Fellow skiers, requesting advice

[Typhy]

I've skied for 11 years now. . . ( Jesus, it doesn't seem like it's been that long ), in that time, I've had 3 different backpacks, about 15 different pairs of goggles, etc, but I've never found the perfect setup.

For starters, backpacks. I've been using an old DaKine backpack, which is beat up as hell right now. I'm looking to get a new one. 1080s and Pocket Rockets won't fit in most ski slots, so I need adjustable ones. Hydration is overrated, better off with a water bottle in most cases anyway. I could live without a shovel slot, but I'd perfer to have one. I need something capable of carrying a water bottle, a coat, my skis ( Pocket Rockets and 1080s ), and with enough room left inside for my video camera.

Any suggestions? Money isn't a problem, if it fits what I want.

Ok, onto Goggles. Up until last year, I'd been wasting my time with 30-40 dollar Scott goggles, that I can buy locally. Last year, I finally decided to actually buy a decent pair of Oakleys. ( Specifically these: http://mirror.altrec.com/images/shop/photos/OAK/6282_m.jpg?2 )

They were awesome for the first month or so. Then, during Christmas Break, I hit about a 30 foot cliff going about 60 MPH, cleared my intended landing ground, ate it, slid down and hit a tree. Totally fucked up both my goggles and my face. The frames of my goggles are ok, but the lenses were totaled. I can get new lenses for them for around 50 bucks.

Would you suggest going with the new lenses, or do you know of a better pair of goggles? Again, price isn't a problem.

Thanks in advance,

Typhy

[cO.gabe]

Hydration is overrated, better off with a water bottle in most cases anyway.

Here is what you do:

When you get thirsty just look for a chunk of ice or hard snow sitting on the edge of the run, then just put it in your mouth and suck on it while you ski.

If you get sick, it's your own fault.

[Supernatural Pie]

Just stay away from the yellow snow...

[Maniac]

How much were the goggles in the first place if it's cheaper to replace them if not buy a new pair.

[Typhy]

About 150 bucks. I've got common sense, Maniac. I'm just wondering if anyone has a pack or some goggles that they've found very effective.

[cO.Kuza]

I have a solution for you typhy. snowboard.

[KoS.Rebel]

If you really wanted to talk to someone about skiing my uncle would be ur best bet. He trained navy ops to ski and survive in the cold back in the day, but unless you knew me there is no way ud know him. Oh well...why do i feel like i have wasted my time.....

[Typhy]

I have a solution for you typhy. snowboard.

I've done a bit of snowboarding. I prefer skiing though, largely because I starting snowboarding after I'd been skiing for 6 years, so I'd much rather ski with my friends than waste time trying to learn to board better.