mountainman 0 #1 November 28, 2002 Do any of you outdoorsy people know where to buy North Face or Mountain Hardwear for good prices online? If you have a website or something, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #2 November 28, 2002 check out www.rei-outlet.com they usually have great discounts, but sometimes the selection isn't so great.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #3 November 29, 2002 http://www.usoutdoor.com/index_tnf.html http://www.backcountrystore.com/store/brand.html?brand_id=88&CP=googlenorthface http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/dept.asp?dept_id=5882& http://www.thenorthface.com/index_flash.html http://www.easternmountainsports.com/ what specifically are you outfitting for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #4 November 29, 2002 why, u going skiing?? or u buying stuff for winter jumping. r u comin out to the dz anytime soon??? i need some help with some spanish....................just kidding.later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #5 November 29, 2002 I'm actually right there with you shopping for snowboarding gear. I mean I have some of the best skiing in the country in my back yard I might as well try it out.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #6 November 29, 2002 Da Kine, Tommy (believe it or not) and Burton make some very funcitonal snowboarding outer wear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 November 29, 2002 NF gear has seemed to have been stagnent in new stuff lately, MH has some sweet stuff but the outwear warmth is'nt like NF in my experience. Burton has some stuff thats sweet to go rip in, Columbia has some good cheap gear.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #8 November 29, 2002 I dont' like columbia, my experience has been it is very bulky and not that warm. Colouir, NF, Burton, Tommy, Da Kine, Mountain Goat, in my experience make some really good stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #9 November 29, 2002 Let's see I have the columbia jacket, convert pants, looking at a K2 board (they have one made for small chicks) and still doing the boots debate though. Although it's nice being tiny I can shop in the kids section for cheaper gear Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #10 November 29, 2002 get the click in bindings, way easier to manage (you dont' have to sit down)... People will say they aren't as good as the original bindings, but I know pros that use both and they don't see a difference in performance, just the ease of getting in and out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #11 November 29, 2002 It's a UK link, but they do some good stuff. http://www.fieldandtrek.com/ft1/ -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #12 November 29, 2002 Actually Columbia is what is recommended most around here for jackets. Pants though they say go with convert (which is columbia), sessions, or North Face). Actually my jacket isn't bulky at all, and quite warm, the key is in layering right since you never know what the temp will be from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Most the people I work with say burton gear is crap, thier bindings break really easy, go with K2 or solmon. *shrug* I think it's like skydiving gear, it all works, it just what works best for you.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #13 November 29, 2002 We already talked about the bindings, and I'm going with the other kind, due to the better selection of boots. With the click in your are really limited. Also I've heard enough bad stories of on icy slopes where there wasn't enough leverage to get the boot to click in, I can handle sitting down for a sec to get them on, and getting them off is not an issue.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #14 November 29, 2002 Kelli... also look at http://www.winterstick.com I'm looking at a board from them now and they are really great on the support and questions stuff.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #15 November 29, 2002 Burton outer wear, I snow board Rossi.... I taught skiing in Vermont for 10 years (and snowbaording occasionaly). We've had slew of different manufacturers... Columbia was very bulky and not functional for us. Head totally sucked, Colouir (spelled wrong) was my fav, Bogner (I was at Stratton) was surprisingly good. The snowbard school wore Tommy, they loved it. Burton was really good, they kind of sat back, and lost a step. They are making good stuff again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #16 November 29, 2002 QuoteWe already talked about the bindings, and I'm going with the other kind, due to the better selection of boots. With the click in your are really limited. Also I've heard enough bad stories of on icy slopes where there wasn't enough leverage to get the boot to click in, I can handle sitting down for a sec to get them on, and getting them off is not an issue. Ice? In colorado? hahhahahahahah now Vermont has ice! You're right, since there is not a real standard for the step ins, one boot, one binding rule applies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #17 November 29, 2002 Hey now just ask my mustang about ice... Supposedly some of the resorts like A-basin can get pretty icy, so we shall see. Now all I need to get is get this new possition so I can get my WRX and I'll be all set for this winter stuff. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #18 November 29, 2002 http://www.sierratradingpost.com/ Limited, ever-changing selection, great prices.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #19 November 29, 2002 Tommy does make some suprisingly good stuff, but they really really like it too (very expensive comparitivly) i know a couple of schools that wear it too, but they get it thru proforms, so get something like 40-60% off.. this year my clothing is all Ride gear..lots of friendly features,( extra pockets large zippers, good pow skirts etc..) i hate click ins..they are geat when you begin the day, but once they get compacted with snow its more of a pain than it worth IMO..and they do feel different..the pair i used 2 seasons ago always felt like my heels were floating, since the attachment point was under my arch... always remember boot fit is THE most important factor... grrr do i pray for clear skies so i can jump at Kapowisn all winter, or pray for snow so i can play at Baker every week end? decisions, decisions..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #20 November 29, 2002 I'm thinking Crystal mountain will be much closer to me.... as will Kapowsin... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #21 November 29, 2002 Quote Hey now just ask my mustang about ice... Supposedly some of the resorts like A-basin can get pretty icy, so we shall see. Now all I need to get is get this new possition so I can get my WRX and I'll be all set for this winter stuff. I hear ya, totaled my stang in the snow... slow motion wipe out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #22 November 29, 2002 yeah but Baker has better snowboard runs than Crystal, and hopefully more snow.. funny thing is this fall everyone was expecting another record snowfall year...not unless it really dumps soon :(____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #23 November 29, 2002 yeah but how far from Tacoma? the closer mountain option is better for me, but I ski mostly anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 November 29, 2002 i made it from Olympia to Bellingham in 2 hours last weekend..then another 45 min or so up the mountain..of course in the winter it will be an hour and a half, up the mountain. of course i've got lots of friends at Baker (including an ex-fiancee that i'm still great friends with so i've got extra incentive to drive) were actually talking about heading to Blackcomb on Sat for a bit of snowplay.. i'm moving up here in Jan (right after the Xmas boogie) well have to link up for a trip ( althoughi havent stood on skis in 15 years) do you jump at Kapowsin? I went out to watch a couple of weeks ago, but been to busy with work and my rig is in Eloy..:(____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #25 November 29, 2002 Quote yeah but how far from Tacoma? the closer mountain option is better for me hour difference (if that)? just compare trailmaps; it's worth the extra scenery. steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
