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Best Website for Ski Gear

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Malcolmstoddart
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I know a lot of people suggest EVO, but I am from Canada... Tried to make an order and shipping was 75$. Any good suggestions for sites to buy my gear from that might have discounts and are Canadian (or at least don't have crazy shipping costs)?
Nov 17 2020 12:35AM
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Chunderface
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amazon
Nov 17 2020 12:36AM
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Cade2
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dstructure
Nov 17 2020 1:03AM
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trawdog
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Check out monod sports https://www.monodsports.com/
Nov 17 2020 2:01AM
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EPfanboy
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Snowinn have heard very mixed results...
Nov 17 2020 2:01AM
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Ethan_pollock3
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geartrade
Nov 17 2020 10:10AM
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mountaindewgirl
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I like Powder 7. I think shipping to Canada is $50. They have a 🔥 black Friday sale.
Nov 17 2020 12:03PM
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OregonDead
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probably Corbett’s OP they are Canadian but do the free ship to both sides
Nov 17 2020 1:03PM
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AsherDonati24
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Slopestyle has good deals for stuff on sale. Idk about shipping tho
Nov 17 2020 1:14PM
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SofaKingSick
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OregonDeadprobably Corbett’s OP they are Canadian but do the free ship to both sides


glancing at their site right now the prices don't seem amazing but i was probably seeing all the new gear and it's the fall

ive seen some FIRE deals there though and the employee i've dealt with at Corbett's on here was a total boss-- knowledgeable, helpful, friendly dude. makes me want to check there first next time i'm in the market for something


also OP idk about their shipping rates to canada but level 9 sports is definitely a good place to look too
Nov 17 2020 1:21PM
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evo.com
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MalcolmstoddartI know a lot of people suggest EVO, but I am from Canada... Tried to make an order and shipping was 75$. Any good suggestions for sites to buy my gear from that might have discounts and are Canadian (or at least don't have crazy shipping costs)?


Not sure how recently you put together your order, but if you're looking for smaller or non-hardgoods gear, last week we just launched a new international economy shipping option that's much cheaper & works for packages under 10lbs.
Nov 17 2020 2:09PM
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Bended_Toenail
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How is this thread even a thing? Newschoolers is obviously the best website for gear! ;)
Nov 17 2020 3:59PM
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GrandThings
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We still boycotting backcountry right?
Nov 17 2020 4:56PM
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EPfanboy
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What did they do exactly?
GrandThingsWe still boycotting backcountry right?
Nov 17 2020 5:04PM
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Bended_Toenail
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EPfanboyWhat did they do exactly?


Basically tried to copyright the word "backcountry"

They sued a bunch of brands using it as product names and such
Nov 17 2020 5:08PM
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GrandThings
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EPfanboyWhat did they do exactly?


You can read up on it here https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/873938/Backcountry-com-scum-of-the-earth-

But essentially they sued any company/business using the word "backcountry" in their name or branding including tons of mom & pop ski shops, avalanche safety groups, and other small businesses that really got fucked over by it. They ended up dropping the suits, but only after they'd got tons of backlash/poor PR from the community.

Not the craziest/worst thing ever but IMO just shows how they're more of a corporate mega-company than a group interested in promoting the outdoors. Because of this, I've just chosen to spend my money elsewhere.
Nov 17 2020 5:10PM
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Malcolmstoddart
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evo.comNot sure how recently you put together your order, but if you're looking for smaller or non-hardgoods gear, last week we just launched a new international economy shipping option that's much cheaper & works for packages under 10lbs.


My package is under 10 pounds and there is no economy shipping option... I tried to order again today
Nov 17 2020 6:24PM
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evo.com
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MalcolmstoddartMy package is under 10 pounds and there is no economy shipping option... I tried to order again today

Edit - it looks like there was an issue with our rollout of this feature, but it should be back up and running by the end of the week!

Edit 2 - Looks like we jumped the gun a little bit on sharing this one, and there are still some ongoing issues that we need to address before rolling it back out. Apologies! We'll try to remember to check back in here when it's live.

**This post was edited on Nov 18th 2020 at 12:16:07pm

**This post was edited on Nov 24th 2020 at 11:47:46am
Nov 17 2020 7:31PM
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Young_patty
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NS, TGR, sideline swap, Craigslist are what I use for “new” gear. Used gear is better for your wallet and the environment and plus if you know what to look for you can easily find gear with lots of life left for the low.
Nov 18 2020 3:05PM
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Vitiligo
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If you really can't/don't want to take the time to find solid used gear then I'd say your local shop... if you have the money or are even near one.
Nov 18 2020 5:40PM
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Vitiligo
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VitiligoIf you really can't/don't want to take the time to find solid used gear then I'd say your local shop... if you have the money or are even near one.


Don't forget.. if your local shop doesn't have what you want you can order it through them and that still helps them out too.
Nov 18 2020 5:41PM
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animator
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EPfanboySnowinn have heard very mixed results...


Great people at Snowinn, ordered a bunch of stuff from them in the past and service is A1
Nov 18 2020 5:43PM
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sullivano*b
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larilinesignI like Powder 7. I think shipping to Canada is $50. They have a 🔥 black Friday sale.

i got an older pair of armada carmel mitts from them for 20$ and shipping was free for the US, (not that that helps) but they’re cool
Nov 18 2020 6:22PM
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Malcolmstoddart
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VitiligoIf you really can't/don't want to take the time to find solid used gear then I'd say your local shop... if you have the money or are even near one.


unfortunately my city doesn't have any ski shops, and I am also a broke uni student:( I try to support the local shops at my mountain when I can though
Nov 18 2020 7:19PM
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Vitiligo
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Malcolmstoddartunfortunately my city doesn't have any ski shops, and I am also a broke uni student:( I try to support the local shops at my mountain when I can though


That's fair! Hope you find what you're looking for!
Nov 18 2020 7:23PM
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Malcolmstoddart
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Young_pattyNS, TGR, sideline swap, Craigslist are what I use for “new” gear. Used gear is better for your wallet and the environment and plus if you know what to look for you can easily find gear with lots of life left for the low.


Difficult part is that nobody in my city is selling ski gear because my city is nowhere near a resort... and with covid I worry about traveling to buy used gear. I guess I could ask to get it mailed if thats a thing people do?
Nov 18 2020 7:24PM
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Young_patty
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MalcolmstoddartDifficult part is that nobody in my city is selling ski gear because my city is nowhere near a resort... and with covid I worry about traveling to buy used gear. I guess I could ask to get it mailed if thats a thing people do?


Uhhhh, yeah dude people will mail you gear no problem...

like I live in MN but mostly bought gear from NS or sideline swap for the past couple years and if you’re willing to cover shipping 95% of the time they’ll mail it to you
Nov 18 2020 9:16PM
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-Dan
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Local shop, and if you don’t have one then I submit another vote for Dstructure. They go above and beyond for our community.
Nov 18 2020 10:41PM
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SkiHillShiter
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-DanLocal shop, and if you don’t have one then I submit another vote for Dstructure. They go above and beyond for our community.
Nov 19 2020 1:42AM
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Malcolmstoddart
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evo.comEdit - it looks like there was an issue with our rollout of this feature, but it should be back up and running by the end of the week!

**This post was edited on Nov 18th 2020 at 12:16:07pm


Hey, so I know this might not be the best place to ask further about this, but I called your help line and they said they didn't know about any rollout issue and that if economy shipping isn't there that it just wouldn't be an option for me... Do you know who I could contact that might be able to help me?
Nov 23 2020 9:50PM
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evo.com
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MalcolmstoddartHey, so I know this might not be the best place to ask further about this, but I called your help line and they said they didn't know about any rollout issue and that if economy shipping isn't there that it just wouldn't be an option for me... Do you know who I could contact that might be able to help me?


Looks like we jumped the gun a little bit on sharing this one, and there are still some ongoing issues that we need to address before rolling it back out. Apologies! We'll try to remember to check back in here when it's live.
Nov 24 2020 11:47AM
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Obie.
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GrandThingsWe still boycotting backcountry right?


Yeah fuck em, they threatened a small local business near my hometown. Never buying from them again. Evo or shops all the way
Nov 24 2020 11:50AM
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SendyMcSendyface
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Corbetts is king in Canada, Paramount Sports (paramountsports.ca) is another great option.
Nov 24 2020 11:56AM
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SofaKingSick
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MalcolmstoddartDifficult part is that nobody in my city is selling ski gear because my city is nowhere near a resort... and with covid I worry about traveling to buy used gear. I guess I could ask to get it mailed if thats a thing people do?


yeah, generally people selling ski stuff online will be willing to ship it (and likely charge you for the shipping). it's not rare to see "local sale only" posts but i'd say it's more the exception than the rule

what are you talking about specifically, skis, bindings...?
Nov 24 2020 11:57AM
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Malcolmstoddart
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SofaKingSickyeah, generally people selling ski stuff online will be willing to ship it (and likely charge you for the shipping). it's not rare to see "local sale only" posts but i'd say it's more the exception than the rule

what are you talking about specifically, skis, bindings...?


Thanks that is good to know, I have never gotten something used shipped before, only ever done local pickup. And I'm looking for a jacket and goggles
Nov 24 2020 6:36PM
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SofaKingSick
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MalcolmstoddartThanks that is good to know, I have never gotten something used shipped before, only ever done local pickup. And I'm looking for a jacket and goggles

Word and jackets goggles etc aren't nearly as expensive/as much of a pain in the ass to send as skis are so that shouldn't be a worry
Nov 24 2020 8:49PM
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