i work too, man and like i said, i am going to buy new ski boots this year. however, i have bills to pay, trips to save for, and other things that need finances.
nobody dare say "oh, well you're just not committed enough to the sport" cuz i will punch you in the face.
if i have skis that still work perfectly fine (even though they are last years), why should i buy a new pair when i really don't need them?