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<p><font color="#245ea7"><b>Preseason Prep for Skis &amp; Snowboards</b></font></p>
<p><img align="right" alt="" src="http://www.bahnhof.com/newsletter/free-shipping.gif" />It&rsquo;s time to check out your <a href="http://www.bahnhof.com/store/index.php/cPath/39?source=newsletter">Ski &amp; Snowboard equipment</a> for the season.  Don&rsquo;t wait until the night before you head to the slopes to get it ready.  Get them in to your shop right know to take advantage of any pre-season deals that they have on Tune Ups.</p>
<p>Every binding company recommends that you have your bindings tested before the start of each season by a certified technician.  A Binding Technician will check the boots and binding for wear, that it is still properly attached, and that they release within the manufacture recommendations. <a href="http://www.bahnhof.com/blog/?p=7&amp;source=newsletter">[Read the Full Article]</a></p>
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<p align="center"><b><a href="http://www.bahnhof.com/index.php?source=newsletter">Bahnhof Sport maintains complete repair shops at all stores.<br />Take advantage of the Fall Tune Special to save $$$$.</a></b></p>
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<p><font color="#245ea7"><b>Tips on Buying Used Equipment</b></font></p>
<p>Fall is the time many families start looking at used Ski &amp; Snowboard equipment as a way to save some money getting the kids on the slope.  Used equipment can be a great way to save money or end up costing almost as much as new would have cost.  Here are a couple of points that can make it work for you.</p>
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    <li>Shop at a Swap or Ski Shop &ndash; If you know exactly what you need, you can make a great deal.  Most people looking at used equipment have to rely on the person selling the stuff to determine if it will work safely for the skier or snowboarder.  In most cases these sellers just want to get rid of it.  In our repair shops we see a lot of people bringing in second hand equipment that are not the right length or the bindings will not safely adjust for them.</li>
    <li>Have the skier with you to try on boots.  NEVER buy them with out trying them on!  Just because your son wears a size 5 tennis shoe doesn&rsquo;t mean that he will need a 5 in a Snowboard boot.  Most boots are made in Mondo Point Sizing.  These sizes don&rsquo;t convert very well to US sizes.</li>
    <li>As a parent I understand trying to get more than 1 year out of equipment but keep in mind that boots or skis that are too large can be very UNSAFE.</li>
    <li>Boots should be sized with ONE pair of ski socks.  Not 2-3 pair of cotton athletic socks.</li>
    <li>Make sure that the bindings can be adjusted properly for the intended skier.</li>
    <li>Make sure that the Binding is one that reputable ski shops will work on.   Every binding manufacture publishes a list of their bindings that dealers will work on each year.  If a binding isn&rsquo;t on the list there is a pretty good reason why.</li>
    <li>What is the overall condition of the equipment?  Is it real, or in good-looking condition?  Check the Skis or Snowboard for any desalinations or cracks, missing screws, chunks gone, etc.</li>
    <li>Finally make sure that a good shop sets the bindings and Tunes the ski or snowboard.  It will be money well spent.</li>
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<p align="center"><a href="http://www.bahnhof.com/rentals.php?source=newsletter"><b>Planning a ski vacation? Make your rentals early to guarantee the best selection and price!</b></a> 		 		</p>
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<p><font color="#245ea7"><b>Buying Kids Winter Clothing</b></font></p>
<p>When you are <a href="http://www.bahnhof.com/store/index.php/cPath/1_4?source=newsletter">buying new winter clothing</a> for the kids don&rsquo;t buy them too large.  We are always seeing parents trying to put a size 6 on a 3 year old.  Clothing that is to big make it harder for the child to move comfortably in.  A great innovation has been the &ldquo;Grow Cuffs&rsquo; from Obermeyer and Spyder.  By simply pulling a seam on the cuff, the arms and legs lengthen 2-3 inches.  In most cases the &ldquo;Grow Cuffs&rsquo; will give you second year of wear.</p>
<p>If the clothing is being used for skiing or snowboarding make sure that the child is wearing good long underwear, not jeans.  Long-underwear is warmer and easier to move in than jeans. If you want a specific hat or mitts that match,  buy them with the outfit.  They can be hard to get later in the winter.</p>
<p>For winter equipment purchases for your children check out the Kids Club at our <a href="http://www.bahnhof.com/petoskey_kidsclub.php?source=newsletter">Petoskey</a> and <a href="http://www.bahnhof.com/parkcity_kidsclub.php">Park City</a> stores. Buy your equipment before November 23rd and receive up to a 100% credit towards next years equipment purchase.</p>
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