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Where Should I Buy My New Skis?

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Parker.
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I'm planning on buying this year's Sir Francis Bacons. It seems like everyone is selling them for the same price because they're new (if this isn't the case let me know and my question will be answered), so who should I buy them from? Al's Ski Barn and Getboards seem to be good options because they're no tax and free shipping, but are there other legitimate websites that will throw in some additional shwag? Or is there a better reason I should buy from a different shop? Let me know, and thank you in advance.
Aug 8 2010 8:43PM
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TOK
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I've never had a bad experience with getboards, they are super reliable, and really chill. My pants were estimated four days before they actually arrived, however. I emailed them about it and they replied withing an hour or so. They said that there was a big recall from Oakley and that it was beyond them. However, they bumped it up to next day air mail shipping (for free) and threw in an old ski movie. Pretty sick, support them.
Aug 8 2010 8:46PM
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Parker.
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bump
Aug 8 2010 10:18PM
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joly.sp
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no site is more legit than backcountry
Aug 9 2010 12:29AM
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factory81
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evogear.com is legit.

Aug 9 2010 12:51AM
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Balto
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you should buy from your local shop and support them
Aug 9 2010 1:03AM
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TOK
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for sure, however local shops are usually very limited in supply.
Aug 9 2010 1:04AM
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Blake.P
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Buy from evogear.com
Aug 9 2010 1:35AM
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-Marc-
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getboards is legit
Aug 9 2010 1:37AM
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selkirks
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I had an excellent buying experience from Al's Ski Barn. They were extremely helpful and threw in a free Line "I Am A Skier" Tee.
Aug 9 2010 2:34AM
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Parker.
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that's usually what i'd like to do, but when i'm paying $650 for something, that's a lot of sales tax that i'd rather avoid. My local shop has gotten plenty of support from me in the past.
Aug 9 2010 9:59AM
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