Gear warranty? - Snowboarding Forum

Jollybored · 03-31-2012, 03:28 AM

Hey guys,
So basically im after some new bindings, if I get it from overseas the warranty is void, if I get it local it cost $100.00 more.

Is it worth going for the warranty? do the companies provide spare parts if something breaks etc? not sure how far it goes.

Also just had a look at my board, seems flow has a limited 1 year one.

Any opinion on which to go for or if the warranty is worth it in the first place?

Thanks!

**Donutz** · 03-31-2012, 09:47 AM

You're faced with the same flip-of-a-coin problem that everyone faces when deciding whether or not to get the extended warranty.

There's no way to predict the 'right' outcome. Personally I'd be more concerned about the hassle involved in trying to handle an overseas warranty issue. Worth the $100 to me for the convenience of dealing locally. But that's just my personal take.

SnowMotion · 03-31-2012, 10:12 AM

I have personally broken a lot of gear and can't buy anything without proper warranty. If you ride hard I would pay extra for the better warranty.

legallyillegal · 04-01-2012, 01:07 AM

a good company stands behind their shit no matter where you bought it

jdmccright · 04-01-2012, 08:34 AM

Rome, Never Summer, and Flux come to mind when I think about warranty and great customer service. Also dogfunk and backcountry have 100% return policy.

Jollybored · 04-01-2012, 07:23 PM

Cheers guys! Input really helps!

03-31-2012, 03:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jollybored Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 76	Gear warranty? Hey guys, So basically im after some new bindings, if I get it from overseas the warranty is void, if I get it local it cost $100.00 more. Is it worth going for the warranty? do the companies provide spare parts if something breaks etc? not sure how far it goes. Also just had a look at my board, seems flow has a limited 1 year one. Any opinion on which to go for or if the warranty is worth it in the first place? Thanks!

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Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,669 Blog Entries: 176	You're faced with the same flip-of-a-coin problem that everyone faces when deciding whether or not to get the extended warranty. There's no way to predict the 'right' outcome. Personally I'd be more concerned about the hassle involved in trying to handle an overseas warranty issue. Worth the $100 to me for the convenience of dealing locally. But that's just my personal take. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum Mountain Days: 30

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legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	a good company stands behind their shit no matter where you bought it __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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03-31-2012, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
SnowMotion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 224	I have personally broken a lot of gear and can't buy anything without proper warranty. If you ride hard I would pay extra for the better warranty.

04-01-2012, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
jdmccright Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 199	Rome, Never Summer, and Flux come to mind when I think about warranty and great customer service. Also dogfunk and backcountry have 100% return policy.

04-01-2012, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jollybored Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 76	Cheers guys! Input really helps!