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speedog
03-10-2013, 08:10 AM
RIbtor for all you old timers and maybe a few of you young'uns - it's still around, link (http://www.ribtor.com/).
SJW
03-10-2013, 08:12 AM
Wow they spared no expense on their website.
speedog
03-10-2013, 08:22 AM
Originally posted by SJW
Wow they spared no expense on their website.
That aside, were you ever at their old place in the beltline?
SJW
03-10-2013, 08:25 AM
I think so. They had cheap flies for fly fishing when I was starting out.
speedog
03-10-2013, 08:28 AM
They were about way more than cheap fishing gear - over the years when I've needed that unique bolt or piece of hardware, they were that 'go to' place.

Glad to see they're still around because the old Totem (small RONA's) just aren't quite the same thing.
cancer man
03-10-2013, 08:34 AM
I love that place hopefully they still have all that crazy stuff.
Hopefully they still have good prices on their cast iron cookware.
davidI
03-10-2013, 08:56 AM
Originally posted by SJW
Wow they spared no expense on their website.

To me that's what makes Ribtors so great!!
speedog
03-10-2013, 09:17 AM
Originally posted by SJW
I think so. They had cheap flies for fly fishing when I was starting out.

BTW, one doesn't 'think so' about whether or not they've been to Ribtor's.

You either have or haven't been - one does not forget Ribtor's.
Boosted131
03-10-2013, 09:33 AM
Lol they hired a grade 4 student to make that site
Waldi
03-11-2013, 09:23 AM
yeah, Ribtor was (is) the best!! Missed old store but if they have same stuff. I will be ther to check.
sillysod
03-11-2013, 09:41 AM
Originally posted by speedog


BTW, one doesn't 'think so' about whether or not they've been to Ribtor's.

You either have or haven't been - one does not forget Ribtor's.

With that profile picture he can make up any story he wants. :D



But IMO Ribtor has nothing on http://www.kamloopschamber.ca/memberfiles/3183/images/Herby%20Logo%20New%20Colour.PNG
SilverGS
03-11-2013, 09:51 AM
Swerve had a feature on it recently.

Swerve Article (http://www.calgaryherald.com/swerve/features/Calgary+Ribtor+warehouse+lingers/8063238/story.html)
justincalgary78
03-11-2013, 09:56 AM
Whenever I go back home to Kamloops, I always stop by Surplus Herby's.
speedog
03-11-2013, 11:41 AM
Originally posted by sillysod
But IMO Ribtor has nothing on http://www.kamloopschamber.ca/memberfiles/3183/images/Herby%20Logo%20New%20Colour.PNG
Never been but have heard about it - never the less, Ribtor's is the closest thing in Calgary by the looks of it.
LollerBrader
03-11-2013, 03:52 PM
Went to their new location last winter.

It was brutal to find and get to. Inside was incredibly disorganized.

Piles of neat stuff to look at if you wanna pack a lunch and spend a day, but god help you if you actually go there looking for something in particular.

I've got lots of fond memories of the previous two locations... This one not so fond.
Graham_A_M
03-11-2013, 04:07 PM
^ Yeah, my guess judging by that video is organization isn't their strong suit.

Just shit piled everywhere really. :nut:

I never thought Crown Surplus would have competition, but it looks like they do. :dunno:

Interesting, I'll have to keep them in mind if I ever need a badly worn ammo box or an extra itchy army blanket.