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New and used shoes, clothing, couple of good basic compasses, list as at Jan 2012 but stock changes continually. (Can we sell something for you?)
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| 5 Atahu Grove, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand Phone (04) 566 2645 | |
Bargain Bin! New and used shoes, clothing, couple of good basic compasses, list as at Jan 2012 but stock changes continually. (Can we sell something for you?) |
Ordering and Payment Options |
MAPsport NEWS
Ya want the GOOD news or the BAD news? 30 Jan 12
The BAD news is that Jalas has stopped making orienteering shoes. After over 1000 pairs we can't help but shed a tear, and we still have a full range of sizes. Be in... Two bits of GOOD news. The high dollar drops the SI-card price again; and mountainbiker Graeme Read has come out with a mapholder that's half the price of the Miry. See the Miscellaneous section for details.
Exchange Rate means WINS TO NExt Customers, 29 Nov 11
The dollar is holding up, and with all old stock out the door we can drop the price of Vavrys Long Socks by 10%. Restricted colourways in the latest shipment but we have sizes down to 31-33 for the first time. Sizes are much larger than the numbers indicate, but we if we haven't been able to fit you in the past, please ask again.
Silva Price Reduction: Election Special, 1 Nov 11, updated 12 Nov
When was an election promise anything other than a bribe! But seriously this is for real. Ownership changes at Silva have drastically simplified the supply chain, and the benefits have reduced prices for advanced compasses, flags and clippers. For example $20 off the Silva Jet Spectra! Effective immediately. Read on...
SI-Card Prices Slashed, 4 July 11
Not only have we have absorbed the GST increase, but we have negotiated a better trader price, and the exchange rate for the latest purchase is very favourable! We have slashed the prices of SI-cards by $15-25!!! Note that our cards work in all SI stations, other cards have compatibility issues. We will trade in your version 5 card on a fast version 6.
Improved Magnetic Thumb, 28 June 11
Bikers only get a few seconds to glance at the map, and most of it is spent finding where you are. The "magnetic thumb" is a steel sheet (under the map) and a powerful magnet (instead of your thumb). We've got new super-thin steel sheets now. Saves a few grams. We also have the materials for el cheapo mapholders, see the bottom of "Misc"
New Orienteering Book, 20 May 11
First new orienteering book in years, "Orienteering Skills*Techniques*Training" by Carol McNeill is good. A fairly small proportion on "getting started", the majority is about advanced nav techniques, racing and training. Well presented softback with 200 photos and maps. See Books...
All the Best to Chch, 1 Mar 11
We wish all orienteers in Christchurch the very best as you reorganise your homes and livelihoods.
Return of the Nor, 1 Dec 10
The original Silva Thumb compass has returned (but only for a limited time). The Silva Nor is the Spectra without the colours, and enjoys a substantial discount - it's under $100. But (after being unavailable, then available again) Silva says these are the last they can supply. Be in...
No More Devotechs, 30 Oct 10
The French maker of the Devotech MTB mapholder has stopped production. We have only one of these left. But Mira Rygl who makes the Miry mapholder is going strong, with ongoing refinement of the design. The Czech engineer called in at MAPsport this week during a holiday in this country.
Half of One Percent for Most, 3 Oct 10
OK, we've done it - added the GST rise, and the 1 in 60 under our "Fantastic Money" scheme, see below. Five/sixths of you are now benefiting from the $1 in $30 discount, which will continue. If that's you, the net rise compared to pre-Easter is about half a percent. We've also checked everything against our purchase prices. There are some cases where the increase is higher than the above formula, but a greater number where we've been able to absorb the increases - even some falls! We look forward to helping you enjoy your sport.
Trail Shoe Run-Out, 10 Sep 10
We've loved the Vasque Velocity trail shoe for rogaines, but just as you discover the perfect shoe it gets replaced! The new model is called "Mindbender" and its lighter and (we hope) just as tough. Meanwhile its $40 off the Velocity to help them and you run well. Be in before your size disappears.
Big Tick for Fantastic, 6 Sep 10
You've given a big tick to "Fantastic Money" (cash/chq/bank xfr) with its lower banking fees and our $1 in $30 discount! So we'll keep that on, and as advised in March will add about 1 in 60 to our prices as each item comes up for review. Which, with a GST change on 1 Oct, will be soon. "Plastic" in the form of Visa and Mastercard is still absolutely fine if you wish to pay this way, and is usually the best for international transactions. Read the background...
Plenty of Thumbies Again, 6 Aug 10
We now have plenty of Silva thumb compasses again - the product that started up the MAPsport Shop. We believe we have contacted everyone who asked during the shortage, let us know if not so. Now we have to report that there are no Jet baseplate compasses in the country, and the agent has decided not to re-stock. We have asked him to get some in specially for MAPsport - and also some OMC wrist compasses.
| Serving New Zealand orienteers
since 1987. Onsite equipment sales and mail-order,
including worldwide. Mapping, Coaching, Event Services. ORDERING from MAPsport and PAYMENT OPTIONS If you can't see us at major events,
make your order by phone, email, and we even have a letterbox! We use
what we sell, if you're not sure what's best please ask. Generally we'll invoice with the goods, and you can pay by:
"Post and Packing": small NZ items up to 20mm thick (a compass) will be $3; parcels up to 70mm $5, and thicker parcels (shoes, mapholders) $8. There will sometimes be parcels that cost more to send, or you may request overnight delivery; we'll let you know in advance, and being large may well qualify for a special rate anyway. Overseas customers: we can usually send "air international" for free in lieu of NZ GST, and will discuss outsize or urgent rates before dispatch. 5 Atahu Grove, Lower Hutt 5010, NZ .. Phone 04 566 2645 We look forward to hearing from you .. Michael Wood |