i agree with most of that, although if I was lucky enough to live, say, out west... I'd definately want multiple pairs of skis for different kinds of conditions and skiing... and in this case he might was well hold on to those old solomons becuase they aren't really worth much to sell and if his other urbans break... he's got a back up! and while all that you need is one jacket and one pair of pants, if my rents paid for my outerwear and didn't care how much I'd have quite the quiver of suits. haha.