Xanadu = ultimate ski shop location?

[deadheadskier]

I was thinking about this the other day. As novel as the idea is of getting my ski jones fix in during July would be, I'm certain I'd be let down by skiing 150 vert indoors. It wouldn't be worth the travel. That said, if there was a ski shop there that had demo's for the following season's gear and close out deals from the previous season, how cool would that be?

I'm sure it's probably in the works, but that would be worth the drive and effort IMO.

[Hawkshot99]

But if you really want to demo something, how much fun will that short run be? I like a nice long run for demoing, gets me more time to test, and get in a flow.

[drjeff]

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

I was thinking about this the other day. As novel as the idea is of getting my ski jones fix in during July would be, I'm certain I'd be let down by skiing 150 vert indoors. It wouldn't be worth the travel. That said, if there was a ski shop there that had demo's for the following season's gear and close out deals from the previous season, how cool would that be?

I'm sure it's probably in the works, but that would be worth the drive and effort IMO.

to demo in the

You want to demo in the summer?? Two words for you: Mount Hood

[deadheadskier]

Originally Posted by Hawkshot99

But if you really want to demo something, how much fun will that short run be? I like a nice long run for demoing, gets me more time to test, and get in a flow.

Trust me, I'd rather take a nice long run, that said, most of the time during the ski season I'm to consumed with actually skiing to stop and try out a set of demo's. I pretty much always buy my gear in the summer and it usually is last seasons gear though new. These purchases are usually made through online research, asking questions on here etc.

I just think it would be a nice option to be able to try before I buy in summer.


Mt. Hood would be the ultimate.......bit ambitious for my wallet these days though, lol.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Anybody know how much Xandadu will cost? I'm 1.5 hours away so I'll probably be there for their opening day..

[deadheadskier]

first chair?

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

first chair?

If possible and on the subject..I expect that they'll charge a pretty high hourly rate so I don't think I'd want to switch between lots of different skis. It can almost be guarenteed that a ski shop in the Xanadu complex is going to charge full retail or close to it for gear and I doubt demos would be free like demo days at the local mountains.

[BeanoNYC]

I'll meet up with you.

[deadheadskier]

Probably the case at the shop, you are right. I do think however it would be a good move by the ski companies to have an onsite demo center.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

Probably the case at the shop, you are right. I do think however it would be a good move by the ski companies to have an onsite demo center.

Xanadu would be the perfect spot to finally get on some Pontoons. We do some work in a cemetery in Lynhurst which has a great view of Xanadu and it's really impressive. I wonder if they'll have a seeded mogul run..I know they will definitely have some rails and a big booter. Just don't get o much air or you'll hit your head on the ceiling. I can also see more affluent area high schools using Xanadu for slalom training for their ski teams.