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lastskier

Ok, so my RDS deep deep discount skis finally got here from gear trader.

seem like they’re in essentially brand new condition- no shrink wrap and some dust, but otherwise no wear. Seem actually surprisingly soft, I was expecting a bit more backbone to them, but I’m sure they’ll still be fun. About 192.5cm when measured tip to tail, but realistically it’s like 145cm actually touching the snow with the long rocker on both the top and tail.

Construction seems decent, only surprise on my end is the tiny ‘made in China’ sticker on the bottom- I had thought this model was made in the neversummer factory in the states, but it could be that this length was a test model, something that didn’t make it into their regular run, or it’s just the case that ninthward was all over the place and wasn’t consistent with any of their production or manufacturers.

im not too worried about the made in China aspect- for around 150 for a nice fat pair of skis and another 30ish for a pair of unused warden bindings, I can mount these myself and get my moneys worth.

looks like they still have the early rise model at gear trade, but fair warning- could very well be another ‘made in China’ pair.

lastskier

god damn im bored at work



did some digging, you will notice a tiny tiny tiny 'made in china' sticker on the tail of the left ski.

so yeah, the Early Rises which are now marked down to $133.00 are also a pair of ninthward skis not made in the USA or in the ELan Factory.

BigPurpleSkiSuitCan't remember which line skis these are specifically, but they look really cool with bindings for 150

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/72277373

runforlove2024BACON! by far one of my fav graphics on a ski

lastskierLooks like they’re still available- it’s a great ski for anyone in the area.

ninthward early rises are also still poppin on geartrade. You would think a lot of stuff would be showing up for the 4th of July weekend sales, but I’m not having a lot of luck in my very very cursory searches

bustedpivot$150 for Meridians with Pivots.

https://rockies.craigslist.org/for/d/breckenridge-moment-meridian-skis-150/7645146702.html

.[sanhedrin].solid deal on a 2024 ski:

https://sidelineswap.com/gear/skiing/skis/6270561-volkl-2024-revolt-96?referral_code=Tharmor418

BradFiAusNzCoCaI didn’t realize they changed it from a 95 to a 96 until now

lastskierhttps://shopgoodwill.com/item/174125811

176 beater firefly rail skis, orange county goodwill- 5 dollars starting bid.

if you live in the OC, might be a fun ski to pick up for shits and giggles.

lastskierhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1074433/Firefly-Prospect-Skis

Same ski and factory as the Elan Slingshot- I've only had good experiences with my Elan skis, so probably not terrible

lastskierhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1074433/Firefly-Prospect-Skis

Same ski and factory as the Elan Slingshot- I've only had good experiences with my Elan skis, so probably not terrible

BradFiAusNzCoCaDo you know who that is…?

Non_State_Actor@skierman had a job??? I'm blown away. I thought he just lived in his mum's basement and was a full-time troll.

PartyBullshiitYo straight up if that’s him I completely understand now 1000% why he’s so angry all the time. If I looked like that I’d hate world too. His legit troll under a bridge vibe makes complete sense now.

lastskierhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1074433/Firefly-Prospect-Skis

Same ski and factory as the Elan Slingshot- I've only had good experiences with my Elan skis, so probably not terrible

lastskierhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1074433/Firefly-Prospect-Skis

Same ski and factory as the Elan Slingshot- I've only had good experiences with my Elan skis, so probably not terrible

runforlove2024$300 for p18 is good right?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/314635428731?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MN7xzIMkQfy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=g8MXqwdzSHG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

runforlove2024$300 for p18 is good right?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/314635428731?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MN7xzIMkQfy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=g8MXqwdzSHG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

PartyBullshiitNo. Cheaper here

$239 us.

https://www.corbetts.com/2023-look-pivot-18-gw-ski-bindings/

Non_State_ActorASOgear and Corbetts are the same thing...that $307 is CAD and equivalent to ~$237 USD.

Non_State_ActorASOgear and Corbetts are the same thing...that $307 is CAD and equivalent to ~$237 USD.

PartyBullshiitIf you purchase though eBay with that link from them you will be charged $307 US plus tax.



may least is what eBay is saying

PartyBullshiitFor reference this is what it looks like when you’re buying an item I. CAD on eBay. It will show you the converted price.

Non_State_Actorhttps://www.corbetts.com/about-corbetts/

Read third paragraph for reference. Point still stands. Whatever eBay does these days I have no idea, it's much more like a crappy Amazon ripoff than the interesting auction site of yore. Just buy items off corbetts.com, free shipping, no sales tax, crazy low prices, great exchange rate right now... it's a win win win win

PartyBullshiitNo. Cheaper here

$239 us.

https://www.corbetts.com/2023-look-pivot-18-gw-ski-bindings/

Non_State_ActorASOgear and Corbetts are the same thing...that $307 is CAD and equivalent to ~$237 USD.

BingPowhttps://thirtytwo.com

got good deals on bibs and pants

runforlove2024You guys are all idiots lol. It coverts to usd on their site too. The prices are the same on both sites. Although that's kinda dumb on their part cuz ebay charged final value fees.

**This post was edited on Aug 11th 2023 at 7:38:30pm

runforlove2024You guys are all idiots lol. It coverts to usd on their site too. The prices are the same on both sites. Although that's kinda dumb on their part cuz ebay charged final value fees.

**This post was edited on Aug 11th 2023 at 7:38:30pm

PartyBullshiitIt converts when you buy direct from corbetts. It does not convert when you buy from ebay. Which is why it shows the the price as $307 us plus tax.



if it a CAD price that converts then it would show the conversion rate as pictured above. So, No only you’re the idiot.

by all means buy it on eBay and prove me wrong.

runforlove2024I wasn't talking about ebay's conversion I was talking about how most webpages will automatically adjust the currency to your native currency before you get to checkout.

But yeah you're right. I found the CAD mark in the checkout details.

Really weird. I wonder if they're aware of this discrepancy. That's super low for p18. Most places have for $100-150 higher

**This post was edited on Aug 11th 2023 at 10:07:56pm

PartyBullshiitWhen you actually check out that HST fee will also drop off. You’ll only be paying the $307. So it will end up like 238.



here’s my receipt from them. I was given the option to use PayPal to convert or my bank. I chose my bank as PayPal jacked you for extra.

runforlove2024I wasn't talking about ebay's conversion I was talking about how most webpages will automatically adjust the currency to your native currency before you get to checkout.

But yeah you're right. I found the CAD mark in the checkout details.

Really weird. I wonder if they're aware of this discrepancy. That's super low for p18. Most places have for $100-150 higher

**This post was edited on Aug 11th 2023 at 10:07:56pm

runforlove2024I'm gonna bend over now

muffMan.https://thirtytwo.com/products/sweeper-wide-2021-black




ive been interested in them, Ik it’s a snowboard brand but these things look huge

BingPowI don’t get this bi polar snowboard, skiing thing. It’s sliding on snow, we’re in the same environment. Rising tide lifts all boats.

hamsaucehttps://www.levelninesports.com/product/atomic-vantage-97-c-skis-2021

Atomic vantage 97s in a 188 for $180. Also got the womens version for the same price. Great ski to slap some super light tech bindings on.