dewds, just got my first 2010 patrol,,,:eekdrull:

she'll be at sobb

The new boards are on their way, and as mentioned GI has a couple deals on some closeouts. I finally got a few of them uploaded and the prices are excellent. We only have about a dozen of these boards available and as always, its first come first serve.

Here's the link to our closeouts:
Ground Industries Special Closeout Deals

Happy Boarding!~

those won't last long...sweet, if you buy now AWOC could have it up here before sobb! If you need an address to ship to u2U OR just tell AWOC you're headed to SOBB

MAKs, Bionics, Talons AND skimpy attire at sub-$300 :o

Pierce my ears and call me Breezy!!!

ATB,
Sam

O.k. It's september and it looks like folks are getting new gear trickling in. When will us lay people get our grubby little hands on the new stuff?

I expect Kent and Eli would be getting the stuff right quick.... who knows.... they might even be willing to take pre-orders. Pretty sure Kent has done that in the past for certain kites. Whatcha on the hunt for?

ATB,
Sam

I have a 2010 Patrol with all new stuff, it'll be available for anyone who can to ride it. If you need a quick half hour lesson on my bar simulator, $40.00 (SOBB) it's something we can do privately away from Sobb if you'd like.

I have boards to ride, and one used baord for sale, 2009 Patrol with vegas and some extras.

The new stuff is shipping pretty quick and most shops should have them available as soon as GI gets the shipments out. We are more than happy to take pre-orders on any products we carry. As soon as more information becomes available on the new GI gear, ourselves as well as Eli and other shops will do what we can to get that information out to all of you. Eli is the lucky bas#$@$d to that got a hold of the all new Patrol.....sick board bro!!! (can ya tell that i'm jealous?!) If you get a chance to hook up with him be sure to get an eye full and a ride on the new board! Eli rocks and will take care of ya! As stuff starts to trickle into our shop we will let ya'll know.

Are the wheels and the board material the biggest differents between the 2009 and 2010 Patrol? Not including color

ATB,
Sam

Pretty much, as the trucks and bindings are still the same. Bionics are just as strong and beefy as ever and the bindings are still Talons or roots (depending on the model).

Hey, does anyone know if the Sherpa has wheels? I noticed in the 2010 lineup pic it shows wheels on one end but I don't see those in any of the other pics. Can someone confirm one way or the other? Thanks. Oh, and mine should be arriving Sept 9th.

No wheels on mine.

Unless they're REALLY, REALLY small.

ATB,
Sam

My Sherpa should be arriving today from AWOC, I'll let you know if it's got wheels. I saw that in the pictures too, and it made me wonder.

Nope now wheels on the Sherpa bag that I got. But it is HUGE. Way bigger than I pictured. And the shiny interior is strange. It must be for easy cleaning but it looks like the inside of a fabric cooler or something.

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Originally posted by kiteNH Nope now wheels on the Sherpa bag that I got. But it is HUGE. Way bigger than I pictured. And the shiny interior is strange. It must be for easy cleaning but it looks like the inside of a fabric cooler or something.

Well, they do claim that it's insulated, so that doesn't surprise me.

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Originally posted by KiteNH Nope now wheels on the Sherpa bag that I got. But it is HUGE. Way bigger than I pictured. And the shiny interior is strange. It must be for easy cleaning but it looks like the inside of a fabric cooler or something.

I expect the bags coming out of GI now, might have wheels.... any previous stock doesn't. In a terminal (plane/train/boat) I could see the wheels being useful.
Anywhere else, I could see the wheels being a detriment unless there is a way the the two wheels are kept in alignments, the wheels are user replaceable, and there is a skidplate. Otherwise, there are going to be instances where you will unknowingly be dragging the shell fabric over concrete, gravel, or whatever.

Yes, Huge. I think Eli said he can fit 3 full boards and still have room left over for a full complement of pads and a helmet.

The bag is lightly insulated, not sleeping bag class insulation. I am of two minds on the liner material. Weekend looks to be rainless, so maybe I will get a chance to take some of the pics I meant to take last weekend. Will start a seperate thread for that.

ATB,
Sam

any good deals on sherpa bags still out there???? how about some closeout older model boards.... i have my eyes primarily on the conflict 106

Yep, no wheels on mine either. Definitely big though.

So I got my Sherpa today. Looks like a pretty nice bag and it has plenty of room for gear, boards, etc. I also like how it folds into a backpack when not holding a board. I can see that coming in handy. It's a little thinner than my snowboard bag but I'm guessing that's because it shouldn't need as much insulation. I'll put it through it's paces and post more if my opinion changes. Worth the $ in my opinion.

Word from GI is all old sherpa's will be sold off before "2010 Sherpa" will come in. The new Sherpa will have wheels.

doods. Gi is produced by some pretty awesome people. People make the world go round, these people make my world go GGGGROUND!

Any update on when the GI-Nation site is going to go live (subject to NDAs, of course)?

ATB,
Sam

i have all the new stuff. where do you get yours

there is also a blowout sale on the 2009 boards right now

contact me.

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Originally posted by kiteNH Nope no wheels on the Sherpa bag that I got. But it is HUGE. Way bigger than I pictured. And the shiny interior is strange. It must be for easy cleaning but it looks like the inside of a fabric cooler or something.

Does anyone know if the Sherpa bag is supposed to carry more than one board?

I thought that they showed two in a picture that I had seen but I could not figure out how to get two MBS boards into it the other day.

They claim one board assembled or two disassembled. I think the picture lies.

I suspect even if you could fit two boards with trucks, one board would chew the heck out of the other (unless you foam one set of trucks).

Two boards with trucks and wheels just ain't happening. Maybe broken down, but seems like that (constant assembly and take down) would get to be a drag....fast.

ATB,
Sam

Disassembled must mean "wheels off". Then they'd go no problem.

I don't think they'd really grind too much. Its a short walk to the beach. Hopefully I put them through more abuse than that once I get there.:D

Found the pic. Looks like they have street wheels on one. Makes sense because I was very close to getting the 2 to fit.

It also looks like the board on top is shorter, so that it more readily "nests" with the lower board.

As far as the grinding, I guess I am thinking more in terms of the Bionic trucks, which are beefy like the I-beams off a skyscraper in a city of hamsters. :wow:

ATB,
Sam