 Poster: A snowHead
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Anyone tried the icebreaker ski socks ?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Icebreaker started this thread and now we come full circle
having missed the HH Freeze half zip (one of you lot probably had it in your trolley when i was trying to buy it) I'm now considering the Icebreaker Sprint long sleeve zip.
anybody tried one, are they properly warm (that's what I'm after).
Ill post my link again for anyone thinking of joining as i haven't for a while http://www.sportpursuit.com/join/Carl_Edmondson_95444 and a big thanks to those who've used it, as if i go for the Sprint it won't cost me much at all 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I'm fan of the site, got some great trainers substantially cheaper than I could else where. Out of interest does anyone know how their business model works? Knowing exactly how many of a product you're going to sell, possibly even before the product has been produced, removes the risk and thus some of the normal costs, but 50% seems like a lot for removal of the risk to save.
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nickH, Yes, they're good. I prefer the Smartwool ones but there's not much difference really.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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glp9 cheers - any idea how they compare with, say, the falke ones ? I'm in need of some more socks & these look interesting
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I'm gagging for some K2's.
Do the Kung Fujas still rock - so to speak?
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Carroz - cheers.
Park is not really my bag but bloody good ski for 250 notes.
Obsethed just a bit too wide for me.
Grrrrr.
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I'm fan of the site, got some great trainers substantially cheaper than I could else where. Out of interest does anyone know how their business model works? Knowing exactly how many of a product you're going to sell, possibly even before the product has been produced, removes the risk and thus some of the normal costs, but 50% seems like a lot for removal of the risk to save.
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I assumed it was all discontinued stock. They don't seem to be getting to the level of buying power of TKMaxx and Go-Outdoors who now get stuff made for them at a lower spec to meet the price points their customers demand. I thought Sports pursuit is basically an out of season sale.
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| galpinos wrote: |
| I assumed it was all discontinued stock. They don't seem to be getting to the level of buying power of TKMaxx and Go-Outdoors who now get stuff made for them at a lower spec to meet the price points their customers demand. I thought Sports pursuit is basically an out of season sale. |
That and possibly production overruns / cancelled orders.
I think that some of the smaller brands just discount as an alternative to the cost of advertising.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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With a smaller, specialist manufacturer it's also often the case that once they've covered their costs on a run of a product with sales at RRP, then everything that's sold after that, even at below the original per-item cost-price is pure profit. Add that to the cost of storing 'old' stock when they need space for new stock, and dumping large volumes at low prices is quite an attractive proposition, especially if the likes of SportPursuit are going to do it en-masse for you so you don't need to faff about with drips and drabs of individual orders from your 'factory shop'
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Bad Sportspursuits! Just ordered some more Icebreaker, must resist more skis!
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davkt, I can resist the skis as I'm not a fan of K2s or Elans but if they turn up with something I fancy, oh the temptation!!!
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You know it makes sense.
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Love my Elans hence the temptation!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| midgetbiker wrote: |
Icebreaker started this thread and now we come full circle
having missed the HH Freeze half zip (one of you lot probably had it in your trolley when i was trying to buy it) I'm now considering the Icebreaker Sprint long sleeve zip.
anybody tried one, are they properly warm (that's what I'm after).
Ill post my link again for anyone thinking of joining as i haven't for a while http://www.sportpursuit.com/join/Carl_Edmondson_95444 and a big thanks to those who've used it, as if i go for the Sprint it won't cost me much at all |
Finally succumbed and bought the Sprint, all my credit gone and a month to wait to see if it fits. Ah well.
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Poster: A snowHead
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midgetbiker, based on my existing top I'd say they have got the size chart about right for the Icebreaker stuff
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Just got 2 Dare2Be softshells for miss briand and racerboy - £27 for both result considering they are e39 each in my local sports shop.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've taken a bit of a chance and bought a Dainese helmet, well it does match my trousers! Icebreaker socks for my daughter. I was going to get her some K2 carbon poles too but she decided she doesn't like carbon (although she's never skied with them).
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Their business model is to take outdated or otherwise unwanted stock from the manufactuers or wholesale dealers at discounted wholesale prices, hold stock in a warehouse not a shop and have no standing inventory other than what's on sale (when it's gone, it's gone!). It works for the manufactuers/wholesale dealers to provide cash flow when they need it and then can write-off the loss against tax - i.e. they end up 'flat(ish) (and can make a small profit sometimes through accounting magic) in terms of cost/profit. SportPursuit keep the costs to an absolute minimum and run the risk that they cannot off load the stock they acquire (although a twist on this is a 'put' back to the original manufactuers/wholesale dealers suppliers on unsold stock so you can even get rid of that risk)
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Mountain Hardware on Sport Pursuit today!
Anyone know how their jackets fit in comparison to Arc'teryx or Norrona?
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glp9, Volkl float your boat 'cos some just came in .....
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shoogly, slightly more aimed at fat americans than skinny scandies IME
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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L will do then...
right, do I ask for permission first before buying yet another jacket that I don't really need? 
The snowtastic jacket is calling me, although i'd prefer a different colour.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Usually loads of Mountain Hardware gear in Cotswold if you have one nearby to get a feel for sizing.
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You know it makes sense.
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Icebreaker top arrived quickly and sizing is as the chart. For anyone worrying about using SportPursuit then i can say my experience of delivery and quality of goods is fine, no experience of returns yet but I'm sure someone will have. It is a pain waiting sometimes a very long time for delivery, but you are told in advance and there has to be some payback for the prices.
Just bought a Mountain Hardwear top and it is due mid December.
Not sure if i should thank or curse those who use my link as it keeps enticing me to spend more. On balance I think thank as so far for less than £50 I've had a softshell, merino & now a straetch base/mid layer!
So once again, if anyone is dithering, here is my link: http://www.sportpursuit.com/join/Carl_Edmondson_95444
Not fancy, shrunk and renamed, you just get what you see 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| Arno wrote: |
| shoogly, slightly more aimed at fat americans than skinny scandies IME |
They are about the only jackets I've seen recently that would fit me. I was very tempted by the Drystein. I bought my current jacket in Canada. I think they stock big ones over there for their larger cousins.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I recently received my socks from SP.
I think this is the first time, since May, that I've not had SOMETHING in the order queue :S
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Vokl Matras and Katamas on there for 300GBP today  No bindings but still great price!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| midgetbiker wrote: |
no experience of returns yet but I'm sure someone will have
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It wasn't a return, but I had something not arrive (long after it should have done), owing to my company name being omitted from the address (actually caused by Paypal). I contacted SportPursuit and (after asking me to check with the local post office) they were very good at giving me a refund. I'd actually have rather had the top I'd ordered, but by then it was about 3 months since they'd sold them so fair enough.
Was initially a bit worried about how they might react (I had no proof the thing didn't arrive), but overall I was very happy with their service.
Oh, and since it seems acceptable to pimp your link, feel free to sign up using this link (midgetbiker seems to have had enough credit already )
http://www.sportpursuit.com/join/ChrisWo
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Anyone have any experience with the Pyua gear they have on at the moment? Waterproof/breathable numbers look good but as the Goretex debate always proves they don't always live up to expectations.
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Have done a return and it worked fine.
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davkt, I think another SnowHead returned something (she ordered in 2 sizes) and had a similar experience.
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I've had to do a minor warranty claim (hole in a sock) and I though the customer service was very good. Fast response to email and no fuss replacement of the item.
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I had to return some salopettes as, despite measuring and using the sizing guide, they were just far too tight on my thighs.
It was handled very well, and a refund given without question. They even checked in case anyone had returned a larger size as I'd have been happy with an exchange. A decent common sense and very communicative approach.
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