Saturday, December 22, 2012

Sell outs!

No, not selling out, but as in "sold out."

Over the last month or so I've been looking at different snowskate companies inventory.  I have a sneaking suspicion that snowskating is starting to hit a faster growth curve.  There have been several companies that have sold out or have their inventory already spoken for.  Most likely, these folks made the same amount as last year assuming they would eventually sell out, but not right away.  See note from FPS from November:

This is a good thing.  It also opens the door for the newer, less established companies with inventory to get their product out.  And different strategies.  For instance, Ralston Snowskates has decided just to sell subs and trucks.  Not a bad idea, right?  There are some great skateboards out there that could easily be used.  And you get the fit you want.

Meanwhile, we in the PacNW are getting epic powder.  Many of my friends have been getting it and I'll be doing the same over the Holiday break.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

The Snowskate list. Get your skate on.

As recent snowfalls will attest, it's on.  Well, for most folks - I'm working on it.  But my big issue is I've been rocking my older 1st Gen Lib with 1st Gen Rocker trucks.  It's great, but it can't handle the deeper stuff (I always borrow).  As such, I've done some cursory research for a new purchase.  But I figured you might want a quick reminder of what is available.  I also sorted them by completes versus skis and then size.  There are more things to consider (compatibility with trucks and top decks), shape, and flex but I've kept this simple.  If you want your stuff added, let me know.   I haven't included Chiller or Circuit since they are mostly custom - contact Jordan or Mark for your custom setup.  0910 wasn't in there because the website indicates sold out.  Prices are US.  Oh, and I forgot the Fuse General complete for $300, but I couldn't determine the dimensions (help me out Paul).

A lot of these completes offer the top deck and trucks as an option.  Please contact each of them individually for info.  Caught a typo - Minus-7, a little error and you became Minus-8 and 9.  Sounds like British secret service to me. hahaaha


Obviously, there are new companies popping up, but I listed the stuff you "might" actually be able to get your hands on.

Bring on the snow!