i try to avoid it until the season gets close because it's just depressing
BUT
when i get a new jacket or something in the mail, i have to try it on...and inevitably i end up putting all my other gear on with it, boots and everything...
we all do it, but the best is putting it all on, going into your basement(where there is carpet) making a rail on the carpet with some duct tape and practicing rail moves. I have been having some trouble with my pretzels tho?!?!