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    Snowboard Boots

    in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry

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    I reckon you should spend the most money on boots.

    Ski or board - get the best you can for your feet.

    Then add the rest as you can.

     

    Without comfortable feet the rest becomes a chore.

     

    Only problem with me is left ankle is good but right ankle not so good due to skate boarding smash. Just need to get thru the numb/ no feeling stage with it.

    Been wearing the ions around house for short periods and feel comfy so far, just need to give them a real trial now.

    Some other things on the immediate list are really warm gloves, a new helmet (more comfortable than the one I've got now and good ventilation) and googles.

    Any ideas/ thoughts appreciated.

    Snowboard Boots

    in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry

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    I have a pair of Burton Ions, I find that they fit me well, quite stiff, which makes them great for carving, but not so stiff as to be no good for anything else. Pretty high up the price scale, but I think worth it.

    Invested in a pair of ions, bought online via Scotland. The finance minister complain about the cost but was reminded about her upgrades last season. Still got to update a lot more stuff tho and replacing old gear one piece at a time so as not to be noticed (yeah - good one) and not hurt the bank balance as much. The plan is to buy good quality gear so it lasts but I always cringe/question at the cost of (new and supposed good quality) snow gear and wonder about how much is hype.

    Also picking up a 2nd hand NS summit ~165 (very reasonable - ebay) soon, suppose to be a more powder board from board reviews. Just missed out on a Burton Malaloo but still hunting.

    Yen

    in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry

    Posted

    It doesn't bother me, but there's quite a lot of MSG in Japanese mayonnaise.

     

    For sandwiches and coleslaw, I prefer the western one.

     

    Didn;t know that. Damm. That msg stuff is not good. Reading the label was my down fall :)

    Am guessing the mayo's got lots of salt and sugar in it now, as per most processed foods.

    Wilsons Promontory Day Trip

    in General off-topic discussions

    Posted

    I use to hang out down that way (use to hang out at Kilcunda a lot) years ago and it definitly is a nature lovers paradise. Highly recommend going there if you get to oz and you like that sort of stuff. As GN says be careful with weather, it is in Victoria and the weather can make or break your trip. Apart from the walks and emus, I have fond memories of other wildlife such as parrots that can be hand fed, wombats that walk through tents at night, wallabies and echidnas (you wont see these often in the wild - very shy). Echidnas are my favorite

    Snowboard Boots

    in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry

    Posted

    I have a pair of Burton Ions, I find that they fit me well, quite stiff, which makes them great for carving, but not so stiff as to be no good for anything else. Pretty high up the price scale, but I think worth it.

    Burton Ions here too. I like them and would recommend.

     

    Any thoughts on binding that would be suitable for the Ions?

    Thanks in advance

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