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New Ski's !! Its that time of the year !

JDMRoma

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Just picked up my Nordica Soul Riders with Rossi FKS 140s ! On an impulse I bought new boots too !
Got a decent deal on Head Venture 130s......Spent some money this morning ! Yikes
Bought everything at Sport Thoma up in Lincoln, just around 900 for everything

It can Snow now anytime.......Im ready !
 
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Puck it said:
Nice. The snow blowers are out at Home Depot too.
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Warning: thread hijack underway.

I'm in the market for a snow blower. The obvious options appear to be Ariens from Home Depot, Craftsman from Sears, or Troy-Bilt from Lowes. Having never purchased a snow blower before I am a bit in the dark. Anyone have some constructive advice? I'm pretty sure that I want to prioritize quality and power over clearing width. I'm probably looking to spend around $1000.


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yeggous said:
Warning: thread hijack underway.

I'm in the market for a snow blower. The obvious options appear to be Ariens from Home Depot, Craftsman from Sears, or Troy-Bilt from Lowes. Having never purchased a snow blower before I am a bit in the dark. Anyone have some constructive advice? I'm pretty sure that I want to prioritize quality and power over clearing width. I'm probably looking to spend around $1000.


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Its Summer.......HiJack Away.......Im not a Craftsman fan, don't know much about troy so Id go with a good name

Ariens is up there with Toro and Honda, those would be my top 3 if I needed one. Last one I owned was a Toro......ran great all the time.....never skipped a beat in the 10 years of owning it. I think will the top 3 as long as you maintain it they will live forever. !
 
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yeggous said:
Warning: thread hijack underway.

I'm in the market for a snow blower. The obvious options appear to be Ariens from Home Depot, Craftsman from Sears, or Troy-Bilt from Lowes. Having never purchased a snow blower before I am a bit in the dark. Anyone have some constructive advice? I'm pretty sure that I want to prioritize quality and power over clearing width. I'm probably looking to spend around $1000.


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My recommendation would be to find a small engine / lawn mower dealer. Often time the big box stores get lower quality machines to meet the retailers price point.
 
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don't by from big box stores, name brands are not the same machines, a employee of mine learned the hard way. spend a few bucks and get from a small dealer that has good service. Worth it
 
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Brad J said:
don't by from big box stores, name brands are not the same machines, a employee of mine learned the hard way. spend a few bucks and get from a small dealer that has good service. Worth it
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Thats what I have heard as well, I bought my Toros from Eds in Tyngsboro mass.....not too far from you Yeggous
 
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JDMRoma said:
Thats what I have heard as well, I bought my Toros from Eds in Tyngsboro mass.....not too far from you Yeggous
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Tyngsboro is very close. I looked into this a bit and discovered that at least for Ariens they sell the same product to dealers and Home Depot.

I should clarify that my reason to look at Sears, Lowes, and Home Depot is because I have credit card points. I can cash them in for $1000 in gift cards to any number of stores. I don't need to use them immediately as they don't expire any time soon. I can always cash them in for credit toward my mortgage too.


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Screw snow blowing I have someone plow. Don't need an excuse to not go sking. Now bringing it back around -Nice setup John!
 
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Nice skis JDM! The new daily driver or what's the thoughts on how they fit in to the quiver?
 
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Nice skis JDM! The new daily driver or what's the thoughts on how they fit in to the quiver?
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Most likely my daily driver... Only ski with less than 100 at the waist.
Basically rounding out my quiver at 97 waist rocker/cam/rocker. My Gotama's at 107 Full Rocker and the Icelantics back to to rocker/cam/rocker at 119 underfoot. Should be covered for everything 😎


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