Worse (or better) than that is Burton snowboards. Quite possibly the most popular snowboard manufacturer, they refuse to sell their boards online or in discount sporting goods stores. The reasoning is that you need proper direction to buy a board that fits you the best. It also helps them control prices. I've just recently seen their apparel online the past few years, but no current-year hardgoods to be found online. It is kinda nice that if you buy a board, you know that you will get the best (and only) price from your local snowboard shop with no need to shop around. I bet it's helped a few local board shops stay in business.