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Do you buy brand new skis at full price?

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snowfinder
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Just curious to see how many of you are willing to pay full price for a pair of skis that if you wait 5 months will be half the price.
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8 months ago
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SofaKingSick
Posts: 9741 - Karma: 65,767
never. seriously god bless the people who do. they basically subsidize my skiing
8 months ago
34 0
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ryan.steckley
Posts: 129 - Karma: 847
i would only ever pay full price for smaller brands like vishnu or jet. If you pay retail for a pair of big brand skis you are delusional
8 months ago
30 0
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Slowbro
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 24,623
I wait for the 20% off sales in march or try to get last years skis
8 months ago
10 0
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GayWolf420
Posts: 38105 - Karma: 129,820
I try to abuse pro deals tbh
8 months ago
19 0
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tyauer
Posts: 74 - Karma: 432
It can pretty much always wait half the season for spring sales unless you don’t have a quiver and you broke your only skis
8 months ago
5 0
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Farmville420
Posts: 5168 - Karma: 67,197
Never bought skis full price but if I ever become financially sound enough to do so I definitely would if it's a brand I like
8 months ago
14 0
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deac
Posts: 853 - Karma: 4,042
ive only ever got skis discounted besides my v's
8 months ago
4 0
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PartyBullshiit
Posts: 4723 - Karma: 20,103
I’ve only paid full price on limited skis that sold out and wouldn’t be available again. If it’s going to be onsale later down the road I’ll wait.
8 months ago
7 1
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Jibbcore
Posts: 439 - Karma: 827
Icelantic offered me discount on skis and i got to write which i want but then they ghosted me when i wanted the nomad 😢
8 months ago
2 3
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BallClapper
Posts: 3711 - Karma: 16,848
Never have, never will. Wait for end of season sales or hand me downs from coaches. Ski swaps are also cool. A buddy got pristine revolt 121s with jesters for $350.
8 months ago
7 0
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CocoCola
Posts: 31 - Karma: 146
I did buy discount this year but usually I do buy full price.
8 months ago
6 3
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NSCrip69
Posts: 223 - Karma: -3,626
“Limited skis” 🤣

My guy, unless that company is going bankrupt, they ain’t limited. You just fell for their marketing. Consumers like you are what keep shit companies afloat
PartyBullshiitI’ve only paid full price on limited skis that sold out and wouldn’t be available again. If it’s going to be onsale later down the road I’ll wait.
8 months ago
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BallClapper
Posts: 3711 - Karma: 16,848
Oh, moment is shit now?
NSCrip69“Limited skis” 🤣

My guy, unless that company is going bankrupt, they ain’t limited. You just fell for their marketing. Consumers like you are what keep shit companies afloat


**This post was edited on Oct 2nd 2024 at 2:45:13pm
8 months ago
5 0
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PartyBullshiit
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NSCrip69“Limited skis” 🤣

My guy, unless that company is going bankrupt, they ain’t limited. You just fell for their marketing. Consumers like you are what keep shit companies afloat


Yes limited skis. The ghost trains were a one season limited run last year. Once they sold out that was it. And they’re not in the current season lineup. The blades were a limited series drop. And when they sold out that was it.

and now you’re calling moment skis shit again? You’re bipolar as fuck.
8 months ago
8 1
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Eli.braun98
Posts: 296 - Karma: 1,844
If I had the money to buy brand new skis for full price I definitely would because I'm inpatient asf. But for rn and prolly the next 10 years I'm too broke.
8 months ago
4 0
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7964 - Karma: 23,236
I won't pay more than $400 CAD for skis. I'd go up to 500 if they are exactly what I want.
8 months ago
4 0
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lil.Boye
Posts: 2786 - Karma: 12,655
I have bought skis for full price, but last couple years i have been blessed with discounts from working on hill, having good contacts at ski stores and finding second hand grails.
8 months ago
2 0
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NSCrip69
Posts: 223 - Karma: -3,626
Money isn’t an issue for me so I buy skis just whenever I need a replacement. Don’t need to wait for a sale.
8 months ago
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ogit
Posts: 60 - Karma: 349
I usually dont but i have to this year because i want the ARV112 and it’s a new model
8 months ago
2 1
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Brule.
Posts: 3988 - Karma: 6,714
I pay full price for smaller brands like Vishnu, ON3P, etc., but shop form discounts have been way too hard not to pass up.
8 months ago
5 0
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VT_scratch
Posts: 8849 - Karma: 6,712
never have I once paid full price for ski gear. shocked at those who do. so many ways around that.
8 months ago
8 1
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
Posts: 9616 - Karma: 71,541
Just bought new boots at close to full price. The only reason I bought them new was because I needed a touring boot and I wanted the BOA tech in it for a better fit and that doesn't exist from a year ago in the boot I want. Overall would recommend never buying new, felt weird paying that much for gear but whatever I toured like 20-30 days last year and I'll be doing it more so it's time to invest in real touring stuff
8 months ago
5 0
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GayWolf420
Posts: 38105 - Karma: 129,820
BigPurpleSkiSuitJust bought new boots at close to full price. The only reason I bought them new was because I needed a touring boot and I wanted the BOA tech in it for a better fit and that doesn't exist from a year ago in the boot I want. Overall would recommend never buying new, felt weird paying that much for gear but whatever I toured like 20-30 days last year and I'll be doing it more so it's time to invest in real touring stuff

Once dropped over $1k on fitting for my old Mach1 130's only because I had foot surgery a few months prior. Skied like a maniac but never again. I cant believe I got my XT3's for like $300 this winter.
8 months ago
4 0
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
Posts: 9616 - Karma: 71,541
That was a gnarly injury and you deserved to do that for your comfort

**This post was edited on Oct 3rd 2024 at 8:53:48pm
8 months ago
1 0
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BearsOnKetamine
Posts: 678 - Karma: 1,273
I bought my icelantics full price bc of the warranty. Ive had 3 claims and they’re super good about it. Highly recommend them.
8 months ago
4 1
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dwt802
Posts: 3372 - Karma: 33,237
I just buy used primarily now, otherwise discounted
8 months ago
2 0
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Eli.braun98
Posts: 296 - Karma: 1,844
I think buying boots brand new makes sense TBH. Boots matter way more than anything else IMO
8 months ago
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Lemuel
Posts: 14544 - Karma: 11,157
I bought my Meridians for full price, and my Season Aeros for full price. I’m a chronic March deep discount buyer by heart, but I wanted both those skis early season. I’m not blasting through a pair of park skis in a year anymore so I justify it that way.


fyi I would never buy a big brand at full price
8 months ago
3 0
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Brule.
Posts: 3988 - Karma: 6,714
BigPurpleSkiSuitJust bought new boots at close to full price. The only reason I bought them new was because I needed a touring boot and I wanted the BOA tech in it for a better fit and that doesn't exist from a year ago in the boot I want. Overall would recommend never buying new, felt weird paying that much for gear but whatever I toured like 20-30 days last year and I'll be doing it more so it's time to invest in real touring stuff


At the end of the day it’s more of an investment than anything since skis can easily be replaced compared to boots. Ski boots are technically rated up to 200 days of riding before everything deteriorates and it’s time to replace them. Depending on how much you’re going to use them, you’ll definitely get more than your money’s worth out of them.
8 months ago
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rojo.grande
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Eli.braun98I think buying boots brand new makes sense TBH. Boots matter way more than anything else IMO


Only thing I’ll shell out full price for
8 months ago
2 2
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BallClapper
Posts: 3711 - Karma: 16,848
mommy and daddy must be thrilled.
NSCrip69Money isn’t an issue for me so I buy skis just whenever I need a replacement. Don’t need to wait for a sale.
8 months ago
5 2
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Voyage86
Posts: 990 - Karma: 3,769
ogitI usually dont but i have to this year because i want the ARV112 and it’s a new model


bro, 975 for that ski is beyond stupid, just pick up a reckoner 112 for a third of the price
8 months ago
0 1
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VT_scratch
Posts: 8849 - Karma: 6,712
VT_scratchnever have I once paid full price for ski gear. shocked at those who do. so many ways around that.


Shit I take it back, kinda. I only got like a 15% discount on the Armada JJ UL and spent full price on CAST system.
8 months ago
2 0
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fucintight
Posts: 298 - Karma: 741
only v’s
8 months ago
4 0
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ogit
Posts: 60 - Karma: 349
Voyage86bro, 975 for that ski is beyond stupid, just pick up a reckoner 112 for a third of the price


They are 820 in my local shop(in Sweden)+they have a ”early bird discount” so i will pay 730$. Still pretty expensive but im a diehard armada fanboy
8 months ago
2 1
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hi_vis360
Posts: 5330 - Karma: 55,383
If it’s a brand I like with limited inventory I’m paying full but that’s pretty much just on3p or Vishnu at this point, my pow skis were drilled once prototypes for 250, touring skis were half off, carving skis were a gift
8 months ago
4 0
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Voyage86
Posts: 990 - Karma: 3,769
ogitThey are 820 in my local shop(in Sweden)+they have a ”early bird discount” so i will pay 730$. Still pretty expensive but im a diehard armada fanboy


you do you homie
8 months ago
4 0
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exit32
Posts: 121 - Karma: 1,140
last years chronic 94s for a 40% sale. God bless idiots like nscrisp who make skiing semi affordable.
8 months ago
4 0
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Crabbeski_NB
Posts: 154 - Karma: 668
If ya buying full price you aren't a freakier..
8 months ago
2 0
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Pancake_Fucker
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 1,989
I don't even buy new skis anymore. I buy used ones from people who barely use them.
8 months ago
0 0
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SteezyYeeter
Posts: 3993 - Karma: -13,026
literally got a new pair of line chronics for like 200 off because the graphic was last years... so clutch
8 months ago
1 0
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