badmigraine 0 Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 I just rounded out my full gear renewal, all done at end-of-season blowout prices. First there was the $90 Flow bindings bought with Mogski's approval in Utah. Then there were the Burton Ruler boots got for about $100. And finally, a Salomon Fastback board for $270!! Not bad, not bad!! Sure this is an expensive hobby, but you can get a full kit at 40% to 50% discounts if you buy at the end of the season. My sister picked up a Salomon Ivy board for $198 online just last week. My wife got Burton Rulers too, for only $68! Her board is fine for next year, but I will be trying to chase down some Flows for her, too. I sure do love shopping!! Anyone else get super-great end-of-season deals that they feel like crowing about? Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 I don't have any shopping deals to brag about, but that sounds like a sweet deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 I swooped down on Alpen hoping to clean up, but they had done so already - there was a load of camping gear and swimming costumes where the snowboarding stuff was supposed to be. Hello-o?! This is Nagano. It's a bit bloody cold for swimming yet... Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 The tiger and I went down to Jimbocho last week and checked out the shops. I was pleasantly surprised to see a bunch of next years gear for me to drool over as well as just about every product catalog out there. ...maybe I do need something new... Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hey BM, and others actually, what online stores do you use? And have had good success with? Link to post Share on other sites
badmigraine 0 Posted April 22, 2003 Author Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hey _freak I just Google what I want, then work the search results until I find the best deal... I have no store loyalty at all. I did notice that many of the places I scoped out will ship internationally, though of course you have to pay a bit more for the shipping component, and may get hit with import duty. You looking for anything in particular? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 All I need are new pants. the wife needs nothing next year should be quite nice as we wont have to spend much. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hey BM, Thanks for the reply. Not really after anything in particular. I half want to get a new pair of bindings and a Flow board as well. However, I can get Flow gear for cost price plus a little bit. The only annoying thing is that Flow and other companies tend not to release their whole range of gear over here, and if they do it can be hard to track down. But I'm always on the prowl to buy snowboarding stuff, damn impulse buying....... Link to post Share on other sites
badmigraine 0 Posted April 22, 2003 Author Share Posted April 22, 2003 _freak, I am on the prowl for the last thing we need to buy at this end-of-the-year stage: Flow bindings for my wife. She's wanting the stiffest possible, which are the Pro-C BX, or the FL-11 FR. All the online shops I checked are out of stock, so tomorrow I am calling the US distributor office (in Canada, oddly enough) to see what I can track down. Shopping and sleuthing are kinda fun, but I sure hope we find what we are looking for. Why are you wanting a Flow board? To be honest, I have wondered what those boards are like. I've heard nothing at all about them, good or bad... Are you using their bindings too? How do ya get Flow stuff at cost?! Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 I just really like the look of the Flow boards. I've only managed to find a couple of reviews of them and so far they are very positive. Yes i am using their bindings. I want to get the Pro-C FR bindings. I get my Flow gear for cost plus a little bit because my girl's brother owns a snowboard shop who distributes Flow. Link to post Share on other sites
hide 0 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 No exciting deals for me either, I will wait for next time. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by snowboard_freak: I get my Flow gear for cost plus a little bit because my girl's brother owns a snowboard shop who distributes Flow. I thought it was for sure because you convinced the company you were a very influential member of a snowboarding internet forum and you would forever preach the ways of Flow to the masses looking for new gear. Isn't that how you got your Mac? Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 Who told you that!! Shhh.....Don't tell anyone but i also have a deal with Sony and their PS2 range. Xbox schmxbox! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 Free flyers for new games?! Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 I got seth pistols with bindings for 5man (a little used but thats ok) Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Today I scored a pair of once-used Yukon Charlie's Kodiak snowshoes (and a shovel) for Y5,000 (value Y15-20,000). Yeee-ha! These are big mfking snowshoes for a big person hoicking a big board. Link to post Share on other sites
wakaran 1 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Got a pic O11? Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Last weekend I bought new gloves for cheap price. I was happy about it good fin.d. Link to post Share on other sites
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