A new "2016 clipping reveals" would be good when it all starts. I'm going to be coming to it late due to a vacation. I won't clip before that if I can help it!
To answer the clipper question, I broke down and bought Double K's last year and I love them.
Except for the cord that goes from clipper to motor, that is kinda unwieldy. But all in all they are much easier on my hands (arthritis) than the other A5's. The price made me gulp, but I am glad I got them.
I do all my clipping with a 10 blade and 20$ mens haircare clippers from walmart because I'm saving my money for the real deal. I also do all my dog grooming myself so I go through a ton of clippers. I think I have 5 sets?
I broke down and clipped some....left legs and ears alone as I can cover everything else with blankets and hoods LOL! I used my Double Ks as they are the most powerful for those thick winter coats!