1. Agreed on code rsc's. Pretty much perfect.
2. Expensive, but my Oakley DRT5 helmet has been awesome!
3. Like everyone, started riding in pants more often and probably won't go back to shorts unless it's like 20+
4. I worked as a bike mechanic for the first time this summer, was sweet
5. A few years ago I was up to 4 bikes. Was down to 2, then when the bike park was late opening and no extended play I figured I wouldnt ride DH much so sold my DH bike and have just 1 bike now (long travel 29er) and it's kinda nice just owning/maintaining/storing/paying for just 1 bike. Didn't feel held back in the bike park much at all.