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The most overpriced gear.

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toastyteenagers
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Skis are pretty overpriced(fischer, vökl race skis)

what do you think is the most overpriced gear?
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Oct 14 2014 11:38AM
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dropinoutofschol
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Honestly just buy last years equipment, all of it is still completely new and half the price, especially skis, fuck that if im paying 300$ for a graphic
Oct 20 2014 10:56PM
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SEABURN
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you guys haven't heard of Kjus, have you?

see this jacket?


it's $2000

fucking stupid, eh?
Oct 20 2014 11:07PM
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Laurent.
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CashmereCatSay what you will but my blacklist hoodie(also 92 dollars) is far ahead of any other hoodie in terms of quality.


It must be nice to live such a sheltered life in which Jibberish is the end all of quality. It simply isn't, by a very, very large margin.
Oct 21 2014 8:56AM
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QuantumMechanic
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Bum.LifeFor outerwear, Arc'teryx is seriously over priced. I love the brand and they make amazing gear but 700 for a gore-text jacket? Fuck that shit


This
Oct 21 2014 9:07AM
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CashmereCat
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omnidataIt must be nice to live such a sheltered life in which Jibberish is the end all of quality. It simply isn't, by a very, very large margin.


I understand that, but it is far beyond the 50 orage hoodie I have
Oct 21 2014 10:40AM
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idub10
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Oct 21 2014 11:12AM
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Huck_Norris
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Bum.LifeFor outerwear, Arc'teryx is seriously over priced. I love the brand and they make amazing gear but 700 for a gore-text jacket? Fuck that shit


If you're paying full retail you're doing it wrong. I paid
Oct 21 2014 12:33PM
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Huck_Norris
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Seriously I'm not retyping all that. WHY THE FUCK CANT YOU USE THE "LESS THAN SIGN" WITHOUT NUKING YOUR WHOLE POST??!?
Oct 21 2014 12:35PM
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RubberSoul
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Huck_NorrisSeriously I'm not retyping all that. WHY THE FUCK CANT YOU USE THE "LESS THAN SIGN" WITHOUT NUKING YOUR WHOLE POST??!?


this is gonna be a long explanation so sit tight. you see, when you type the
Oct 21 2014 12:39PM
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Huck_Norris
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RubberSoulthis is gonna be a long explanation so sit tight. you see, when you type the


Bahahahahaha
Oct 21 2014 12:51PM
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Huck_Norris
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Gonna give this one more shot haha

Bum.LifeFor outerwear, Arc'teryx is seriously over priced. I love the brand and they make amazing gear but 700 for a gore-text jacket? Fuck that shit


Meh. If you're paying full retail you're kind of a n00b. I got my Theta AR for
Oct 21 2014 1:49PM
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Huck_Norris
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Hahaha damn I thought it was just on mobile... I fucking quit.


P.S.- Jiberish sells glorified gaper jean jackets and a ski bum has never owned a $100 hoody in the history of mankind.
Oct 21 2014 1:53PM
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QuantumMechanic
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SEABURNfucking stupid, eh?


Clicked that link, page took a sec to load and with my roommate next to me I got a little nervous it was gonna be some sketchy ass porn site when I saw "exxpozed.com" in the url haha
Oct 21 2014 6:02PM
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Nacho+
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Huck_NorrisGonna give this one more shot haha



Meh. If you're paying full retail you're kind of a n00b. I got my Theta AR for


Got my Alpha SV for $400
Oct 21 2014 8:55PM
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losh
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iskiPC1997Does anybody mountain bike... HOLY SHIT! A solid DH rig is 5-9 grand. You can buy a car, years worth of ski gear, and copious amounts of drugs for that same price.


Yeah dud its unreal, but i guess they arent really "overpriced" there is just alot of time, engineering, and expensive materials
Oct 21 2014 10:26PM
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losh
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http://www.tomford.com/gianni-alligator-cap-toe-chelsea-boot/J0550T-ALI.html?dwvar_J0550T-ALI_color=NER#start=1

dem boots doe
Oct 21 2014 10:36PM
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Maruchan
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I saw some skis at the gorsuch store in beaver creek, CO that had a tag of 5K and I couldn't figure out why. Everything in gorsuch is marked up tho
Oct 22 2014 12:34AM
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funkynuggz
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toastyteenagersSkis are pretty overpriced(fischer, vökl race skis)

what do you think is the most overpriced gear?


everything is overpriced. $600.00 for skis and $400.00 Boots for $400-$600 plus ski pass if you buy one.
people on the east skis 3-4 months, sucks to spend all that money jus for a short season.
well everything in life is overpriced these days
Oct 22 2014 1:59AM
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Huck_Norris
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Nacho_Macho_manGot my Alpha SV for $400




Yeah I paid about the same for the Theta. It's still expensive but it's a hell of a jacket. I think people complaining about the price simply haven't looked around. Retail is for suckers.

Also scored some Arc Alpha SV vertical cut gloves for like $100 because I was obsessed with finding a deal on them. Total score. Best gloves of all time.


So yeah, there's pricey gear and then there's blatantly overpriced gear. The former may be expensive but it's the best of the best in terms of quality, durability and function. The latter- to me anyways- are simply "lifestyle" brands that cater to well-to-do people who want to portray an image and not necessarily help you stay warm, dry and out there as long as possible. I'd put Bogner, Jiberish and Dale's of Norway in this category for starters. Yes Kjus is unbelievably expensive, but at least it's legit ski gear.
Oct 22 2014 9:10AM
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onenerdykid
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jlens05Yeah dud its unreal, but i guess they arent really "overpriced" there is just alot of time, engineering, and expensive materials


I find that a lot of people make this mistake, thinking that "expensive" is the same as "over-priced". Quite often that which is expensive is often very expensive for the manufacturer to produce & bring to market, like ski boots for example. I actually find that the most overpriced things are the little things you buy everyday, like a can of Redbull or a tank of gas.

When it comes to hardgoods (skis, boots, bindings, bikes, etc) most everyone is struggling to make money (except the luxury brands). So if a Chris King hub retails for $400, there is a reason for its cost. No one doubts that it is expensive- that's pretty obvious. But I would argue that it is definitely not overpriced given its materials, where it was made, and how it was made.
Oct 22 2014 9:37AM
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Literature
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onenerdykidNo one doubts that it is expensive- that's pretty obvious. But I would argue that it is definitely not overpriced given its materials, where it was made, and how it was made.


Good delineation there.

With backcountry gear, function can be a matter of survival. Following the mittens example earlier: nice mitts can be the difference between frozen, unfunctioning fingers or being able to start the stove, put on skins, set the rappel, etc. These things aren't exactly optional when there's no lodge to warm up in.
Oct 22 2014 10:01AM
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Huck_Norris
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LiteratureGood delineation there.

With backcountry gear, function can be a matter of survival. Following the mittens example earlier: nice mitts can be the difference between frozen, unfunctioning fingers or being able to start the stove, put on skins, set the rappel, etc. These things aren't exactly optional when there's no lodge to warm up in.



This is exactly how I feel. If you are OUT THERE, the smallest thing going wrong can domino into a fucking catastrophe so fast it's fucking scary. Too many people overlook that IMO.
Oct 22 2014 10:07AM
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Literature
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Huck_NorrisThis is exactly how I feel. If you are OUT THERE, the smallest thing going wrong can domino into a fucking catastrophe so fast it's fucking scary. Too many people overlook that IMO.


Amen.

I look at good gear as an investment in enjoying yourself too. If budget's a concern, I totally get that. But when I'm at play, I want to be unworried about the purchases I've made.

Maybe there's a confidence boost to wearing a nice cut and sew hoodie from a company you really like. Not my style, but I could see why it might matter to someone else. And better Jiberish than another flood of screen printed blanks.
Oct 22 2014 10:13AM
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