I love both park and powder, but park is where my heart is. I love it. Don't get me wrong, when those few pow days come along they are the best days of the year on the EC and I love skiing in the woods.
I have 3 pairs of goggles; one with a low light lens, one with a sunny day lens, and a back up/ old pair that are super scratched.
I like Jiberish and Saga and First Drop, I own something from all of them. But I really only buy something if I really like it / need it. I don't replace my old stuff, I add too it and when my old stuff wears out, I already have something else to use. I don't plan on buying anything new from any of them this year.
I have a job.
This one I completely agree with you on. I ski my skis until I need new ones. I hate seeing kids at my home mountain in CT getting completely new everything every year when their old stuff is perfectly fine. I just replaced my 08 Chronics with a used pair of Cryptonites. I always search for the bargain on skis, and I am a little guilty of buying a few pairs of skis that I don't need, but I am changing now. Trying to spend less on ski equipment until I actually need it.
I like tall tees, tall jackets, etc. If it's not your style, then don't wear it!
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