Verti-Kyle
Active member
Hey y'all. I just bought my first mountain sled at the end of last season (took 1 trip to Vailmount, came home and bought one). I am looking to purchase the rest of the gear that I need (ie. beacon, shovel, probe, boots.....etc.)
I took a look at the new 2008 Skidoo accessory flyer that I'm sure many of you got in the mail, and nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the prices they are listing.($120 for an avalanche probe?....isn't it just like a collapsable tent pole?) I know that brand loyalty runs especially thick in this industry, but do people honestly spend that kind of money to look like a walking advertisement for ski-doo? (hope I don't offend anyone with that comment)
Anyways I was wondering if anyone has suggestions as to where I will find more realistic pricing for these items. (I am in Edmonton).
I am planning to go to the snowmobile show on the 20th, is this a good place to pick up accessories?
Also I am considering picking up a GPS unit to take in the back country with me. I know GPS technology has come a long way, but idealy I would like to find a unit that I could use both in my truck for street navagating, and would also have the ability to be used off the beaten path. Does this technology already exist? and do any of you have any advice or experience in purchasing such a creature.
I took a look at the new 2008 Skidoo accessory flyer that I'm sure many of you got in the mail, and nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the prices they are listing.($120 for an avalanche probe?....isn't it just like a collapsable tent pole?) I know that brand loyalty runs especially thick in this industry, but do people honestly spend that kind of money to look like a walking advertisement for ski-doo? (hope I don't offend anyone with that comment)
Anyways I was wondering if anyone has suggestions as to where I will find more realistic pricing for these items. (I am in Edmonton).
I am planning to go to the snowmobile show on the 20th, is this a good place to pick up accessories?
Also I am considering picking up a GPS unit to take in the back country with me. I know GPS technology has come a long way, but idealy I would like to find a unit that I could use both in my truck for street navagating, and would also have the ability to be used off the beaten path. Does this technology already exist? and do any of you have any advice or experience in purchasing such a creature.