Skiing on the Cheap - 2009-10 Thread

[WJenness]

Sierraskis.com is having a big sale (i.e. Watea 84's for $247). Although their website seems to be a bit f'ed up right now ...

My wallet hates it when you say such things...

-w

 

[WJenness]

Well, I never did get the Watea 84s to come up...

But I couldn't let the K2 Silencers (179cm) sit there for $112.50 with free shipping... It seems like they're the evolution of my K2 enemy skis from 02-03 (I think, bought second hand) which I enjoy, but they are very tired). Bought those, a binding (Look PX 12 trouble) and some new poles (K2 3 speeds) for a total of $227.20

I blame Jens.

Next stop... Boots... Making an appt. with Jeff this week or next.

-w

 

[RootDKJ]

For those that like to ski Windham:

The Triple Play Card is back

One of Windham Mountain's most popular winter products is being offered again for a limited time. The Triple Play Card gives you three days of skiing - or nights, if you prefer - for just $99. That's about half the usual cost for getting on the slopes. Once you have the card, you can skip the ticket line and bring it directly to the lift. It can be used any day in the 2009-10 season except December 26-January 2, January 16-18 and February 13-21.

It's a great present for yourself or a friend, relative, colleague or employee. But don't delay: the Triple Play Card is only on sale through Labor Day.

Didn't they at least offer the Triple Play cards up to November last season? Labor day seems like a real short sale
time period.

 

[Tyrolean_skier]

Didn't they at least offer the Triple Play cards up to November last season? Labor day seems like a real short sale
time period.

Don't know. I just quoted what was on their website.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Well, I never did get the Watea 84s to come up...

But I couldn't let the K2 Silencers (179cm) sit there for $112.50 with free shipping... It seems like they're the evolution of my K2 enemy skis from 02-03 (I think, bought second hand) which I enjoy, but they are very tired). Bought those, a binding (Look PX 12 trouble) and some new poles (K2 3 speeds) for a total of $227.20

I blame Jens.

Next stop... Boots... Making an appt. with Jeff this week or next.

-w

Nice..the Silencers seem to be the go to entry level ski for teenage park rats..you seem like a big guy for those skis..but for $113 if you don't like them, you can resell them for more $$$

 

[RootDKJ]

Don't know. I just quoted what was on their website.

Yeah, I saw that on the website also.

 

[Razor]

Descente promotion

Curious about the Descente promotion. How do they handle the lift tickets. If I in New England and my son in Colorado bought jackets, could I send him my CO lift tickets and he send me his NE ones? That would make purchase a no brainer.

 

[jaytrem]

Curious about the Descente promotion. How do they handle the lift tickets. If I in New England and my son in Colorado bought jackets, could I send him my CO lift tickets and he send me his NE ones? That would make purchase a no brainer.

Well, you're supposed to sign the inside of your jacket, sign and register the book, and sign each ticket when you use it. Now does anybody really pay attention to any of that stuff? As far as I could tell, no. Only once out of 14 times did anybody even ask about the jacket (you're supposed have it with you). So officially you can't swap ticket, but in reality I doubt you'd have any problem. I don't do any swapping, I kinda hesitate to because I fiigure if people abuse the program too much it might go away completely.

 

[mishka]

Well, I never did get the Watea 84s to come up...

But I couldn't let the K2 Silencers (179cm) sit there for $112.50 with free shipping...
-w

IMHO from sierra better buy Watea 78 for $217 or K2 Apache Ranger with bindings for same $217

 

[WJenness]

IMHO from sierra better buy Watea 78 for $217 or K2 Apache Ranger with bindings for same $217

Probably right... but the silencers will likely end up as my rock / messing around in the park ski or resold if I can get more than the $112 for them... just was really cheap for a pair of skis...

plus if you look up the thread, i pulled the trigger on the watea 84s from a local shop... (edit: nvm, that was in a different thread)

-w

 

[billski]

Stowe Ski Club Appreciation Days, 2009-2010

Crank it up folks!

December 4-6, 2009; January 11-13, 2010; March 17-21, 2010


1-day ticket $40
2-day ticket $61
...
5-day ticket $144

 

[WJenness]

Crank it up folks!

December 4-6, 2009; January 11-13, 2010; March 17-21, 2010


1-day ticket $40
2-day ticket $61
...
5-day ticket $144

Any details on what's necessary to take advantage of this deal?

-w

 

[Talisman]

Any details on what's necessary to take advantage of this deal?

-w

You need to be a card carrying member of a ski club and typically your card does get checked.

 

[MommaBear]

You need to be a card carrying member of a ski club and typically your card does get checked.

ANY ski club?

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Crank it up folks!

December 4-6, 2009; January 11-13, 2010; March 17-21, 2010


1-day ticket $40
2-day ticket $61
...
5-day ticket $144

Nice does AlpineZone count as a ski club? Actually I can have AtomicSkier the owner of www.paskiandride.com make me a membership card..JEA!!!!

 

[billski]

Any details on what's necessary to take advantage of this deal?

-w

Here is a link to the general flyer

 

[Talisman]

ANY ski club?

I know any club that is a member of the Ct Ski Council gets thi deal. Try calling the mountain to find outif your ski club 'counts'.

 

[JPTracker]

Here's a strange deal. Buy the book, 6 Pixels of Separation for about $20 bucks and get a free Jay lift ticket:

http://weblog.jaypeakresort.com/?p=660

 

[roark]

As posted in the other thread, but it belongs here as well:
Magic 3-pack $120 no blackouts
http://www.magicmtn.com/static_page.php?id=39

 

[tcharron]

I emailed up the CHAD ski and ride card guys.

I was curious when this years ride and ski cards might be going on sale?

Thomas,

We are working on it now and hope to have it ready soon. You can still purchase online now if you wish and we will mail it out once it is finished.
You will receive 2 lift tickets as well.