Need to make space in your gear garage or closet for some swanky new skis? Or are you flat broke and looking for a good deal on some used boards to replace your sad, neon ’93 K2 Extremes? Then get thee to the Fall 2011 gear swap and sale at the Black Diamond retail store in Salt Lake City on October 21-23.
There are many ski swaps in Utah every fall, but the gear swap on Saturday, October 22nd at Black Diamond is different. Instead of a massive room stuffed to the gills with endless aisles of skinny skis and smelly boots, the BD Fall Gear Swap and Sale is more like an open air market. Imagine a parking lot. Every space is occupied by a pickup truck. The tail gates are down. Gear is stacked up in the truck beds and on the pavement, and like-minded skiers, rock climbers and outdoor junkies like yourself trade, sell gently used gear, and socialize. It’s not just a gear swap… it’s a gathering.
In addition, the Black Diamond Store is having one of their biggest gear sales of the year, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for in the lot, go inside and get it new. The folks at BD will offering preseason discounts on all their skis, boots and bindings, clothing, jackets and winter outerwear, plus all climbing gear like ropes, shoes and more. They’ll even be slashing prices on trail running shoes, hiking boots, packs, tents and backpacking equipment.
The used gear swap happens on October 22 from 8am until noon. The Black Diamond Store sale goes all weekend from the 21st through the 23rd. Get there and gear up.
The Black Diamond Store is located at 2092 E. 3900 S. in Salt Lake City. For more info, contact them at 801-278-0233
If you do attend the gear swap, Black Diamond asks that you follow these basic guidelines:
Guidelines for Sellers
• Display and sell only inside the designated, fenced area (South part of the East parking lot)
• Once the parking area fills, you will need to shuttle/haul your equipment to the Swap
• Swap area/parking opens at 6:05AM
• No selling or displaying north of the designated Swap area including 3900 S, the sidewalk, or parking strip
• Tables will be set up for individuals to display their gear in the common area south of the retail store by 7:00AM
• Individuals who work for outdoor companies are welcome to sell their personal gear and equipment, however there are certain restrictions
• No manufacturer’s, distributor’s, retailer’s or reseller’s merchandise/inventory, including discontinued merchandise allowed
Guidelines for Buyers
• Please be respectful of our neighbors and their property. Travel and park safely
• Purchases/trades made in the swap are between those individuals and not Black Diamond Equipment
• The Swap ends at noon. If you miss it, check out our in-store sale, which runs Fri-Sun, Oct 21-23