Dunga 1 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I think it was salty peaks online US store, they had a snap sale at one point where it was 35% off. Now they only have 20% off. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 I think it was salty peaks online US store, they had a snap sale at one point where it was 35% off. Now they only have 20% off. How much to get it home and who you going through? Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I've been using "hop shop go" and they are super reliable. They only take 3-4 days to get here and they use DHL which is way better than FedEx. The cost for shipping the board, some 3L AK pants and some new goggles was about $90 to Melbourne. I don't think I will use them again though as I just had a bad experience trying to get some skis here for my friend. They wouldn't repack the skis to a smaller box and that doubled the cost. Not happy. That said generally they have been really good. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Just cost me $250 to get goretex jacket an pants and a hoody from oakley (Plus 10% of the sale price), a few bags of inserts and 20m of base material, and 40m of snowboard edge. Theyre not cheap at all. But what choice do you have? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 A quick holiday to the states Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 ozsnowgear actually ship stuff for you and they have the prices on the website they don't seem to sell anything they are just a go between. I have been quoted $286 to get a board from a shop in the states which I thought was a rip off. Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Seemore I know I am a bit off topic here but I recall you were looking into comms stuff. How it go? Back on topic - Looking at a good 2nd hand fish this afternoon, though. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Ew, wouldn't that be a bit smelly! Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Back on topic - Looking at a good 2nd hand fish this afternoon, though. What Fish are you checking out? How much the seller asking? Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Back on topic - Looking at a good 2nd hand fish this afternoon, though. What Fish are you checking out? How much the seller asking? It was the last model before the est and I paid $250. Some SJr's may say that is a lot for an older - 2nd hand board but it was in perfect nick ( ridden 5 times ) and the seller helped heaps with delivery so I didn't mind paying a good price for a pre loved board. Still a bargain compared to mark ups on new one. Curiously, I placed it against the 162 est Malolo just purchased and by eye, couldn't see any difference in the side cut profile but did notice difference in weight.The fish feels more solid / heavier. It will be interesting to ride and compare. I got the 160 fish And if I'm impressed then I will have to hunt down an est system fish so I don't have to carry around two sets of bindings. Are you still searching Neck or did you make a deal with PaulG? Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Gonna go check it this weekend. Pretty sure I'm gonna take it. 250 bucks seems like a fair price for a 2007 fish with only 5 days on it. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Seemore I know I am a bit off topic here but I recall you were looking into comms stuff. How it go? Back on topic - Looking at a good 2nd hand fish this afternoon, though. Sorry Rucky not sure what you meant by the "comms stuff" Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Comms - Communication. Think I read in a previous thread somewhere that you might be looking into the above subject. And was curious to see what you decided to go with if you did. From other previous threads I know there are issues with what can be used and what can't in Japan and also the costs involved. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Just ordered my Birdman 160 it will be intersting to see what the end cost will be including shipping and any GST 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Back on topic - Looking at a good 2nd hand fish this afternoon, though. What Fish are you checking out? How much the seller asking? It was the last model before the est and I paid $250. Some SJr's may say that is a lot for an older - 2nd hand board but it was in perfect nick ( ridden 5 times ) and the seller helped heaps with delivery so I didn't mind paying a good price for a pre loved board. Still a bargain compared to mark ups on new one. Curiously, I placed it against the 162 est Malolo just purchased and by eye, couldn't see any difference in the side cut profile but did notice difference in weight.The fish feels more solid / heavier. It will be interesting to ride and compare. I got the 160 fish And if I'm impressed then I will have to hunt down an est system fish so I don't have to carry around two sets of bindings. Are you still searching Neck or did you make a deal with PaulG? Have you honestly found the ESTs to be that good? We have just made the move away from the ESTs with the last 3 boards purchases. My 3 youngest were on 2 different length Joysticks and a Custom, but they have just demo-ed some boards before purchasing (all Never Summer) an Evo, a Cobra and a Raptor. They demo-ed boards from a number of makers before settling ALL on the NS boards. Their only MUST when demo-ing was they MUST NOT have EST. All 3 have had a gutful of them for varying reasons and to varying extremes. (Sorry not strictly Powder Board talk - although the Cobra and Raptor will go well in POW I reckon). Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Just ordered my Birdman 160 it will be intersting to see what the end cost will be including shipping and any GST Well done. The cost, whatever it is, will be forgotten as soon as you point that thing into a powder stash! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I was wondering when you would pipe up. We can have matching boards I am still keen on trying a Pinner still might buy one we will wait & see if they get back to me communication is pretty average. I also bought a GNU Altered Genetics 162 2012 on Ebay last night brand new for $250 delivered which looks fun. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Split the altered genetics and use it when you come BC camping with me in september! Its dead weight in your bag on a flight to japan. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Also when you get your mervin manufatured boards take a file to the top sheet straight away and bevel them at 45 degrees. This helps stop them from peeling back like mine did. Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Really? I haven had any problems like that on my Mervin boards. Got any photos of how they peeled? Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I should have specified itsthe ones with bio beans top sheet Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 My birdman. I fixed it easily but by filing it back you can avoid the damage in the first place Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Yeah the Skunkape I had last year briefly had the same thing really papery top sheet Link to post Share on other sites
Dunga 1 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I haven had that happen to either of my attack banana or pickle. (*Thought, I must invest in something other than Mervin) Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Back on topic - Looking at a good 2nd hand fish this afternoon, though. What Fish are you checking out? How much the seller asking? It was the last model before the est and I paid $250. Some SJr's may say that is a lot for an older - 2nd hand board but it was in perfect nick ( ridden 5 times ) and the seller helped heaps with delivery so I didn't mind paying a good price for a pre loved board. Still a bargain compared to mark ups on new one. Curiously, I placed it against the 162 est Malolo just purchased and by eye, couldn't see any difference in the side cut profile but did notice difference in weight.The fish feels more solid / heavier. It will be interesting to ride and compare. I got the 160 fish And if I'm impressed then I will have to hunt down an est system fish so I don't have to carry around two sets of bindings. Are you still searching Neck or did you make a deal with PaulG? Have you honestly found the ESTs to be that good? We have just made the move away from the ESTs with the last 3 boards purchases. My 3 youngest were on 2 different length Joysticks and a Custom, but they have just demo-ed some boards before purchasing (all Never Summer) an Evo, a Cobra and a Raptor. They demo-ed boards from a number of makers before settling ALL on the NS boards. Their only MUST when demo-ing was they MUST NOT have EST. All 3 have had a gutful of them for varying reasons and to varying extremes. (Sorry not strictly Powder Board talk - although the Cobra and Raptor will go well in POW I reckon). Hey mb I've never used the est's before but from what you and others are saying I may not like - I have yet to try them out. However the idea of being easier/ quicker to adjust binding position / swap bindings to other boards (although the supposed benefit of feeling the snow better would only be recognised by other est boards) is appealing if carrying a quiver but if they dont work so good then I may take the other road and off load the malolo and the est bindings and stick to the extra bolts and base plates. Link to post Share on other sites
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