Review on Mountalk by Don Taniguchi

Look elsewhere if you're looking for a store to buy sports and outdoor gear. Mountalk is less of a store and more of an online obstacle course. Their website must be accessed first, and it is about as user-friendly as a bear trap. Then there is the issue of their "competitive" pricing, which results in you having to pay twice as much for a bike helmet than you would at a respected retailer. The main difficulty arises when you try to make a purchase, though. The checkout procedure resembles a marathon run through a tangle of pop-up advertisements and required account sign-ups. And just when you believe you've arrived at your destination, shipping charges appear, making you feel as though you are paying for a VIP helicopter journey. In other words, Mountalk shopping is not for the weak of heart. (or the thin of wallet). Go ahead and give it a try if you want to experience internet buying as an Olympic sport. But stay away from this virtual obstacle course if your time, money, and sanity are important to you.