More Snowboarding Stuff

The little bro got me a gift card to Dick's for my birthday.  It finally arrived in the mail today, and of course, I ran out and spent it.  Well not really.  I read on slickdeals that Dick's had snowboards on sale for 75% off.  I figure I'd take a look and see if I could get something for the hubster.  Turns out there were none, so I figure since I was there I would take a look around.  I had a 20% coupon and a $10 off $25.  I ended up looking at helmets and some other cold weather gear.

If you know me, I agonize over buying things at full price.  I'll find something I like and usually, it's the most expensive one there, and then I find a suitable substitute that is less expensive, but I don't like as much.  I'll walk around the store or just sit in front of the display and think and rationalize and text and call and talk about it until I can make a decision.  This usually drives the hubster insane since I am texting/calling/talking to him.  My first pick was a Bern Berkely white gloss helmet with a gray knit fuzzy ear warmer thing that attached to the inside of the helmet.  It was $110.  I thought that was it.  Then I'm thinking that's a lot for a helmet.  I found a white RED helmet, but it was white matte, but it was also $65.  So I spend the next hour trying on the two helmets and yes, looking at myself in a mirror.  Not like I can look good with a big ole helmet on my already large head.  I finally decide and I got a white RED helmet and two neck gaiters.  The Bern was just not as comfortable even though it looked cute and was slightly smaller in size.  I just could not justify spending $55 more for it.  Even though the white matte initially was not my favorite, it was just way more comfortable than the Bern.  I also was afraid the Bern would get dirty since the chin strap was white and the knit attachable hat was partially white.

I also got my bindings in the mail today.  They look like they are fine.  The latch things all work and that's all I really checked.  All I need to do is wait for the board which comes in on Monday.  I've also got some socks, gloves, and a tool thingy.  Yay!!  I'm all set for snowboarding next weekend and the hubster only needs is some pants.