Oberson is selling off demo skis: twin tip K2Press Volkl Ledge, 4Frnt Clik! for $249.95 (reg $459) for 2 days only, this Sat and Sun. Ride Manic boards are $299.95 (reg. $429.95).

Another bargain at Oberson is the yearly junior ski rental for $59.95 (plus $10 installation fee). If you spend $250 on the 2011-2012 winter garment collection, ask for your $50 gift card.

Oberson, the biggest ski store in Quebec has invested in the amazing Wintersteiger machine – there are only three in North America. You no longer have to worry if you waited for the last minute to get your skis or snowboards tuned up.  From October thru April, there are “no-wait” tune-ups ($34.95, $49.95).

When you shop here, if  you stay to the left side you can find snowboard packages as low as $199.95, and ski & bindings packages can be $299.95. Many brands of ski wear (Descente, Karbon, Phenix, Spyder, Bonfire, Orage) from last year’s collections and ends-of-lines are here too.

The right side of the store offers this season’s goods at this season’s prices. In the Spring there’s streetwear (Roxy, Quiksilver, Oakley) and in-line skates (Rollerblade, K2, Reebok, as low as $59.99), soccer (Adidas, Umbro, Puma) and bikes.  Snowboards can be tuned up.

Location: 1355 boul. des Laurentides, Laval
corner: boul. St-Martin
Phone: 450-669-5123
Hours: Regular plus Sun 12-5 Sale Dates: Sept 24&25
Other location (deals mixed in with new): Dix30 Brossard,  8025 boul. Taschereau o. (450-462-4040).
www.oberson.com