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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
 Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 04:52 PM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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Location: Is in the U freakin' K
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"anyway thats not the argument! without local shops putting back into comps etc where would the uk scene be? theres another way to look at it!"
yep that's what I was looking at, I'm not condoning the all the gear no idea consumer desire that we all get at the start of each season, I would just hate it if indy shops died because we're all shopping in TK Maxx!!
My Local Shop is Big Dreams in Wareham...so big up to Ben & Jake 
and I'm fine thanks steve  the surfings getting better but I miss the plastic!!  |
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Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 05:21 PM
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First post: Jun 12, 2007
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Location: Northampton, Nottingham, Solihull, Leamington, Peterborough, Cambridge, Worcestor, Leicester
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Obviously we would like people to support their local shop but we understand it is not always possible due to finances, so with that in mind.......
Two Seasons Solihull store are having a massive blowout on all last seasons goods, including tech clothing, boards , boots , bindings , skis , googles , everything must go.
Sale goods will all be in store Monday 17th, give us a call on 0121 705 5544.
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 05:36 PM
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First post: Apr 13, 2007
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Location: Wallington
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I bought some Gore tex Rossignol Snowboard Trousers out of Tk Max last year for £30.
Sums up the debate quite nicely I think..
If your prepared to rummage through the Bootsale esque clothing racks at TK you will find an absolute bargain.
I flatly refuse to pay £250 on a jacket & Trouser Combo in a shop knowing all too well that in 6 months time it will have a 50% off Sticker on it and (particularly TSA/Snow & RocK) still make a profit on these given the astronomical margins they command we as punters are being fleeced royally.
Local shops are good for Hardware but I wouldnt buy clothing full price anywhere. |
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Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 05:45 PM
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First post: Nov 16, 2005
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Just got back from southampton, went into ESW and they were overly priced ie burton ronin jacket priced at £160 2007 range gear too, on there website they advertised it at £87, they had a foursquare jacket priced £180 i seen from other online shops(local shops websites that is) for £80. I then walked the 100 yards to tkmaxx and bought a Section mfm insulated jacket 2007 range as well for £79, probably would have dropped in price but they had my size so i bought it thats 10,000 breathability and waterproofness heres pic of one  also bought a pair of 10,000/10,000 pants from a company i never heard of "static snowboard" they well comfy and loose fit £39, Had ESW been competitive with other shops i would have bought there, they were charging £140 for 2007 burton vent pant  |
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Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 05:55 PM
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Location: Bolton
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| I agree, don't buy from snow and cock, they know nothing about snowboarding and just in it for the money. However, deffo take the Robster approach, local board stores are mint. Get to know them, they will sort stuff out for you ... they'll tell you when the sales stuff's coming up and put aside the stuff you want if you ask nicely, even putting on evenings for their loyal customers with 50% off etc, normally with lots of beer and mad karaoke sessions (Big up Jo@Subvert manc!!!!!). Yes, TK Maxx has it's place for a cheapie pair of fridge pants, but if you're buying proper gear for the mountain, support your local shop, we'd be buggered without them!! (And a big up to Si at Boardwise for ordering me the only new Ride Control 151 in the country, making the effort cos they can and you won't get that from TK or cock!!) |
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Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 06:26 PM
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First post: Dec 30, 2006
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| o dear what have i started, i've created a monster.... |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 06:50 PM
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First post: Oct 20, 2005
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Location: Bedfordshire, UK
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Cant see a problem myself - TK maxx stuff is there for those of us who cant afford to go paying out stupid money on clothes at your local shop. not everyone has that kind of cash in this day in age, what with massive mortgage payments, car payments, credit cards.
To be honest, not everyone wants to live their life in a overdraft or off credit cards. A life of debt is not for most, thats why we have shops like tk maxx. for those who want to just get on and experience the joy of boarding without being judged for what clothes we wear. I wear sh1t tresspass stuff when I ride as its cheap and does the job fine.
Roll on down to TK Maxx and get yourself rocking with the bargains  |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 07:12 PM
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First post: Nov 26, 2006
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Location: bournemouth
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i buy my board, bindings and boots from local shop (Big Dreams) as they offer the best advice- they know what i need to progress as there riders!!!......
i do however by my kit from places like tk max as its cheaper and i dont wana pay for a label - it doesnt make me a better rider... if it did then id buy named!! hehe
plus ive ruined so much of my stuff on the dry slope, my better stuff is for seasons abroad... come on scuk winter bash and britts!!! |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 07:15 PM
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First post: Mar 05, 2006
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| FAO: Milney. Have they got much stock at the maxx? Might be worth a trip. Ps Don't buy stuff at all, make it, of course not hardwear and outerwear silly, but who here actually likes paying £20 for a funking t-shirt? |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 08:57 PM
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First post: Nov 16, 2005
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stupidstu89 wrote:
FAO: Milney. Have they got much stock at the maxx? Might be worth a trip. Ps Don't buy stuff at all, make it, of course not hardwear and outerwear silly, but who here actually likes paying £20 for a funking t-shirt?
apparently some tkmax stores have some stock but some have very little, in next few weeks they getting big stock, southampton had 2 rails of jackets and only a dozen pants, i got my jacket as i liked it and i didnt want to run risk of some thing else not coming along in near future, lots of quicksilver gore tex stuff ranging from £50-£100. the pants i bought "static snowboards" is a italian company with excellent reputation inside italy,there stuff rated highly according to internet, |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 08:59 PM
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First post: Oct 27, 2004
Total posts: 272
Location: ill-eagleboarders ,hampshire
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| i think the best advice is from your local slope,i always get asked about snowboard clothing and boards when i am teaching at southampton,and not only that just riding with people you pick up the best places to buy and get a true opinion from the people who wear the stuff,so yea you do get advice from yer local shop but yer also get good advice from yer local riders as well. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 12, 2007 - 03:16 AM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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steve3 wrote:
i think the best advice is from your local slope,i always get asked about snowboard clothing and boards when i am teaching at southampton,and not only that just riding with people you pick up the best places to buy and get a true opinion from the people who wear the stuff,so yea you do get advice from yer local shop but yer also get good advice from yer local riders as well.
You sending them all down the army surplus store and creating an army on new ill-eagles then Steve |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 12, 2007 - 07:55 AM
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First post: Dec 02, 2005
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Location: rainy'est place in the UK, Preston
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my local shop is TK-max,
unless you mean 30min drive is local
I get most of my stuff from Bluetubes these days, but if the few not-so-local shops
don't have anything i fancy when looking for new pants whats wrong with
getting them from TK-max if they have, not a price thing with me it's availability
just remember people not everyone has a local shop or slope on their door step
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 12, 2007 - 12:01 PM
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First post: Oct 27, 2004
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KAOS-UK wrote:
steve3 wrote:
i think the best advice is from your local slope,i always get asked about snowboard clothing and boards when i am teaching at southampton,and not only that just riding with people you pick up the best places to buy and get a true opinion from the people who wear the stuff,so yea you do get advice from yer local shop but yer also get good advice from yer local riders as well.
You sending them all down the army surplus store and creating an army on new ill-eagles then Steve
shhhhhh! thats was spose to be a secret  you crack me up man |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: TK.MAX cheap gear now in!
Posted: Sep 13, 2007 - 10:28 AM
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First post: Apr 12, 2005
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Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
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I always buy my stuff from my local (Conspiracy) or TSA I like to make sure my gear does it's job and usually you can't trust a third party can you.
Also, come on Aesthetic is more important than people say isn't it. |
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