Two weeks ago we had a huge snowstorm in Seattle. Some areas got more than 12″ of fresh pow making for some rad urban snowboarding. Sam was the only one to make it into work to make sure another batch of Omen Pike longboards made it to the presses. Speaking of which, next week we’ll be doing a little spring cleaning to make room for 2012 longboard decks. So to celebrate we’ll be selling off a bunch of factory second Omen Pikes and Carbon Matrixes so stay tuned.
Archive for the ‘Sales’ Category
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Video Sneak Peak-Omen Blem Sale
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Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas!
Are you looking for a last minute gift idea for the longboarder on your list? Try one of our pre-assembled holiday completes on sale! If your friend, kid, cousin, brother or whoever already has everything longboard related then try the new Omen Pike longboard deck. Since it just hit the market, you’re guaranteed to surprise them with a fresh board for their longboard quiver. It just happens to be the hottest longboard on the shelves right now so you really can’t go wrong. If you don’t want to break the bank with a whole complete, you can buy it deck only and let them outfit it with whatever trucks and wheels they prefer.
Live too far away for something to get shipped to you in time for Christmas? Well there’s always a magical Motion Boardshop gift card that you can order right online and gift a special code to use whenever they are ready to make their purchase. Who wouldn’t love that!?! That way, they can pick out exactly what they want.
Looking for a couple of sweet items to stuff those stockings? Venom bushings are always a safe bet, as are some Bones Reds bearings or a Unit Tool for tuning up your longboard. We also have t-shirts and hats from Northwest Riders, Shadies Street Gear and Omen Longboards. If none of those sound like what you’re looking for, just give us a call at the shop and we can guide you in the right direction. Happy Holidays from MOBO!
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Blowout Sale! 2010 Slingshot Octane 13m Kites for $899
We just wanted to let you know about a screaming deal on a light-wind kite for the quickly arrive spring/summer Jetty Island kiteboarding season. We’re blowing out last year’s 2010 Slingshot Octane 13m kites for only $899. If you do the math, that’s almost $1000 off their original price. I’m no economist but I do know a good deal when I see one, and this is a darn good one. You can fly the SS Octane with any 4-line bar that features equal line lengths. So if you already have other SLE kites in your quiver, there’s a good chance that you can use your existing bar on the Octane. You will want a bar that’s around 23″ in length in order to get that snappy reaction time and quick turning.
However, for only $100, you can add on a 2010 Comp Stick Control Bar which was basically a $450 bar last year. Did I mention that the kite and bar are brand new too?!? So for a 2010 Slingshot Octane 13m complete with bar, lines, bag and pump, you’re only in $999 which is down from the original price of $1949. These kites are going fast and we don’t expect them to stay in stock long.
The 13m is an efficient light-wind machine that’s perfect for even a 200lb guy in the lightest winds. The bar itself is a feat of engineering featuring a center line swivel so you can backroll to your heart’s desire without having to untwist your lines manually. It also has a streamlined push away chicken loop safety release, 800lb lines and below the bar sheeting. See it in action for yourself…
**Note: We also have 1 2010 Slingshot Octane 9m complete left in stock for $899 total
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Slingshot Octane Sale Blowout!
We just posted an unreal Slingshot Rev2 sale last week and some RPMs that we were dumping prices on. Well we were able to get our hands on the only remaining Slingshot Octane kites that were left in the warehouse. Once these babies are gone, that’s it folks. Til next year at least.
With the light wind season kick in, you’ll want to take advantage of these 13m Slingshot Octanes for ridiculous prices. Only 2 9m Octanes left in stock and a handful of 13s. That being said, you can score a sweet deal on pretty much any Slingshot kite we have in stock right now. Don’t forget we price match too in case you find anyone with a lower price. We won’t be undersold! : )
Keep in mind these prices are for a complete Octane with the hottest item on the market, the 2010 Comp Stick Bar from Slingshot. It’s the safest, most versatile control bar you’ll ever own. Even if you have other kite brands in your quiver, chances are you can use this bar on those kites as well. If you have any questions about the compatibility just give us a shout and we’ll let you know.
2010 Slingshot 9m Octane With Comp Stick Bar (orig. $1549) NOW $1095
2010 Slingshot 13m Octane With Comp Stick Bar (orig. $1749) NOW $1195
**Remember! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!**
Here’s how Slingshot defines the Octanes:
“Characteristics such as massive boost, unmatched range, light bar pressure, quick turning, kite loops without consequence, and solid surf performance are what define the design and engineering behind the 2010 Octane. It has a unique ultra compact stablilizing bridle and comes complete with the NEW Comp Stick control bar setting the performance level at the peak.”
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Closeout- Slingshot Rev2 Kite and Board Package
Ahh, time for some spring cleaning. For us, that means blowing out out last years gear to make room for the latest and greatest 2010 has to offer. Right now, we’re dropping prices like hot tamales. We still have a few remaining Slingshot kites from 2009 that we need to move. So if you didn’t think you could afford new gear this year and you’d have to settle for someone else’s sloppy seconds, think again! With our latest package, we can save you over $1149 all together on a brand new kite (with new bar!) and board as well.
Need a harness too? We’ll cut you a deal and throw in either a Dakine Renegade harness or a Best Waist Harness for only $100 more, that saves you an extra $50 right there.
This particular package features the Slingshot Rev 2 from 2009. A major improvement on the original, the Rev2 is solid with unparalleled stability, relaunch and responsiveness. You can ride this kite in any condition from flat water to big waves, without having to sacrifice any performance. You also get to snag a top of the line board from Slingshot’s lineup, such as the SX, Misfit or Lunacy
This Slingshot Rev2 Kite and Board Package is an in-shop special that we’re making available for only our favorite customers. You’ll find this package online but if you really want the good pricing, you’ll have to either call, email or hit us up on our LiveChat.
**Must purchase kite with board to get the SUPER SUMMER SAVINGS!
Board (complete with straps, pads and fins)
SX (originally $599)–$400
Misfit (originally $650)–$425
Len10 (originally $750)–$500Rev 2 Kite Only
7m (originally $1349)– $725
9m (originally $1399) –$749
11m (originally $1499) –$799
13m (originally $1599) –$825Rev2 Complete
7m (originally $1599)–$850
9m (originally $1649)–$875
11m (originally $1749)–$925
13m (originally $1849)–$950On a 13m Rev 2 Complete with brand new bar and a new 09 Slingshot Lunacy kiteboard this package saves you $1149.
kiteboard package
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Demo Solo Standup Paddleboard for Sale
We have a used 11 foot paddle board from Solo. It’s the Solo All Terrain 2009.
The board is made of 2 lb extruded EPS foam core with resin research clear high grade epoxy resin and 8 oz hexcell fiberglass all around giving that traditional custom surfboard look. The biggest difference is in the weight , or the lack of it. Being markedly lighter than traditional surfboards but paradoxically much more durable.
The board is in great shape. It has one very minor ding on the tail end, some light cosmetic scratches on the rail, other that that the board is in awesome shape. We brought this board at the end of the summer for our rental fleet needless to say it only got used for the tail end of the season. As you can see by the pics it’s clean and in great shape.
It’s well worth 900.00 but will take 799.00 for it. We’ll throw in an over the shoulder carrier for it as well.
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Hyperflex Closeout Boots & Gloves
We just got in a shipment of accessories from Hyperflex wetsuits. We recently acquired them as a brand and we couldn’t be more amped about the quality and price of their products. The Playa Jacket is one of our favorite, must-have items for winter kiting. You’ll see pictures of Dmitry Marimendes wearing one in most of the Hyperflex advertisements lately. It’s super warm, stylish, well-made and low-priced.
We brought in some of their 3mm Mesh Skin Gloves which are only $19.99. We were really impressed upon trying them on. For under $20, they are comparable to gloves we’ve seen that cost 20 or 30 dollars more! They’re really warm, flexible, have pre-curved fingers and won’t cut your circulation off. We’ve tried gloves with dry seals on the wrist but they end up being so tight that not only do they keep water out, they keep your blood from flowing to your fingers too!
The Cyclone 5/3 Split Toe Boot is going to be our choice bootie for the fall/winter kiting season. It’s on sale from $47.99 down to $39.99. The lower strap is a great feature and it has an external split toe with a connection piece to keep any lines from getting snagged around your big toe. They’re sized more true to our standards too since they’re an American company. The 5/3mm thickness will keep your feet plenty toasty, even in 45 degree waters.
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Used Kite Gear Blowout!!
After a successful teaching and demo season over the summer, it’s time for us to drop pricing on all of our personal kites to get them out of the shop and make room for exciting new 2010 gear like the Best Nemesis NXG and the Slingshot Octanes.
Most of the used kites we have at the moment are Slingshots, like the REV2s, RPMs and even some ’09 Fuels. However, we have an 09 Waroo and a few Kahoona’s left that are aggressively priced and won’t last long! Here’s a quick breakdown of what we have, all are priced as kite only unless stated otherwise.
2008 Slingshot Rev 7m blue/black/white $300
2008 Slingshot Rev 7m green/blue/grey $580
2008 Slingshot Rev 9m complete grey/green/grey $700
2008 Slingshot Rev 11m complete blue/green/blue $725
2008 Slingshot Turbo3 7m blue/green $550
2009 Slingshot Rev2 5m dark brown/white $725
2009 Slingshot Rev2 7m red/white/black $750
2009 Slingshot Rev2 7m blue/white/black $750
2009 Slingshot Rev2 9m blue/black/white $690
2009 Slingshot Rev2 13m black/white/blue $690
**The RPMs are in A condition and have hardly been used at all
2008 Slingshot Fuel 7m complete black/red $550
2009 Slingshot Fuel 9m black/grey $700
2009 Slingshot Fuel 9m white/dark blue $890
2009 Slingshot Fuel 11m maroon/black $890
2009 Slingshot Fuel 13m $900
2009 Best Waroo 13m blue/white $500
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We joined the Rabbit Gang!
So the AWSI industry trade show last week allowed us to try kites and boards from about 90% of the manufacturers, from all the big companies to lesser known up-and-comers. After trying almost everything that was available, along with a team of other retailers around the country that we work with, the consensus was that HANDS DOWN the most impressive kites were the Wainman Rabbit Series.
They have a different name for every size, like their 14m is the Big Mama and the 9m is The Smoke. They only make one style of kite and then they tweak each size individually to perfect it (as opposed to making a perfect 9m and then sizing it up or down like other manufacturers do)
It’s a delta shaped kite that performs like a mix of the RPM and Fuel with fast turning and Slingshot-esque durability. It’s one of the smoothest kites we’ve ever tested and the design is the future of kiteboarding in our opinion. It’s low aspect ratio makes it good for users of all skill levels. It will likely be our school kite of choice because of it’s excellent relaunch, stability while flying and the fact that it won’t oversheet. So beginners learning to put the board on their feet won’t find it sneaking off to the side of the window. It also has small tags on the pigtails which clearly label “more power, less power, better upwind” etc. making it easy for even a former blonde like myself to tune their kite to the conditions and their riding style.
Some features include:
-above the bar sheeting
-colored line sets (good for kook proofing and snowkiting)
-a plastic sheath over the chicken loop (to ensure minimal wear on the sheeting line)
-push away chicken loop release
-suicide ring option on chicken loop
-beefed up LE with Dacron which goes into the wingtip itself for extra durabilityWe also carry the Kahoona which is a delta kite and you may wonder what the main differences are…The Wainman kite is a little more expensive but that’s because the construction on it is so beefy. It’s also created on more of a freestyle riding platform, so even though it will loop good, it’s not as fast turning as the Kahoona. Both have excellent relaunch.
NOW ONTO THE BOARDS…
The Wainman boards are out of this world. They have great upwind capability, surprisingly so since they have insane concave on the bottom and added rocker too. This concave allows for the feeling of a larger volume board so you can get away with riding a size smaller than usual. Very predictable, excellent pop and is probably the lightest board we’ve ever tried. Squishy, soft, comfy footpads are great for hot landings and long sessions. Just like the kites, the boards are very durably made with high quality. Overall, we wouldn’t tweak a thing on the boards.
The Wainman surfboards are something we weren’t able to try out first hand but they’re so beautiful they could be mistaken for a piece of art. They are shaped and finished by renowned board maker Jimmy Lewis and have a distinct gun shape making then good in heavy surf. Oh yeah, and they also come with a padded board bag to make sure it stays in good condition.
FOR DEMO we have a 9m and 12m Rabbit Kites and a Blunt 130 twin tip and the Surfboard. This is what we were able to snag at the trade show and more will be arriving shortly. But you can consider us your Wainman connection. After talking with other shops around the country, I’m sure you’ll be hearing a lot more about this brand in the very near future.
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MLK T-Shirts & Hats Arrived!
While we were in Hood River for the AWSI Trade Show this weekend, we had a chance to go to the Monster party debuting the new line-up from Major League Kiteboarding. The American Apparel MLK tee shirts are super soft and comfy and have a dope graphic to boot. They’re available in black and white. They also have regular MLK hats and MLK trucker hats, both in FlexFit, in the same colors. Remember, free shipping and we have tons of MLK stickers to dish out too. Here’s some pics of us partying with some of MLK’s founders, Suds and TJ.
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Summer Surfboard Sale!
Tis the season when the ’09 gear gets discounted to make room for all the new ’10 stuff trickling in. We’re marking down prices early so you have time to get that directional surfboard and still be able to use it before fall kicks into gear. (Although the swell from fall storms is also super fun with a directional!)
The 2009 Slingshot surfboards are now only $599, that’s $150 off alltogether. That includes the 09 SST, 09 SRT, and 09 Celeritas. The 09 Fuse is also down to that same price. If you’re looking to save even more money, we still have the 2008 Slingshot SST 6’2″ and 08 Slingshot SRT 5’11″ for $499 brand new! Those are in very limited quantity though so jump on that deal before it’s gone.
Keep an eye out on our website because in just a few days you will see amazing packages on the Rev2, RPM and Fuel when packaged with an 09 kiteboard like the Misfit.
