A common question that people new to skiing or people just getting back into skiing ask is, "What's your cheapest...?" Quite often an informative salesperson can assist the skier in finding the best bang for the buck, without actually being the cheapest.
Goggles: Smith has the Scope and Transit goggles for $40, which are the most basic lens and 'okay' frame, while the Squad and Riot both come with two double lenses in a big variety of frame and strap colors for $80 and $70, respectively. (Both the Riot and Squad are offered for $20 more with Chromapop.)
Gloves: Swany has amazing mittens and gloves in the $110-$200 price range that are very technical, but they also offer some at $70. I have the Legend II Touch Screen Mitt, which retails for $115, but there is also the Arctic Touch Screen Mitt for $75, which is nearly the same at a $40 savings.
There are the new skiers who want the absolute cheapest goggle and glove, who will buy the Scope ($40) and the Dakine Scout ($45), but that's not necessarily who we're talking about here. Help us make a guide of "Best Bang for Your Buck" items for the new or returning skier who wants something affordable but still very good. Yes, I know you can go to ski swaps or wait for sales, but this is for the new skier who needs to buy today so he or she can ski tomorrow.
Goggles: Smith has the Scope and Transit goggles for $40, which are the most basic lens and 'okay' frame, while the Squad and Riot both come with two double lenses in a big variety of frame and strap colors for $80 and $70, respectively. (Both the Riot and Squad are offered for $20 more with Chromapop.)
Gloves: Swany has amazing mittens and gloves in the $110-$200 price range that are very technical, but they also offer some at $70. I have the Legend II Touch Screen Mitt, which retails for $115, but there is also the Arctic Touch Screen Mitt for $75, which is nearly the same at a $40 savings.
There are the new skiers who want the absolute cheapest goggle and glove, who will buy the Scope ($40) and the Dakine Scout ($45), but that's not necessarily who we're talking about here. Help us make a guide of "Best Bang for Your Buck" items for the new or returning skier who wants something affordable but still very good. Yes, I know you can go to ski swaps or wait for sales, but this is for the new skier who needs to buy today so he or she can ski tomorrow.