Time of season to buy boots and skis

billski · Apr 7, 2005, 9:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hammer

When have you found the best time is to buy new boots and skis?

Spring (now)
- Good Selection
- Very good prices

Fall (August)
- Poor selection
- BEST prices

Pre-Christmas Sales
- BEST Selection
- Middling prices

You choose....

**bvibert** · Apr 7, 2005, 10:43 AM

I just got a pair of Nordica Beast boots for about $360, the retail on them is about $750. It was the last pair in the store! Luckily they were in my size.

**thetrailboss** · Apr 7, 2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bvibert

I just got a pair of Nordica Beast boots for about $360, the retail on them is about $750. It was the last pair in the store! Luckily they were in my size.

Good boot and great that you're breaking them in during warmer temps

**bvibert** · Apr 7, 2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvibert

I just got a pair of Nordica Beast boots for about $360, the retail on them is about $750. It was the last pair in the store! Luckily they were in my size.

Good boot and great that you're breaking them in during warmer temps

Yeah, but I think my feet are expanding due to these warmer temps. They were almost a little too comfy in the store last weekend, when I put them on last night I had to squeeze into them!

At least I won't have to worry about cold feet.

I think I'm really going to like these boots though, I can't wait!

**thetrailboss** · Apr 7, 2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bvibert

Yeah, but I think my feet are expanding due to these warmer temps. They were almost a little too comfy in the store last weekend, when I put them on last night I had to squeeze into them!

At least I won't have to worry about cold feet.

I think I'm really going to like these boots though, I can't wait!

One's feet always swell in the PM. You also want to start out with a 'snug' boot because it packs out one whole size in some cases. I would not worry.

**bvibert** · Apr 7, 2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thetrailboss

One's feet always swell in the PM. You also want to start out with a 'snug' boot because it packs out one whole size in some cases. I would not worry.

I'm not worried, I was actually happy when I got them home and they seemed tighter then they were in the store!

My wife thought I was a little weird for being happy that my new boots were hurting my feet...

riverc0il · Apr 7, 2005, 4:07 PM

yea, the boot should definitely be really snug when you first buy it because it definitely will pack out a bit after a few ski days.

hammer · May 12, 2005, 10:37 AM

OK, so I didn't get anything at the end of the season. After the middle of March, my wife was shifting into "spring and summer mode" so shopping for ski equipment was not an option...

If I missed out on the good end of season deals, when will the best time be in the fall? I read that some folks go out on Columbus Day weekend.

**thetrailboss** · May 12, 2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hammer

OK, so I didn't get anything at the end of the season. After the middle of March, my wife was shifting into "spring and summer mode" so shopping for ski equipment was not an option...

If I missed out on the good end of season deals, when will the best time be in the fall? I read that some folks go out on Columbus Day weekend.

One can find some good deals around July 4th weekend.

Stowe ran a good sale that weekend.

In general, the later you wait, say past October 1st, the prices begin to increase again

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hammer Mona Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: at a computer Posts: 2,233	OK, so I didn't get anything at the end of the season. After the middle of March, my wife was shifting into "spring and summer mode" so shopping for ski equipment was not an option... If I missed out on the good end of season deals, when will the best time be in the fall? I read that some folks go out on Columbus Day weekend.

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