Applause For REI: They're Closing On Thanksgiving Day

Bentleyspop

rgambs said:

chadwick said:

rgambs said:

Yeasir! It's a Fiskars.
I could practically filet a fish and chop down a redwood with just this hatchet.

i just checked them out, they're lovely looking tools. i'm a double bladed axe kinda guy. i wonder why this company doesn't offer one? i've not been to a rei

In reverse order, REI is the Cabella's of non-predatory outdoorsman. Camping, hiking, biking, climbing, but no hunting, fishing, trapping equips.
Regarding the axe, Fiskars is all about new tech and functionality. A double headed axe, while being supremely badass (second only to a heavy mad axe in badassness) is not all that practical nowadays, if you aren't a lumberjack in the deep bush. Better to leave the back flat to use as a hammer, shaves a lot of weight too.

Some would say that they are the Wal-Mart of outdoor gear big box stores.

rgambs

Bentleyspop said:

rgambs said:

chadwick said:

rgambs said:

Yeasir! It's a Fiskars.
I could practically filet a fish and chop down a redwood with just this hatchet.

i just checked them out, they're lovely looking tools. i'm a double bladed axe kinda guy. i wonder why this company doesn't offer one? i've not been to a rei

In reverse order, REI is the Cabella's of non-predatory outdoorsman. Camping, hiking, biking, climbing, but no hunting, fishing, trapping equips.
Regarding the axe, Fiskars is all about new tech and functionality. A double headed axe, while being supremely badass (second only to a heavy mad axe in badassness) is not all that practical nowadays, if you aren't a lumberjack in the deep bush. Better to leave the back flat to use as a hammer, shaves a lot of weight too.

Some would say that they are the Wal-Mart of outdoor gear big box stores.

That would have some truth to it, but it is a bit harsh.

tempo_n_groove

Bentleyspop said:

rgambs said:

chadwick said:

rgambs said:

Yeasir! It's a Fiskars.
I could practically filet a fish and chop down a redwood with just this hatchet.

i just checked them out, they're lovely looking tools. i'm a double bladed axe kinda guy. i wonder why this company doesn't offer one? i've not been to a rei

In reverse order, REI is the Cabella's of non-predatory outdoorsman. Camping, hiking, biking, climbing, but no hunting, fishing, trapping equips.
Regarding the axe, Fiskars is all about new tech and functionality. A double headed axe, while being supremely badass (second only to a heavy mad axe in badassness) is not all that practical nowadays, if you aren't a lumberjack in the deep bush. Better to leave the back flat to use as a hammer, shaves a lot of weight too.

Some would say that they are the Wal-Mart of outdoor gear big box stores.

I bought my repelling gear from REI. I would not buy ANYTHING from walmart for repelling…

Kudos for closing though!

g under p

tempo_n_groove said:

Bentleyspop said:

rgambs said:

chadwick said:

rgambs said:

Yeasir! It's a Fiskars.
I could practically filet a fish and chop down a redwood with just this hatchet.

i just checked them out, they're lovely looking tools. i'm a double bladed axe kinda guy. i wonder why this company doesn't offer one? i've not been to a rei

In reverse order, REI is the Cabella's of non-predatory outdoorsman. Camping, hiking, biking, climbing, but no hunting, fishing, trapping equips.
Regarding the axe, Fiskars is all about new tech and functionality. A double headed axe, while being supremely badass (second only to a heavy mad axe in badassness) is not all that practical nowadays, if you aren't a lumberjack in the deep bush. Better to leave the back flat to use as a hammer, shaves a lot of weight too.

Some would say that they are the Wal-Mart of outdoor gear big box stores.

I bought my repelling gear from REI. I would not buy ANYTHING from walmart for repelling…

Kudos for closing though!

There is no comparison in the quality from Wal Mart to what REI sells. REI sells just about the best sports wear and gear out there.

Peace

rgambs

g under p said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Bentleyspop said:

rgambs said:

chadwick said:

rgambs said:

Yeasir! It's a Fiskars.
I could practically filet a fish and chop down a redwood with just this hatchet.

i just checked them out, they're lovely looking tools. i'm a double bladed axe kinda guy. i wonder why this company doesn't offer one? i've not been to a rei

In reverse order, REI is the Cabella's of non-predatory outdoorsman. Camping, hiking, biking, climbing, but no hunting, fishing, trapping equips.
Regarding the axe, Fiskars is all about new tech and functionality. A double headed axe, while being supremely badass (second only to a heavy mad axe in badassness) is not all that practical nowadays, if you aren't a lumberjack in the deep bush. Better to leave the back flat to use as a hammer, shaves a lot of weight too.

Some would say that they are the Wal-Mart of outdoor gear big box stores.

I bought my repelling gear from REI. I would not buy ANYTHING from walmart for repelling…

Kudos for closing though!

There is no comparison in the quality from Wal Mart to what REI sells. REI sells just about the best sports wear and gear out there.

Peace

Correct, and they facilitate outdoor sports through programs they run and their garage sales, where you can pick up the very best gear for 70 to 90% discounts. They don't mark up gear even though they have portions of the market cornered, and the dividends really pay off for them and the consumers.