gozaimaas 61 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 The pair of best gloves are 2 pairs of gloves. In japan I ended up swapping gloves,neck warmer and beanie after lunch, it was worth an extra hour on the mountain I reckon Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah will be doing that 2 x gloves 2 x googles Want really warm gloves tho for those cold /windy days, great snow but freezing on the exposed lifts. And extra googles so clear pair to use after fogging 1st pair from overheating/ stacks Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 yeah that makes sense Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah will be doing that 2 x gloves 2 x googles Want really warm gloves tho for those cold /windy days, great snow but freezing on the exposed lifts. And extra googles so clear pair to use after fogging 1st pair from overheating/ stacks They called mitts My gloves are top of the line goretex and my mitts are just plain jane mitts. Guess which ones are warmer. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I bought a 16 quid pair of Tresspass gloves 3 or 4 years ago and they've never let me down . Hands are always toasty warm n dry Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah my bad. Will be getting mitts but was calling them gloves Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Sales person in Sydney suggested swanny mitts but bit more than 16 squid (thats good price for warm gloves) more like $100 Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 My burton goretex ones were AU$110, they work well stopping water getting through the fabric but it always gets in at the cuff if you ride hard and stack harder like I do lol. I was in the oakley store in george st last w/e and looking at some of their goretex line, quality stuff but AU$799 for pants is a bit more than I can justify Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Its nothing when you drink $6 coffee and $10 sandwiches lol. Welcome to sydney Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Two sets of gloves are a good idea. I normally take a nice girly black pair that I bought in Zermatt - great fit, well insulated and comfy as! But pack a second pair - cheapies that fit me and the boys...usually 2 or 3 pairs, so anyone with wet gloves or lost gloves can grab a pair. In Japan when it is bitter I layer with some wool liners and that keeps the fingers toasty warm. Nothing worse than dripping wet gloves that you have to put back on after a coffee break. Thank goodness for warm air hand dryers in the bathroom! Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I have a pair of Tyrolla mittens from Costco, nice and warm, and seem very waterproof. Even with snow and ice melting on them I've never had wet hands. Only cost 2,500 yen and much warmer than my $NZ200 gloves. Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks Onehunga, I think we have a costco in Sydney now so will check if they have got some. Have brought cheapies from aldi before but imo not warm enough. Ok for walking around or putting chains on Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Its nothing when you drink $6 coffee and $10 sandwiches lol. Welcome to sydney Being from the central coast I'm lost when it comes to Sydney & trying to save pennies to upgrade snow gear. Am having problems hunting down 2nd hand pair of snow shoes. I have a pair of Tyrolla mittens from Costco, nice and warm, and seem very waterproof. Even with snow and ice melting on them I've never had wet hands. Only cost 2,500 yen and much warmer than my $NZ200 gloves. I dont mind spending the coin on brand stuff when/if it performs but hard to tell what its going to do in the elements when trying on in store. Really annoying when they are no better or worse than a lesser brand. Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Dakine gortex gloves do the job for me. If you pick them up from the states you can save up to 50% compared to aus/japow Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Just got an email from Mainpeak 20% off everything so I contacted them and they don't have any stock/size for any of the Burtons. I sold my Hovercraft on Monday for $400 and they have just reduced it to $479 so that worked alright aswell. Grab some gear Perthies they even have 20% 2014 Boards Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post seemore 66 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2013 Got some Burton Ions coming from the states can't wait to try them 2 Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great boots they are, I am sure you will love them. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Just ordered some of themselves myself. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Just ordered some of themselves myself. well done frannyo how much? and what did it cost to ship? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just received my Ion's very impresssed. Great Lacing systen nice and comfortable not as stiff as expected. And they look pretty cool too Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Mate I am stoked I bought and tried Salomon Synapse, Judge Dual Boas, which are meant to be good boots but the Burton suits me I loved the Hail and was worried about a stiffer boot but I can't complain people abuse the brand but I am a fan Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 They're just jealous. Have fun with the gear. Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Just received my Ion's very impresssed. Great Lacing systen nice and comfortable not as stiff as expected. And they look pretty cool too I thought that too compared to my old missions that have just about disintegrated - the missions were very old tech and hence the need for purchase but felt a lot stiffer. Am also impressed by the lacing, comfort and of course cool factor Link to post Share on other sites
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