Best time of year for wetsuit deals?

[Taxgeek]

Is there a particular time of year when the shops or online distributors put wetsuits on sale? I'm looking to get a new one, but have about a year before the tropical trip that I'm getting it for. Aside from going into my LDS and asking "How much is it now?" every week, any advice?

I've seen comments in drysuit threads along the lines of "The 2009 models came out this week so I got a great deal on the 2008 model", so I'm curious if there's any similar phenomenon with wetsuits.

Thanks in Advance!
Taxgeek

 

[george w]

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[mselenaous]

Hi TaxGeek,
New designs/models are usually announced by manufacturers at DEMA in late Oct/early Nov, but distribution/availability dates vary greatly and LDSs stocking the newer models varies even more. It takes a long time for discontinued models to hit "clearance" and then usually for the least popular sizes left in the shelf.

Looks like you are in SoCal. Usually around the time of the big Scuba Show in Long Beach, most of the LDS in Orange & LA Counties have mega sales and even give out coupons at Scuba Show redeemable for special deals at the LDSs. Check www.scubashow.com for dates...usually end of May/early June. Don't hesistate to shop on-line and try for price matching with your LDS for the same identical items. In this economy most things are negotiable to some extent. Don't over look custom suits as there are several good custom wetsuit makers in the area. A great fitting custom suit compares in price with the high end name brand stock suits.

 

[shoturtle]

November around Thanksgiving

 

[Kevrumbo]

Sport Chalet Events - Scuba Tent Sale

 

[Taxgeek]

Thanks everybody!