Where are the Demos? - Snowboarding Forum

BoardTheSnow73 · 10-07-2009, 01:27 AM

I've never been to a demo day before, so I've got no clue what goes on. I wanted to try out some of the newfangled technologies this year and was looking around to see what I could demo. Google let me down big-time.

Never Summer has a calender that has some demo dates on it, but other than that I couldn't find much. How far in advance do companies usually plan these events(is it just too early to look)(should I check all the mountains' event calendars on a weekly basis during the season)? I was wondering if anyone knew of a resource that has this kind of info? I could just e-mail every board company and every mountain in Washington and Idaho but that seems like a pain in the ass.

I'm mainly interested in Never Summer, K2, Nitro, Arbor, Bataleon, Rome, Ride, Atomic & LibTech. But if you've got info on other manufacturers, might as well post it as this could turn into a resource for others.

Here's a link to the NS calendar:
{ Try One } Never Summer Industries

Triple8Sol · 10-07-2009, 02:03 AM

No NS demo days in WA on the schedule yet. Hope they add one. They had one at Crystal last season but I wasn't able to make it up that day =(

HouseMuzik · 10-07-2009, 02:04 AM

Best place is your local ski shops.. they will have info on the demo days closest to you. I've been to a few around here in PA.. only got to try two boards though.. the K2 WWW (which i loved) at one .. and a NS at the other. its always very hit or miss.. you never know when they'll show up unless the manufacturers website SAYS they'll be there.

T.J. · 10-07-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HouseMuzik

Best place is your local ski shops.. they will have info on the demo days closest to you. I've been to a few around here in PA.. only got to try two boards though.. the K2 WWW (which i loved) at one .. and a NS at the other. its always very hit or miss.. you never know when they'll show up unless the manufacturers website SAYS they'll be there.

WTF. you disappear all summer and now that its getting cold you pop up again? GFTO!

HouseMuzik · 10-07-2009, 12:10 PM

haha i was here a couple of times over the summer at random times hehe

Triple8Sol · 10-07-2009, 09:36 PM

You can also check the schedule on the websites of your local mountains. That's how I always found out, although it's a bit early and most board companies/shops/resorts haven't finalized that kind of stuff yet.

BoardTheSnow73 · 10-10-2009, 04:21 AM

Ya, I thought it would probably still be early. I don't think there will be a whole lot of demo's out in Eastern Wa or North ID. I didn't hear about any last year - not manufacturers anyway, just some of the local shops. I was just talking to some friends around the region and trying to plan some trips. I'll probably make a trip to Ellensburg and head up to Snoqualmie, Tacoma-Crystal, and possibly Portland-Hood sometime this year. It's a lot more likely to find a demo at one of those, but I'd have to plan it well ahead of time.

10-22-2009, 06:02 AM

This isnt the right thread Im sure, but T.J. are there any decent board shops around you? I have overpriced shops here that dont give you the time of day. Im in Maryland but Im willing to travel for some decent service.

10-07-2009, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoardTheSnow73 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 169	Where are the Demos? I've never been to a demo day before, so I've got no clue what goes on. I wanted to try out some of the newfangled technologies this year and was looking around to see what I could demo. Google let me down big-time. Never Summer has a calender that has some demo dates on it, but other than that I couldn't find much. How far in advance do companies usually plan these events(is it just too early to look)(should I check all the mountains' event calendars on a weekly basis during the season)? I was wondering if anyone knew of a resource that has this kind of info? I could just e-mail every board company and every mountain in Washington and Idaho but that seems like a pain in the ass. I'm mainly interested in Never Summer, K2, Nitro, Arbor, Bataleon, Rome, Ride, Atomic & LibTech. But if you've got info on other manufacturers, might as well post it as this could turn into a resource for others. Here's a link to the NS calendar: { Try One } Never Summer Industries

10-07-2009, 02:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	No NS demo days in WA on the schedule yet. Hope they add one. They had one at Crystal last season but I wasn't able to make it up that day =( __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 13 Now IPO . 12 K2 Formula . 11 K2 Formula 13 NB x 686 580

10-07-2009, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	You can also check the schedule on the websites of your local mountains. That's how I always found out, although it's a bit early and most board companies/shops/resorts haven't finalized that kind of stuff yet. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 13 Now IPO . 12 K2 Formula . 11 K2 Formula 13 NB x 686 580

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10-07-2009, 02:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
HouseMuzik -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 464	Best place is your local ski shops.. they will have info on the demo days closest to you. I've been to a few around here in PA.. only got to try two boards though.. the K2 WWW (which i loved) at one .. and a NS at the other. its always very hit or miss.. you never know when they'll show up unless the manufacturers website SAYS they'll be there.

10-07-2009, 12:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
HouseMuzik -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 464	haha i was here a couple of times over the summer at random times hehe

10-10-2009, 04:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
BoardTheSnow73 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 169	Ya, I thought it would probably still be early. I don't think there will be a whole lot of demo's out in Eastern Wa or North ID. I didn't hear about any last year - not manufacturers anyway, just some of the local shops. I was just talking to some friends around the region and trying to plan some trips. I'll probably make a trip to Ellensburg and head up to Snoqualmie, Tacoma-Crystal, and possibly Portland-Hood sometime this year. It's a lot more likely to find a demo at one of those, but I'd have to plan it well ahead of time.

10-22-2009, 06:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
I3urtonfeind Guest Posts: n/a	This isnt the right thread Im sure, but T.J. are there any decent board shops around you? I have overpriced shops here that dont give you the time of day. Im in Maryland but Im willing to travel for some decent service.