Riding gear prices

I'm interested in riding and looking buy some gear. I've been advised on
the brands, sizes etc of the gear that I should get from friends that
are professional riders. I figured that if I shop on-line that I'd be
able to find some attractive pricing. At least better than the full
retail pricing that one usually finds at the shop or at the
manufacturer's web page.

However, I've found that the MSRP is the going price not only at the
shop, manunfacturers web page but for EVERY other site selling this gear.

Is that just the reality for snowboard gear or haven't I found the right
place to shop yet?

Thanks,

Steve

Steve_r34 wrote in message ...
I'm interested in riding and looking buy some gear. I've been advised on
the brands, sizes etc of the gear that I should get from friends that
are professional riders. I figured that if I shop on-line that I'd be
able to find some attractive pricing. At least better than the full
retail pricing that one usually finds at the shop or at the
manufacturer's web page.

However, I've found that the MSRP is the going price not only at the
shop, manunfacturers web page but for EVERY other site selling this gear.

Is that just the reality for snowboard gear or haven't I found the right
place to shop yet?

Thanks,

Steve

Your timing is off. Right before Christmas isn't the best time to get
a bargain. Wait a little while if you can. Rent gear if you need to
until you start seeing some good deals and sales. My last spending
spree was at a big sale late last March at the local shop
(http://www.sturtevants.com/boarderline/). MSRP for the stuff I bought
added up to over $900, I paid about $550.


-Jules
--
Jules Agee
http://learning.snowboarding2.com

Steve_r34 wrote in :

I'm interested in riding and looking buy some gear. I've been advised on
the brands, sizes etc of the gear that I should get from friends that
are professional riders. I figured that if I shop on-line that I'd be
able to find some attractive pricing. At least better than the full
retail pricing that one usually finds at the shop or at the
manufacturer's web page.

However, I've found that the MSRP is the going price not only at the
shop, manunfacturers web page but for EVERY other site selling this gear.

Is that just the reality for snowboard gear or haven't I found the right
place to shop yet?

Thanks,

Steve


I've found the best time to buy is around Groundhog Day in March or if you
can't wait maybe late Feb. Also, there is really no reason you should be
buying new gear from this season. Ebay has a boatload of new gear from
prior seasons that is in great shape. If you must have a board, get it
from there.