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Our Best Memorial Day Sale Buys

We picked the best buys for you.

We know, we know. Summer is here, and you need a break from thinking about skiing. Just know this: the offseason is the single best time to snag a deal on ski gear. To boot, with all the new gear coming up next year, loads of skis have been discounted heavily to make room for new inventory. If upgrading a ski setup or adding to the quiver is on your mind, there’s no better time to pull the trigger. We’ve hand-selected some of the best values in our warehouse right now to keep the sleuthing easy, but there’s plenty more discounted gear to explore.

Skis

Blizzard Black Pearl 88 — $429

The Blizzard Black Pearl 88 is a legendary ski. It rocked the bestseller lists for years and brought countless women a confidence-inspiring ski that helps them have more fun on the mountain. With the Black Pearl 88 changing next season (read our full review of the new model here), the current year model is getting closeout prices. While we think the new one levels up performance, the inline model offers plenty of performance and support…especially at closeout pricing.

Atomic Bent 100 — $454

One of the most popular skis over the last few years, the Atomic Bent 100 is a go-to recommendation for much of our staff. Playful, but not too loose, the Bent 100 takes the DNA of the uber-popular powder ski and brings it down to the masses. Tamping down the rocker, the Bent 100 is more suitable for all-mountain conditions (read: firm and/or variable) while still making every day terrain feel special. We love it as a first ski for intermediates with the easy-going ride that you won’t grow out of, or advanced skiers who like something more playful.

K2 Reckoner 92 — $269

Another great first ski or for the park skier in your life, the K2 Reckoner 92 is a soft flexing, twin-tip style ski that has chops for all-mountain skiing. The soft flex makes it perfect for a newer skier, as it has a more forgiving ride, just as well as it offers freestyle skiers something more fun and poppy to flex into. If you’re looking for an entry-level freestyle ski, there’s not much better in our saleroom than the Reckoner 92.

Fischer Ranger 102 — $599

For a versatile ride in all-mountain conditions, we love the Fischer Ranger 102. It delivers a predictable and stable ride with a partial sheet of metal underfoot, while the tips and tails are a little softer for easier turn initiation and more maneuverability. The shape is still solidly directional, meaning you have less tail rocker for a longer effective edge, perfect for support and confidence on firm snow (or if you like to ski with a more directional, less playful style).

Armada ARV 100 — $499

While the Ranger 102 gives you more edge hold for carving harder and stability, the Armada ARV 100 gives you more rocker and a playful shape in a lightweight build. Easy to flick around, pivot sideways, press and butter, the ARV 100 is a freestyle-inspired all-mountain ski. While it sounds like you’ll sacrifice some stability in variable conditions, Armada’s w3dgewall construction increases power transfer and stability when carving. The result is an incredibly fun ski that carves way better than it should.

Line Pandora 104 — $499

Pandora is a household name in Line’s collection. Serving up great performance in a versatile shape and flex, the Pandora has been a fan favorite for women everywhere. The Pandora 104 is the perfect daily driver out west or as a more soft snow oriented ski in your quiver. A progressive flex but elongated effective edge balances performance on variable snow, with a fun and lively ride in soft snow. We love the 104 waist width out here in Colorado, for being nimble enough and quick around bumps and trees, but enough platform to give you some stability when the snow comes around.

Line Blade Optic 114 — $479

Getting a new name next year means the current Line Blade Optic 114 gets discounted. Comp ski of choice for the Freeride World Tour phenom Ben Richards, the Blade Optic 114 is a big-mountain powder ski that charges through variable snow like it might as well be the best snow on Earth. Gas Pedal Metal focuses on providing stability at speed and keeps the ski tracking through tough snow conditions. This is not an easy-going powder ski. This is for the folks looking for speed, stability, and control. But, in classic Line fashion, this ski still has deep tip and tail rocker, so with some effort, you’ll be able to slash and pivot this ski around when you want.

Volkl Revolt 96 — $349

Another great, versatile all-mountain freestyle ski that does much more than hit the rails and jumps. This is stiffer than the Reckoner mentioned above, perfect for riders looking for a more solid platform to land on for bigger hits, or if you deal with more firm snow. Not to mention, the Volkl Revolt 96 has some of the coolest graphics to grace our shelves.

Snowboards

Salomon Sleepwalker — $279

If you find yourself waking up in a cold sweat during the middle of the night thinking about your next park lap, it might be the Salomon Sleepwalker calling you over to the dark side. The dark side of no sleep and jibby daydreams. The Sleepwalker hosts a softer flex and true twin shape for exploring new shapes and park terrain. The Rock Out Camber profile gives you a good blend of maneuverability, with stability and control for carving and dropping into a jump line.

K2 Medium — $384

The K2 Medium by Jake Kuzyk is completely redesigned for modern freestyle snowboarding. K2 Snowboarding Pro Rider Jake Kuzyk is dedicated to the classics…a classic, round, twin, tip and tail, a (mostly) classic camber profile, and a predictable flex pattern. K2 took all these elements into account when heading into the workshop and redesigning the Medium. One of our staff’s favorite boards for versatility and the classic shape, the Medium is a great next board for a progressing rider who wants a symmetrical shape.

Ski Apparel

Arc’teryx Rush Jacket — $499

It’s a staple in Arc’teryx’s lineup for versatility, durability, and performance. Waterproof, and windproof, the Rush jacket still breathes when you’re working up a sweat going uphill or downhill, and pit zips let you ventilate on warmer days. Articulated patterning in the design allows for maximum movement and mobility, without sacrificing durability. If all of this wasn’t enough, two internal pockets and two external pockets give you enough storage for snacks, cellphones, Chapstick, and more. If you like to push your gear to the limit, and need unparalleled protection, the Rush jacket is here to help.

Flylow Baker Bib — $309

The Flylow Baker Bib is the most popular bib among our staff. The reason? A perfect combination of durability, style (of course), and functionality. The founders at Flylow over in Denver wanted to make a bib that didn’t quit after 100 days. The strong Surface 3-layer workwear inspired fabric and reinforced knees/hems keeps your ski pants put together even after bashing through tight tree runs and catching ski edges. Ample leg ventilation with zipper on both sides keeps you cool when skinning uphill or on those sunny days when hot laps feel truly hot.

Outdoor Research Snowcrew Pants — $171

The new Snowcrew Kit was built for skiers and snowboarders who chase powder days with their crew and lap the lifts until the last run. Resort-dialed features and fit deliver performance, warmth, and style, with a 56% recycled shell material and 85% recycled insulation to reduce harm on the environments we love to play in. The Snowcrew Pants have waist adjustment tabs and belt loops so you can customize your fit as your layering strategy changes by the day or the season. Thigh vents make it easy to dump excess heat when you’re working up a sweat, and articulated knees let you move, stretch, and squat naturally. Plus, an avalanche beacon clip in your right-hand pocket make these pants versatile enough to push yourself out-of-bounds.

The North Face Stimston Summit Futurelight — $259

The TNF Stimson Summit is a high-performance layer perfectly suited for backcountry tours and long days on the mountain. A lightweight back panel and built-in venting make it easy and comfortable to carry a fully loaded pack, while the drop-tail hem, mini powder skirt and secure-zip pockets keep you and your belongings protected and covered. We love the clean look of this shell, and think it’s a perfect fit for women looking for a breathable, high performance waterproof shell that doesn’t break the bank.

Obermeyer Cosima Down — $134

The Cosima Down bundles warm insulation with waterproof and breathable fabrics to keep you feeling cozy all day, in all kinds of conditions. Snow starts to fall? The HydroBlock Pro keeps water and snow droplets wicked away so you can stay out on the hill. A 550 fill Allied Feather Down layer does work to keep you completely insulated from chilly temperatures. Long, cold lift lines? You’ll hardly notice the wait when bundled up in the Cosima. But she’s not all about waterproofing and warmth. The Cosima Down is also incredibly breathable for a down jacket, with HydroBlock Pro’s technology and underarm vents. So if the weather changes, or you work up a sweat bee-lining down the slopes, the Cosima won’t feel like a sweat suit.

Patagonia Powder Town Insulated Pants — $134

The Patagonia Insulated Powder Town Pants replace the beloved Snowbelle pants from years past and are the perfect pair for cold, snowy weather and everything in between. Taking their H2No Performance Standard shell and loading it up with recycled Thermogreen insulation, Patagonia designed a pant that’s as tough as the weather you’ll find on the deepest days. Insulation gives you an extra layer of warmth built into the pants, keeping your overall body temperature a little higher for longer. So when the wind picks up or the temps drop, you’re ready. The aptly named H2No Performance Shell easily wicks water and snow droplets away, so you can take the day all the way to the last chair even if the weather picks up.

Ski Boots + Snowboard Boots

Salomon Shift Pro 130 — $579

Named after its predecessor in the binding department, the Salomon Shift Pro 130 is a hybrid-style, four-buckle touring boot that clocks in at a heavier weight, but delivers full downhill performance. Especially at the 130 flex, you can expect full performance even if you’re dropping into a full-value couloir in the backcountry. We love the Shift Pro for folks looking for a single boot to do it all, especially if you ski mostly at the resort. Even if you don’t do much backcountry skiing, the walk mode comes in handy for apres hangs and hike-to-terrain.

Atomic Hawx Prime 100 — $379

This boot is a go-to recommendation for our bootfitters for the versatile fit and perfect flex for beginners to intermediates. If you’re a lighter-weight rider or new to the sport, putting yourself in too stiff of a boot can hold you back. So, if you’re ready to graduate from rentals, but are sticking to blues or not out on the hill that often, this is a great way to get into a more comfortable, form fitting boot without breaking the bank (or your shins). We fit a lot of teens and young adults in this boot, so think graduation present, too.

Nordica Speedmachine 3 95 W — $385

This is one of our favorite boots for women in the intermediate category. The average fit with a little extra space over the top of your foot provides solid hold, without totally crushing your foot. Nordica uses a great blend of plastics that keep the boot flexing consistently through a range of temperatures. We think it’s perfect for progressing ladies looking for their first boot, or advanced riders who are lighter weight and like a softer flex. This is a killer deal for women ready to get into a new, performance oriented boot without breaking the bank.

K2 Maysis + K2 Kinsley

K2’s best-selling snowboard boot, the K2 Maysis (and women’s Kinsley) is designed for performance. The dual BOA system provides a solid wrap around your foot, ankle, and shin giving you better power transfer and control. The Intuition liners hold their shape after several long seasons and give you a better fit. K2 uses unique vibration dampening insoles at the bottom of the boot, aptly named “Harshmellow” (as in, mellowing the harsh). You’ll ride harder for longer, in a lot more comfort.

Helmets + Goggles

Giro Axis — $142

We’re not giving you side-eye, we’re showing off the incredible range of vision in these frameless wonders. The Axis features Giro’s EXV technology, a tapered design with frameless zones, to give you a massive, spherical view. EVAK vent technology releases heat while protecting you from the elements. Two VIVID lenses by ZEISS are included and their quick-change magnetic lens system makes it easy to seamlessly adjust to changing conditions. 

Sweet Protection Interstellar RIG Reflect — $144

The Interstellar goggle is Sweet Protection’s no-compromise top model featuring a premium 2.8mm thick toric-shaped lens with RIG technology articulated by the ExcenterLock easy lens change system. The double lens is equipped with a GORE Protective Vent that equalizes pressure and avoids deformation of the inner lens, giving you the confidence that you’ll get an undistorted field of view every time you go out. There’s also a carbon fiber reinforced frame that gives the lens extra support securing you an optimal field of view. This goggle is a freerider’s dream, and it comes with a bonus RIG Light Amethyst lens for those low light and stormy days.

Bern Hendrix MIPS Helmet — $104

Not only can this helmet protect your noggin, but almost as importantly it has awesome style with a rowdy Bern-brim paired with an innovative spoiler that’s never been done before. Super cool add-ons and upgrades (sold separately) include a summer headband liner, integrated bike light mount, audio chips, and Bern beanies. We’re stoked about this helmet and think you should be too!

Smith Level Helmet — $143

The Smith Level offers great protection in a stylish, feature-packed lid. At a price point just under the Vantage, the Level is equipped with all the safety and fit features you can expect from Smith. Combining Smith’s advanced hybrid shell construction with the pinnacle protection of lightweight, ventilated Aerocore technology, the Level helmet offers best-in-class performance and style. 

Ski Bags

Skicationer Boot Backpack + Ski Bag

Shameless plug here, but we really, really, love these. And, they’re on a killer deal right now. We use the boot bag when running to and from the mountain. It’s the perfect “leave-it-in-your-car-all-season” to keep your ski gear organized and clean. We love the soft-sided top pocket for goggles and extra lenses, and the plethora of other small pockets keeps things organized.

The full-length ski bag is just what you need in a ski bag. When designing it, we went for no-frills functionality and durability to keep costs low for you. You got durable fabrics, extra pockets where you need them, and roller wheels for 4WD action across the airport.

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