Finding Great Deals on Winter Ski Gear
Where to Find Cheap Ski Equipment and Discount Ski Clothing
Jan 13, 2009
Purchasing new ski equipment and winter clothing does not have to break the bank. Looking for a trendy pair of goggles, some sweet new boots, or used skis for your children – try one of the following ideas to find ski gear at a more affordable price.
Tramdock – Amazing Gear Deals, One Deal at a Time
Tramdock is a subsidiary of mega online outdoor retailer backcountry.com. Tramdock sells ski gear, one deal at a time. Deals can last anywhere from a couple of minutes to an hour and feature one product at a huge discount from 50 to 80% of suggested retail price. Checking Tramdock can definitely be addicting and lead to impulsive decision making because you must act fast before the deal sells out.
Purchases are limited to 3 an item to prevent people from reselling and profiting off these killer deals. Also, handy instant alerts can be installed to your browser and notify you of each new deal. Most importantly, Tramdock stands completely behind its gear and has an unconditional, 100% lifetime guarantee for its products.
Campmor – Ski Accessory Outlet
Campmor’s barebones catalog or online store offers amazing deals on all sorts of outdoor gear including ski goggles, helmets, boot and ski bags, socks, and clothing. Check out the ‘hot deals’ on Campmor’s homepage for incredible bargains. Campmor also has a retail store located in Paramus, New Jersey.
Sierra Trading Post – Name Brand Deals
Sierra Trading Post is an online retailer that offers huge discounts on name brand overstocks and closeouts. All items are priced at 35 to 70% of suggested retail price. Sierra Trading Post has a wide variety of skis, boots, poles, helmets, and jackets. Retail stores are found in Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming.
REI Garage Sales and Ski Swap – Great Deals on Used Gear
If you are lucky enough to have an REI in your hometown, check out their occasional gear swaps and garage sales. Garage sales are for members only and feature items that have been returned to the store. Items are usually in great condition and a tag on the item lets you know why the item was returned. Items are usually discounted 40% or greater. REI also has great end of season deals.
Craigslist – Used Gear in your Community
The popular online free classifieds site, Craigslist is a great place for finding used ski equipment. Unlike ebay, Craigslist ads are community based so you can find gear that is local and don’t have to worry about shipping costs or relying on pictures to determine the quality of the equipment. Gear on Craigslist is sold by individuals in face-to-face interactions and is less prone to fraud than other online auction-type sites.
