Tuesday, November 25, 2008

saLe. $$$$$

It's almost Thanksgiving. It's almost black Friday. Stuffs going to be crazy down here! And pretty much anywhere in the retail business... but enclave is ready for you folks. We are fully stocked in boards, boots and bindings, outerwear, first layer, sunglasses (Oakley and Anon), goggles, women's denim (roxy, Quik and Lucky), cute Matix dresses, dress coats, etc, etc, etc....
And on top of that, we have a few women's items on sale. Along with men's footwear that incluses Gravis, Es, Emerica, DVS, DC, and Nike. Men's tees, denim by Matix and Volcom, collared shirts for that Thanksgiving dinner are also on sale.!
Come by and check it out. Price as marked, you'll see the bright orange sticker starin' at ya. Get excited. The prices are unbeatable.
And for those of you who made it out to any opening day in New England, props to you. We hit up Stowe and it was awesome. Then Saturday night they got a few inches so we had freshies on Sunday. Let us know where you're going, send us pictures of you getting epic. We want it all!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Dust off your board....

This is a big weekend for all you shred-heads. That itch of wanting to ride soooo badly can finally be scratched. Many mountains in New England are opening this weekend. With these cooler temps staying put, many mountains have been blasting those snow guns and those lifts are starting to turn. Stowe and Mount Snow, VT open this Saturday along with Loon Mountain in NH. Okemo, VT opens this Friday (the 21st) and Killington, VT is already open!
Most mountains have the pre-season ticket prices going on which help those of us with a tight budget. Or find a friend, score a pass. Or get in good with the lifties, they'll let you up!

So dust off those boards, lace up those boots, layer up those tall tees cause shed season o8/o9 has begun!
Don't forget this Saturday at Lansdowne! Forum movie premiere!
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Comin' in Hot

Ladies and gentlemen, enclave is now fully stocked for all of your winter riding needs. We have everything from entry-level boots, bindings and boards to intermediate to the seasoned veterans of the sport. And with the weather man predicting snow in Connecticut's near future, I'm sure you'll start thinking about shredding.
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For women's boots we have the Mint ($139.95), the Tryst ($119.95) and the Saphire, a great women's park boot ($219.95). For women's binders we have the basic binding, The Citizen, starting at $109.95. Then the high-end Escapade ($249.95) and the Escapade EST ($279.95) and in between we have the Lexa, the Lexa EST, Forum's Moda and the Stiletto. You tell us what you like to ride and how you like to ride and we'll find the perfect set-up for you.
For all you fellas, we have the Freestyle boot at $169.95 all the way up to the reinvented Ion ($349.95). Of course we have some in between choices that range from ever-lasting Ruler, the Hail, the freestyle Jeremy Jones boot, Forum Recon, Episode and the League ($179.99).
To go with those perfect fitting boots you'll need binders too. Check out the ever-popular Custom for $149.95 or the all over the mountain Mission for $179.95. If you are looking for a little more higher end binding we have the CO2 Est at $389.95 and a popular park binding is the Cartel at $219.95 or the Est version for $249.95.


We'll help you to look good on the mountain with the perfect set-up for your riding style. Don't forget to watch out for the chads this season!!

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

New Kicks

Just a lil' look into the sneakers we have down here for both women and men. We have a whole wall full plus some styles on sale. DC, Gravis, Nike, Lakai, Es, Emerica, DVS.... Come check us out!
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Free iphone Surf App.

If you are a surfer and have an iphone or an itouch, then you should look into this free application from Oakley and Surfline. They are the first to create this free mobile access to surf reports and more. This is their press release about the application. Definitely look into it!
"FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., and HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., November 10, 2008 – Oakley, Inc. and Surfline today announced the release of an Apple® iPhone® application that provides worldwide mobile access to surf reports. Developed by Oakley in conjunction with Surfline, the application utilizes a media rich format to present real-time information from Surfline, the leading provider of surf reports, forecasts and editorial content on the sport.
Pro surfers have responded favorably to the new application. In the words of Sebastian Zietz, Oakley global surf team member, "It's 'sick' being able to check the waves without having to turn on a computer. No matter where I go, I always know how the waves are."
The initial release of the free downloadable mobile iPhone application will provide continually updated information on surf and weather conditions, as well as information on the surf community and culture including news, photos and videos.
Users can bookmark their favorite beaches or find locations by city, state, zip code, name or region. Additional information includes surf conditions, weather, safety notices and reports. General weather forecasts are available, along with projected surf conditions for the following three days. Directions to beaches are available via convenient map links. A separate screen offers news and information on surf­ing events, videos optimized for the iPhone from Surfline, as well as imagery on the sport and biogra­phies of Oakley team riders.
To download the free application, owners of an iPhone (or iPod® touch) running iPhone OS 2.1 or later can simply open the "App Store" application. On a computer, users can open iTunes® and download the application through the "Music Store" section. Direct links are available at www.oakley.com/SurfReport <http://www.oakley.com/SurfReport/> , and www.surfline.com/iphone <http://www.surfline.com/iphone> ."


Sweet!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

How to Buy Your First Snowboard

No matter how good you are at snowboarding, you once started out as a rookie. This is designed to help those rookies buy a snowboard. I'm assuming that if you are ready to buy a snowboard that you have also tried snowboarding a few times, fell in love with it even though you had a bruised bum, tried out a few different boards, recognize your ability level and basically just want your own gear to thrash.

1. Do NOT buy a snowboard because the graphics are "pretty" or "sick" or "radical" or whatever term you choose to use. Just because you are in love with the designs doesn't mean it is a perfect match for you to shred on.

2. If you are a beginner or border line intermediate, you're going to want a softer board. It will help you to turn and get the whole feel of the motions you need to go to while keeping control.

3. Try to avoid going into a huge sporting goods store that has tons of discounted gear unless you know exactly what board you want and size you need. Usually, most of the sales people will try to get you on a board that doesn't match your needs or they don't really know the ins and outs of riding. Even if you don't have the money yet, go into your local shop and chat it up with the awesome sales associates. Most likely, they're working in a shop like that cause they love the sport, and want you to love it too.

4. Just because it is more expensive, doesn't mean its better for you at your level. For instance, the Vapor (a $999.95 board) will be super stiff and quick under you. You probably won't get the hang of the sport as quick as you would riding a softer, beginner-designed board like Burton's 'Clash."

5. Go to your local rental shop and try out some different boards. You'll notice what you like and what you don't like. Don't be scared to ask questions. I've been riding for yearrrrrrs now and I still ask questions about boards everyday.

Good luck and have fun. Come down to enclave and ask as many questions as you want. Go to the snowboard company's website and request catalogs. Talk to your friends. Surf the web and look at what people are riding and reviews on boards. If you're riding something you love and that helps you learn then you're going to love the sport. Just because you aren't riding the most expensive and trendy board doesn't mean you don't have the potential to get on those boards next season!

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

Forum or Against Em

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Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Well, on November 22nd head on down to Landsdowne bar and grill and get pumped up for the awesome winter season ahead. Tickets are $10.00 and they'll get you in the door and enter in the raffle to win Foursquare outerwear! There will also be a DJ, free giveaways, a live band and you get to see this years Forum team kick some butt in the video 'Forum or Against Em'.
Don't feel like spending $10.00 to see a snowboarding flick? Well, all the money from tickets and the raffle will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So, stop feeling bad and feel good about throwing that 10 spot down to get in the door.
After 11p.m it is 21+ only. Call Blake at 802-272-7549 or Lansdowne 203-285-3939 for details! Tickets are ON SALE at Landsdowne so go check it out. Like, now.
Doors at 8pm
Movie Premieres at 9:30pm.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Burton Love Boards Receive Hate

Burton's new Love series decks designed by team riders Mikkel Bang and Keegan Valaika have stirred up quite a controversy. The boards feature vintage Playboy centerfolds that some women and organizations find offending.
Lezlee Sprenger is the leader of the movement against Burton and its Love series, created a website for the protest of ways to impact Burton and when to meet, rally, etc. About 150 protesters gathered outside of Burton headquarters in Burlington, VT last week to voice their opinions. According to Transworld Business, "
...Spectrum Youth Services, a Burlington-based mental health and substance abuse awareness service for teens, which Burton has been supporting for years through its Chill program, will no longer accept Burton’s support."
However, the Love Coalition boards are only sold in select retailers. The Love boards do not show any body parts and will continue to be fully wrapped and covered and only sold to those 18 years or older. Burton has always been about pushing the boundaries and grabbing peoples attention. With no body parts showing and just air brushed women, what is so different about seeing these boards on the hill and seeing a PG-13 movie?
Check out http://business.transworld.net/ for more coverage of the protest and pictures.
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Saturday, November 1, 2008

Make some Turns

Killington, VT has announced that they are opening tomorrow (Sunday 11/2/08). Exciting! They have snow making going on and no beginner terrain will be open yet. They also have an early season park set up. I can't wait for opening day of The Stash! They've gotten 11 inches in the past week. Pretty awesome.
Check out www.killington.com for complete info. And we'll see you on the hill!