ShinyDiscoBall 2 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 So, who's using really old equipment here? There's a (previous) colleague of mine back in the UK, he is a really good skier and goes to Switzerland every winter for about 3 weeks and he hasn't bought new equipment for well over 15 years... and doesn't seem interested at all saying his skis are great as they are. I don't know enough about gear to argue that he should get new modern stuff.... do you think he should? Link to post Share on other sites
YellowSnow 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Except for my gloves and Jacket everything I have is 2006/7 and I will probably sell my boots, bindings to buy new ones next year. I want some lighter boots and bindings. He should buy new skis, find out what kind of riding he likes and buy appropriate equipment. It makes a hell of a difference. I don't think anybody will argue in favor or 15yo straight planks of wood/fiberglass. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Still riding my Nitro Hazard from 1996. Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Everything I was using (except my bindings) were 3 years old - Board, Boots, Pants, Jacket, Googgles. I do buy new stuff, but sometimes you go back to the older stuff (thanks to Nikwax) I met a J-ripper on a 9 or 10 year old Sims Aaron Vincent board (had cost him 3000yen!) on Saturday too - and he was better than any of us! Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 This one cat was rocking the 80's one piece ski costume at 47 a few weeks back. Teal Green! The oldest piece of gear I own are my skis from 1996 (Head Cyber w/Tyrolia Bindings). I usually take them out once a year to keep them from feeling neglected. Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by YellowSnow: He should buy new skis, find out what kind of riding he likes and buy appropriate equipment. It makes a hell of a difference. I don't think anybody will argue in favor or 15yo straight planks of wood/fiberglass. Hey... a pair of my skis (that I love dearly) are nothing but wood and fiberglass. Even the sidewall is untreated wood. Actually, the sidewall is getting moldy, like the cutting board in your kitchen. I think it's kind of funny that the technology has done a complete circle. It is one of the most sought-after powder skis in the world. The Volkl Gotama. Strangely enough, the newer version of it is simply one more wrap of fiberglass underfoot. You can see it in action in the Hachimantai TR thread that daver posted. They have a side-cut/turning radius equal to that of an old "straight" ski. They're just fatter... and shorter. Props to the old guy who digs his gear! I wouldn't ride something that narrow, but if he's not a pow-slut, why not? they're probably fast as hell. Heck, my new Jet Fuels are wood/fiberglass and metal. But they are wwaaaaay faster than I can ski. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 My goggles are 20 years old, and my gloves 10. Both have reached the end of their lives this season. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 My gloves were like 20 years old. I got rid of them as they had too many holes and my better half could not get rid of the stench even after washing them. yuk. My ballaclava is around 30 years old. It's also has a few holes in it but it keeps me toasty warm in the worst of conditions. It looks dorky, but I'll trade looks for comfort anyday. I've got a bunch of really old skis back home. One of my board is really old as well, but I have not ridden it probably for over 5 years. It's an old Burton with a fin at the bottom. I'll try to dig a couple of pics. Generally I do not like to change gear all the time as I feel it is a waste of money if your current gear is good to go. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Here's the ol' creaky board. Enjoy the stickers. Pic of the small fin under the board: Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Those old snowboards seemed to have some pretty awkward shapes. My 15 year old, 200cm, straight volkls finally went into semi-retirement two seasons ago. They're still probably better in powder than my short carving skis though. Link to post Share on other sites
charlotte 0 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I also know someone who loves in Geneva who uses 25 year old skis and would not change them. I think he said he was persuaded to try new gear once but 'didn't like it'. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Quote: Originally posted by charlotte: I also know someone who loves in Geneva Really? Were you one of those he loved there? Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I love old fashion straight skis. Link to post Share on other sites
Fossil 0 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I tried using my old Elan SCXs (1987) last season in Switzerland and damm was I glad to get back on some modern skis. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Fossil how come you did not like your old skis? Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I still have the first skis I tried many years ago and actually had a go on them this season. I think they are best left in my memory. Shiny you should try to persuade your friend to try some new gear. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I remember I used to ride those Dynastar Competition 190cm with the read plastic stabilizer at the top From time to time the plastic would come off the tip when I would hit jumps a bit too hard. Good old days. But at least they would not wobble like today's carving skis once you start going over 40-50ish. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'm not using them but there are some wooden skis in my apartment building. It's like a mini-museum down there with some really old bindings as well. I'm sure they must be worth something. Talking of which the musuem at Nozawa is worth a visit. Link to post Share on other sites
Snow-Woman 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Quote: Talking of which the musuem at Nozawa is worth a visit. Really enjoyed checking that place out. Some really really old gear in there! Link to post Share on other sites
igloo 3 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Where abouts is that museum? Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Look at the mountain from the village - the museum is on the far left hand side at the bottom of the courses. Link to post Share on other sites
igloo 3 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Thanks, I will have to check that out. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 It's worth a look. Link to post Share on other sites
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