Skis.com and Snowboards.net to Participate in National Free Shipping Day, December 16

Nov. 17, 2011 - PRLog -- On Friday, December 16, Skis.com and Snowboards.net will take part in National Free Shipping Day 2011. The one-day, online shopping event offers consumers free shipping and delivery, by Christmas Eve, throughout the continental United States, with participating retail outlets.

“We wanted to make sure that everyone had a chance to get gifts to family and friends on time,” said Steve Kopitz, president and CEO, Summit Sports Inc., Skis.com and Snowboards.net.  “Whether a last minute holiday shopper or someone packing furiously for a trip to the slopes, it is important to us that we make online purchasing easy and economical for our customer this year.”

Founded in 2008, Free Shipping Day was created with the goal to extend the online holiday shopping season by a few more days.  According to the Consumer Internet Barometer, more than 90 percent of consumers surveyed said that free shipping would serve as an incentive to spend more online.

Designed to create the ultimate, online ski shop experience, Skis.com is a one-stop ski resource featuring the latest in ski products from the top merchants, as well as great search capability and expert advice. Snowboards.net offers snowboards, boots, bindings, apparel and accessories for all members of the family.  With merchandise from the top brands including Burton, Vans, K2, The North Face and more, the site also includes videos, blogs and reviews to assist in the shopping process.

Known for providing customers with quality equipment and service and an unparalleled commitment to outdoor fun, Summit Sports has multi-category sporting goods shops in Brighton, Keego Harbor, Lansing, and Rochester Hills, Mich. The company also operates Don Thomas Sporthaus, a dedicated ski shop, in Birmingham, Michigan.