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Moral dilemma

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Redlobster200
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I'm looking for a new all mountain ski for this upcoming season. I've been extremely interested in the" j skis Vacation", due to it being a fun, flexy, all mountain shredder. The only problem is i want to support my local ski shop. I've been buying there my whole ski carrier and don't want to stop now. Any suggestions for alternatives to this ski.
Oct 1 2017 2:13PM
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sambuswell
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A good alternative would be to post this thread in gear talk instead
Oct 1 2017 3:23PM
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rohara
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depends what they stock i guess but thats a pretty stacked category of skis. ARV 106, LINE SFB, ON3P Kartel 108, K2 Marksman, Faction CT 3.0 for something similar but a little more freeride focused... there's loads
Oct 1 2017 6:20PM
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CB4TSB
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Buy from J then buy the bindings and mount from the local shop. Win Win for everybody.
Oct 1 2017 6:53PM
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Rparr
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I have a really hard time justifying supporting my local ski shop when their prices are consistently hundreds of dollars more per ski/boot than elsewhere. But hey, I'm a slut for money I guess
Oct 1 2017 8:06PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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RparrI have a really hard time justifying supporting my local ski shop when their prices are consistently hundreds of dollars more per ski/boot than elsewhere. But hey, I'm a slut for money I guess


Don't feel sorry. The idea of supporting a local shop just because the bandwagon "fuck the big guys" is ridiculous. If they aren't able to offer additional value for the increased price then might as well just buy from large companies
Oct 1 2017 8:54PM
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Rparr
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TRVP_ANGELDon't feel sorry. The idea of supporting a local shop just because the bandwagon "fuck the big guys" is ridiculous. If they aren't able to offer additional value for the increased price then might as well just buy from large companies


I have 0 shame, it's the way capitalism works. I even once went in to get fitted for boots, then walked out and bought them online after I figured out what size I needed. They cost 320 shipped online vs 550 in the shop. Those bastards still get like 65$ from me every time I need bindings swapped in/out anyways.
Oct 1 2017 9:27PM
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chris.goodhue
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Buy direct from J Skis and support those guys they're awesome dudes, then go buy some stuff from the ski shop, get them mounted there or whatever, its a win win for all. I ride the Vacations and they are killer sticks, definitely worth it.
Oct 1 2017 11:13PM
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OregonDead
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Revision Bodrum is another ski to consider if you are looking for a moral dilemma.
Oct 2 2017 2:08PM
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SofaKingSick
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what skis can you get at the shop? there are a lot of good skis in that category to consider
Oct 2 2017 2:27PM
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hi_vis360
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RparrI even once went in to get fitted for boots, then walked out and bought them online after I figured out what size I needed. They cost 320 shipped online vs 550 in the shop. Those bastards still get like 65$ from me every time I need bindings swapped in/out anyways.


this is a huge dick move, please don't do this.
Oct 2 2017 5:42PM
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versacelettuce
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RparrI have 0 shame, it's the way capitalism works. I even once went in to get fitted for boots, then walked out and bought them online after I figured out what size I needed. They cost 320 shipped online vs 550 in the shop. Those bastards still get like 65$ from me every time I need bindings swapped in/out anyways.


On the fence about this move. Sucks that the only real way to get fitted is by a shop helping you, but sucks that the shop will charge full retail.... Maybe there should be a industry standard of price matching?...
Oct 2 2017 6:02PM
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hi_vis360
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versacelettuceOn the fence about this move. Sucks that the only real way to get fitted is by a shop helping you, but sucks that the shop will charge full retail.... Maybe there should be a industry standard of price matching?...


in other words, it sucks that there are trained professionals to help you buy the right piece of highly specialized equipment, and it sucks that you have to pay them for that service (if you want it).

I don't understand why you're on the fence about this.
Oct 2 2017 6:12PM
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versacelettuce
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Sucks that they cant competitively price their product or labor in a market place and add more entry barriers to the sport.
Oct 2 2017 6:19PM
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versacelettuce
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Valid. I understand boot fitting is also a necessary service. Just be aware that more people will be ducking the purchase when they get their size right bc of the value saved by buying online.
Oct 2 2017 6:25PM
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hi_vis360
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versacelettuceSucks that they cant competitively price their product or labor in a market place and add more entry barriers to the sport.


the ski industry is pretty small, I bet every ski shop wishes they could sell their stuff at the same price as online, but they can't. And I don't really see boot fitting as an entry barrier to the sport. Although it's helpful for anyone to see a boot fitter, I don't think it's 100% necessary for a novice.
Oct 2 2017 6:32PM
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