Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yeah I know its a bit early for new gear threads, but ever since the onset of spring I had been thinking about getting a shorter board to use early and late season that'd give me a good chance to improve my park/trick skills without worrying about hurting my powder snake......but the prices weren't really there to justify it......until now! On Backcountry, I managed to pick up a capita Thunderstick, 157 (a 6cm decrease in my usual riding length ) for 25k including shipping (19k excl shipping). I had a search on evo as well and there are some very cheap deals on some Rome boards just now, I saw a couple for $136 and $160 US.....the reason I didn't get one of them was that they were rockered......I wanted a camber board. Anyone else buying some new gear early? Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I wish. But I am all well spent out for the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You've got me thinking now! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 well TBH so am I.....don't tell the missus.......just hoping that the delivery will come when she isn't in and I can safely hide the new board with my other board and when the season swings around again I can maintain that I've always had this board Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I bought some new bib pants - 686 / Dickies, arrived today, very happy, can't wait to use them, only 6 months to go! Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 There's a pair of skis I'm itching to buy, but have to sell some present models to make it happen -- not the cost, but the house rule of ``one in, one out'' on stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 There's a pair of skis I'm itching to buy, but have to sell some present models to make it happen -- not the cost, but the house rule of ``one in, one out'' on stuff. I know this well Although I sold all my extra boards before moving up here....my final back up went just before Christmas....so in fairness to me (not that the wife would necessarily agree) I ran on low stock all last season, soooo...... Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Bought an avalanche beacon at the end of April (season was already over having dislocated and fractured my wrist) on the day I got out of hospital after the operation to put bolts in my wrist. Tubby, look out for any sales at Shugakuso. It's an outdoor store invade you don't know and love the place already. The one in Shiroishi is the better of them. Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Incase. Not invade! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Haha!! I'll keep my eye out....is there one in the city? Shiroishi is a way over there!! Link to post Share on other sites
MagSeven 40 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 There's one directly north of Sapporo JR. Maybe kita 12 or 14 ish. Not as good as the Shiroishi branch, but plenty of kit in there to drool over. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 TB why did you want a camber board wouldn't a rocker board be a bit more forgiving for tricks? Yes I have been watching BC and EVO very tempting but my board isn't even a year old so I will wait till next year. New Helmet but don't want to buy one on line as I want to try them on I do like the look of these though Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 TB why did you want a camber board wouldn't a rocker board be a bit more forgiving for tricks? Yes I have been watching BC and EVO very tempting but my board isn't even a year old so I will wait till next year. New Helmet but don't want to buy one on line as I want to try them on I do like the look of these though Hey seemore! Basically I wanted a camber board because my PowderSnake is a flat/rocker......flat between the bindings and rocker tip n tail....which of course I love.....BUT I wanted something different for early n late season when powder isn't the biggest factor....I sold off my other boards before moving up here and was forced to use the snake all year....putting a few gouges in it it I didn't want to Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorOctopus 2 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I'm all for early deals. Cheers for nudging me into it. Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 If my lady friend gets to find about me spending this money, I also will point the finger at Tubby. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 If my lady friend gets to find about me spending this money, I also will point the finger at Tubby. As long as MY lady doesn't find out, I don't mind taking the blame for everyone else!! What did you buy? Link to post Share on other sites
HoTRoD 2 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Been checking out some online places. Very tempted. Do you get it sent direct or use on of those forwarding services, Tubby? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 I had to use a forwarding service, I used HopShopGo.....cost an extra 5k to send it on Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Yeah I have used them as well mostly they will deliver free within the US then you pay HSG to send to you there website is pretty simple. Didn't get any benefit packing the stuff together though it worked out the same price Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Pants don't excite me. Well, I suppose some skimpy frilly silky ones might but... The thing I would want to get is some new skis. Don't think I'll be able to justify though. I want to venture further away from base next season. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 What are you looking for, Muika? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nothing in particular. Not actually actively looking even! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I came very close to purchasing this board: But at $450 and shipping on top, it would be more like $700 and then some... Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 What is it Man? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I came very close to purchasing this board: But at $450 and shipping on top, it would be more like $700 and then some... Rome Notch You should be able to get it shipped for $100 Link to post Share on other sites
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