Not your daddies board shorts
May 18th, 2012,
Got tons of new gear in and boy, we couldn't be any more excited! We have been getting hammered, like we usually do this time of year with all of our summer apparel and gear. Our guys are working overtime to receive, sort and put online all of our new swag. Last week was the fun stuff, O'Brien watersports. We have received hundreds of over sized boxes stuffed with everything you'll need for enjoyment on the water this summer. With sweet new graphics and completely new models, O'Brien shows us year after year why they are the watersports powerhouse. We use their products and we believe in their products. Take all of their wakeboards for instance! The O'Brien Valhalla is a tried and true wake board, I personally ride it with the Link wakeboard binding and now on its 6th year, the thing still looks and rides like new. We also offer the new O'Brien Clutch wakeboard pictured below.
For the ladies, you know we've got you covered with the all new re-designed O'Brien Vixen wakeboard.
Pair it up with the O'Brien Impulse neoprene vest for a hot look this summer! Neoprene is the only way to go with new life jackets. Lighter, softer and safer than your old school, Titanic survivor PFD.
Speaking of PFD's (Personal Flotation Devices), we are excited to bring in the new MTI Adventurewear's life vest and life belts. We have been getting a ton of interest in SUP or Stand Up Paddleboards in the last few years. Obviously.. the sport rocks! Unfortunately, Maine has adopted new regulations on these SUP'ers making it a law that you must wear a life jacket/PFD while on a stand up paddleboard while outside of a deemed 'surfing zone.' Life jackets can be a little clunky so we've found the right solution for you Mr. Stand Up Paddleboarder. The new MTI Fluid Belt Pack. Wear it around you waist while you cruise and when you need it, simply pull the tab and with the included CO2 you vest will easily inflate.
And Kayakers, we didn't forget about you! We're got the paddle-perfect life jacket for you. Check out the MTI Journey SE Paddle Vest!
Ride safe, have fun and always wear a life vest.
Summers in Full Swing
May 14th, 2012,
Summer is right on our doorstep and we're getting ready to serve it up and serve it up FRESH. We've been taking a little time off from real work and doing some real playing. We took a company trip down to Costa Rice for some Central American surf sesh's. We got really lucky with having decent size swell and of course beautiful weather. I don't think I even saw a drop of rain while surfing down in Costa Rica.. other than the beads of sweat that it. Here is a sweet shot taken right on Herradura Beach.
We were also please to find out that we hit the timing right because we stumbled upon a local surf competition which was comprised of some very decent competitors. These guys could seriously rip!
We're going to get back to adding some new products that are pouring in the warehouse doors daily like these sick new Native Sunglasses. My personal favorite has to be the
Native Hardtop XP. Designed for larger profile's/faces the Hardtop XP is built with the quality craftsmanship that Native is so well know for as well as their superb polarized lenses that never seam to scratch! Add that to Natives lifetime warranty and the interchangeability of their lenses and its easy to see that once a Native wearer, also a Native wearer.
Goggles, Sunglasses for Winter
August 31st, 2011,
Who loves sunglasses? Aren't they fun!? They are a great way to accessorize yourself during the summer.. like a watch or a sweet belt. For winter, we recommend ditching those shades for a something even more rad, a pair of goggles! Smith Optics has some new offerings for you for Winter 2012. The new Smith ski and snowboard goggles for this winter look fresh to death but thats not the best part! They are cheap! And when we say say cheap we mean in-expensive of course. Certainly, they aren't cheap!
Smith, Helmets and More!
August 31st, 2011,
We know everyone is itching to check out the new 2012 Smith gear for skiing and snowboarding so we'll bring it! We will bring it fresh too! With new models and fresh new colors, Smith Optics hit the nail on the head this year. We are stoked to see the new Smith Vantage Helmet which is Smith's top of the line ski and snowboard helmet.
We are also excited to see that the new 2012 Smith Vantage comes in Women's specific color ways with the killer new Frost Gray!
Also some new models we're hot on are the new Smith Maze helmet
The new 2012 Smith Holt Helmet
The new 2012 Smith Voyage Helmet for women
and the new Smith Kids helmet called the Smith Cosmos Helmet. The Smith Cosmos comes with the Smith Galaxy Goggles in a sweet little package. With new technology where Smith attached the goggles to the helmet via super strong magnets. What a sweet idea!
Finally, when price matters and doesn't it always, the new 2012 Smith Transport helmet delivers in a big way!
Stay tuned for more updates on our new gear that seems to arrive daily! We have new 2012 Marmot jackets and Marmot clothing update coming shortly!
Full Tilt 
Fresh Off The Truck!
August 5th, 2011,
New arrivals today are the 2012 Full Tilt Hot Dogger Ski Boot and the 2012 Full Tilt Drop Kick ski boot! Here are some images!
A little crazy looking, right? Yeah we thought so too. So what are these Full Tilt boots? Well for those Newschoolers out there they probably mean the freshest freestyle ski boot or park ski boot you've ever seen. To the old school guys that look like this?
These guys and fine bikini clad women are wearing the Full Tilt boots of yesteryear, the Richle Flexon Ski boots. The Richle ski boot was the first 3 piece ski boot and came with a somewhat heat moldable line which tended to 'pack out' or break in with moderate results. The new Intuition liner that comes with these new school 2012 Full Tilt boots is highly moldable and can keep you much warmer on the slopes that those old buckets. Check em out or go try some on at your local ski shop and see what this Full Tilt boot craze is all about for yourself!
August in Maine = Crazyyy
August 4th, 2011,
Sure August is quite possibly the best month in the beautiful state of Maine but for us it's more hell than anything. Sure we enjoy the nice 70 degree days and the beautiful sunsets but August to Park 2 Peak or at least the Park 2 Peak Blog is anything short of storybook. With summer deals.. more like steals already in place for the surf crowd looking to scarf up some boardshorts from Quiksilver or boardshorts from Hurley. All our RVCA boardshorts are on sale as well as Billabong boardshorts and O'Neill boardshorts for men.. because lets face it, summer is almost over.
Summer might not be over Quite yet but when you unload 50 boxes full of 2012 Line Skis is sure feels like winter is a comin'. The new 2012 Line Skis we will be selling are the 2012 Line Mastermind skis, the 2012 Line Prophet 98 skis, the 2012 Line Influence 105 skis, the Line Afterbang 2012 skis and the Line Chronic skis. We also brought the super hot new Line Sir Francis Bacon 2012 skis for those powder hounds and the Line Stepup Skis for those park skiers looking for a bomb proof ski that can really shred up the whole mountain.
Here are some images of the new 2012 Line Ski Line-Up which we're super pumped for! Left is the Afterbang, middle is the Line Stepup and to the right is the Line Sir Francis Bacon 2012 ski.
We'll be making sure all our Line skis for 2012 will remain at the lowest possible price on the internet. All our Line Skis have reviews. Check out our Line Ski Reviews which customers have posted on the product pages! Keep it loose!
Can ya say deals?!
August 3rd, 2011,
It seams that poking around on the internet these days can lead to some pretty large savings. We try to give you those savings on a daily basis and we're always checking out to make sure we're the cheapest place on the net that you can find the product you want at the price you deserve.
We have been busy unloading truckloads of new 2012 Burton snowboard clothing, 2012 Full Tilt Ski boots, 2012 Salomon skis and boots and all the new 2012 Line skis and K2 2012 skis aswell! Yeah thats a lot but it's not the half of it! We have received our 2012 ROME snowboards too! All this gear in and we're still just concentrating on getting up our new Hurley boardshorts for men and Hurley Tee's which are somehow immediately on sale... hey, ya snooze ya loose.. at least in the online price war that is! Check out some of our sick new Hurley Phantom 60 boardshorts which are sure to please any surfer or just beach hippy!
Dog Days of Summer
July 27th, 2011,
We're in the thick of it now! We've had quite the summer up here in Vacationland (Maine) with temperatures hovering in the 80's and 90's for the entire month of July. With summer in full swing, so are we. We've been finding it difficult to get enthusiastic about getting into the office with this unbelievable weather we're receiving but never fear, we're here.
Ya ya everyone is probably in our same boat but when we're shipping out YOUR new surf boardshorts or your new Catch Surf Beater Board or your new Sanuk sandals we are wishing we could play with all of these goodies.. not just ship them out to you.
We're excited to introduce tons of new products to you at some pretty killer prices if I do say so myself. Here we have some new RVCA Eastern Trunk Boardshorts for men.
Not quite sure why RVCA calls these boardshorts or board shorts "trunks" but I suppose that's the hipster way.. ya know just being different! RVCA has some pretty sweet new offering for this summer like the new RVCA Marked Out Tank and the RVCA Castro Lightweight Hoody!
Want more surf gear? We got that too. We've got O'Neill boardshorts and we've got lots of them. From the gnarly new O'Neill Party Pack with liquor bottles and even a ping pong ball!
Mixing it up into the hardgood category we have some new shades that just arrived from Native Eyewear. Native, if you don't know about them you really ought to. Native seems to have really blown up with sunglasses in the last 5 years and are available at almost any decent ski, snowboard or surf shop. Native sunglasses are known for their superior durability and their beautiful lenses. How durable? How about a lifetime warranty on all of their optics?
The styles of Native's are just as sweet as their warranty! Below are the new Native Hardtop XP Sunglasses, the Native Versa Sunglasses and the Native Vigor Suglasses. Each of these three sun glasses are all on sale now and they are also all polarized! Check them out if you're looking for cheap Native Sunglasses!
Last but not least is a shot on a beautiful day on Scarborough Beach, Maine on July 14th. This was one of my first days out on a stand up paddleboard and after some frustration and anxiety I ditched the paddle for some classic surfing. Hang Loose ya'll!
O'Brien Watersports
June 2nd, 2011,
We told you June was going to be a busy month for the crew here at Park 2 Peak and we weren't lying! Today we just received over a hundred boxes full of watersports goodies from O'Brien. O'Brien is by far the leader of the water sports toys and has been for a number of years. From tow-able tubes to wakeskates, wakeboards, combo water skis and slalom waterskis, vests and all the accessories,O'Brien is at the forefront of technology as well as affordability.
Today we unpacked the bad boys! The
O'Brien Valhalla wakeboard, my personal wake board, the
O'Brien Voodoo kneeboard, the
O'Brien Wakesurfer, the
O'Brien World Team waterski and so many other toys!
With gas prices coming down it looks like this summer is going to be a great one for boating on the lake and ocean and it's a great time to pick up a new toy to surprise the whole family with! We'll leave you with a few action shots to get you ready for a kick butt summer!
Oakley Shades for Women
June 1st, 2011,
Hey folks, how ya been? I'll tell you it's June 1st but it feels like a hot day in August up here in Maine. We've been in quite a spell of nasty weather for the last month or so which means we are due for sunshine and rising mercury. With nice weather it is more important than ever to protect your most treasured bodily items, your eyes.
We just received a huge shipment of sunglasses and had a chance to add as many as we could to be available for purchase on the site. We mainly received all womens Oakley sunglasses. Oakley has predominantly been known as a men's sun glass company however this year they stepped up their game and came out with some hot new models that our lady co-workers have been drooling over for months!
The new shades we received are the new for 2011
Oakley Unfaithful Sunglasses, the
Oakley Remedy Sunglasses, and the
Oakley Fringe sunglasses. All of these ladies sunglasses are QUALITY shades. They protect your eyes, look stylish, and are very affordable.
Below are the new Oakley Remedy Sunglasses for women. These sun glasses are by far our favorite of the bunch
We're baaaack!
May 6th, 2011,
Ladies and gentleman, it feels great to be back! Where have we been you ask? Traveling, relaxing and enjoying the fruits of our hard work this past winter, that's where! We took a two month long break from the action during the months of March and April to re-tool the site, brainstorm some new ideas and just take it easy for a while. Our time off was perfectly planned with the winter season ending and the summer season just getting going.
Our trip was epic to say the least. We spent time surfing the East Coast of the US on Jacksonville Beach, Florida as well as Melbourne, FL. We headed further south down the Florida coast onto Key Largo and got in some quality time underwater between the snorkeling and scuba diving.
From Florida we headed out to the left cost, Maui, Hawaii to be exact. With Uncle Jon giving us a place to crash we couldn't help but make our way out. We stayed in Lahaina, Hawaii which is on the small island of Maui.
Maui for those of you who are unfamiliar with Hawaii is the ideal surf destination out of all the Hawaiian islands. With so many different surf breaks from Slaughterhouse and Shitty's to the world famous Honalua Bay, Maui has something to offer surfers with various surfing abilities.
That's all for now, we'll be back shortly to fill you in with the rest of the Park 2 Peak surfing adventure.
Also, since we are back in Maine we'll let you check in on the
Higgins Beach Surf Camera and see how she's looking on this fabulous Friday!
New GEAR Arrives, When Will it End?!
November 5th, 2010,
The new merchandise for the 2011 ski and snowboard season keeps coming in! We are trying our best to get it up and online to purchase as fast as we can. The new gear that arrived this week are some of our favorites for the upcoming season.
This new merchandise should have arrived to our warehouse months ago however there have been some major hold ups from almost all of our manufacturers. These holdups have affected our Burton clothing, Sessions jackets,
Armada gloves and accessories, Transpack boot bags,
SWIX wax and acccessories and many more. The reason for their delay? From what we've heard from our reps and the top brass at these companies is the issue with China.
We know that almost all of our gear comes from China and it has been for the last decade or so. The delay has been blamed for the lack of shipping containers, work shortages/strikes (apparently the Chinese have heard that they are the cheapest labor and they're not too happy about it), and the lack of materials. It's pretty evident that some our our products are made in the same factory. For instance,
Smith's Twin Tip Audio Systems and Giro's Tune Up Audio system which are both made by Skullcandy came into our warehouse on the exact same day after being delayed two months!?!
The new gear we're excited about? How about the
Transpack Boot Bags, a perennial favorite amongst skiers for their ease of use and really just a great value. We're brought in the new Transpack XT1, Transpack Sidekick, Transpack Edge, Edge Junior and many other Transpack bags so check them out.
The
Armada Rumble Mitt has come in as well which is one of our favorite ski mittens of the year. It's leather and flash and just downright ballin' factor earn it an A+ rating.
The new
Oakley Karn Lite Snow Jacket is also just arriving. This is the same jacket as the Oakley Karn Jacket just a little lighter and more of a shell than a heavy parka.
Staying Warm when the Mercury Dips
October 30, 2010,
We get a lot of questions thrown our way over here at Park 2 Peak. One of the most common questions is how warm will this particular item keep me. Well of course this is a highly debatable question! We are located in Maine so we are no strangers to the cold. Skiing and riding in Maine and the North East in general has a tendency to sift out the weak minded or warm blooded athletes. We not only get frigid temperatures but combining those with the winds at say the top of Sugarloaf and you have yourself some arctic weather. So with that being said, we feel inclined to give the customers our input on whether something will be "warm enough."
Time after time and question after question, we keep reminding the consumers that layering is key. You need to layer properly with the right clothing in order to stay warm. How is this done? 4 words! Under Armour Cold Gear. We picked up the Under Armour line right when they really started to get big. Starting out with just their Base 2.0 and Mock tops, Under Armour found a niche in the industry. Providing warm, high stretch fabrics that are lightweight and wick moisture. Forget that cotton tee or your grandmothers old sweater, this stuff really works.
This year, we have expanded our
Under Armour buy and offer many pieces to keep you nice and toasty even at say... the top of Sugarloaf! We brought in the
Base 2.0 tops and bottoms for Men, Women, and Youth. We also offer you their signature Hundo tops which are a little beefier and provide even more warmth than the Under Armour Cold Gear Base 2.0. The secret to the
Under Armour Hundo Fleece is the waffle weave patterns that wick moisture off of your skin.. magically! Check out all of our
Under Armour Clothing if you want to stay warm when its cold outside.
Dakine, the Accessory Leader is IN!
October 26, 2010,
Dakine has just arrived to the warehouse today and that is just something that we are totally excited about! Dakine is just one of those brands that know's whats up. They know because they are rider owned and operated and have the the best athletes in the business using their gear. From Dakine gloves to Dakine beanies, and even their bags and packs...we have a great selection! From the new Dakine Team Mission Pack (Below)
To the best gift item in the industry, the Dakine Goggle case, we have chosen everything you'll need. Whether you are a backcountry guru or a just a avid frontside skier, Dakine and Park 2 Peak have you covered. Check out all of our new
2011 Dakine clothing and gear!
A REAL Life-Changing Flick
October
17, 2010,
There are millions of movies out there that we have to choose from. We have comedies, horror, sci-fi, drama's, sports movies, and documentary's just to name a few. With such a huge selection it is always difficult to find the perfect movie, one that will have you thinking for not just hours but more like a lifetime. Sure there are the critically acclaimed, Roger and Ebert awarded, and Golden Globe nominated but aren't those just the movies that get all the hype because of 'Who' is featured in the movie more than how the movie affects you?
I bring up this topic because one movie has recently changed my life and the lives of a few close friends of mine. The movie is titled, Surfwise and it was direct by Doug Pray who did a fantastic job portraying the life of a surf family. This surf family is not like any other family on the planet. Headed by the father, Dorian Paskowitz, the movie portrays the life of a traveling family of surfers who's lives are like any others. See, Dorian was born into a successful family and after graduating from Stanford College with a Doctorate he soon became bored with his normal, everyday life and decided to take his life and his families off the grid.
Dorian is a flat out living legend. He married the girl of his dreams, he had 9 beautiful children and decided they would not be like any other family in the world. He brought up all 9 children in the back of a 26' RV traveling the world from Mexico to the United States searching for the best waves and living well under the radar.
Dorian or 'Doc' is not like any other human I've ever seen or heard about. Living on bare necessities with hardly a dollar to his name, he brought up his family with core values that he felt were how the rest of the world should live. He only ate when he was hungry. He only spent when it was absolutely necessity, and he encouraged or forced if you will his children to do the same. With this type of philosophy on life, the avid surfer Doc is more similar to an African native than any college grad. He was strict, avid, bizarre, and just barbaric. The kicker is that it really makes you realize that people don't need all of these 'things.' He and his family ate the same breakfast cereal their entire childhood! What?!
What is special about the Paskowitz's besides their father and their living arrangements are that they are all superior athletes. With 8 boys and 1 girl, all grew up to become some of the best surfers in the world. Well, I guess they should be considering that's all they've ever known but with most of them competing in world championships, they are truly the most recognizable family surfing has ever seen.
So, my recommendation is to go and see this movie. If you have Netflix, you can watch it right from your computer. Watch this movie and watch how much you life instantly changes. You'll laugh, you'll be surprised, and most importantly, you'll be changed forever.
How to stay warm in frigid conditions
October 10, 2010,
At Park 2 Peak we get a lot of phone calls. We get a wide range of calls from shipping status and rates questions to the more technical questions about the various products we sell. The question we seem to hear over and over is the question on how warm a jacket will be. From "I'm traveling to Austria, will the jacket be warm enough" to "Is this jacket going to keep me warm in Lake Tahoe." There of course is no perfect answer for these questions. We can't tell how high your tolerance is for the cold! We can tell you how to stay warm, dry, and have a hassle free day on the mountain. Starting with the proper base layer is the most crucial part of fitting yourself for the chilly winter weather.
The two different base layers we choose to sell are company favorites and have been for years! Under Armour and Hot Chilly's are what we use and suggest to have a great day out there. Having tried just about every different base layer on the market, we have decided these two are leading the pack. Hot Chilly's is synonymous with base layering because they have been making the very best moisture wicking first layers for over 20 years. The La Montana is a perennial favorite and each year gets approved on. The
Hot Chillys La Montana is available in
Men's,
Women's and
Youth sizes. With Under Armour joining the scene in just the last few years, they seem to be leapfrogging over the competition at an incredibly high rate. Under Armour is a great story about a college kid stumbling upon some incredible materials and pairing that with a terrific marking plan and you have one strong company. Under Armour with their Base 2.0 seems to be just the right weight. Not too thin, not too bulky, the Under Armour Base 2.0 is perfect.
These two companies are companies that we back and endorse heavily because they are tried and true. We have felt strongly about our choices to carry these brands because our experience tells us so. The question is which company will you choose to wick away the sweat while shredding some serious powder this winter? If you like the modern, more form fitting look of the Under Armour, the Base 2.0 Top and Base 2.0 Bottom are a great choice to keep you warm and dry out there. If you are looking for a slightly heavier, traditional look from a company that has mastered its trade, look to the
Hot Chilly's La Montana series for Men, Women, and Children.
Getting ready for a BIG winter
October 7, 2010,
Summer is officially over in Southern Maine! We can simply feel it in
the air. The sun is sitting a little lower, the ocean is getting cooler,
and the gearheads around the shop are starting to get excited about
winter. We've noticed a steady stream of customers coming into the
Arlberg simply wanting to touch and feel all the great new clothing and
hardgoods we've got in so far. With new additions to the shop like Sun Ice clothing, and Lange Ski Boots, we are excited to see how our new brands work out!
Just yesterday, a gentleman came in looking for a softshell and couldn't
wait to tell us that Sugarloaf was getting snow that night! Our soft shell selection isn't what it will be in a few weeks, and although he
didn't end up buying anything it was obvious he was there to get
his mind thinking about a big winter on the hill.
We have yet to receive any snow down in the city of Portland and it might be a few weeks out, but our
staff just can't wait. We've been unpacking our huge shipments of
ski clothing, skis, snowboards, and winter wetsuits which just wets our
pallets for this upcoming snowy season. The farmers almanac has predicted that
Maine will have one of its snowiest years in history and they are never wrong! Time to bust out
those powder skis!
Ok so thats a lot of gear.... so what is our favorites? From Armada we love
the new Armada Fuze Shell Jacket for men. It's flashy, blingy, fits
great, and just really well made. It's going to be for the freestyle
skier but can be war by a snowboarder as well. The metallic sheen will certainly get you some attention on the mountain.
From Obermeyer Sport, the
Obermeyer
Mekayla girls jacket for teens. It's great color scheme, incomparable warmth and
matching ability with the Obermeyer Amelia ski pant make it one of our favorite girls ski jackets.
Burton, the leader in boardsports
With the winter coming it's always a great choice to go with something that you know is a quality piece of merchandise and we can't stress how much effort Burton puts quality above anything else.
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