, there's no way you can tell. If you are wearing a helmet for protection, they you need another.
 
#73 ·
Im thinkin imma pick up a neversummer heritage paired up with union forces. I definately gonna pick up a helmet as well. and i need new goggles as always. If i could pick up another pair of pants for cheap ill do that too.
 
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