Skibonkers 2009, South Center Mall in Tukwilla

After thinking that I was not going to be able to make it to this great gear saving event, due to having a fairly bad illness... I cleared up miraculously mid event and went over to sneak some peeks at the deals that were being offered. As always at Skibonkers has some substantial savings on Ski and Snowboard gear up to 70% off name brand clothing, boards, board bags, goggles, boots, bindings, etc. Since last season I purchased a new board, bindings, pants, jacket and goggles... I didn't have a lot to directly look for this year except I am finally in the market for a helmet. 10 years of snowboarding and my family has been ragging on me to get one... Yet no one wanted to pay for one even though I told them you buy it, I'll wear it... Since I'm doing a lot of snowboarding by myself I figured I might as well get one to preserve my skull for the rescue.

There was a ton of deals on name brand gear. If it wasn't for the fact that I was spending the last of the borrowed money on my credit card, I would of looked harder at the super sales on the new boards and gear. After wandering for awhile I found the helmet table and found the Helmet I wanted in my size. It was a Smith Variant with fully adjustable venting and fit adjustment. I already looked around last season and this one was the ticket for comfort, it fit my Smith Turbo Fan goggles and Skull Candy makes headphone ear flaps for it. The Helmet was 27.5% off of retail price, which was cheaper than I could find it anywhere on the internet or locally in the correct size. If I wore a small or large I could of found it for less elsewhere. Word of warning if you decide to buy a Smith helmet measure your head first, because they run small in size. In most helmets I wear a Large, in these I fit a medium and swim in a large. I'll post a review or highlight of the helmet after playing with it for awhile and after I get the Skull Candy headset purchased and installed. Overall if you are looking for new gear the skibonkers sale is going on through Monday and they will be having an after sale on their site after the tent sale is over. Other notes from Skibonkers, Stevens Pass is extending their Season Pass and Advantage Card sale to mid October! So go get your passes and advantage card for the up and coming season at the lowest rates of the season. Stevens Pass has also not released copies of their new movie on hard disc yet, and this seasons Stevens Pass snowboard film might be a download only version... Lame...