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  1. 11-29-2005, 12:41 PM #1
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    Face Shots

    Ok I will be honest I have never had a true face shot. The most pow I have ever skied was probably ankle-knee deep. I am praying this will be the year that I will get a bunch of nice face shots, especially after seeing all the sick pics from Steamboat. So do you guys take the face shots like men or is it worth getting a Balaclava? Maybe it would be fun feeling the powder burn my throat and lungs. hahaha So what should I expect?
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    Friends don't let friends wear neck gaiters.
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    Time your breathing so you aren't trying to inhale when the snow's hitting you in the face. Barring that, I hear SCUBA gear works pretty well.
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    If you're new to face shots you need to experience the icy burn and frozen eyes firsthand. Wear a hat, but no goggles or neck protection.

    After you've felt it you can decide whether or not to cover up. I find that catching snow in the face all day can get pretty cold. goggles+fullface helmet works well for me. A mask and snorkle work well too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tranzformer
    So do you guys take the face shots like men or is it worth getting a Balaclava?
    Depends on the temperature. I wear a Seirus face mask when it is really cold and windy. If it's not that cold, then just zip up the coat and enjoy.

    Edit: Cue picture of Max Gosey in Snorkel.
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    TGR, where nothing is sacred, except the term "face shots".
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    Quote Originally Posted by tranzformer
    Ok I will be honest I have never had a true face shot. The most pow I have ever skied was probably ankle-knee deep. I am praying this will be the year that I will get a bunch of nice face shots, especially after seeing all the sick pics from Steamboat. So do you guys take the face shots like men or is it worth getting a Balaclava? Maybe it would be fun feeling the powder burn my throat and lungs. hahaha So what should I expect?
    If you can deep throat, I'll give you a face shot you'll never forget.
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    getting your first face shot is the legal equivalent of getting a blowjob while snorting rumplemintz
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    wait, sorry, that is legal, but having pow wash over you like a angel while doing about 40mph on a steep pitch is the sickest thing ever,
    "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. The winds will blow their freshness into you, and the storms, their energy. Your cares and tensions will drop away like the leaves of Autumn." --John Muir

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    getting your first face shot is the legal equivalent of getting a blowjob while snorting rumplemintz
    Well done Sir, nice play on silly words.

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  11. 11-29-2005, 01:22 PM #11
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    the best are those long continuous face shots where you know there is a bunch of trees ahead of you and you just don't care.
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    Maybe it would be fun feeling the powder burn my throat and lungs.
    There is no better feeling IMO. I look forward to it every winter.


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    Nothing like coming up for air, and inhaling gods great goodness.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dblatto
    wait, sorry, that is legal, but having pow wash over you like a angel while doing about 40mph on a steep pitch is the sickest thing ever,
    I can't wait til I really get a chance to pop my cherry.
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    unless you have a beard...

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    Men don't let friends tell them what to do.
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    Face shots are not gay, when its powder being spewed upon you.

    The best is when you just cant see - true snorkel conditions - and when you breathe through your mouth, you spit out a little snowball that tries to choke you.
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    East Coast Face Shots are the Shizzle!!

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    I don't wear a something over my face except for when the face shots freeze my face. I find that if it is under 15 or so and I am getting constant face shots, I need one.

    Never had a problem breathing and I've skied 40"+ days.
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    This day was a bit hard to breathe...70" +

    Neck gaiters and/or balaclavas required
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    you should expect to choke on it, unless it's not too deep
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    Quote Originally Posted by FreakofSnow
    This day was a bit hard to breathe...70" +

    Neck gaiters and/or balaclavas required
    Yeah dude. neck gaiter is a poor man's avalung on days like that one. that day I was just getting used to my full face and didnt bother to properly adjust my gasket. hit a rock, took a header and nearly drowned.
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    face shots in t shirts in late march are the pimpshit!

    that being said googles are usually a must because storm skiing is also the pimpshit
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    oldie but a goodie, slightest crust and low angle but a faceshot nonetheless

    timing your breathing, having to ski by memory and even throwin 'em sideways to breathe or see are all pretty great problems to have... one older 'troller says he tries to block the churning snow with his non poleplant hand but he's a little goofy...
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