PSA Soldier Loses Ski Gear in Military Move—Needs Replacements

[GregK]

Ebay has that length of Santa Ana in an earlier top sheet and these look like they are in good shape. Maybe check what the bidding is up to closer to it's ending date.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374181123542?hash=item571eeed5d6:g:dmIAAOSweclhgcfi

 

[applecart]

Hello, thank you so much!

I had size large bib pants and coat. For under-layers I usually just wore some sort of thermal leggings and long sleeve shirt and a sweatshirt. Usually size medium or large.

I don’t really have a preference when it comes to gloves but I had Oakley goggles and a smith helmet, not sure of what the sizes were on those. At this point id just take anything I can get !

I have a size Women's medium light blue MIPS lightly used Smith helmet I can send you if you like. DM me your address.

 

[VickiK]

@amyrose8 , I'll send you a message, hope we can chat in future.

 

[SkiEssentials]

We can help! Sorry for being late to the party here, but I'm more than happy to see what we can do. I might even try to bring Nordica in on it too... Anyways, DMing the OP now and we'll do what we can to help.

 

[amyrose8]

Hey, troop, glad to see you on here. Bummer on your first PCS, but get used to it. I'm going on two decades of these and I'm still breaking stuff and losing things.

First off, remember that you don't have to take the offer the movers are giving you for your stuff. They will try to lowball and hose you out of what they owe you. Push back and provide documents on what replacements will cost, as well as the age of your equipment. If they continue to lowball you, do not hesitate to get TRANSCOM claims involved as well as the local personal property office. If you're a new LT, this probably sounds like greek. Ask your 1SG or CO for help, they'll point you in the right direction.

Bottom line, don't sign off on compensation until you're satisfied. You have help, if you need it.

As for gear, most outdoor retailers in the ski industry are pretty friendly to us. Oakley and Smith will put you on a pro deal if you ask, highly reduced prices. Also, sign up for Outdoor Prolink and you'll find some good deals there, particularly with DPS and Liberty. Outdoor Research is fantastic, as well, as is Flylow and Helly Hansen.

If you need more help or have some questions you don't want to post in the open, fire them my way and I can hook you up on private message or pass you my .mil address. At the very least, I can point you towards the good deals out there.

Enjoy FCKY. Hopefully you're at Division and below, but I've got my biases...

Air Assault!

Air Assault! Rakkasan!!
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!! I was able to file a claim but the reimbursement didn’t come close to covering everything I lost. I’ll definitely check out the pro deals you mentioned, that’s awesome to know!

 

[Wendy]

Air Assault! Rakkasan!!
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!! I was able to file a claim but the reimbursement didn’t come close to covering everything I lost. I’ll definitely check out the pro deals you mentioned, that’s awesome to know!

@amyrose8:
I have a pair of Atomic Hawx Ultra 110W in a 25.5, but only the shells, since I use an aftermarket custom liner. I’d be happy to send them to you, if it would help.

 

[VickieH]

Those may work, @Wendy. The original boots were Atomic Hawx Ultra 95 W, I learned from a reputable source.

 

[amyrose8]

@amyrose8:
I have a pair of Atomic Hawx Ultra 110W in a 25.5, but only the shells, since I use an aftermarket custom liner. I’d be happy to send them to you, if it would help.

I would be happy to give them a try, thank you so much!

 

[Wendy]

I would be happy to give them a try, thank you so much!

send me a PM!

 

[skibum4ever]

Jackets and tops will be on their way later this month.

 

[johnnyvw]

@amyrose8:
I have a pair of Atomic Hawx Ultra 110W in a 25.5, but only the shells, since I use an aftermarket custom liner. I’d be happy to send them to you, if it would help.

I may have a pair of heat moldable Dalbello liners....let me check the size. I know I have a pair of brand new Intuition 26.5 wrap liners, don't know if they could be stuffed in LOL

 

[amyrose8]

Jackets and tops will be on their way later this month.

Thank you!!

 

[amyrose8]

I may have a pair of heat moldable Dalbello liners....let me check the size. I know I have a pair of brand new Intuition 26.5 wrap liners, don't know if they could be stuffed in LOL

Hahaha I would love to try if you think they’d fit!

 

[johnnyvw]

So the Dalbello liners are 24.0, so that won't work. But the Intuitions are 26.0, and they are the wrap style that is 100% moldable, so they may work. They are medium volume, high density. Never been molded, and I can give you some tips on doing it yourself (it's actually pretty easy). Let me know if you're interested and I can get them in the mail to you in about a week (I'm heading back to PA to close the sale of our house there)