dropinoutofschol
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Honestly just buy last years equipment, all of it is still completely new and half the price, especially skis, fuck that if im paying 300$ for a graphic
The most overpriced gear.
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SEABURN
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QuantumMechanic
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13173444:Bum.Life said:
This
CashmereCat
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13183152:omnidata said:
I understand that, but it is far beyond the 50 orage hoodie I have
Huck_Norris
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13173444:Bum.Life said:
If you're paying full retail you're doing it wrong. I paid
Huck_Norris
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Seriously I'm not retyping all that. WHY THE FUCK CANT YOU USE THE "LESS THAN SIGN" WITHOUT NUKING YOUR WHOLE POST??!?
RubberSoul
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13183365:Huck_Norris said:
this is gonna be a long explanation so sit tight. you see, when you type the
Huck_Norris
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13183375:RubberSoul said:
Bahahahahaha
Huck_Norris
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Gonna give this one more shot haha
Meh. If you're paying full retail you're kind of a n00b. I got my Theta AR for
13173444:Bum.Life said:
Meh. If you're paying full retail you're kind of a n00b. I got my Theta AR for
Huck_Norris
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Hahaha damn I thought it was just on mobile... I fucking quit.
P.S.- Jiberish sells glorified gaper jean jackets and a ski bum has never owned a $100 hoody in the history of mankind.
P.S.- Jiberish sells glorified gaper jean jackets and a ski bum has never owned a $100 hoody in the history of mankind.
QuantumMechanic
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13182776:SEABURN said:
Clicked that link, page took a sec to load and with my roommate next to me I got a little nervous it was gonna be some sketchy ass porn site when I saw "exxpozed.com" in the url haha
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funkynuggz
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topic:toastyteenagers said:
everything is overpriced. $600.00 for skis and $400.00 Boots for $400-$600 plus ski pass if you buy one.
people on the east skis 3-4 months, sucks to spend all that money jus for a short season.
well everything in life is overpriced these days
Huck_Norris
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13184098:Nacho_Macho_man said:
Yeah I paid about the same for the Theta. It's still expensive but it's a hell of a jacket. I think people complaining about the price simply haven't looked around. Retail is for suckers.
Also scored some Arc Alpha SV vertical cut gloves for like $100 because I was obsessed with finding a deal on them. Total score. Best gloves of all time.
So yeah, there's pricey gear and then there's blatantly overpriced gear. The former may be expensive but it's the best of the best in terms of quality, durability and function. The latter- to me anyways- are simply "lifestyle" brands that cater to well-to-do people who want to portray an image and not necessarily help you stay warm, dry and out there as long as possible. I'd put Bogner, Jiberish and Dale's of Norway in this category for starters. Yes Kjus is unbelievably expensive, but at least it's legit ski gear.
onenerdykid
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13184271:jlens05 said:
I find that a lot of people make this mistake, thinking that "expensive" is the same as "over-priced". Quite often that which is expensive is often very expensive for the manufacturer to produce & bring to market, like ski boots for example. I actually find that the most overpriced things are the little things you buy everyday, like a can of Redbull or a tank of gas.
When it comes to hardgoods (skis, boots, bindings, bikes, etc) most everyone is struggling to make money (except the luxury brands). So if a Chris King hub retails for $400, there is a reason for its cost. No one doubts that it is expensive- that's pretty obvious. But I would argue that it is definitely not overpriced given its materials, where it was made, and how it was made.
Literature
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13184712:onenerdykid said:
Good delineation there.
With backcountry gear, function can be a matter of survival. Following the mittens example earlier: nice mitts can be the difference between frozen, unfunctioning fingers or being able to start the stove, put on skins, set the rappel, etc. These things aren't exactly optional when there's no lodge to warm up in.
Huck_Norris
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13184734:Literature said:
This is exactly how I feel. If you are OUT THERE, the smallest thing going wrong can domino into a fucking catastrophe so fast it's fucking scary. Too many people overlook that IMO.
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13184739:Huck_Norris said:
Amen.
I look at good gear as an investment in enjoying yourself too. If budget's a concern, I totally get that. But when I'm at play, I want to be unworried about the purchases I've made.
Maybe there's a confidence boost to wearing a nice cut and sew hoodie from a company you really like. Not my style, but I could see why it might matter to someone else. And better Jiberish than another flood of screen printed blanks.