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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1260 on: February 15, 2018, 11:47:29 am »
The deals at Corbetts on Smith gear are cheaper than the deals thru CSIA. I got my Smith Vantage helmet & IO7 goggles for less than I could have thru the CSIA.

No-san, when I bought my Vantage helmet they didn't show a size medium online, so I called them & she then went into the warehouse & found me one and gave me a great price on it.

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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1261 on: February 15, 2018, 12:25:06 pm »
Quote from: Gurgie on February 15, 2018, 11:47:29 am
The deals at Corbetts on Smith gear are cheaper than the deals thru CSIA. I got my Smith Vantage helmet & IO7 goggles for less than I could have thru the CSIA.

No-san, when I bought my Vantage helmet they didn't show a size medium online, so I called them & she then went into the warehouse & found me one and gave me a great price on it.
If your head is a medium, that'd definitely fit me - or may be too big :P

I've asked the wife for permission - the one who makes a fraction of our household income :P (then again, I spend most of it ;D).  Not that she has the final say, but it's respectful.  If she says yes, I'm buying these:

https://www.corbetts.com/2017-smith-variance-matte-white-mens-helmet/

https://www.corbetts.com/smith-i-o-black-goggle-w-ignitor-mirror-lens-bonus-lens/



They'll go with my:

(similar jacket/snowpants, but not quite identical - no red on the snowpants, no hood or rivets on the jacket)


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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1262 on: February 15, 2018, 01:41:11 pm »
Medium should work. Seen that white one, wasn't sure if you'd wanna rock a white tho, lol!

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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1263 on: February 15, 2018, 02:09:30 pm »
White helmets are cool! Also a good way to be visible on the hill. I love the Vantage - just a beautiful, well-designed piece. I tried one on earlier this season in Medium and it was a perfect fit for my smallish noggin' (I currently wear a size "S/M" Giro G10).
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1264 on: February 15, 2018, 02:19:37 pm »
Quote from: Gurgie on February 15, 2018, 01:41:11 pm
Seen that white one, wasn't sure if you'd wanna rock a white tho, lol!
That's my only hesitation now...the wife has approved the purchases.  With a black hannibal lector mask (Bula)

and the black jacket, I'm not sure how it'll look.  I also wanted to get away from being the same colour as snow.

...but it's not worth $65 more for black.
https://www.corbetts.com/2018-smith-variance-adult-helmet/

and now that I look into it - doesn't look like the Variance has MIPS...there's another version that does, but Corbetts doesn't sell it.
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1265 on: February 15, 2018, 02:33:11 pm »
Not sure if I'd put that much weight into the MIPS, it's still a great helmet.

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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1266 on: February 15, 2018, 02:43:52 pm »
Now I'm lusting after the Smith Quantum in red...



Damn.  $329 USD is the cheapest I can find it  >:(  Damn colour preferences.

Yeah, the Variance would be a great helmet, but I'm not sure the white makes me all that happy.
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1267 on: February 15, 2018, 03:55:52 pm »
The kid has the Compass, and loves it.  It's not quite as warm as some others, but she's worked in it at -30C, so it can't be too bad.  The thing she likes the most is how light it it - which really matters when you wear a helmet as much as she does, and it weighs little in her pack on the skin track when backcountry skiing.  It also colour coordinates well with her non-working outfit...  (so, yeah, colour matters!)

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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1268 on: February 15, 2018, 07:19:23 pm »
Quote from: No-san on February 15, 2018, 02:43:52 pm
Now I'm lusting after the Smith Quantum in red...



Damn.  $329 USD is the cheapest I can find it  >:(  Damn colour preferences.

Yeah, the Variance would be a great helmet, but I'm not sure the white makes me all that happy.
Call Corbetts, they might have other colours in stock. I called & she found me Vantage in a medium & black, it was new old stock, like a 2015 in 2017.

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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1269 on: February 16, 2018, 11:38:39 am »
You can order it directly on the Smith Canadian site for $350 CAD. Still expensive but cheaper than $329 US.

https://www.smithoptics.com/ca/Root/Men's/Helmets/Snow/Quantum/p/H18-QTFCSMMIPS/sizeVariants
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1270 on: February 16, 2018, 01:10:38 pm »
Stay safe out there, gang (and pack your passport just in case)

https://deadspin.com/man-goes-missing-while-skiing-in-new-york-is-found-six-1823054691
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1271 on: February 16, 2018, 01:42:18 pm »
The house that skis bought. :-)
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1272 on: February 16, 2018, 01:48:33 pm »
Quote from: Railton on February 16, 2018, 01:42:18 pm
The house that skis bought. :-)
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1273 on: February 16, 2018, 01:54:50 pm »
Quote from: lebowski on February 16, 2018, 01:10:38 pm
Stay safe out there, gang (and pack your passport just in case)

https://deadspin.com/man-goes-missing-while-skiing-in-new-york-is-found-six-1823054691

I've been following that story.  So crazy.

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Gave them more of my money today........

Hmmmmmm.  Is it over 100 mm wide at the narrowest spot?
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1274 on: February 16, 2018, 02:22:38 pm »
189 cm?
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1275 on: February 16, 2018, 02:50:28 pm »
Soul 7HD would be awesome.

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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1276 on: February 16, 2018, 03:24:25 pm »
The skiing at our little local hill was horrid today. Rained this week. Fml. Calling it a day before 1:30.


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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1277 on: February 16, 2018, 03:36:34 pm »
That's going to be me tomorrow.  It's going from +5 to -17 in the span of 24 hours.

My oldest ( 8 ) is entered in his first Ski Cross race tomorrow.  He couldn't be more excited.
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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1278 on: February 16, 2018, 03:40:03 pm »
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That's going to be me tomorrow.  It's going from +5 to -17 in the span of 24 hours.

My oldest (8) is entered in his first Ski Cross race tomorrow.  He couldn't be more excited.
You gonna be up at MSM? We'll be up there tomorrow.

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Re: Skis and Snowboards
« Reply #1279 on: February 16, 2018, 03:41:55 pm »
Yup, we'll be there.

I'll keep an eye out for you.
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