Bargain watch.

CardinalJ

Very much doubt I'm the only one starting to pick up bits and pieces for the new season. Thought a thread would be handy to pass a few bargains on and maybe put in requests.

Was in TK Maxx Carrickmines yesterday and picked up two pairs of smartwool merino socks for €9.99 each, currently on snow and rock for £21 a pair . Also saw a pair of ladies Spyder goretex gloves for €17 which seemed crazy cheap.

I'm on the look out for a new pair of gloves. Don't have to be super warm but must have good waterproofing.

Rew

CardinalJ wrote: »

I'm on the look out for a new pair of gloves. Don't have to be super warm but must have good waterproofing.

TK Stephens Green had the mens Spyder gloves but there gone now. Keeping an eye out for a ladies helmet ATM for my wife.

Fattes

Rew wrote: »

TK Stephens Green had the mens Spyder gloves but there gone now. Keeping an eye out for a ladies helmet ATM for my wife.

They had a Purple POC M in swords last weekend!

CardinalJ

Northface jackets for around 70 in TK Maxx Ilac Centre in Dublin. Also smartwool and Teko merino socks. for 9.99/8.99.

No decent gloves though!

cormee

I need a new pair of pants. Every video I have of myself snowboarding I have a big white snowy ar*e.

Rew

cormee wrote: »

I need a new pair of pants. Every video I have of myself snowboarding I have a big white snowy ar*e.

Nice Colombia pants in TK Stephens Green id have bought them but there large and im medium

Rew

TK Stephen's green got a nice delivery of new ski stuff. Womens Spyder jackets, HH jackets and pants, Spyder gloves for men and women, Smith helmets, Oakley pants, jackets, lots of Maier jackets.

CardinalJ

Rew wrote: »

TK Stephen's green got a nice delivery of new ski stuff. Womens Spyder jackets, HH jackets and pants, Spyder gloves for men and women, Smith helmets, Oakley pants, jackets, lots of Maier jackets.

That's lunchtime tomorrow sorted so.

cormee

CardinalJ wrote: »

That's lunchtime tomorrow sorted so.

You're supposed to wear it, not eat it.

dylbert

Anyone notice if any TK Maxx have snowboard boots?

cormee

dylbert wrote: »

Anyone notice if any TK Maxx have snowboard boots?

Was just in there, on Stephen's green, didn't see any. Couldn't see accessories like goggles either.

Rew

cormee wrote: »

Was just in there, on Stephen's green, didn't see any. Couldn't see accessories like goggles either.

Down on the wall behind the ladies ski gear with the fitness gear

Fattes

I was in delivering training at Great Outdoors last night, all of their stock from last year is 50% off!! Skies for €230 and great deals on Boots

Afterlight

Does anyone know what days Tk maxx get their deliveries on? I've only ever been to the dundrum, Stephens green and carrickmines store but have heard that the blanchardstown one is actually the best, what does everyone think of this?

Rew

Afterlight wrote: »

Does anyone know what days Tk maxx get their deliveries on? I've only ever been to the dundrum, Stephens green and carrickmines store but have heard that the blanchardstown one is actually the best, what does everyone think of this?

Its hit and miss I have had my best luck in Stephens Green but thats likely because I work nearby and can go in daily in necessary. Id be reasonably regular in Blanch and they normally have what ever is in Stephens Green. They do tend to have 2 or more rails versus Stephens Green which generally has one maybe 2.

You have to do the research on what ever is there, the Sypder stuff ATM looks like its the cheaper end of their range. 2 years ago they were out the door with Goldwin jackets and I had never heard of them but turned out to be a decent (and incredibly expensive) brand.

CardinalJ

Yea the spider gear doesn't seem up to much in there at the moment.

Dr Nic

Pair of oakley goretex large trousers in tk maxx Limerick for 130. Seems a bargain to me

dylbert

TK maxx Swords have DC Shoe snowboard boots from €40, sizes 7, 7.5, 9 and 10.

lbj666

North Face store in Kildare has Hyvent ski/snowboard pants for €33 at the moment, large and xl sizes though.

AlternateID

dylbert wrote: »

TK maxx Swords have DC Shoe snowboard boots from €40, sizes 7, 7.5, 9 and 10.

150 to 300 depending on model. Worth a look if you currently rent even if last years model and you only go once a year. In fact that's cheaper then renting and they'll fit with no blisters.

Dr Nic

Saw those & tempted. Ive 3 hols planned this yr. 2 with ucpa which has gear incl but one in San anton where we'll have to rent and thats pricey enough so might go buy my own pair. The big problem is if they break.... Cant decide...

Fattes

Dr Nic wrote: »

Saw those & tempted. Ive 3 hols planned this yr. 2 with ucpa which has gear incl but one in San anton where we'll have to rent and thats pricey enough so might go buy my own pair. The big problem is if they break.... Cant decide...

Renting in StAnton is eye watering!!!! Buy them

Dr Nic

Weve actually found really cheap rental in pettneu about a 5 min drive from san anton. And were driving down from munich so maybe thats a good idea. a board for 6 days for 30eur. 90 cheaper than intersport. Good idea/bad idea? What you think fattes?

Fattes

Dr Nic wrote: »

Weve actually found really cheap rental in pettneu about a 5 min drive from san anton. And were driving down from munich so maybe thats a good idea. a board for 6 days for 30eur. 90 cheaper than intersport. Good idea/bad idea? What you think fattes?

Average lifespan of Boots 5 years! Do the maths only if they are right though

Dr Nic

Cheers dude... Know anything about pettneu in san anton? about 5k away. would we be mad renting from a place that 5k outside the village?

CardinalJ

Do you have an easy way of getting there if the gear is bad and you have to change?

Heading to St Anton in Jan. Have all my own gear but we're going to Crystal who are giving 2/1 rental…. almost brings it back to normal prices. :eek::eek:

Dr Nic

Well have a rental car prob focus estate

fmlarnapairce

if you decide to change gear etc then it'll be a pain, otherwise seems like a good idea to me, especially if you have the estate. never skied in pettneu (st anton a few times) but seems they have a few runs there so you could in theory try the gear out there after renting it

Fattes

Dr Nic wrote: »

Cheers dude... Know anything about pettneu in san anton? about 5k away. would we be mad renting from a place that 5k outside the village?

If you have a car No, makes sense even if you drove 4 times a day you would be still saving Never been in the resort but have driven through it a few times! So not much help sorry mate

CardinalJ

Goretex Sweet Protection jackets on sportpursuit for £80/€100

Also goretex womens pants for £70/80

Dr Nic

Thanks guys. Picked up dc scout boots for 50 yest.

Well decide about pettneu soon.
As a btw i got a pair of dc snowboard boots last yr in tk that are ever so small. Only worn for 4 days. Would sell them on if anyone interested for like 30eur or whatever. Cost 55. Will put up on adverts

prunudo

Serious deals on trips to Meribel Valley on Directski today. If anybody can go on the last week of January you get 4 in apartment in the centre of Meribel for under €400 pp. It was close to €550 a couple of weeks back.
Sort of raging I missed it but thems are the chances you take.

titan18

Anyone any opinion on these?

http://www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-mens-clothing/black-ripa-softshell-ski-trousers/invt/31081927

Got them in TK Maxx in Cork there, and just wondering are they fine for skiing?

Fattes

Received this today

Hello

Snow Way! Save up to €660 per couple on your ski holiday with Topflight’s 3 day Ski Sale starting Monday 17th November

Winter is finally arrived and the snow has started to fall in ski resort across Europe. To celebrate, Topflight, Ireland’s leading Ski Tour Operator is kicking off a 3 day Ski Sale on Monday 17th November with prices from €299pps- Save up to €660 per couple. With great value for one a week holiday in January, it is definitely time to book your ski holiday! So get rid of the winter blues and treat yourself. Must book before 6pm on 19th November 2014 to avail of the unbelievable offers!!

There are lots of resorts to choose from with flights from Dublin, Cork and Belfast. Plus there are resorts to suit everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers. So, call Topflight now on 01 2401 700 or to book visit www.topflight.ie.

The Sale must end at 6pm Wednesday 19th November 2014.

Topflight January Ski Specials – Save up to €660 per couple

Austria
St. Johann -3* plus Gasthof Mauth Now from €519pps - Save €360 per couple

Soll -Pension Konrad Now from €299pps – Save €660 per couple

Zell am See -4* Waldhof Now from €669pps – Save €340 per couple


France
Meribel - 3* Residence Cybele Now from €319pps – Save €336 per couple

Andorra
Pas de la Casa – 2* Frontera Blanca Now from €319pps – Save €302 per couple

Arinsal – 4* Princesa Parc Now from €639pps - Save €320 per couple


Prices above include return flights, 7 nights accommodation, resort transfers, generous luggage allowance and representative services.

*Prices above are based on January departure dates.


For further press information or pictures please contact:

Rew

titan18 wrote: »

Anyone any opinion on these?

http://www.tkmaxx.com/view-all-mens-clothing/black-ripa-softshell-ski-trousers/invt/31081927

Got them in TK Maxx in Cork there, and just wondering are they fine for skiing?

Personally i wouldn't go softshell for winter skiing.

titan18

Rew wrote: »

Personally i wouldn't go softshell for winter skiing.

Any reason why? First time skiing, so no idea what to get, and the pants looked ok.

From looking around google, it's saying
Waterproofing: 10000mm
Breathability: 5000 MVP
Welded seams

Rew

In probably a bit old fashioned in my thinking on soft shell that sounds decent enough. They didn't used to be that waterproof.

fannymagee

Grabone ski trip to St Johann anyone?! :-)

http://www.graboneescapes.ie/directski-1?utm_source=Specials+Dublin&utm_campaign=ET_29119_ie-main-specials_Dublin_20140917_energie_top_banner&utm_medium=email

Rew

Large Spyder jacket in TK Stephens Green if anyone is in the market

StaticAge11

Probably the best place to ask this. Looking at buying a snowboard. I'm heading to L2A the last week of January. Going to buy a board while I'm over there. Anyone know what the starting price of a board and bindings would be? Trying to budget myself :P

AlternateID

StaticAge11 wrote: »

Probably the best place to ask this. Looking at buying a snowboard. I'm heading to L2A the last week of January. Going to buy a board while I'm over there. Anyone know what the starting price of a board and bindings would be? Trying to budget myself :P

Any board or bindings I've seen for sale in a resort are full EU price if not a little more. A Burton is 400 to 600 now this year, Capita 400+, Jones 500+, Salomon 300+. You might get lucky and get one of last years. In fact I would recommend all considering buying to target last years kit. Most of the changes year on year are very small or just cosmetic.

Is it me or are boards more expensive this year?

Do you have something in mind?

StaticAge11

AlternateID wrote: »

Any board or bindings I've seen for sale in a resort are full EU price if not a little more. A Burton is 400 to 600 now this year, Capita 400+, Jones 500+, Salomon 300+. You might get lucky and get one of last years. In fact I would recommend all considering buying to target last years kit. Most of the changes year on year are very small or just cosmetic.

Is it me or are boards more expensive this year?

Do you have something in mind?

Nothing in particular, just want my own board. Sick of rentals at this stage. It will probably be a basic enough one. But i'd like to see it before I buy, hence why I am veering away from online stores. Looking to spend around 300-400, see what I get for that!

Rew

StaticAge11 wrote: »

Nothing in particular, just want my own board. Sick of rentals at this stage. It will probably be a basic enough one. But i'd like to see it before I buy, hence why I am veering away from online stores. Looking to spend around 300-400, see what I get for that!

I see plenty of 2nd hand on adverts.ie, probbably worth a look.

AlternateID

Rew wrote: »

I see plenty of 2nd hand on adverts.ie, probbably worth a look.

I see 2 there that might be worth a look.

masseyno9

I've never paid full retail price for a new season's board. I couldn't give a toss what graphic is on my board (or largely what brand it is), and don't believe the tech advances form 1 year to the next are worth the price for me. I snowboard for fun and if I can hit the performance limit of a previous season's board, maybe I could justify the incremental improvement. Here's what I've done any time I've bought a board:
Decide what you want the board for. This will inform the size you want, and profile, shape, flex etc. and look for something that fits all of those parameters - the less specific you are, the more choice you'll have. Then scour used gear sites, online shops and bricks and mortar shops. Don't do what my girlfriend did and decided she wanted the (very expensive) one with unicorns on it!

My last board I wanted a true twin with some variation of rocker (there are infinite names for the different profiles available) in anywhere from 154-156cm length and a mid-range flex. It's for groomer cruising, playing around on and some small-medium park stuff. Sometimes I take in some powder with it, but it's not the floatiest.
Anyway, I scoured the online sites (most have an outlet/clearance section with previous season stock), and picked out a few. Then I looked on used gear sites and drove around the shops here asking for last season stuff. I ended up with a used Ride Machete 155 and I love it. Had been used very little and it was a great price.

Sounds like it's your first board, so I'd definitely recommend not paying full retail price. The more you use it and the better you get, you might decide you need something different and take a massive hit selling it, versus if you get it wrong with a used or discounted board, you're on the hook for a lot less and can offload it for nearer what you paid. I'd also not worry about seeing it or not before you buy. If you buy based on pretty specific criteria, you won't be disappointed - they'll all be exponentially better than rental gear. Just check for repairs to the base and edges with used stuff, and maybe just check the binding inserts are solid.

Be cautious with bindings, though - make sure they fit your boots. If you don't have your own boots yet, get them! I'd recommend buying new (but again previous season stock if you can find it) because of the heat moulding in most modern boots. Even if they weren't 'baked' to the previous owners feet, a few days' riding moulds them so they won't match your feet.

titan18

Hi,

Just looking for opinions on this jacket. I bought it yesterday and wondering is it ok for skiing in. Just incase anyone else has used Dare2b gear before, was it ok in regards waterproofness and breathability.

http://www.dare2b.com/well-versed-jacket-black.html

In comparison to something like

http://shop.hellyhansen.com/ie/item/accelerate-jacket-62319/?t_type=src&COLOR=689%20EVENING%20BLUE&t_type=cat

What would the differences be, and is it worth going up the extra price?

CardinalJ

Dare2be jacked there has 10,000mm waterproofing so will be ok unless you get decent rain. Has loads of venting as well.

HH gear generally going to be better that Dare2be but the jacket you've bought seems OK on paper, I wouldn't have paid £100 for it though.

G2DG

Any Cyber Monday bargains that anyone came across. I still need to get my hands on some stuff and see that Mountain Warehouse have another 20% off on top of any existing discounts so finding it very tempting.

AlternateID

A few have popped into my mailbox today but nothing that I need.

www.ss20.com

www.sportsdirect.com

www.annscottage.com

Some good savings on bt. www.blue-tomato.com/en-IE/xtag/allesmussraus/

Check www.snowandrock.com There might be something.

cormee

AlternateID wrote: »

A few have popped into my mailbox today but nothing that I need.

Check www.snowandrock.com There might be something.

There is! Arbor Element. I don't think I could justify it to the wife though

lbj666

If anyone come across a decent reduction on mittens (for snowboarding) let me know