Aquaskinz goes "Ernie Boch"

[BasicPatrick]

That's right, Aquaskinz can now sell their Surf Bags and Accessories for less because their costs are now less. Aquaskinz as a company has been growing. At this point they have grown enough to manufacture higher numbers of products resulting in lower per piece costs. This week Aquaskinz released their 2007 catalog and pricing. Materials are the same, Quality is the same, Prices are less.

Aquaskinz has always had a controlled minimum pricing to protect the small shops from internet and industry giants. For 2007, instead of raising the prices they were able to actually drop most of their prices. The following is what we, as consumers should be paying.

Large Surf Bag (double row) $95 Medium Surf Bag (single row) $78
Small Surf Bag (reg height) $43 Small Surf Bag (tall version)$47.50
Large Belt Pouch $23 Small Belt Pouch $27
Wader Belt/Back Suppport $20 Black Thunder Gloves $20

***NEW Wader Belt w/ Velcro Adjustment $10.50

Though I definately have a relationship with the company, I tell you what, put the Skinz Single Row Bag at $78 next to the single Row VS, Bronko, Canyon, BW etc. It don't take a smart man to see where you should spend your money.

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

That's right, Aquaskinz can now sell their Surf Bags and Accessories for less because their costs are now less. Aquaskinz as a company has been growing. At this point they have grown enough to manufacture higher numbers of products resulting in lower per piece costs. This week Aquaskinz released their 2007 catalog and pricing. Materials are the same, Quality is the same, Prices are less.

Aquaskinz has always had a controlled minimum pricing to protect the small shops from internet and industry giants. For 2007, instead of raising the prices they were able to actually drop most of their prices. The following is what we, as consumers should be paying.

Large Surf Bag (double row) $95 Medium Surf Bag (single row) $78
Small Surf Bag (reg height) $43 Small Surf Bag (tall version)$47.50
Large Belt Pouch $23 Small Belt Pouch $27
Wader Belt/Back Suppport $20 Black Thunder Gloves $20

***NEW Wader Belt w/ Velcro Adjustment $10.50

Though I definately have a relationship with the company, I tell you what, put the Skinz Single Row Bag at $78 next to the single Row Vs, Bronko, Canyon, BW etc. It don't take a smart man to see where you should spend your money.

Pat,
You should change that title for this tread,
I would think the guys from Aquashinz are pretty nice guys,
but ask anyone who really knows Boch, one of the biggest a**holes on the planet, Junior and his dead old man both !!!

[NIB]

Nice, In light of the new less expensive bags That are hitting the market. It really does not make any sense to get a knock-off when the reel thing is only slightly more expensive..
Only real problem I see is what does a tackle shop do with older inventory??

[BasicPatrick]

Here are the new Aquaskinz tops coming out this Spring (April 2007)

The Nor'Easter (Yellow & Black) is a zip up Jacket and should run $230
& The Phantom is a pull over "Semi Dry-Top" and should run $225 ...enjoy

[NIB]

Nice jackets..

[Casting Z's]

This seems a lot more like an advertisement than did my Avatar photo of a Zeebaar reel.
No heads are rolling.
What gives?

[BigFish]

Aquaskinz is a site sponsor.

[striperondafly]

Originally Posted by BigFish

Aquaskinz is a site sponsor.

exactly

[BasicPatrick]

Originally Posted by NIB

Nice, In light of the new less expensive bags That are hitting the market. It really does not make any sense to get a knock-off when the reel thing is only slightly more expensive..
Only real problem I see is what does a tackle shop do with older inventory??

NIB, I am only Pro Staff for the Company and no longer sell. That being said, all of the info I posted here is now Public Knowledge. I just wanted to share the latest info with the S-B community as many members here have been loyal customers. I do know that the few shops that have inventory left over from 2006 will not get hurt by this price decrease.

As far as this being an advertisment. Maybe. However, as has been noted, Aquaskinz and a few Aquaskinz dealers are sponsors here. In addition, there are many threads on this site discussing products, prices of and sources for those products. Finally, though most fishermen do not take the following info into account when making a purchase, Aquaskinz may be the only bag and or apparell manufacturer that donates directly to fundraisers of all sorts on this site and to many of the recreational fishing organizations that we all belong to and count on to enhance and protect our sport.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Those jackets are sweet...Any Prices??

[snake slinger]

those are nice looking tops when will they be avalible? any idea how much?

[Sluggoslinger]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Those jackets are sweet...Any Prices??

ditto, whats the cost?

[Johnny C]

What happend to lower prices?

[fishsmith]

I wish I could of found a picture but ...

"come on down! Hi Chico!"

[Krispy]

Bronco bags happened

[chris L]

Originally Posted by Casting Z's

This seems a lot more like an advertisement than did my Avatar photo of a Zeebaar reel.
No heads are rolling.
What gives?

your probably not as big as the basic guy .

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Casting Z's

This seems a lot more like an advertisement than did my Avatar photo of a Zeebaar reel.
No heads are rolling.
What gives?

Aquaskinz is a sponsor, I'm a user, and BP is my fellow loud snorer, OK more accurately he's THE Loud Snorer and my CPAP Buddy

Seriously, you got a bit of flak on the Z thing because I can see how a lot of people would read your posts as schilling for Z Reels.

Any fishing product, whether from sponsor or non sponsor, is encouraged for good open and honest debate provided it does not get into a major FLAME war (that was way minor) and provided it is not intended to pull off free & abusive commercial promotion. So paying sponsors can because they are our sponsors and help keep the lights on. Commercial entities (non sponsors) are encouraged to come to S-B to participate in our community as MEMBERS of our community, but not to come here to get free advertising (if I ever hit Powerball and can retire, all funds will go to charities instead - until then they keep the lights on ).

We get spammed a lot here. Some people are so ingenious to think they can anonymously register and pitch a product as one of the good 'ole boys and generate free advertising. People here are very good at sniffing that out and are spamaware. It actually gets so bad to the point of being humorous. We've had people go so far, cough cough Marine Tropical, as to blame their teenage daughter for spamming S-B to avoid getting caught by the spamcops...

Oooops - ramble warning...

[Swimmer]

Skinz........I'm a user also.

[luds]

Originally Posted by NIB

Nice, In light of the new less expensive bags That are hitting the market. It really does not make any sense to get a knock-off when the reel thing is only slightly more expensive..
Only real problem I see is what does a tackle shop do with older inventory??

boch sucks

[LeCounts1099]

Kadir's a stand-up guy who supports the community... and makes products all surf- men need! Now with lower prices, no reason to buy the wanna- bes/ knock- offs (if any existed before)...

The Skins gloves (a steal now at $20.!) saved my normally badly- chafed Fall hands! They're like a second skin: I can easily tie double- improved clinch knots wearing them! (the only mono. knot I trust!).

Agreed the thread needs to be renamed...

[luds]

both jackets look nice. i've been looking for a jacket like the n'oreaster for some times. it's tough to find a jacket with water tight cuffs that a wading belt will fit over. the other jack will be tempting too.

[JHABS]

AquaSkins 2 Thumbs Up

[jim sylvester]

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

Here are the new Aquaskinz tops coming out this Spring (April 2007)

The Nor'Easter (Yellow & Black) is a zip up Jacket and should run $230
& The Phantom is a pull over "Semi Dry-Top" and should run $225 ...enjoy

do they have gaskets....neck, cuffs, wiast???

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by jim sylvester

do they have gaskets....neck, cuffs, wiast???

No neck gaskets (I don't think) but I'm pretty sure both new jackets feature latex cuffs, which are REAL waterproof. Survival suit waterproof.

[DZ]

Finally! Looks like a breathable jacket that comes with a hood!

Well done!

DZ

[NIB]

Originally Posted by DZ

Finally! Looks like a breathable jacket that comes with a hood!

Well done!

DZ

Right, I been fishing with a ten yr old goretex jacket that just aint cutting it anymore.I use my AS drytop but I like a hoody when it's warm an I can expect to only get moderately wet.The hood is nice when it rains an will be on the short list of things to get when they come out..

[fishpoopoo]

Originally Posted by JohnR

... BP is my fellow loud snorer, OK more accurately he's THE Loud Snorer ...

Oh GOD that so TRUE.

Kadir, you out there?

Just so you know, I have proof that the fella who runs aquaskinz was on a BOAT bringing cod over the rail somewhere outta hyannis.

[Finaddict]

Patrick,

Thanks for the update ... this is good news as I am in need of a number of AquaSkinz stuff for this season ...

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

That's right, Aquaskinz can now sell their Surf Bags and Accessories for less because their costs are now less. Aquaskinz as a company has been growing. At this point they have grown enough to manufacture higher numbers of products resulting in lower per piece costs. This week Aquaskinz released their 2007 catalog and pricing. Materials are the same, Quality is the same, Prices are less.

Aquaskinz has always had a controlled minimum pricing to protect the small shops from internet and industry giants. For 2007, instead of raising the prices they were able to actually drop most of their prices. The following is what we, as consumers should be paying.

Large Surf Bag (double row) $95 Medium Surf Bag (single row) $78
Small Surf Bag (reg height) $43 Small Surf Bag (tall version)$47.50
Large Belt Pouch $23 Small Belt Pouch $27
Wader Belt/Back Suppport $20 Black Thunder Gloves $20

***NEW Wader Belt w/ Velcro Adjustment $10.50

Though I definately have a relationship with the company, I tell you what, put the Skinz Single Row Bag at $78 next to the single Row VS, Bronko, Canyon, BW etc. It don't take a smart man to see where you should spend your money.

[pbadad]

Kadir. They look great. I've been looking for a lightweight with a hood to use when the Rampage is too hot. Will they be for sale in Ct. this spring? Billy D. Ct. Surfcasters

[Peter Lajoie]

Nice stuff guys