Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) 10-K 13 Dec 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 27, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Entity Registrant Name	JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
Entity Central Index Key	788,329
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Public Float			$ 105,000,000
Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,778,028
Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,212,006

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Net sales	$ 433,727	$ 430,489	$ 425,410
Cost of sales	257,265	258,756	256,797
Gross profit	176,462	171,733	168,613
Operating expenses:
Marketing and selling	90,690	93,707	87,902
Administrative management, finance and information systems	38,251	43,690	39,078
Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment	6,197		8,475
Research and development	18,430	16,483	16,467
Total operating expenses	153,568	153,880	151,922
Operating profit	22,894	17,853	16,691
Interest income	(81)	(64)	(85)
Interest expense	727	865	788
Other (income) expense, net	(1,407)	1,299	(1,434)
Profit before income taxes	23,655	15,753	17,422
Income tax expense	10,154	5,137	8,299
Net income (loss)	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	16		3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive	9,855	9,727	9,635
Class A [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic:
Weighted average common shares - Basic	8,627	8,515	8,420
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic:
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic	$ 1.36	$ 1.08	$ 0.93
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted:
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted	1.34	1.06	0.90
Dividends declared per common share:
Dividends Per Common Share	$ 0.32	$ 0.31	$ 0.38
Class B [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic:
Weighted average common shares - Basic	1,212	1,212	1,212
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic:
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic	$ 1.24	$ 0.98	$ 0.84
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted:
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted	1.34	1.06	0.90
Dividends declared per common share:
Dividends Per Common Share	$ 0.29	$ 0.28	$ 0.34

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	521	(8,348)	(5,500)
Write off of currency translation adjustment (gain) loss	(249)	177	135
Change in pension plans, net of tax of $952, $541 and $750, respectively	(1,555)	(970)	(1,223)
Total other comprehensive loss	(1,283)	(9,141)	(6,588)
Total comprehensive income	$ 12,218	$ 1,475	$ 2,535

Consolidated Statements of Com4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in pension plan, tax	$ 952	$ 541	$ 750

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 87,294	$ 69,159
Accounts receivable, net	41,522	44,798
Inventories	68,397	79,919
Other current assets	4,755	4,845
Total current assets	201,968	198,721
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $123,921 and $116,902, respectively	48,998	45,287
Deferred income taxes	19,063	15,867
Goodwill	11,196	14,292
Other intangible assets, net	14,462	11,688
Other assets	14,592	13,349
Total assets	310,279	299,204
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt
Current maturities of long-term debt	381	368
Accounts payable	24,521	28,455
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries, wages and benefits	17,396	16,815
Accrued warranty	4,326	4,301
Income taxes payable	1,691	3,837
Accrued discounts and returns	7,074	3,991
Other	12,265	11,787
Total current liabilities	67,654	69,554
Long-term debt, less current maturities	7,008	7,062
Deferred income taxes	1,216	1,182
Retirement benefits	12,699	10,118
Other liabilities	14,206	13,320
Total liabilities	102,783	101,236
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock: none issued
Common stock:
Capital in excess of par value	71,127	69,545
Retained earnings	135,405	125,173
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,354	3,637
Treasury stock at cost, shares of Class A common stock: 64,323 and 33,241, respectively	(1,892)	(889)
Total shareholders' equity	207,496	197,968
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	310,279	299,204
Class A [Member]
Common stock:
Shares issued and outstanding	441	441
Class B [Member]
Common stock:
Shares issued and outstanding	$ 61	$ 61

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 123,921	$ 116,902
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	64,323	33,241
Class A [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	8,778,028	8,770,612
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,778,028	8,770,612
Class B [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	1,212,006	1,212,382
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,212,006	1,212,382

Consolidated Statements Of Shar

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Capital In Excess Of Par Value [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
Balance at Sep. 27, 2013	$ 499	$ 66,374	$ 112,144	$ (715)	$ 19,366
Balance, Shares at Sep. 27, 2013	9,937,404
Net income			9,123			$ 9,123
Dividends declared			(3,694)
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan	$ 1	328
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan, Shares	15,969
Award of non-vested shares
Award of non-vested shares, Shares	4,910
Stock-based compensation		1,688
Tax effect on stock based awards		493
Currency translation adjustment					(5,500)	(5,500)
Write off of currency translation adjustment loss					135	135
Change in pension plans, net of tax					(1,223)
Purchase of treasury stock at cost				$ (605)
Purchase of treasury stock at cost, Shares				(23,399)
Reissue of treasury stock		(1,001)		$ 1,045
Reissue of treasury stock, Shares				46,924
Balance at Oct. 03, 2014	$ 500	67,882	117,573	$ (275)	12,778
Balance, Shares at Oct. 03, 2014	9,981,808
Net income			10,616			10,616
Dividends declared			(3,016)
Exercise of stock options		77
Exercise of stock options, Shares	2,304
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan	$ 2	194
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan, Shares	8,062
Award of non-vested shares
Award of non-vested shares, Shares	38,222
Stock-based compensation		1,573
Tax effect on stock based awards		(8)
Currency translation adjustment					(8,348)	(8,348)
Write off of currency translation adjustment loss					177	177
Change in pension plans, net of tax					(970)
Non-vested stock forfeitures
Non-vested stock forfeitures, Shares	(25,364)
Purchase of treasury stock at cost				$ (865)
Purchase of treasury stock at cost, Shares				(31,934)
Reissue of treasury stock		(173)		$ 251
Reissue of treasury stock, Shares				9,896
Balance at Oct. 02, 2015	$ 502	69,545	125,173	$ (889)	3,637
Balance, Shares at Oct. 02, 2015	9,982,994
Net income			13,501			13,501
Dividends declared			(3,269)
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan		160
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan, Shares	7,732
Award of non-vested shares		(493)		493
Award of non-vested shares, Shares	54,850
Stock-based compensation		1,813
Tax effect on stock based awards		112
Currency translation adjustment					521	521
Write off of currency translation adjustment loss					(249)	$ (249)
Change in pension plans, net of tax					(1,555)
Non-vested stock forfeitures
Non-vested stock forfeitures, Shares	(7,885)
Purchase of treasury stock at cost				$ (1,506)
Purchase of treasury stock at cost, Shares				(51,073)
Reissue of treasury stock		(10)		$ 10
Reissue of treasury stock, Shares				3,416
Balance at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 502	$ 71,127	$ 135,405	$ (1,892)	$ 2,354
Balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2016	9,990,034

Consolidated Statements Of Sha8

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Change in pension plans, tax	$ 952	$ 541	$ 750

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	10,654	10,846	9,978
Amortization of intangible assets	1,179	856	765
Amortization of deferred financing costs	122	122	120
Impairment losses	6,197		8,475
Stock based compensation	1,832	1,606	1,744
Write off of currency translation adjustment (gain) loss	(249)	177	135
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable	299	292	288
Provision for inventory reserves	3,650	2,123	1,043
Deferred income taxes	(2,219)	(1,485)	2,667
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	3,390	(2,534)	(1,484)
Inventories, net	8,524	(17,999)	7,815
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(2,513)	10,582	(3,825)
Other current assets	197	2,599	(4,197)
Other non-current assets	(246)	(284)	(565)
Other long-term liabilities	(622)	(160)	1,145
Other, net	(262)	699	(9)
Cash provided by operating activities	43,434	18,056	33,218
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for purchase of businesses	(9,152)
Capital expenditures	(11,702)	(10,409)	(13,263)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	113	15	1,376
Cash used for investing activities	(20,741)	(10,394)	(11,887)
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Principal payments on term loans and other long-term debt	(332)	(360)	(542)
Deferred financing costs paid to lenders			(34)
Common stock transactions	271	202	638
Dividends paid	(3,169)	(2,966)	(2,955)
Purchases of treasury stock	(1,506)	(865)	(605)
Cash used for financing activities	(4,736)	(3,989)	(3,498)
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash	178	(5,307)	(2,734)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	18,135	(1,634)	15,099
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period	69,159	70,793	55,694
End of period	87,294	69,159	70,793
Supplemental Disclosure:
Cash paid for taxes	14,496	2,269	6,581
Cash paid for interest	$ 732	$ 754	$ 672

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Business Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) is an integrated, global outdoor recreation products company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of brand name outdoor equipment, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries and are stated in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.  Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and operating results and the disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.  Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest September 30. The fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (hereinafter 2016) comprised 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended October 2, 2015 (hereinafter 2015) comprised 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended October 3, 2014 (hereinafter 2014) comprised 53 weeks.  Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all short-term investments in interest-bearing bank accounts, and all securities and other instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, to be equivalent to cash. Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market value.  The Company maintains cash in bank accounts in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe that significant credit risk exists as a result of this practice. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are recorded at face value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns exist, a reserve is established to reduce the amount recorded to an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of outstanding accounts receivable for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable. Inventories The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or market. Management’s judgment is required to determine the reserve for obsolete or excess inventory. Inventory on hand may exceed future demand either because the product is outdated or because the amount on hand is more than will be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated by the individual operating companies using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. The Company also considers current forecast plans, as well as market and industry conditions in establishing reserve levels. Though the Company considers these reserve balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances.  Inventories at the end of the respective fiscal years consisted of the following:   September 30 October 2  2016 2015  Raw materials $ 26,379 $ 34,711  Work in process 34 24  Finished goods 41,984 45,184  $ 68,397 $ 79,919  Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is determined by straight-line methods over the following estimated useful lives:    Property improvements 5 - 20 years  Buildings and improvements 20 - 40 years  Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 years  Upon retirement or disposition of any of the foregoing types of assets, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the applicable account and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.  Property, plant and equipment at the end of the respective years consisted of the following:    2016 2015  Property improvements $ 590 $ 588  Buildings and improvements 21,631 21,127  Furniture, fixtures and equipment 150,698 140,474  172,919 162,189  Less accumulated depreciation 123,921 116,902  $ 48,998 $ 45,287  Goodwill The Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis as of the last day of the eleventh month of the Company’s fiscal year and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit, based on lower than anticipated results due to a sustained decline in sales and unfavorable operating margins resulting from various geopolitical and economic factors as well as due to a lack of new product acceptance by consumers. The revised projections were considered an indicator of potential goodwill impairment, and accordingly, the Company performed an impairment analysis on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit.  The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill requires a two-step process. The first step is the estimation of the fair value of the applicable reporting unit. Estimated fair value is based on management judgments and assumptions. The fair values as determined by management are compared with the aggregate carrying values of the reporting units. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment. If the reporting unit carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any.  The second step measures the amount of the impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The implied fair value is determined by a purchase price allocation approach in which the fair value of both recognized and unrecognized (if any) net assets is subtracted from the fair value of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss should be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  In conducting its analysis, the Company used the income approach to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value to its indicated fair value. Fair value is determined primarily by using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions and is considered a Level 3 (unobservable) fair value determination in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4 below).  The Company’s step one analysis indicated the carrying value of the Diving reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value as of the measurement date of June 3, 2016. As a result, the Company performed the second step and based on the results, the Company recognized an impairment charge in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 of $6,197 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Diving segment, thereby reducing its carrying value to $0 .  See Note 17 below for a discussion of Company acquisitions and their impact on increasing the Company’s goodwill balance during the year ended September 30, 2016. The results of the impairment tests performed in 2015 indicated no impairment to the Company’s goodwill.  For the year ended October 3, 2014, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $6,475 in the Outdoor Equipment segment. Due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to Jetboil, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the goodwill related to the Outdoor Equipment-Consumer reporting unit using the income approach based on estimated cash flows. As of the measurement date of June 27, 2014, the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value. As a result, the Company proceeded to Step 2 of the impairment test and determined an impairment charge of $6,475 was required bringing the carrying value to its implied fair value of $0 . The charge is included in “Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment.  The Company’s impairment analysis is based on management’s estimates. Due to the uncertainty of future events, the Company cannot assure that growth rates will not be lower than expected, that discount rates will not increase or that projected cash flows of the individual reporting units will not decline, all of which factors could impact the carrying value of any remaining goodwill (or portion thereof) in future periods, and accordingly, whether any impairment losses need to be recorded in future periods.  The changes in the carrying amount of those segments with goodwill and the composition of consolidated net goodwill for fiscal 2016 and 2015 were as follows:   Segment Consolidated  Marine Electronics Diving Consolidated Gross Goodwill Accumulated Impairment Total  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 10,367 $ 4,049 $ 14,416 $ 60,806 $ (46,390) $ 14,416  Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates - (124) (124) (124) - (124)  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,367 $ 3,925 $ 14,292 $ 60,682 $ (46,390) $ 14,292  Acquisitions 827 2,219 3,046 3,046 - 3,046  Impairment - (6,197) (6,197) - (6,197) (6,197)  Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates 2 53 55 55 - 55  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 11,196 $ - $ 11,196 $ 63,783 $ (52,587) $ 11,196  Other Intangible Assets Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested for impairment annually and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis. There were no impairment losses recognized in fiscal 2016 or 2015.  During fiscal 2014, due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to the Jetboil acquisition, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the acquired indefinite lived intangible asset, the Jetboil tradename, by comparing its carrying value to its fair value which was determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach. As a result of this analysis, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $2,000 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment reducing the fair value of the tradename to $3,400 . There was no additional impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets recorded for fiscal 2014.  Intangible assets with definite lives are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 4 to 15 years. Amortization of patents and other intangible assets with definite lives was $1,179 , $ 856 and $ 765 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is expected to be approximately $ 1,224 , $1,024 , 1, 010 , $945 and $811 for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively .  Intangible assets at the end of the last two years consisted of the following:    2016 2015  Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net  Amortized other intangible assets:  Patents and trademarks $ 4,155 $ (4,026) $ 129 $ 4,149 $ (3,929) $ 220  Other amortizable intangibles 10,804 (3,496) 7,308 6,746 (2,303) 4,443  Non-amortized trademarks 7,025 - 7,025 7,025 - 7,025  $ 21,984 $ (7,522) $ 14,462 $ 17,920 $ (6,232) $ 11,688  Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances such as unplanned negative cash flow indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable. In such an event, the carrying amount of the asset group is compared to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group to determine if impairment exists on these assets. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying value on these assets. The Company p erformed an impairment analysis on the long-lived assets in its Diving segment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016. No impairment was indicated.  Warranties The Company provides for warranties of certain products as they are sold. Warranty reserves are estimated using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. Estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience, expectation of future conditions and known product issues. The following table summarizes the warranty activity for the three years in the period ended September 30, 2016 .    Balance at September 27, 2013 $ 5,214  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 3,717  Less current period warranty claims paid 4,853  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 4,078  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 5,631  Less current period warranty claims paid 5,408  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 4,301  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 4,699  Less current period warranty claims paid 4,674  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 4,326  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The components of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the end of fiscal year 2016 , 2015 and 201 4 were as follows:    2016 2015 2014  Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect  Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 10,525 - $ 10,525 $ 10,253 $ - $ 10,253 $ 18,424 $ - $ 18,424  Unamortized loss on pension plans (10,999) 2,828 (8,171) (8,492) 1,876 (6,616) (6,981) 1,335 (5,646)  Accumulated other comprehensive income $ (474) $ 2,828 $ 2,354 $ 1,761 $ 1,876 $ 3,637 $ 11,443 $ 1,335 $ 12,778      The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans  Amortization of loss $ 566 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (215) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments  Write off of currency translation amounts (249) Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 102   The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:  Amortization of loss $ 622 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (237) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments:  Write off of currency translation amounts 177 Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 562   The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 3, 2014 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:  Amortization of loss $ 341 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (130) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments  Write off of currency translation amounts 135 Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 346      The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:   Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,253 $ (6,616) $ 3,637  Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 521 (3,073) (2,552)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (249) 566 317  Tax effects - 952 952  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 10,525 $ (8,171) $ 2,354    The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:   Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 18,424 $ (5,646) $ 12,778  Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (8,348) (2,133) (10,481)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 177 622 799  Tax effects - 541 541  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,253 $ (6,616) $ 3,637   Earnings per Share (“EPS”) Net income or loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method. Grants of restricted stock (whether vested or unvested) which receive non-forfeitable dividends are required to be included as part of the basic weighted average share calculation under the two-class method.  Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B common stock. The Company grants shares of unvested restricted stock in the form of Class A shares, which carry the same distribution rights as the Class A common stock described above. As such, the undistributed earnings for each period are allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.  Basic EPS Basic net income or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss allocated to Class A common stock and Class B common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively. In periods with cumulative year to date net income and undistributed income, the undistributed income for each period is allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive. In periods where there is a cumulative year to date net loss or no undistributed income because distributions through dividends exceed net income, Class B shares are treated as anti-dilutive and, therefore, net losses are allocated equally on a per share basis among all participating securities.  For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, basic income per share for Class A and Class B shares has been presented using the two class method as described above.  Diluted EPS Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing allocated net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock. Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. The computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock assumes that Class B common stock is converted into Class A common stock. Therefore, diluted net income per share is the same for both Class A and Class B common shares. In periods where the Company reports a net loss, the effect of anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock is excluded and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.  For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, diluted net income per share reflects the effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units and assumes the conversion of Class B common stock into Class A common stock.  There were no stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014. Non-vested stock that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive totaled 162,472 , 214,027 and 319,632 shares for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.  The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to dilutive earnings used in the diluted earnings per common share calculations and the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:     2016 2015 2014  Net income $ 13,501 $ 10,616 $ 9,123  Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders (258) (191) (304)  Dilutive earnings $ 13,243 $ 10,425 $ 8,819  Weighted average common shares – Basic:  Class A 8,627 8,515 8,420  Class B 1,212 1,212 1,212  Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units 16 - 3  Weighted average common shares - Dilutive 9,855 9,727 9,635  Net income per common share – Basic:  Class A $ 1.36 $ 1.08 $ 0.93  Class B $ 1.24 $ 0.98 $ 0.84  Net income per common share – Diluted:  Class A $ 1.34 $ 1.06 $ 0.90  Class B $ 1.34 $ 1.06 $ 0.90   Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation cost is recorded for all option grants and awards of non-vested stock and restricted stock units based on their grant-date fair value. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each award. No stock options were granted in 2016, 2015 or 2014. See Note 10 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Company’s stock-based incentive plans, including stock options, non-vested stock, and employee stock purchase plans.  Income Taxes The Company provides for income taxes currently payable and deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statement income/loss and taxable income/loss. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. A valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized. See Note 6 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.  Employee Benefits The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have various retirement and profit sharing plans. The Company does not have any significant foreign retirement plans. Pension obligations, which are generally based on compensation and years of service, are funded by payments to pension fund trustees. The Company’s policy is to annually fund the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for plans subject thereto. Other retirement costs are funded at least annually. See Note 7 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion.  Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operations are the local currencies. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange existing at the end of the year. Results of operations are translated at monthly average exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements are classified as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),” a separate component of Shareholders’ equity.  Currency gains and losses are recognized when assets and liabilities of foreign operations, denominated in other than their local currency, are converted into the local currency of the entity. Additionally, currency gains and losses are recognized through the settlement of transactions denominated in other than the local currency. The Company recognized currency gains from transactions of $277 and $427 in 2016 and 2014, respectively, and currency losses from transactions of $1,196 in 2015, all of which were included in Other (income) expense, net.  Because the Company operates internationally, it has exposure to market risk from movements in foreign currency exchange rates. Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies. The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments denominated in foreign currencies or borrowings in foreign currencies. The Company did not use foreign currency forward contracts in 2016, 2015 or 2014. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading or speculative purposes. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: · Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists. Contracts, internet commerce agreements, and customer purchase orders are generally used to determine the existence of an arrangement. · All substantial risk of ownership transfers to the customer. Shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, are used to verify delivery. · The fee is fixed or determinable. This is assessed based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment. · Collectability is reasonably assured. Collectability is assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit checks and analysis, as well as by the customer’s payment history.  Estimated costs of returns and allowances and discounts are accrued as a reduction to sales when revenue is recognized.  Advertising & Promotions The Company expenses substantially all costs related to the production of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Cooperative promotional arrangements are accrued as related revenue is earned.  Advertising and promotions expense in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 totaled $23,611 , $ 24,460 and $22,135 , respectively. These charges are included in “Marketing and selling expenses.” Capitalized advertising costs, included in Other current assets, totaled $866 and $1,049 at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively, and primarily included catalogs and costs of advertising which have not yet run for the first time.  Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in “Net sales.” Shipping and handling costs are included in “Marketing and selling expenses” and totaled $10,240 , $10,838 and $10,675 for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.  Research and Development The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred except for costs of software development for new electronic products which are capitalized once technological feasibility is established and are included in Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The gross amount capitalized related to software development was $31,572 , less accumulated amortization of $14,597 , at September 30, 2016 and $26,487 , less accumulated amortization of $11,858 , at October 2, 2015. These costs are amortized over the expected life of the software of three to seven years. Amortization expense related to capitalized software in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $2,738 , $ 2,535 and $2,045 , respectively, and is included in depreciation expense on plant, property and equipment.  Fair Values The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated fair value at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015 due to the short maturities of these instruments. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company held investments in equity and debt securities that were carried at fair value. When indicators of impairment are present, the Company may be required to value certain long-lived assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and other intangibles at fair value.  Valuation Techniques  Rabbi Trust Assets Rabbi trust assets, used to fund amounts the Company owes to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, are included in “Other assets,” and are classified as trading securities. These assets are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company estimates the future discounted cash flows of the business segments to which the goodwill relates. When estimated future discounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment test is performed to measure and recognize the amount of the impairment loss, if any. In determining estimated future cash flows, the Company makes assumptions regarding anticipated financial position, future earnings and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.  See Note 2 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding the fair value of long-term debt and Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding fair value measurements.  New Accounting Pronouncements On November 20, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740) . Pursuant to this update, all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related valuation allowances are required to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. The classification change for all deferred taxes as non-current simplifies entities’ processes as it eliminates the need to separately identify the net current and net non-current deferred tax asset or liability in each jurisdiction and allocate valuation allowances. The Company elected to retrospectively adopt this accounting standard in the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and as a result, prior periods in our Consolidated Financial Statements were adjusted. Pursuant to this standard, $10,649 of deferred tax assets was reclassified from current deferred tax assets to long-term deferred tax assets.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases , which will require lessees to report on their balance sheets a right-of-use asset and a lease liability in connection with most lease agreements classified as operating leases under the current guidance. The lease liability will be measured based on the present value of future lease payments, subject to certain conditions. The right-of-use asset will be measured based on the initial amount of the liability, plus certain initial direct costs. The new guidance will further require that leases be classified at inception as either (a) operating leases or (b) finance leases. For operating leases, periodic expense will generally be flat (straight-line) throughout the life of the lease. For finance leases, periodic expense will decline (similar to capital leases under current rules) over the life of the lease. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for stock-based compensation transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification o

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Indebtedness	2 INDEBTEDNESS Debt was comprised of the following at September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 :    September 30 2016 October 2 2015  Term loans $ 7,098 $ 7,430  Revolvers - -  Other 291 -  Total debt 7,389 7,430  Less current portion of long term debt 381 368  Less short term debt - -  Total long-term debt $ 7,008 $ 7,062   Term Loans The Company’s term loans have a maturity date of September 29, 2029 . Each term loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest. Interest on the aggregate outstanding amount of the term loans is based on the prime rate plus an applicable margin. The interest rate in effect on the term loans was 5.50% at September 30 , 201 6 and 5.25% at October 2 , 201 5 .  The term loans are guaranteed in part under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program and are secured with a first priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and a second priority lien on working capital and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries. Any proceeds from the sale of secured property are first applied against the related term loans and then against the Revolvers (as defined below). The Company’s term loans include covenants related to its current ratio, debt to net worth ratio, fixed charge ratio, minimum net worth and capital expenditures.  The aggregate term loan borrowings are subject to a pre-payment penalty. The penalty is currently 3% of the pre-payment amount, and the penalty will decrease by 1% annually on the anniversary date of the effective date of the loan agreement. See discussion of the payoff of the term loans at Note 14 included elsewhere in this report.  Revolvers  On September 16, 2013 , the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a new credit facility with PNC Bank National Association and certain other lenders named therein. This credit facility consists of a Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 16, 2013 among the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, PNC Bank National Association, as lender and as administrative agent, and the other lenders named therein (the “Revolving Credit Agreement” or “Revolver”). The Revolver has an expiration date of September 16, 2018 and provides for borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000 with an accordion feature that gives the Company the option to increase the maximum seasonal financing availability subject to the conditions of the Revolving Credit Agreement and subject to the approval of the lenders. The Revolver imposes a seasonal borrowing limit such that borrowings under this facility may not exceed $60,000 from the period June 30 th through October 31 st of each year under the agreement . The Company had no borrowings against the Revolving Credit Facility as of September 30 , 201 6 or October 2 , 201 5 .  The interest rate on the Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin resets each quarter and ranges from 1.25% to 2.00% and is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period . The interest rate on the Revolver was approximately 1.7% at September 30 , 201 6 and 1.4% at October 2 , 201 5 .  The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries . Under the terms of the Revolver, the Company is required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times. No limits are imposed if the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition . The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year. The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year . The Revolving Credit Agreement restricts the Company’s ability to incur additional debt and includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants .  Other Borrowings The Company had no unsecured revolving credit facilities at its foreign subsidiaries as of September 30 , 201 6 . The Company utilizes letters of credit primarily as security for the payment of future claims under its workers’ compensation insurance which totaled $3 92 and $684 at September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 , respectively. The Company had no unsecured lines of credit as of September 30, 2016 or October 2 , 201 5 .  Aggregate scheduled maturities of long-term debt as of September 30 , 201 6 were as follows:   Fiscal Year  2017 $ 381  2018 403  2019 426  2020 740  2021 475  Thereafter 4,964  Total $ 7,389   Interest paid was $732 , $754 and $672 for 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 , respectively.  The weighted average borrowing rate for short-term debt was approximately 1.7% , 1.4% and 1.4% for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.  Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt approximated its carrying value as of September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 . See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional disclosures regarding the fair value.  Under the Company’s Revolving Credit Agreement, a change in control of the Company would constitute an event of default. A change in control would be deemed to have occurred if, among other events described in the terms of the Credit Agreement, a person or group other than the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Helen P. Johnson-Leipold , members of her family and related entities (hereinafter the Johnson Family) became or obtain rights as a beneficial owner (as interpreted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of a certain percentage of the outstanding capital stock of the Company, if the Johnson Family ceases to own (without lien or encumbrance) at least a certain percentage of the shares of capital stock of the Company with voting power or if the members of the Company’s Board of Directors as of the date of the Credit Agreement (together with any new directors elected to the Board who were also approved for appointment by the then serving directors) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors. At November 27, 2016, the Johnson Family held 3,870,185 shares or approximately 44% of the Class A common stock, 1,211,196 shares or approximately 99.9% of the Class B common stock and approximately 77% of the voting power of both classes of common stock taken as a whole.

Derivative Instruments And Hedg

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	3 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES The following disclosures describe the Company’s objectives in using derivative instruments, the business purpose or context for using derivative instruments, and how the Company believes the use of derivative instruments helps achieve the stated objectives. In addition, the following disclosures describe the effects of the Company’s use of derivative instruments and hedging activities on its financial statements. See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding the fair value and effects of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments.  Foreign Exchange Risk The Company has significant foreign operations, for which the functional currencies are denominated primarily in euros, Swiss francs, Hong Kong dollars, Japanese yen and Canadian dollars. As the values of the currencies of the foreign countries in which the Company has operations increase or decrease relative to the U.S. dollar, the sales, expenses, profits, losses, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations, as reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, increase or decrease, accordingly. Approximately 17 % of the Company’s revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 201 6 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7 % were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4 % denominated in various other foreign currencies. C hanges in foreign currency exchange rates can cause unexpected financial losses or cash flow needs. The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the use of foreign currency forward contracts. Foreign currency forward contracts enable the Company to lock in the foreign currency exchange rate for a fixed amount of currency to be paid or received on a specified date in the future. The Company may use such foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on financial instruments and known commitments denominated in foreign currencies. As of September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 , the Company held no foreign currency forward contracts.  Interest Rate Risk The Company operates in a seasonal business and experiences significant fluctuations in operating cash flow as working capital needs increase in advance of the Company’s primary selling and cash generation season, and decline as accounts receivable are collected and cash is accumulated or debt is repaid. The Company held no interest rate swap contracts in 201 6 or 201 5 . As of September 30 , 201 6 , the Company was unhedged with respect to interest rate risk on its floating rate debt.    

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	4 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A fair value hierarchy has been established based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable.  · Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These are typically obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. · Level 2 - Inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These are typically obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments. · Level 3 - Unobservable inputs, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions of the data that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, based on the best information available in the circumstances.   The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2016:   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Assets:  Rabbi trust assets $ 12,637 $ - $ - $ 12,637   The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Assets:  Rabbi trust assets $ 11,441 $ - $ - $ 11,441   Rabbi trust assets are classified as trading securities and are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets. The rabbi trust assets are owe d by the Company to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan. This offsetting deferred compensation liability is reported at fair value as well and is included in “Other liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The mark-to-market adjustments are recorded in “Other (income) expense, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.     The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, was:    Location of (income) loss recognized in Statement of Operations 2016 2015 2014   Rabbi trust assets Other (income) expense, net $ (624) $ 638 $ (703)   Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in periods subsequent to their initial recognition. During 2016, the Company recorded a $6,197 impairment charge on goodwill held by the Diving business reducing its carrying value to $0 , its implied fair value . Th e charge is reflected in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment.” During 2014, the Company recorded a $2,000 impairment charge in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” on a trademark held by the Outdoor Equipment business reducing its fair value to $3,400 . The Company also recorded an impairment charge on goodwill held by the Outdoor Equipment business during 2014. A $6,475 charge was included in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” related to this impairment during 2014 reducing its carrying value to its implied fair value of $0 . See further discussion of these impairment charges at Note 1 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  The following table summarizes the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and the losses recognized as a result of this measurement in year then ended.     Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses incurred   Goodwill $ - $ - $ - $ 6,197  No assets or liabilities were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in 2015.

Leases And Other Commitments

Leases And Other Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Leases And Other Commitments [Abstract]
Leases And Other Commitments	5 Leases and Other Commitments The Company leases certain facilities and machinery and equipment under long-term, non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases with an initial lease term in excess of one year at September 30, 2016 were as follows:    Year Related parties included in total Total  2017 $ 946 $ 6,058  2018 977 5,094  2019 1,006 4,523  2020 1,036 4,328  2021 1,067 3,530  Thereafter 179 4,605  Rental expense under all leases was approximately $7,011 , $6,933 and $8,360 for 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 , respectively. Rent expense to related parties was $907 , $873 and $970 for 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	6 INCOME TAXES The U.S. and foreign income before income taxes for the respective years consisted of the following:    2016 2015 2014  United States $ 28,881 $ 11,886 $ 11,592  Foreign (5,226) 3,867 5,830  $ 23,655 $ 15,753 $ 17,422   Income tax expense for the respective years consisted of the following:    2016 2015 2014  Current:  Federal $ 9,471 $ 4,916 $ 3,888  State 1,492 882 403  Foreign 986 1,469 1,886  Deferred (1,795) (2,130) 2,122  $ 10,154 $ 5,137 $ 8,299  The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at the end of the respective years are presented below:    2016 2015  Deferred tax assets:  Inventories $ 2,041 $ 2,495  Compensation 13,956 12,312  Tax credit carryforwards 4,691 4,888  Net operating loss carryforwards 7,628 6,360  Other 7,558 5,532  Total gross deferred tax assets 35,874 31,587  Less valuation allowance 10,215 9,786  Deferred tax assets 25,659 21,801  Deferred tax liabilities:  Goodwill and other intangibles 1,571 1,185  Depreciation and amortization 5,744 5,411  Foreign statutory reserves 497 520  Net deferred tax assets $ 17,847 $ 14,685   The net deferred tax assets recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the years ended September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 were as follows:    2016 2015  Non-current assets $ 19,063 $ 15,867  Non-current liabilities 1,216 1,182  Net deferred tax assets $ 17,847 $ 14,685    The significant differences between the statutory federal tax rate and the effective income tax rates for the Company for the respective years shown below were as follows:    2016 2015 2014  Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %  Foreign rate differential 0.3 (1.5) (0.5)  State income tax, net of federal benefit 6.1 2.4 4.4  Tax credit (3.5) (18.8) (6.3)  Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 0.8 10.0 (0.3)  Uncertain tax positions, net of settlements 1.4 1.7 5.4  Goodwill impairment 6.6 0.0 10.4  Section 199 manufacturer's deduction (4.2) (3.7) (1.6)  Amended tax returns 0.0 3.5 0.0  Other 0.4 4.0 1.2  42.9 % 32.6 % 47.7 %  The Company’s net operating loss carryforwards and their expirations as of September 30 , 201 6 were as follows:      State Foreign Total  Year of expiration  2017 - 2021 $ 6 $ 3,084 $ 3,090  2022 - 2026 2,953 5,434 8,387  2027 - 2031 31,144 - 31,144  2032 - 2036 585 - 585  Indefinite - 9,941 9,941  Total $ 34,688 $ 18,459 $ 53,147  The Company has tax credit carryforwards comprised of state credits as shown in the table below.     State Federal Total  Year of expiration  2017 - 2021 $ 1,499 $ - $ 1,499  2022 - 2026 1,929 - 1,929  2027 - 2031 904 - 904  2032 - 2036 359 - 359  Indefinite - -  Total $ 4,691 $ - $ 4,691  The negative impact of the valuation allowance in 2016 was primarily the result of not realizing a significant portion of net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdiction. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company reached the conclusion that it was appropriate to setup a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in Austria and Indonesia due to negative operating performance in both of these jurisdictions.  The negative impact of the valuation allowance in 2015 was primarily the result of not realizing a significant portion of the U.S. state deferred tax assets. In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company reached the conclusion that it was appropriate to (1) release the valuation allowance against the Italian deferred tax assets due to the sustained positive operating performance of its Italy operations and (2) setup a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in Australia and Switzerland due to continued negative operating performance in both of these jurisdictions.  The positive impact of the valuation allowance in fiscal 2014 of a tax benefit was primarily the result of earnings in Italy, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom offsetting operating losses in France, Japan and New Zealand. The Company believed at that time that the negative evidence continued to outweigh the positive evidence and, as such, the valuation allowance during fiscal 2014 remained in place.  In accordance with its accounting policy, the Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Interest and penalties of $194 , $148 and $186 were recorded as a c omponent of income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits follows:    Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 3,535  Settlement (103)  Lapse of statute of limitations (329)  Gross increases - tax positions in period 778  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 3,881  Settlement -  Lapse of statute of limitations (391)  Gross increases - tax positions in period 1,606  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 5,096  The total accrued interest and penalties with respect to income taxes was approximately $1,079 and $787 for the years ended September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 , respectively. The Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2016 was $5,100 , and if recognized, $4,600 would have an effective tax rate impact.  The Company has not provided additional U.S. income taxes on $108,552 of undistributed earnings of consolidated foreign subsidiaries included in shareholders’ equity attributable to the Company. Such earnings could become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these foreign subsidiaries or upon dividend repatriation. The Company is planning to repatriate foreign earnings in fiscal 2017 and the related U.S. tax liability is anticipated to be offset by foreign tax credits for the foreign income taxes previously paid on these earnings. The Company does not intend or foresee a need to repatriate the remaining undistributed foreign earnings and considers these earnings indefinitely reinvested in the foreign subsidiaries. If at some future date these earnings cease to be indefinitely reinvested and are repatriated, the Company may be subject to additional U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding and other taxes on such amounts. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized withholding taxes and deferred tax liability on such earnings.  As of September 30 , 201 6 , the Company held approximately $53,698 of cash and cash equivalents in foreign jurisdictions.  The Company is currently undergoing examinations in Italy , France and Germany. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits recognized within the next twelve months may decrease due to expiration of the statute of limitations for certain years in various jurisdictions. However, it is possible that a jurisdiction may open an audit prior to the statute expiring or one of the aforementioned audits may result in adjustments to the Company’s tax filings. At this time, an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change cannot be made.  The Company files income tax returns, including returns for its subsidiaries, with federal, state, local and foreign taxing jurisdictions. The following tax years remain subject to examination by the respective major tax jurisdictions:   Jurisdiction Fiscal Years United States 2013 - 2016 Canada 2012 - 2016 France 2012 - 2016 Germany 2009 - 2016 Italy 2011 - 2016  Japan 2013 - 2016 Switzerland 2006 - 2016 

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefits	7 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Company has non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain U.S. employees. Retirement benefits are generally provided based on employees’ years of service and average earnings. Normal retirement age is 65, with provisions for earlier retirement. The Company elected to freeze its U.S. defined benefit pension plans as of September 30, 2009 and, as a result, there are no benefit accruals related to service performed after that date.  The financial position of the Company’s non-contributory defined benefit plans as of fiscal year end 201 6 and 201 5 was as follows:    2016 2015  Projected benefit obligation:  Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 26,212 $ 25,301  Service cost - -  Interest cost 1,137 1,108  Actuarial loss 3,069 684  Benefits paid (969) (881)  Projected benefit obligation, end of year 29,449 26,212  Fair value of plan assets:  Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year 17,020 17,551  Actual gain (loss) on plan assets 1,260 (252)  Company contributions 482 602  Benefits paid (969) (881)  Fair value of plan assets, end of year 17,793 17,020  Funded status of the plans (11,656) (9,192)  Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:  Current pension liabilities 188 192  Non-current pension liabilities 11,468 9,000  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,999) (8,492)  Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:  Net actuarial loss (10,999) (8,492)  Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (10,999) $ (8,492)   Net periodic benefit cost for the non-contributory defined benefit pension plans for the respective years included the following pre-tax amounts:    2016 2015 2014  Interest cost $ 1,137 $ 1,108 $ 1,078  Expected return on plan assets (1,265) (1,197) (1,097)  Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss 566 622 341  Net periodic pension cost 438 533 322  Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), ("OCI"):  Net actuarial loss 2,507 1,511 1,974  Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and OCI $ 2,945 $ 2,044 $ 2,296  The Company expects to recognize $710 of unrecognized loss amortization as a component of net periodic benefit cost in 201 7 . This amount is included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30 , 201 6 .  At September 30 , 201 6 , the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was $29,449 and $ 17,793 , respectively, and there were no plans with plan assets in excess of benefit obligations. At October 2 , 201 5 , the aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was $26,212 and $17,020 , respectively, and there were no plans with plan assets in excess of benefit obligations.  The Company anticipates making contributions to the defined benefit pension plans of $685 through September 29 , 201 7 .  Estimated benefit payments from the Company’s defined benefit plans to participants for each of the next five years and the five years thereafter are as follows:    2017 $ 1,045  2018 1,101  2019 1,139  2020 1,195  2021 1,213  Five years thereafter 6,679  Actuarial assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation and net periodic pension cost as of the following fiscal years were as follows:    Projected Benefit Obligation Net Periodic Pension Cost  2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Discount rate 3.60% 4.35% 4.25% 4.35% 4.25% 5.00%  Long-term rate of return N/A N/A N/A 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%  Average salary increase rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A  The change in discount rates in 201 6 resulted in an actuarial loss during 201 6 of approximately $3,152 . The change in discount rates in 201 5 resulted in an actuarial gain during 201 5 of approximately $390 . The change in discount rates in 201 4 resulted in an actuarial loss during 201 4 of approximately $2,640 . The remainder of the actuarial gains or losses for each of the three years was related to adjustments to mortality tables and other modifications to actuarial assumptions.  To determine the discount rate assumption used in the Company’s pension valuation, the Company identified a benefit payout stream based on the demographics of the pension plans and constructed a hypothetical bond portfolio using high-quality corporate bonds with cash flows that matched that benefit payout stream. A yield curve was calculated based on this hypothetical portfolio which was used for the discount rate determination.  The Company determines the long-term rate of return assumption for plan assets by using the historical asset returns for various investment asset classes and adjusting them to reflect future expectations. The expected asset class returns are weighted by the targeted asset allocations, resulting in a weighted average return which is rounded to the nearest quarter percent.  The Company uses measurement dates of October 1 to determine pension expenses for each year and the last day of the fiscal year to determine the fair value of the pension assets.  The Company’s pension plans’ weighted average asset allocations at September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 , by asset category were as follows:    2016 2015  Equity securities 69% 74%  Fixed income securities 30% 25%  Other securities 1% 1%  100% 100%   The Company’s primary investment objective for the plans’ assets is to maximize the probability of meeting the plans’ actuarial target rate of return of 7.5% , with a secondary goal of returning 4% above the rate of inflation. These return objectives are targeted while simultaneously striving to minimize risk of loss to the plans’ assets. The investment horizon over which the investment objectives are expected to be met is a full market cycle or five years, whichever is greater.  The Company’s investment strategy for the plans is to invest in a diversified portfolio that will generate average long-term returns commensurate with the aforementioned objectives while minimizing risk.  The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of September 30 , 201 6 :    Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Description:  Mutual funds $ 17,467 $ - $ - $ 17,467  Money market funds 213 - - 213  Group annuity contract - - 113 113  Total $ 17,680 $ - $ 113 $ 17,793  The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:     Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Description:  Mutual funds $ 16,821 $ - $ - $ 16,821  Money market funds 44 - - 44  Group annuity contract - - 155 155  Total $ 16,865 $ - $ 155 $ 17,020   The tables below set forth a summary of changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 pension plan assets for the years ended September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 :    2016 2015  Level 3 assets, beginning of year $ 155 $ 216  Purchases 2 3  Unrealized loss (2) (10)  Sales (42) (54)  Level 3 assets, end of year $ 113 $ 155   The fair values of the money market fund and mutual fund assets were derived from quoted market prices as substantially all of these instruments have active markets. The fair value of the group annuity contract was derived using a discounted cash flow model with inputs based on current yields of similar instruments with comparable durations. The asset allocation of the mutual fund is a U.S. large-cap blend based on a moderate allocation style, generally investing approximately 70% to 75% in equity securities and the remainder in fixed income securities. The annuity contract consists of high quality bonds.  The Company also has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan that provides certain officers and employees the ability to defer a portion of their compensation until a later date. The deferred amounts and earnings thereon are payable to participants, or designated beneficiaries, at specified future dates upon retirement, death or termination of employment from the Company. The deferred compensation liability, which is reported at fair value equal to the related rabbi trust assets, is classified as “ Other liabilities ” on our accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, was approximately $12,637 and $ 11,441 as of September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 , respectively. See “Note 4 Fair Value” for additional information.  A majority of the Company’s full-time employees are covered by defined contribution programs. Expenses attributable to the defined contribution programs were approximately $1,126 , $1,093 and $1,061 for 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4, respectively.

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred Stock	8 PREFERRED STOCK The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock in various classes and series, of which there are none currently issued and none outstanding . 

Common Stock

Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Common Stock [Abstract]
Common Stock	9 COMMON STOCK The number of authorized and outstanding shares of each class of the Company ’ s common stock at the end of the respective years was as follows:   2016 2015  Class A, $0.05 par value:  Authorized 20,000,000 20,000,000  Outstanding 8,778,028 8,770,612  Class B, $0.05 par value:  Authorized 3,000,000 3,000,000  Outstanding 1,212,006 1,212,382  Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to elect 25% , or the next highest whole number, of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to elect the remaining directors. With respect to matters other than the election of directors or any matters for which class voting is required by law, holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share while holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. If any dividends (other than dividends paid in shares of the Company’s stock) are paid by the Company on its common stock, a dividend would be paid on each share of Class A common stock equal to 110% of the amount paid on each share of Class B common stock. Each share of Class B common stock is convertible at any time into one share of Class A common stock. During 201 6 and 2015 there were 376 a nd 0 shares of Class B common stock converted into Class A common stock, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation And St

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans	 10 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND Stock Ownership Plans The Company’s current stock ownership plans provide for issuance of options to acquire shares of Class A common stock by key executives and non-employee directors. Current plans also allow for issuance of shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights in lieu of options. Under the Company’s 2010 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan there were 589,717 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock available for grant to key executives and non-employee directors at September 30, 2016 . Shares issued pursuant to the exercise of stock options or grants of restricted stock are typically issued first out of treasury stock to the extent that treasury shares are available. The Company recognized tax benefits from the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock of $112 , $482 and $493 for 20 16 , 201 5 and 201 4 , respectively. These amounts were recorded as increases in additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheets and as cash from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Stock Options All stock options have been granted at a price not less than fair market value at the date of grant and are currently exercisable. Stock options generally have a term of 10 years. All of the Company’s stock options outstanding are fully vested, with no further compensation expense to be recorded. There were no grants of stock options in 201 6 , 201 5 or 201 4 . A summary of stock option activity related to the Company’s plans is shown below.     Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)  Outstanding and exercisable at October 3, 2014 9,216 17.07  Exercised (9,216) 17.07  Outstanding and exercisable at October 2, 2015 - - $ - -  There were no stock options outstanding during 2016.  The intrinsic values of the stock received upon exercise of such options at their date of exercise during 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 were $0 , $221 and $96 , respectively.  The Company received cash proceeds from stock option exercises totaling $0 , $118 and $78 for the years ending September 30, 2016 , October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014 , respectively.  Non-Vested Stock All shares of non-vested stock awarded by the Company have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant and vest within five years after the grant date. The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of shares granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s shares traded.  A summary of non-vested stock activity for the two year period ended September 30, 2016 related to the Company’s stock ownership plans is as follows:    Weighted Average  Shares Grant Price  Non-vested stock at October 3, 2014 319,632 $ 17.10  Non-vested stock grants 38,222 30.05  Non-vested stock forfeited (25,364) 21.27  Restricted stock vested (118,463) 12.57  Non-vested stock at October 2, 2015 214,027 21.43  Non-vested stock grants 54,850 24.16  Non-vested stock forfeited (7,885) 18.52  Restricted stock vested (98,520) 19.18  Non-vested stock at September 30, 2016 162,472 24.49  Non-vested stock grantees may elect to reimburse the Company for withholding taxes due as a result of the vesting of shares by tendering a portion of the vested shares back to the Company. Shares tendered back to the Company were 19,973 and 30,353 during 201 6 and 201 5 , respectively. The fair value of restricted stock vested during 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 was approximately $2,348 , $ 3,294 and $3,123 , respectively.  Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to non-vested stock was $1,252 , $1,287 and $1,523 during 20 16 , 20 15 and 201 4 , respectively. The tax benefit recognized during 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 related to stock based compensation was $47 6 , $598 and $641 , respectively . Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock as of September 30, 2016 was $1,292 , which amount will be amortized to expense through November 201 9 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures.  Restricted Stock Units All restricted stock units awarded by the Company during fiscal 2016 and in prior years have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant. The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of units granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s shares traded. The vesting period for RSUs is generally one year from the date of grant for RSUs granted to directors and three years from the date of the grant for RSUs granted to employees. A summary of RSU activity follows:     Weighted Average  Number of RSUs Grant Price  RSUs at October 3, 2014 10,792 $ 22.71  RSUs granted 7,336 33.40  RSUs vested (10,792) 22.71  RSUs at October 2, 2015 7,336 33.40  RSUs granted 48,456 23.64  RSUs vested (7,336) 33.40  RSUs forfeited (2,045) 24.16  RSUs at September 30, 2016 46,411 23.62   Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to restricted stock units was $547 , $286 and $165 for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014 , respectively. Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units as of September 30, 2016 was $652 , which amount will be amortized to expense through September 2018 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures.  Employee Stock Purchase Plan The 2009 Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”) provides for the issuance of shares of Class A common stock at a purchase price of not less than 85% of the fair market value of such shares on the date of grant or at the end of the offering period, whichever is lower. The Company issued 7,732 , 8,062 and 15,969 shares of Class A common stock under the Purchase Plan during the years 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 , respectively, and recognized expense of $33 , $33 and $5 7 in 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 , respectively.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	11 RELATED PARTY Transactions The Company conducts transactions with certain related parties including organizations controlled by the Johnson Family and other related parties. These transactions include consulting services, aviation services, office rental, and certain administrative activities. Total costs of these transactions were $1,196 , $1,187 and $1,114 for 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 , respectively. Amounts due to/from related parties were immaterial at September 30 , 201 6 and October 2 , 201 5 . 

Segments Of Business

Segments Of Business	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segments Of Business [Abstract]
Segments Of Business	12 SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS The Company conducts its worldwide operations through separate business segments, each of which represent major product lines. Operations are conducted in the U.S. and various foreign countries, primarily in Europe, Canada and the Pacific Basin. The Company had no single customer that accounted for more than 10% of its total net sales in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014.  Net sales and operating profit include both sales to customers, as reported in the Company’s accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, and inter-unit transfers, which are priced to recover costs plus an appropriate profit margin. Total assets represent assets that are used in the Company’s operations in each business segment at the end of the years presented.   A summary of the Company’s operations by business segment is presented below:      2016 2015 2014  Net sales:  Marine Electronics:  Unaffiliated customers $ 274,539 $ 262,184 $ 249,344  Interunit transfers 333 334 217  Outdoor Equipment:  Unaffiliated customers 39,975 47,526 47,393  Interunit transfers 43 47 50  Watercraft:  Unaffiliated customers 50,240 48,805 49,349  Interunit transfers 148 156 143  Diving  Unaffiliated customers 68,330 71,414 78,779  Interunit transfers 807 711 780  Other / Corporate 643 560 545  Eliminations (1,331) (1,248) (1,190)  Total $ 433,727 $ 430,489 $ 425,410  Operating profit (loss):  Marine Electronics $ 43,092 $ 26,055 $ 30,722  Outdoor Equipment 2,077 3,847 (3,726)  Watercraft 3,349 1,620 210  Diving (9,384) (1) 934 3,596  Other / Corporate (16,240) (14,603) (14,111)  $ 22,894 $ 17,853 $ 16,691  Depreciation and amortization expense:  Marine Electronics $ 7,597 $ 7,749 $ 6,409  Outdoor Equipment 1,121 1,128 1,099  Watercraft 819 972 1,274  Diving 1,210 826 904  Other / Corporate 1,208 1,149 1,177  $ 11,955 $ 11,824 $ 10,863  Capital expenditures:  Marine Electronics $ 6,970 $ 6,739 $ 9,726  Outdoor Equipment 311 427 348  Watercraft 911 889 837  Diving 1,464 661 947  Other / Corporate 2,046 1,693 1,405  $ 11,702 $ 10,409 $ 13,263  Goodwill, net:  Marine Electronics $ 11,196 $ 10,367  Outdoor Equipment - -  Watercraft - -  Diving - 3,925  $ 11,196 $ 14,292  Total assets (end of period):  Marine Electronics $ 118,357 $ 125,113  Outdoor Equipment 28,249 33,663  Watercraft 19,693 20,898  Diving 77,195 62,589  Other / Corporate 66,785 56,941  $ 310,279 $ 299,204  (1) Diving 2016 operating profit includes $6,197 of goodwill impairment charges.  A summary of the Company’s operations by geographic area is presented below:     2016 2015 2014  Net sales:  United States:  Unaffiliated customers $ 357,592 $ 350,340 $ 337,603  Interunit transfers 14,672 17,872 16,186  Europe:  Unaffiliated customers 32,069 35,547 40,659  Interunit transfers 9,824 9,371 12,349  Canada:  Unaffiliated customers 28,308 28,155 27,715  Interunit transfers 16 11 11  Other:  Unaffiliated customers 15,758 16,447 19,433  Interunit transfers 62 82 186  Eliminations (24,574) (27,336) (28,732)  $ 433,727 $ 430,489 $ 425,410  Total assets:  United States $ 219,625 $ 210,060  Europe 52,642 59,740  Canada and other 38,012 29,404  $ 310,279 $ 299,204  Long-term assets (1) :  United States $ 81,292 $ 79,045  Europe 3,713 5,162  Canada and other 4,243 409  $ 89,248 $ 84,616  (1) Long term assets consist of net property, plant and equipment, net intangible assets, goodwill and other assets excluding deferred income taxes.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies	 13 CONTINGENCIES The Company is subject to various legal actions and proceedings in the normal course of business, including those related to commercial disputes, product liability, intellectual property and environmental matters. The Company is insured against loss for certain of these matters. Although litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the ultimate exposure with respect to these matters cannot be ascertained, management does not believe the final outcome of any pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows of the Company. 

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Event [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	14 SUBSEQUENT EVENT On October 14, 2016, the Company repaid its outstanding term loans with Ridgestone Bank, totaling $7,068 . The early repayment of these loans resulted in payment of a 3% pre-payment penalty. The interest rate in effect on these term loans was 5.50% at September 30, 2016 and such loans had a maturity date of September 29, 2029 . See “Note 2 – Indebtedness” for additional information.

Valuation And Qualifying Accoun

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	15 VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS The following summarizes changes to valuation and qualifying accounts for 201 6 , 201 5 and 201 4 :    Balance at Beginning of Year Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses Less Deductions Balance at End of Year  Year ended September 30, 2016  Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,329 $ 299 $ 446 $ 2,182  Reserves for inventory valuation 4,879 3,650 2,906 5,623  Valuation of deferred tax assets 9,786 1,670 1,241 10,215  Reserves for sales returns 1,945 4,596 3,769 2,772  Year ended October 2, 2015  Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,665 $ 292 $ 628 $ 2,329  Reserves for inventory valuation 3,950 2,123 1,194 4,879  Valuation of deferred tax assets 8,734 2,602 1,550 9,786  Reserves for sales returns 1,428 3,139 2,622 1,945  Year ended October 3, 2014  Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 3,759 $ 288 $ 1,382 $ 2,665  Reserves for inventory valuation 4,015 1,043 1,108 3,950  Valuation of deferred tax assets 9,479 668 1,413 8,734  Reserves for sales returns 1,129 2,553 2,254 1,428 

Quarterly Financial Summary

Quarterly Financial Summary	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Quarterly Financial Summary [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited)	 1 6 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) The following summarizes quarterly operating results for the years presented below:   First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter  (thousands, except per share data) 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015   Net sales $ 85,298 $ 70,822 $ 134,192 $ 133,111 $ 139,300 $ 140,883 $ 74,937 $ 85,673  Gross profit 33,299 27,334 54,995 51,936 59,283 58,752 28,885 33,711  Operating profit (loss) (900) (7,331) 15,138 7,623 13,583 16,421 (4,927) 1,140  Income (loss) before income taxes (519) (6,924) 14,669 6,820 13,865 16,101 (4,360) (244)  Income tax expense (benefit) 15 (2,730) 5,348 3,174 7,024 6,104 (2,233) (1,411)  Net income (loss) $ (534) $ (4,194) $ 9,321 $ 3,646 $ 6,841 $ 9,997 $ (2,127) $ 1,167  Net income (loss) per common share - Basic:  Class A $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.94 $ 0.37 $ 0.69 $ 1.01 $ (0.21) $ 0.12  Class B $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.86 $ 0.34 $ 0.63 $ 0.92 $ (0.21) $ 0.11  Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted:  Class A $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.93 $ 0.36 $ 0.68 $ 1.00 $ (0.21) $ 0.12  Class B $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.93 $ 0.36 $ 0.68 $ 1.00 $ (0.21) $ 0.12   Due to changes in stock prices during the year and the timing of issuance of shares, the cumulative total of quarterly net income (loss) per share amounts may not equal the net income (loss) per share for the entire year.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	17 Acquisition S During the year ended September 30 , 2016, the Company completed two acquisitions for a total of approximately $9,200 .  Acquisition of SeaBear O n October 27, 2015 , the Com pany acquired all of the outstanding common stock of SeaBear GmbH (“SeaBear”) and related assets in a purchase transaction with SeaBear’s sole shareholder (the “Seller”). SeaBear, founded and based in Graz , Austria, specializes in the development of underwater instrumentation through unique application of existing, new and emerging technologies.  The acquisition cost was funded with existing cash and credit facilities. Approximately $1,115 of the purchase price was paid into a segregated escrow account which was set aside to fund potential indemnity claims that may be made by the Company against the Seller in connection with the inaccuracy of certain representations and warranties made by the Seller or related to the breach or nonperformance of certain other actions, agreements or conditions related to the acquisition, for a period of 18 months from the acquisition date. The Company cannot estimate the probability or likelihood of bringing any such indemnity claim s against the Seller or any related costs at this time. Additionally, u nder certain circumstances, if government grants made to SeaBear prior to the closing are required to be repaid, the repayment will be funded by the escrow account. The remaining escrow balance, if any, net of any indemnity claim or grant repayment then pending, will be released to the Seller once the 18 month period has lapsed.  The Company believes that sales of SeaBear’s innovative diving technology can be expanded through the Company’s global marketing and distribution networks. The SeaBear acquisition is included in the Company’s Diving segment. Goodwill of $2,219 , which represents the excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition reflects strengthened innovation and enhanced opportunities for sustainable future growth.  Acquisition of Northport On April 4, 2016 , the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Northport Systems, Inc. (“Northport”) in a purchase transaction with Northport and its owners (collectively, the “Seller”). Northport, based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development and application of unique digital cartography technologies and web, e-commerce and data solutions for fishing and marine markets.  The acquisition cost for the Northport assets was funded with existing cash and credit facilities. Approximately $500 of the purchase price was paid into a segregated escrow account which was set aside to fund potential indemnity claims that may be made by the Company against the Seller in connection with the inaccuracy of certain representations and warranties made by the Seller or related to the breach or nonperformance of certain other actions, agreements or conditions related to the acquisition, for a period of 24 months from the acquisition date. The Company cannot estimate the probability or likelihood of bringing any such indemnity claim s against the Seller or any related costs at this time. The remaining escrow balance, if any, net of any indemnity claim then pending, will be released to the Seller once the 24 month period has lapsed. Approximately $250 of the purchase price was in the form of contingent consideration which requires the Seller to meet certain conditions prior to the release of such funds.  The Company believes that Northport will bring new cartography capabilities, which can broaden the Company’s innovation horizon and accelerate speed-to-market of new products in this segment. The Northport acquisition is included in the Company’s Marine Electronics segment. Goodwill of $827 , which represents the excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and int angible assets acquired, is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition reflects the strong cash flow expected from the acquisition due primarily to expected expanded distribution and growth of Humminbird marine electronics and cartography.  Purchase Price Allocation  Pro forma results of operations for these acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the Company's combined and consolidated results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate. The following table presents the aggregate purchase price allocation, for the Company's acquisitions for the period ended September 30 , 2016:    Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed  Accounts receivable $ 66  Inventories 197  Other current assets 40  Property, plant and equipment 27  Identifiable intangible assets 6,706  Less, accounts payable and accruals 350  Less, long term liabilities 580  Total identifiable net assets 6,106  Goodwill 3,046  Net assets acquired $ 9,152  The values assigned in the acquisitions to finite lived intangible assets were as follows:     Useful Description Amount Life (yrs)  Developed technologies $ 6,131 7.6  Non-compete agreement s 575 5.0   Developed technologies were valued using the discounted cash flow method. Under this method, the after-tax direct cash flows expected to be generated by the technologies were discounted over their remaining useful lives, net of contributions of other assets to those cash flows. The discount rates used were commensurate with the inherent risks associated with each type of asset and the level and timing of cash flows appropriately reflect market participant assumptions. We valued base product technology that generates cash flows from sales of the existing products using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method which calculates the value based on the risk-adjusted present value of the cash flows specific to the products, allowing for a reasonable return.  Non-compete agreements were valued using the comparative income differential method based on the estimated negative impact that could occur in the absence of the restrictions enforced by the agreements .  The weighted average useful life at the dates of acquisition of total amortizable intangible assets acquired was approximately 7.3 years.  Transaction costs incurred for the acquisitions was $753 for the twelve months ended September 30 , 2016. Such transaction costs are included in “ Administrative management, finance and information systems” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  During the quarter ended July 1, 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit as a result of deteriorating business conditions. As a result, the Company performed an impairment test on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit, including the goodwill acquired in the SeaBear acquisition, and determined an impairment charge was required. See “Note 1 – Goodwill” for additional information . 

Summary Of Significant Accoun27

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business	Business Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) is an integrated, global outdoor recreation products company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of brand name outdoor equipment, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products.
Principles Of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries and are stated in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. 
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and operating results and the disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. 
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest September 30. The fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 (hereinafter 2016) comprised 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended October 2, 2015 (hereinafter 2015) comprised 52 weeks. The fiscal year ended October 3, 2014 (hereinafter 2014) comprised 53 weeks. 
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all short-term investments in interest-bearing bank accounts, and all securities and other instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, to be equivalent to cash. Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market value.  The Company maintains cash in bank accounts in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe that significant credit risk exists as a result of this practice.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are recorded at face value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns exist, a reserve is established to reduce the amount recorded to an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of outstanding accounts receivable for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable.
Inventories	Inventories The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or market. Management’s judgment is required to determine the reserve for obsolete or excess inventory. Inventory on hand may exceed future demand either because the product is outdated or because the amount on hand is more than will be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated by the individual operating companies using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. The Company also considers current forecast plans, as well as market and industry conditions in establishing reserve levels. Though the Company considers these reserve balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances.  Inventories at the end of the respective fiscal years consisted of the following:   September 30 October 2  2016 2015  Raw materials $ 26,379 $ 34,711  Work in process 34 24  Finished goods 41,984 45,184  $ 68,397 $ 79,919 
Property, Plant And Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is determined by straight-line methods over the following estimated useful lives:    Property improvements 5 - 20 years  Buildings and improvements 20 - 40 years  Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 years  Upon retirement or disposition of any of the foregoing types of assets, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the applicable account and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the results of operations.  Property, plant and equipment at the end of the respective years consisted of the following:    2016 2015  Property improvements $ 590 $ 588  Buildings and improvements 21,631 21,127  Furniture, fixtures and equipment 150,698 140,474  172,919 162,189  Less accumulated depreciation 123,921 116,902  $ 48,998 $ 45,287  
Goodwill	Goodwill The Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis as of the last day of the eleventh month of the Company’s fiscal year and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company re-evaluated its projections for its Diving reporting unit, based on lower than anticipated results due to a sustained decline in sales and unfavorable operating margins resulting from various geopolitical and economic factors as well as due to a lack of new product acceptance by consumers. The revised projections were considered an indicator of potential goodwill impairment, and accordingly, the Company performed an impairment analysis on the goodwill of the Diving reporting unit.  The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill requires a two-step process. The first step is the estimation of the fair value of the applicable reporting unit. Estimated fair value is based on management judgments and assumptions. The fair values as determined by management are compared with the aggregate carrying values of the reporting units. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment. If the reporting unit carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any.  The second step measures the amount of the impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The implied fair value is determined by a purchase price allocation approach in which the fair value of both recognized and unrecognized (if any) net assets is subtracted from the fair value of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss should be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  In conducting its analysis, the Company used the income approach to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value to its indicated fair value. Fair value is determined primarily by using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions and is considered a Level 3 (unobservable) fair value determination in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4 below).  The Company’s step one analysis indicated the carrying value of the Diving reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value as of the measurement date of June 3, 2016. As a result, the Company performed the second step and based on the results, the Company recognized an impairment charge in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 of $6,197 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Diving segment, thereby reducing its carrying value to $0 .  See Note 17 below for a discussion of Company acquisitions and their impact on increasing the Company’s goodwill balance during the year ended September 30, 2016. The results of the impairment tests performed in 2015 indicated no impairment to the Company’s goodwill.  For the year ended October 3, 2014, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $6,475 in the Outdoor Equipment segment. Due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to Jetboil, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the goodwill related to the Outdoor Equipment-Consumer reporting unit using the income approach based on estimated cash flows. As of the measurement date of June 27, 2014, the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeded its indicated fair value. As a result, the Company proceeded to Step 2 of the impairment test and determined an impairment charge of $6,475 was required bringing the carrying value to its implied fair value of $0 . The charge is included in “Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment.  The Company’s impairment analysis is based on management’s estimates. Due to the uncertainty of future events, the Company cannot assure that growth rates will not be lower than expected, that discount rates will not increase or that projected cash flows of the individual reporting units will not decline, all of which factors could impact the carrying value of any remaining goodwill (or portion thereof) in future periods, and accordingly, whether any impairment losses need to be recorded in future periods.  The changes in the carrying amount of those segments with goodwill and the composition of consolidated net goodwill for fiscal 2016 and 2015 were as follows:   Segment Consolidated  Marine Electronics Diving Consolidated Gross Goodwill Accumulated Impairment Total  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 10,367 $ 4,049 $ 14,416 $ 60,806 $ (46,390) $ 14,416  Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates - (124) (124) (124) - (124)  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,367 $ 3,925 $ 14,292 $ 60,682 $ (46,390) $ 14,292  Acquisitions 827 2,219 3,046 3,046 - 3,046  Impairment - (6,197) (6,197) - (6,197) (6,197)  Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates 2 53 55 55 - 55  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 11,196 $ - $ 11,196 $ 63,783 $ (52,587) $ 11,196 
Other Intangible Assets	Other Intangible Assets Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested for impairment annually and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis. There were no impairment losses recognized in fiscal 2016 or 2015.  During fiscal 2014, due to a decline in forecasted cash flows related to the Jetboil acquisition, the Company performed an interim impairment test on the acquired indefinite lived intangible asset, the Jetboil tradename, by comparing its carrying value to its fair value which was determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach. As a result of this analysis, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $2,000 in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment reducing the fair value of the tradename to $3,400 . There was no additional impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets recorded for fiscal 2014.  Intangible assets with definite lives are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 4 to 15 years. Amortization of patents and other intangible assets with definite lives was $1,179 , $ 856 and $ 765 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is expected to be approximately $ 1,224 , $1,024 , 1, 010 , $945 and $811 for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively .  Intangible assets at the end of the last two years consisted of the following:    2016 2015  Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net  Amortized other intangible assets:  Patents and trademarks $ 4,155 $ (4,026) $ 129 $ 4,149 $ (3,929) $ 220  Other amortizable intangibles 10,804 (3,496) 7,308 6,746 (2,303) 4,443  Non-amortized trademarks 7,025 - 7,025 7,025 - 7,025  $ 21,984 $ (7,522) $ 14,462 $ 17,920 $ (6,232) $ 11,688 
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances such as unplanned negative cash flow indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable. In such an event, the carrying amount of the asset group is compared to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group to determine if impairment exists on these assets. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying value on these assets. The Company p erformed an impairment analysis on the long-lived assets in its Diving segment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016. No impairment was indicated.
Warranties	Warranties The Company provides for warranties of certain products as they are sold. Warranty reserves are estimated using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. Estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience, expectation of future conditions and known product issues. The following table summarizes the warranty activity for the three years in the period ended September 30, 2016 .    Balance at September 27, 2013 $ 5,214  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 3,717  Less current period warranty claims paid 4,853  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 4,078  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 5,631  Less current period warranty claims paid 5,408  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 4,301  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 4,699  Less current period warranty claims paid 4,674  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 4,326 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The components of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the end of fiscal year 2016 , 2015 and 201 4 were as follows:    2016 2015 2014  Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect  Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 10,525 - $ 10,525 $ 10,253 $ - $ 10,253 $ 18,424 $ - $ 18,424  Unamortized loss on pension plans (10,999) 2,828 (8,171) (8,492) 1,876 (6,616) (6,981) 1,335 (5,646)  Accumulated other comprehensive income $ (474) $ 2,828 $ 2,354 $ 1,761 $ 1,876 $ 3,637 $ 11,443 $ 1,335 $ 12,778      The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans  Amortization of loss $ 566 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (215) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments  Write off of currency translation amounts (249) Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 102   The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:  Amortization of loss $ 622 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (237) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments:  Write off of currency translation amounts 177 Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 562   The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 3, 2014 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:  Amortization of loss $ 341 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (130) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments  Write off of currency translation amounts 135 Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 346      The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:   Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,253 $ (6,616) $ 3,637  Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 521 (3,073) (2,552)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (249) 566 317  Tax effects - 952 952  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 10,525 $ (8,171) $ 2,354    The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:   Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 18,424 $ (5,646) $ 12,778  Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (8,348) (2,133) (10,481)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 177 622 799  Tax effects - 541 541  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,253 $ (6,616) $ 3,637   
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")	Earnings per Share (“EPS”) Net income or loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method. Grants of restricted stock (whether vested or unvested) which receive non-forfeitable dividends are required to be included as part of the basic weighted average share calculation under the two-class method.  Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B common stock. The Company grants shares of unvested restricted stock in the form of Class A shares, which carry the same distribution rights as the Class A common stock described above. As such, the undistributed earnings for each period are allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive.  Basic EPS Basic net income or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss allocated to Class A common stock and Class B common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively. In periods with cumulative year to date net income and undistributed income, the undistributed income for each period is allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive. In periods where there is a cumulative year to date net loss or no undistributed income because distributions through dividends exceed net income, Class B shares are treated as anti-dilutive and, therefore, net losses are allocated equally on a per share basis among all participating securities.  For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, basic income per share for Class A and Class B shares has been presented using the two class method as described above.  Diluted EPS Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing allocated net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock. Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. The computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock assumes that Class B common stock is converted into Class A common stock. Therefore, diluted net income per share is the same for both Class A and Class B common shares. In periods where the Company reports a net loss, the effect of anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock is excluded and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share.  For the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, diluted net income per share reflects the effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units and assumes the conversion of Class B common stock into Class A common stock.  There were no stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014. Non-vested stock that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive totaled 162,472 , 214,027 and 319,632 shares for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, respectively.  The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to dilutive earnings used in the diluted earnings per common share calculations and the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:     2016 2015 2014  Net income $ 13,501 $ 10,616 $ 9,123  Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders (258) (191) (304)  Dilutive earnings $ 13,243 $ 10,425 $ 8,819  Weighted average common shares – Basic:  Class A 8,627 8,515 8,420  Class B 1,212 1,212 1,212  Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units 16 - 3  Weighted average common shares - Dilutive 9,855 9,727 9,635  Net income per common share – Basic:  Class A $ 1.36 $ 1.08 $ 0.93  Class B $ 1.24 $ 0.98 $ 0.84  Net income per common share – Diluted:  Class A $ 1.34 $ 1.06 $ 0.90  Class B $ 1.34 $ 1.06 $ 0.90 
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation cost is recorded for all option grants and awards of non-vested stock and restricted stock units based on their grant-date fair value. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each award. No stock options were granted in 2016, 2015 or 2014. See Note 10 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Company’s stock-based incentive plans, including stock options, non-vested stock, and employee stock purchase plans. 
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company provides for income taxes currently payable and deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statement income/loss and taxable income/loss. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. A valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized. See Note 6 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. 
Employee Benefits	Employee Benefits The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have various retirement and profit sharing plans. The Company does not have any significant foreign retirement plans. Pension obligations, which are generally based on compensation and years of service, are funded by payments to pension fund trustees. The Company’s policy is to annually fund the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for plans subject thereto. Other retirement costs are funded at least annually. See Note 7 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion. 
Foreign Operations And Related Derivative Financial Instruments	Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operations are the local currencies. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange existing at the end of the year. Results of operations are translated at monthly average exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements are classified as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),” a separate component of Shareholders’ equity.  Currency gains and losses are recognized when assets and liabilities of foreign operations, denominated in other than their local currency, are converted into the local currency of the entity. Additionally, currency gains and losses are recognized through the settlement of transactions denominated in other than the local currency. The Company recognized currency gains from transactions of $277 and $427 in 2016 and 2014, respectively, and currency losses from transactions of $1,196 in 2015, all of which were included in Other (income) expense, net.  Because the Company operates internationally, it has exposure to market risk from movements in foreign currency exchange rates. Approximately 17% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended September 30, 2016 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7% were denominated in euros and approximately 6% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 4% denominated in various other foreign currencies. The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments denominated in foreign currencies or borrowings in foreign currencies. The Company did not use foreign currency forward contracts in 2016, 2015 or 2014. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading or speculative purposes.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: · Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists. Contracts, internet commerce agreements, and customer purchase orders are generally used to determine the existence of an arrangement. · All substantial risk of ownership transfers to the customer. Shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, are used to verify delivery. · The fee is fixed or determinable. This is assessed based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment. · Collectability is reasonably assured. Collectability is assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit checks and analysis, as well as by the customer’s payment history.  Estimated costs of returns and allowances and discounts are accrued as a reduction to sales when revenue is recognized. 
Advertising & Promotions	Advertising & Promotions The Company expenses substantially all costs related to the production of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Cooperative promotional arrangements are accrued as related revenue is earned.  Advertising and promotions expense in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 totaled $23,611 , $ 24,460 and $22,135 , respectively. These charges are included in “Marketing and selling expenses.” Capitalized advertising costs, included in Other current assets, totaled $866 and $1,049 at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015, respectively, and primarily included catalogs and costs of advertising which have not yet run for the first time. 
Shipping And Handling Costs	Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in “Net sales.” Shipping and handling costs are included in “Marketing and selling expenses” and totaled $10,240 , $10,838 and $10,675 for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. 
Research And Development	Research and Development The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred except for costs of software development for new electronic products which are capitalized once technological feasibility is established and are included in Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The gross amount capitalized related to software development was $31,572 , less accumulated amortization of $14,597 , at September 30, 2016 and $26,487 , less accumulated amortization of $11,858 , at October 2, 2015. These costs are amortized over the expected life of the software of three to seven years. Amortization expense related to capitalized software in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $2,738 , $ 2,535 and $2,045 , respectively, and is included in depreciation expense on plant, property and equipment. 
Fair Values	Fair Values The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated fair value at September 30, 2016 and October 2, 2015 due to the short maturities of these instruments. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company held investments in equity and debt securities that were carried at fair value. When indicators of impairment are present, the Company may be required to value certain long-lived assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and other intangibles at fair value. 
Valuation Techniques	Valuation Techniques  Rabbi Trust Assets Rabbi trust assets, used to fund amounts the Company owes to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, are included in “Other assets,” and are classified as trading securities. These assets are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company estimates the future discounted cash flows of the business segments to which the goodwill relates. When estimated future discounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment test is performed to measure and recognize the amount of the impairment loss, if any. In determining estimated future cash flows, the Company makes assumptions regarding anticipated financial position, future earnings and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets.  See Note 2 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding the fair value of long-term debt and Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding fair value measurements.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements On November 20, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740) . Pursuant to this update, all deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any related valuation allowances are required to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet. The classification change for all deferred taxes as non-current simplifies entities’ processes as it eliminates the need to separately identify the net current and net non-current deferred tax asset or liability in each jurisdiction and allocate valuation allowances. The Company elected to retrospectively adopt this accounting standard in the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and as a result, prior periods in our Consolidated Financial Statements were adjusted. Pursuant to this standard, $10,649 of deferred tax assets was reclassified from current deferred tax assets to long-term deferred tax assets.  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases , which will require lessees to report on their balance sheets a right-of-use asset and a lease liability in connection with most lease agreements classified as operating leases under the current guidance. The lease liability will be measured based on the present value of future lease payments, subject to certain conditions. The right-of-use asset will be measured based on the initial amount of the liability, plus certain initial direct costs. The new guidance will further require that leases be classified at inception as either (a) operating leases or (b) finance leases. For operating leases, periodic expense will generally be flat (straight-line) throughout the life of the lease. For finance leases, periodic expense will decline (similar to capital leases under current rules) over the life of the lease. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.  In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for stock-based compensation transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. Excess tax benefits for share-based payments will be recorded as a reduction of income taxes and reflected in operating cash flows upon the adoption of this ASU. Excess tax benefits are recorded in equity and as financing activity under the current rules. The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. The Company will elect early adoption of this standard effective with its first fiscal quarter of 2017 and is currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which will supersede ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition . In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this new standard by one year. This standard involves a five-step approach to recognizing revenue based on individual performance obligations in a contract. The new standard will also require additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the Company’s contracts with customers, any significant judgments made in applying the revenue guidance, and the Company’s assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. This guidance becomes effective for the Company at the beginning of its 2019 fiscal year and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted, but no earlier than December 16, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and its related disclosures.  In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangement . This pronouncement provides guidance to determine whether a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud-based computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer must account for the software element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. Otherwise, the customer must account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new standard permits the use of either the prospective or retrospective transition method. For public companies, this amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements  In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments , which eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Under this ASU, acquirers must recognize measurement-period adjustments in the period in which they determine the amounts, including the effect on earnings of any amounts they would have recorded in previous periods if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company elected to early adopt this accounting standard at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

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Schedule of Inventories	  September 30 October 2  2016 2015  Raw materials $ 26,379 $ 34,711  Work in process 34 24  Finished goods 41,984 45,184  $ 68,397 $ 79,919 
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment	   2016 2015  Property improvements $ 590 $ 588  Buildings and improvements 21,631 21,127  Furniture, fixtures and equipment 150,698 140,474  172,919 162,189  Less accumulated depreciation 123,921 116,902  $ 48,998 $ 45,287  
Schedule Of Property And Equipment, Useful Life	   Property improvements 5 - 20 years  Buildings and improvements 20 - 40 years  Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 years  
Schedule of Goodwill	  Segment Consolidated  Marine Electronics Diving Consolidated Gross Goodwill Accumulated Impairment Total  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 10,367 $ 4,049 $ 14,416 $ 60,806 $ (46,390) $ 14,416  Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates - (124) (124) (124) - (124)  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,367 $ 3,925 $ 14,292 $ 60,682 $ (46,390) $ 14,292  Acquisitions 827 2,219 3,046 3,046 - 3,046  Impairment - (6,197) (6,197) - (6,197) (6,197)  Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates 2 53 55 55 - 55  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 11,196 $ - $ 11,196 $ 63,783 $ (52,587) $ 11,196 
Schedule Of Intangible Assets	  2016 2015  Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net  Amortized other intangible assets:  Patents and trademarks $ 4,155 $ (4,026) $ 129 $ 4,149 $ (3,929) $ 220  Other amortizable intangibles 10,804 (3,496) 7,308 6,746 (2,303) 4,443  Non-amortized trademarks 7,025 - 7,025 7,025 - 7,025  $ 21,984 $ (7,522) $ 14,462 $ 17,920 $ (6,232) $ 11,688 
Schedule Of Warranty Activity	  Balance at September 27, 2013 $ 5,214  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 3,717  Less current period warranty claims paid 4,853  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 4,078  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 5,631  Less current period warranty claims paid 5,408  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 4,301  Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 4,699  Less current period warranty claims paid 4,674  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 4,326 
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	   2016 2015 2014  Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect  Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 10,525 - $ 10,525 $ 10,253 $ - $ 10,253 $ 18,424 $ - $ 18,424  Unamortized loss on pension plans (10,999) 2,828 (8,171) (8,492) 1,876 (6,616) (6,981) 1,335 (5,646)  Accumulated other comprehensive income $ (474) $ 2,828 $ 2,354 $ 1,761 $ 1,876 $ 3,637 $ 11,443 $ 1,335 $ 12,778  
Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated OCI	  The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans  Amortization of loss $ 566 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (215) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments  Write off of currency translation amounts (249) Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 102   The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:  Amortization of loss $ 622 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (237) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments:  Write off of currency translation amounts 177 Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 562   The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended October 3, 2014 were as follows:   Statement of Operations  Presentation  Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans:  Amortization of loss $ 341 Cost of sales / Operating expense  Tax effects (130) Income tax expense   Foreign currency translation adjustments  Write off of currency translation amounts 135 Other income and expense  Total reclassifications for the period $ 346  
Schedule Of The Changes In AOCI By Component	   The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:   Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,253 $ (6,616) $ 3,637  Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 521 (3,073) (2,552)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (249) 566 317  Tax effects - 952 952  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 10,525 $ (8,171) $ 2,354    The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended October 2, 2015 were as follows:   Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 18,424 $ (5,646) $ 12,778  Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (8,348) (2,133) (10,481)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income 177 622 799  Tax effects - 541 541  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 10,253 $ (6,616) $ 3,637   
Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	    2016 2015 2014  Net income $ 13,501 $ 10,616 $ 9,123  Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders (258) (191) (304)  Dilutive earnings $ 13,243 $ 10,425 $ 8,819  Weighted average common shares – Basic:  Class A 8,627 8,515 8,420  Class B 1,212 1,212 1,212  Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units 16 - 3  Weighted average common shares - Dilutive 9,855 9,727 9,635  Net income per common share – Basic:  Class A $ 1.36 $ 1.08 $ 0.93  Class B $ 1.24 $ 0.98 $ 0.84  Net income per common share – Diluted:  Class A $ 1.34 $ 1.06 $ 0.90  Class B $ 1.34 $ 1.06 $ 0.90 

Indebtedness (Tables)

Indebtedness (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	   September 30 2016 October 2 2015  Term loans $ 7,098 $ 7,430  Revolvers - -  Other 291 -  Total debt 7,389 7,430  Less current portion of long term debt 381 368  Less short term debt - -  Total long-term debt $ 7,008 $ 7,062 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	  Fiscal Year  2017 $ 381  2018 403  2019 426  2020 740  2021 475  Thereafter 4,964  Total $ 7,389 

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	  The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2016:   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Assets:  Rabbi trust assets $ 12,637 $ - $ - $ 12,637   The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Assets:  Rabbi trust assets $ 11,441 $ - $ - $ 11,441  
Schedule of the Location and Amount of Income or Loss Recognized for Changes in Fair Value of Financial Instruments	  The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2016, October 2, 2015 and October 3, 2014, was:    Location of (income) loss recognized in Statement of Operations 2016 2015 2014   Rabbi trust assets Other (income) expense, net $ (624) $ 638 $ (703) 
Schedule of Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis	   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses incurred   Goodwill $ - $ - $ - $ 6,197  

Leases And Other Commitments (T

Leases And Other Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Leases And Other Commitments [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	   Year Related parties included in total Total  2017 $ 946 $ 6,058  2018 977 5,094  2019 1,006 4,523  2020 1,036 4,328  2021 1,067 3,530  Thereafter 179 4,605  

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S. And Foreign Income Before Taxes	   2016 2015 2014  United States $ 28,881 $ 11,886 $ 11,592  Foreign (5,226) 3,867 5,830  $ 23,655 $ 15,753 $ 17,422  
Income Tax Expense	   2016 2015 2014  Current:  Federal $ 9,471 $ 4,916 $ 3,888  State 1,492 882 403  Foreign 986 1,469 1,886  Deferred (1,795) (2,130) 2,122  $ 10,154 $ 5,137 $ 8,299  
Tax Effects Of Temporary Differences Giving Rise To Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	   2016 2015  Deferred tax assets:  Inventories $ 2,041 $ 2,495  Compensation 13,956 12,312  Tax credit carryforwards 4,691 4,888  Net operating loss carryforwards 7,628 6,360  Other 7,558 5,532  Total gross deferred tax assets 35,874 31,587  Less valuation allowance 10,215 9,786  Deferred tax assets 25,659 21,801  Deferred tax liabilities:  Goodwill and other intangibles 1,571 1,185  Depreciation and amortization 5,744 5,411  Foreign statutory reserves 497 520  Net deferred tax assets $ 17,847 $ 14,685  
Schedule Of Net Deferred Tax Assets In Consolidated Balance Sheet	   2016 2015  Non-current assets $ 19,063 $ 15,867  Non-current liabilities 1,216 1,182  Net deferred tax assets $ 17,847 $ 14,685  
Significant Differences Between Statutory Federal Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate	   2016 2015 2014  Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %  Foreign rate differential 0.3 (1.5) (0.5)  State income tax, net of federal benefit 6.1 2.4 4.4  Tax credit (3.5) (18.8) (6.3)  Deferred tax asset valuation allowance 0.8 10.0 (0.3)  Uncertain tax positions, net of settlements 1.4 1.7 5.4  Goodwill impairment 6.6 0.0 10.4  Section 199 manufacturer's deduction (4.2) (3.7) (1.6)  Amended tax returns 0.0 3.5 0.0  Other 0.4 4.0 1.2  42.9 % 32.6 % 47.7 %  
Summary Of Operating Loss Carryforwards	   State Foreign Total  Year of expiration  2017 - 2021 $ 6 $ 3,084 $ 3,090  2022 - 2026 2,953 5,434 8,387  2027 - 2031 31,144 - 31,144  2032 - 2036 585 - 585  Indefinite - 9,941 9,941  Total $ 34,688 $ 18,459 $ 53,147  
Summary Of Tax Credit Carryforwards	   State Federal Total  Year of expiration  2017 - 2021 $ 1,499 $ - $ 1,499  2022 - 2026 1,929 - 1,929  2027 - 2031 904 - 904  2032 - 2036 359 - 359  Indefinite - -  Total $ 4,691 $ - $ 4,691  
Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	   Balance at October 3, 2014 $ 3,535  Settlement (103)  Lapse of statute of limitations (329)  Gross increases - tax positions in period 778  Balance at October 2, 2015 $ 3,881  Settlement -  Lapse of statute of limitations (391)  Gross increases - tax positions in period 1,606  Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 5,096  
Summary of Income Tax Examinations	 Jurisdiction Fiscal Years United States 2013 - 2016 Canada 2012 - 2016 France 2012 - 2016 Germany 2009 - 2016 Italy 2011 - 2016  Japan 2013 - 2016 Switzerland 2006 - 2016 

Employee Benefits (Tables)

Employee Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Financial Position Of Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Plans	   2016 2015  Projected benefit obligation:  Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 26,212 $ 25,301  Service cost - -  Interest cost 1,137 1,108  Actuarial loss 3,069 684  Benefits paid (969) (881)  Projected benefit obligation, end of year 29,449 26,212  Fair value of plan assets:  Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year 17,020 17,551  Actual gain (loss) on plan assets 1,260 (252)  Company contributions 482 602  Benefits paid (969) (881)  Fair value of plan assets, end of year 17,793 17,020  Funded status of the plans (11,656) (9,192)  Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:  Current pension liabilities 188 192  Non-current pension liabilities 11,468 9,000  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,999) (8,492)  Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:  Net actuarial loss (10,999) (8,492)  Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (10,999) $ (8,492)  
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	   2016 2015 2014  Interest cost $ 1,137 $ 1,108 $ 1,078  Expected return on plan assets (1,265) (1,197) (1,097)  Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss 566 622 341  Net periodic pension cost 438 533 322  Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), ("OCI"):  Net actuarial loss 2,507 1,511 1,974  Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and OCI $ 2,945 $ 2,044 $ 2,296  
Estimated Benefit Payments	   2017 $ 1,045  2018 1,101  2019 1,139  2020 1,195  2021 1,213  Five years thereafter 6,679  
Actuaral Assumptions Used To Determine The Projected Benefit Obligation	   Projected Benefit Obligation Net Periodic Pension Cost  2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014  Discount rate 3.60% 4.35% 4.25% 4.35% 4.25% 5.00%  Long-term rate of return N/A N/A N/A 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%  Average salary increase rate N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A  
Pension Plans' Weighted Average Asset Allocations By Percent	   2016 2015  Equity securities 69% 74%  Fixed income securities 30% 25%  Other securities 1% 1%  100% 100%  
Pension Plan Assets Measured At Fair Value	   Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Description:  Mutual funds $ 17,467 $ - $ - $ 17,467  Money market funds 213 - - 213  Group annuity contract - - 113 113  Total $ 17,680 $ - $ 113 $ 17,793  The following table summarizes the Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value as of October 2, 2015:     Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total  Description:  Mutual funds $ 16,821 $ - $ - $ 16,821  Money market funds 44 - - 44  Group annuity contract - - 155 155  Total $ 16,865 $ - $ 155 $ 17,020  
Summary Of Changes In Fair Value Of Level 3 Pension Plan Assets	   2016 2015  Level 3 assets, beginning of year $ 155 $ 216  Purchases 2 3  Unrealized loss (2) (10)  Sales (42) (54)  Level 3 assets, end of year $ 113 $ 155  

Common Stock (Tables)

Common Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Common Stock [Abstract]
Schedule Of Authorized And Outstanding Shares By Class	  2016 2015  Class A, $0.05 par value:  Authorized 20,000,000 20,000,000  Outstanding 8,778,028 8,770,612  Class B, $0.05 par value:  Authorized 3,000,000 3,000,000  Outstanding 1,212,006 1,212,382 

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Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	   Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)  Outstanding and exercisable at October 3, 2014 9,216 17.07  Exercised (9,216) 17.07  Outstanding and exercisable at October 2, 2015 - - $ - -  
Schedule of Non-Vested Stock Activity	   Weighted Average  Shares Grant Price  Non-vested stock at October 3, 2014 319,632 $ 17.10  Non-vested stock grants 38,222 30.05  Non-vested stock forfeited (25,364) 21.27  Restricted stock vested (118,463) 12.57  Non-vested stock at October 2, 2015 214,027 21.43  Non-vested stock grants 54,850 24.16  Non-vested stock forfeited (7,885) 18.52  Restricted stock vested (98,520) 19.18  Non-vested stock at September 30, 2016 162,472 24.49 
Schedule of RSU Activity	   Weighted Average  Number of RSUs Grant Price  RSUs at October 3, 2014 10,792 $ 22.71  RSUs granted 7,336 33.40  RSUs vested (10,792) 22.71  RSUs at October 2, 2015 7,336 33.40  RSUs granted 48,456 23.64  RSUs vested (7,336) 33.40  RSUs forfeited (2,045) 24.16  RSUs at September 30, 2016 46,411 23.62  

Segments Of Business (Tables)

Segments Of Business (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segments Of Business [Abstract]
Segments of Business	   2016 2015 2014  Net sales:  Marine Electronics:  Unaffiliated customers $ 274,539 $ 262,184 $ 249,344  Interunit transfers 333 334 217  Outdoor Equipment:  Unaffiliated customers 39,975 47,526 47,393  Interunit transfers 43 47 50  Watercraft:  Unaffiliated customers 50,240 48,805 49,349  Interunit transfers 148 156 143  Diving  Unaffiliated customers 68,330 71,414 78,779  Interunit transfers 807 711 780  Other / Corporate 643 560 545  Eliminations (1,331) (1,248) (1,190)  Total $ 433,727 $ 430,489 $ 425,410  Operating profit (loss):  Marine Electronics $ 43,092 $ 26,055 $ 30,722  Outdoor Equipment 2,077 3,847 (3,726)  Watercraft 3,349 1,620 210  Diving (9,384) (1) 934 3,596  Other / Corporate (16,240) (14,603) (14,111)  $ 22,894 $ 17,853 $ 16,691  Depreciation and amortization expense:  Marine Electronics $ 7,597 $ 7,749 $ 6,409  Outdoor Equipment 1,121 1,128 1,099  Watercraft 819 972 1,274  Diving 1,210 826 904  Other / Corporate 1,208 1,149 1,177  $ 11,955 $ 11,824 $ 10,863  Capital expenditures:  Marine Electronics $ 6,970 $ 6,739 $ 9,726  Outdoor Equipment 311 427 348  Watercraft 911 889 837  Diving 1,464 661 947  Other / Corporate 2,046 1,693 1,405  $ 11,702 $ 10,409 $ 13,263  Goodwill, net:  Marine Electronics $ 11,196 $ 10,367  Outdoor Equipment - -  Watercraft - -  Diving - 3,925  $ 11,196 $ 14,292  Total assets (end of period):  Marine Electronics $ 118,357 $ 125,113  Outdoor Equipment 28,249 33,663  Watercraft 19,693 20,898  Diving 77,195 62,589  Other / Corporate 66,785 56,941  $ 310,279 $ 299,204  (1) Diving 2016 operating profit includes $6,197 of goodwill impairment charges. 
Schedule Of Operations By Geographic Area	  2016 2015 2014  Net sales:  United States:  Unaffiliated customers $ 357,592 $ 350,340 $ 337,603  Interunit transfers 14,672 17,872 16,186  Europe:  Unaffiliated customers 32,069 35,547 40,659  Interunit transfers 9,824 9,371 12,349  Canada:  Unaffiliated customers 28,308 28,155 27,715  Interunit transfers 16 11 11  Other:  Unaffiliated customers 15,758 16,447 19,433  Interunit transfers 62 82 186  Eliminations (24,574) (27,336) (28,732)  $ 433,727 $ 430,489 $ 425,410  Total assets:  United States $ 219,625 $ 210,060  Europe 52,642 59,740  Canada and other 38,012 29,404  $ 310,279 $ 299,204  Long-term assets (1) :  United States $ 81,292 $ 79,045  Europe 3,713 5,162  Canada and other 4,243 409  $ 89,248 $ 84,616  (1) Long term assets consist of net property, plant and equipment, net intangible assets, goodwill and other assets excluding deferred income taxes.

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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	  Balance at Beginning of Year Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses Less Deductions Balance at End of Year  Year ended September 30, 2016  Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,329 $ 299 $ 446 $ 2,182  Reserves for inventory valuation 4,879 3,650 2,906 5,623  Valuation of deferred tax assets 9,786 1,670 1,241 10,215  Reserves for sales returns 1,945 4,596 3,769 2,772  Year ended October 2, 2015  Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,665 $ 292 $ 628 $ 2,329  Reserves for inventory valuation 3,950 2,123 1,194 4,879  Valuation of deferred tax assets 8,734 2,602 1,550 9,786  Reserves for sales returns 1,428 3,139 2,622 1,945  Year ended October 3, 2014  Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 3,759 $ 288 $ 1,382 $ 2,665  Reserves for inventory valuation 4,015 1,043 1,108 3,950  Valuation of deferred tax assets 9,479 668 1,413 8,734  Reserves for sales returns 1,129 2,553 2,254 1,428 

Quarterly Financial Summary (Ta

Quarterly Financial Summary (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Quarterly Financial Summary [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Operating Results	  First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter  (thousands, except per share data) 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015   Net sales $ 85,298 $ 70,822 $ 134,192 $ 133,111 $ 139,300 $ 140,883 $ 74,937 $ 85,673  Gross profit 33,299 27,334 54,995 51,936 59,283 58,752 28,885 33,711  Operating profit (loss) (900) (7,331) 15,138 7,623 13,583 16,421 (4,927) 1,140  Income (loss) before income taxes (519) (6,924) 14,669 6,820 13,865 16,101 (4,360) (244)  Income tax expense (benefit) 15 (2,730) 5,348 3,174 7,024 6,104 (2,233) (1,411)  Net income (loss) $ (534) $ (4,194) $ 9,321 $ 3,646 $ 6,841 $ 9,997 $ (2,127) $ 1,167  Net income (loss) per common share - Basic:  Class A $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.94 $ 0.37 $ 0.69 $ 1.01 $ (0.21) $ 0.12  Class B $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.86 $ 0.34 $ 0.63 $ 0.92 $ (0.21) $ 0.11  Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted:  Class A $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.93 $ 0.36 $ 0.68 $ 1.00 $ (0.21) $ 0.12  Class B $ (0.05) $ (0.42) $ 0.93 $ 0.36 $ 0.68 $ 1.00 $ (0.21) $ 0.12 

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables) - Northport [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	 Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed  Accounts receivable $ 66  Inventories 197  Other current assets 40  Property, plant and equipment 27  Identifiable intangible assets 6,706  Less, accounts payable and accruals 350  Less, long term liabilities 580  Total identifiable net assets 6,106  Goodwill 3,046  Net assets acquired $ 9,152 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	   Useful Description Amount Life (yrs)  Developed technologies $ 6,131 7.6  Non-compete agreement s 575 5.0   

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Goodwill) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment		$ 6,197	$ 0
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		6,197		$ 8,475
Goodwill		11,196	14,292	14,416
Diving [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment	$ 6,197	6,197
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		6,197
Goodwill	$ 0		$ 3,925	4,049
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment				6,475
Goodwill				$ 0

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Other Intangible Assets) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets		$ 1,179,000	$ 856,000	$ 765,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2017		1,224,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2018		1,024,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2019		1,010,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2020		945,000
Amortization of Patents and Other Intangible Assets, 2021		811,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)		0	$ 0
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		6,197,000		8,475,000
Diving [Member]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 0
Jetboil Inc [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)				$ 0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value		3,400,000
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		$ 2,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Useful Life		4 years
Maximum [Member]
Useful Life		15 years

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Earnings Per Share ("EPS")) (Narrative) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Percentage of Class Dividends on Class A Common Stock Relative to Class B Common Stock	110.00%
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	0	0	0
Non-vested Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	162,472	214,027	319,632

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Stock-Based Compensation) (Narrative) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Stock Options Granted During Period	0	0	0

Summary Of Significant Accoun44

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Foreign Operations And Related Derivative Financial Instruments) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Foreign Currencies [Line Items]
Currency gains from transactions	$ 277		$ 427
Currency losses from transactions		$ 1,196
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	17.00%
Percent Of Revenues In Other Foreign Currencies	4.00%
Euro [Member]
Foreign Currencies [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	7.00%
Canadian Dollars [Member]
Foreign Currencies [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	6.00%

Summary Of Significant Accoun45

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Advertising & Promotions) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Advertising and Promotions Expense	$ 23,611	$ 24,460	$ 22,135
Capitalized Advertising Costs	$ 866	$ 1,049

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Shipping And Handling Costs) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Shipping and Handling Costs	$ 10,240	$ 10,838	$ 10,675

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Research And Development) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount Capitalized Related to Software Development	$ 31,572	$ 26,487
Accumulated Amortization	$ 14,597	11,858
Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	4 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	15 years
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization Expense Related to Capitalized Software	$ 2,738	$ 2,535	$ 2,045
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	3 years
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Expected Life	7 years

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (New Accounting Pronouncements) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 02, 2015USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent	$ 10,649

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 26,379	$ 34,711
Work in process	34	24
Finished goods	41,984	45,184
Total Inventories	$ 68,397	$ 79,919

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment Useful Life) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Property Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Buildings And Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Buildings And Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	40 years
Furnitures, Fixtures And Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Furnitures, Fixtures And Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years

Summary Of Significant Accoun51

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$ 172,919	$ 162,189
Less accumulated depreciation	123,921	116,902
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	48,998	45,287
Property Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	590	588
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	21,631	21,127
Furnitures, Fixtures And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$ 150,698	$ 140,474

Summary Of Significant Accoun52

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period		$ 14,292	$ 14,416
Acquisitions		3,046
Impairment		(6,197)	0
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		55	(124)
Goodwill, Balance at end of period		11,196	14,292
Gross Goodwill		63,783	60,682	$ 60,806
Accumulated Impairment		(52,587)	(46,390)	$ (46,390)
Marine Electronics [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period		10,367	10,367
Acquisitions		827
Impairment
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		2
Goodwill, Balance at end of period		11,196	10,367
Diving [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period		3,925	4,049
Acquisitions		2,219
Impairment	$ (6,197)	(6,197)
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates		53	(124)
Goodwill, Balance at end of period	$ 0		3,925
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period			$ 0

Summary Of Significant Accoun53

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	$ 21,984	$ 17,920
Accumulated Amortization	(7,522)	(6,232)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	14,462	11,688
Patents and Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	4,155	4,149
Accumulated Amortization	(4,026)	(3,929)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	129	220
Other Amortizable Intagibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	10,804	6,746
Accumulated Amortization	(3,496)	(2,303)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	7,308	4,443
Non-amortized Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Intangible	7,025	7,025
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	$ 7,025	$ 7,025

Summary Of Significant Accoun54

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Warranty Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Product Warranty Accrual, Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,301	$ 4,078	$ 5,214
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period	4,699	5,631	3,717
Less current period warranty claims paid	4,674	5,408	4,853
Product Warranty Accrual, Balance at end of period	$ 4,326	$ 4,301	$ 4,078

Summary Of Significant Accoun55

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Pre-Tax Amount	$ 10,525	$ 10,253	$ 18,424
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Net of Tax Amount	10,525	10,253	18,424
Unamortized loss on pension plans, Pre-Tax Amount	(10,999)	(8,492)	(6,981)
Unamortized loss on pension plans, Tax Effect	2,828	1,876	1,335
Unamortized loss on pension plans, Net of Tax Amount	(8,171)	(6,616)	(5,646)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive income, Pre-Tax Amount	(474)	1,761	11,443
Accumulated Other Comprehensive income, Tax Effect	2,828	1,876	1,335
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	$ 2,354	$ 3,637	$ 12,778

Summary Of Significant Accoun56

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated OCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ (2,233)	$ 7,024	$ 5,348	$ 15	$ (1,411)	$ 6,104	$ 3,174	$ (2,730)	$ 10,154	$ 5,137	$ 8,299
Other income and expense									1,407	(1,299)	1,434
Net income (loss)	$ (2,127)	$ 6,841	$ 9,321	$ (534)	$ 1,167	$ 9,997	$ 3,646	$ (4,194)	13,501	10,616	9,123
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									102	562	346
Unamortized Loss On Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of Sales / Operating Expense									566	622	341
Income tax expense (benefit)									(215)	(237)	(130)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income and expense									$ (249)	$ 177	$ 135

Summary Of Significant Accoun57

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of The Changes In AOCI By Component) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 3,637	$ 12,778
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,552)	(10,481)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	317	799
Tax effects	952	541
Ending balance	2,354	3,637
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	10,253	18,424
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	521	(8,348)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(249)	177
Tax effects
Ending balance	10,525	10,253
Unamortized Loss On Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(6,616)	(5,646)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3,073)	(2,133)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	566	622
Tax effects	952	541
Ending balance	$ (8,171)	$ (6,616)

Summary Of Significant Accoun58

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Net income	$ (2,127)	$ 6,841	$ 9,321	$ (534)	$ 1,167	$ 9,997	$ 3,646	$ (4,194)	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders									(258)	(191)	(304)
Dilutive earnings									$ 13,243	$ 10,425	$ 8,819
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units									16		3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive									9,855	9,727	9,635
Class A [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic									8,627	8,515	8,420
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic	$ (0.21)	$ 0.69	$ 0.94	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1.01	$ 0.37	$ (0.42)	$ 1.36	$ 1.08	$ 0.93
Net income per common Class A and B share - Diluted	(0.21)	0.68	0.93	(0.05)	0.12	1	0.36	(0.42)	$ 1.34	$ 1.06	$ 0.90
Class B [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic									1,212	1,212	1,212
Net (loss) income per common share - Basic	(0.21)	0.63	0.86	(0.05)	0.11	0.92	0.34	(0.42)	$ 1.24	$ 0.98	$ 0.84
Net income per common Class A and B share - Diluted	$ (0.21)	$ 0.68	$ 0.93	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1	$ 0.36	$ (0.42)	$ 1.34	$ 1.06	$ 0.90

Indebtedness (Narrative) (Detai

Indebtedness (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 27, 2016shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Oct. 02, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2014USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Weighted Average Borrowing Rate for Short-Term Debt		1.70%	1.40%	1.40%
Interest Paid		$ 732	$ 754	$ 672
Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Voting power of shares closely held, percent	77.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin range		1.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Margin range		2.00%
Class A [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of closely held shares | shares	3,870,185
Outstanding shares closely held, percent	44.00%
Class B [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of closely held shares | shares	1,211,196
Outstanding shares closely held, percent	99.90%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Annual Seasonal Pay Down Duration		June 30th through October 31st of each year under the agreement
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 0	$ 0
Initiation Date		Sep. 16, 2013
Expiration Date		Sep. 16, 2018
Interest Rate at Period End		1.70%	1.40%
Line of Credit Facility, Dividend Restrictions		The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year. The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year
Line of Credit Facility, Asset Restrictions		Under the terms of the Revolver, the Company is required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company's consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times. No limits are imposed if the Company's consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms		The Revolving Credit Agreement restricts the Company's ability to incur additional debt and includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral		The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company's domestic subsidiaries
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description		The interest rate on the Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin resets each quarter and ranges from 1.25% to 2.00% and is dependent on the Company's leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity For Asset Or Stock Acquisitions		$ 20,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Leverage Ratio		2.5
Line Of Credit Facility, Minimum Borrowing Availability At Time of Asset Or Stock Acquisition		$ 10,000
Maximum Aggregate Amount Of All Dividends Or Repurchases Of Common Stock During Any Fiscal Year		10,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Standard [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity		90,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Seasonal [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity		60,000
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities At Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit		0
Unsecured Line Of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 0	$ 0
Term Loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt maturity date		Sep. 29, 2029
Interest Rate in Effect		5.50%	5.25%
Pre Payment Penalty Percent		3.00%
Annual Decrease Of Pre Payment Penalty		1.00%
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding		$ 392	$ 684

Indebtedness (Schedule of Debt)

Indebtedness (Schedule of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Term Loans	$ 7,098	$ 7,430
Other	291
Total Debt	7,389	7,430
Less current portion of long term debt	381	368
Total long-term debt	$ 7,008	$ 7,062

Indebtedness (Schedule of Matur

Indebtedness (Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Indebtedness [Abstract]
2,017	$ 381
2,018	403
2,019	426
2,020	740
2,021	475
Thereafter	4,964
Total	$ 7,389

Derivative Instruments And He62

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016itemcontract	Oct. 02, 2015itemcontract
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	17.00%
Percent Of Revenues In Other Foreign Currencies	4.00%
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held | contract	0	0
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held | item	0	0
Euro [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	7.00%
Canadian Dollars [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	6.00%

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment		$ 6,197	$ 0
Goodwill		11,196	14,292	$ 14,416
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		6,197		8,475
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring			0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring			0
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill				0
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment				6,475
Outdoor Equipment [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets				2,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value		3,400
Diving [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill Impairment	$ 6,197	6,197
Goodwill	$ 0		$ 3,925	$ 4,049
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment		$ 6,197

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets	$ 12,637	$ 11,441
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets	$ 12,637	$ 11,441

Fair Value Measurements (Sche65

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of the Location and Amount of Income or Loss Recognized for Changes in Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Rabbi trust assets (Assets) [Member] | Other (Income) Expense [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Changes in fair value, (income) loss	$ (624)	$ 638	$ (703)

Fair Value Measurements (Sche66

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	$ 6,197		$ 8,475
Goodwill [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		$ 6,197

Leases And Other Commitments (N

Leases And Other Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rental expense	$ 7,011	$ 6,933	$ 8,360
Related Parties [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Rental expense	$ 907	$ 873	$ 970

Leases And Other Commitments (F

Leases And Other Commitments (Future Minimum Rental Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 6,058
2,018	5,094
2,019	4,523
2,020	4,328
2,021	3,530
Thereafter	4,605
Related Parties [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2,017	946
2,018	977
2,019	1,006
2,020	1,036
2,021	1,067
Thereafter	$ 179

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Sep. 27, 2013
Income Tax [Line Items]
Accrued Interest On Income Taxes	$ 1,079	$ 787
Interest Included In Income Tax Expense	194	148	$ 186
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	5,096	3,881	3,535
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	4,600
Net Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries	108,552
Cash And Cash Equivalents	87,294	$ 69,159	$ 70,793	$ 55,694
Foreign [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Cash And Cash Equivalents	$ 53,698

Income Taxes (U.S. And Foreign

Income Taxes (U.S. And Foreign Income Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
United States									$ 28,881	$ 11,886	$ 11,592
Foreign									(5,226)	3,867	5,830
Profit before income taxes	$ (4,360)	$ 13,865	$ 14,669	$ (519)	$ (244)	$ 16,101	$ 6,820	$ (6,924)	$ 23,655	$ 15,753	$ 17,422

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expens

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal									$ 9,471	$ 4,916	$ 3,888
State									1,492	882	403
Foreign									986	1,469	1,886
Deferred									(1,795)	(2,130)	2,122
Income tax expense, Total	$ (2,233)	$ 7,024	$ 5,348	$ 15	$ (1,411)	$ 6,104	$ 3,174	$ (2,730)	$ 10,154	$ 5,137	$ 8,299

Income Taxes (Tax Effects Of Te

Income Taxes (Tax Effects Of Temporary Differences Giving Rise To Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Inventories	$ 2,041	$ 2,495
Compensation	13,956	12,312
Tax credit carryforwards	4,691	4,888
Net operating loss carryforwards	7,628	6,360
Other	7,558	5,532
Total gross deferred tax assets	35,874	31,587
Less valuation allowance	10,215	9,786
Deferred tax assets	25,659	21,801
Goodwill and other intangibles	1,571	1,185
Depreciation and amortization	5,744	5,411
Foreign statutory reserves	497	520
Net deferred tax assets	$ 17,847	$ 14,685

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Net D

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Net Deferred Tax Assets In Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Non-current assets	$ 19,063	$ 15,867
Non-current liabilities	1,216	1,182
Net deferred tax assets	$ 17,847	$ 14,685

Income Taxes (Significant Diffe

Income Taxes (Significant Differences Between Statutory Federal Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Foreign rate differential	0.30%	(1.50%)	(0.50%)
State income tax, net of federal benefit	6.10%	2.40%	4.40%
Tax credit	(3.50%)	(18.80%)	(6.30%)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	0.80%	10.00%	(0.30%)
Uncertain tax positions, net of settlements	1.40%	1.70%	5.40%
Goodwill impairment	6.60%	0.00%	10.40%
Section 199 manufacturer's deduction	(4.20%)	(3.70%)	(1.60%)
Amended tax returns	0.00%	3.50%	0.00%
Other	0.40%	4.00%	1.20%
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations, Total	42.90%	32.60%	47.70%

Income Taxes (Summary Of Operat

Income Taxes (Summary Of Operating Loss Carryforwards) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 53,147
State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	34,688
Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	18,459
2017-2021 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	3,090
2017-2021 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	6
2017-2021 [Member] | Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 3,084
2017-2021 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2017
2017-2021 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2021
2022-2026 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 8,387
2022-2026 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	2,953
2022-2026 [Member] | Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 5,434
2022-2026 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2022
2022-2026 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2026
2027-2031 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 31,144
2027-2031 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 31,144
2027-2031 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2027
2027-2031 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2031
2032-2036 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 585
2032-2036 [Member] | State [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 585
2032-2036 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2032
2032-2036 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards expiration	Dec. 31, 2036
Indefinite [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 9,941
Indefinite [Member] | Foreign [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 9,941

Income Taxes (Summary Of Tax Cr

Income Taxes (Summary Of Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	$ 4,691
2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,499
2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,929
2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	904
2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	359
State [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	4,691
State [Member] | 2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,499
State [Member] | 2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	1,929
State [Member] | 2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	904
State [Member] | 2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward amount	$ 359
Minimum [Member] | 2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2017
Minimum [Member] | 2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum [Member] | 2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2027
Minimum [Member] | 2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2032
Maximum [Member] | 2017-2021 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2021
Maximum [Member] | 2022-2026 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2026
Maximum [Member] | 2027-2031 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2031
Maximum [Member] | 2032-2036 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2036

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 3,881	$ 3,535
Settlement		(103)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(391)	(329)
Gross increases - tax positions in period	1,606	778
Balance at end of year	$ 5,096	$ 3,881

Income Taxes (Summary of Income

Income Taxes (Summary of Income Tax Examinations) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
United States [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,013
United States [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,016
Canada [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,012
Canada [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,016
France [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,012
France [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,016
Germany [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,009
Germany [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,016
Italy [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,011
Italy [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,016
Japan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,013
Japan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,016
Switzerland [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,006
Switzerland [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,016

Employee Benefits (Narrative) (

Employee Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount of Unrecognized Loss Amortization Expected to be Recognized	$ 710
Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation, Plans With Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets	29,449	$ 26,212
Aggregate Fair Falue of Plan Assets, Plans With Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets	17,793	17,020
Anticipated Contributions to Defined Benefit Plans Through Next Year	685
Actuarial Loss Due to Impact of the Change in Discount Rates	$ 3,152		$ 2,640
Actuarial Gain Due To Impact Of Change In Discount Rate		390
Actuarial Target Rate of Return	7.50%
Target Return Above the Rate of Inflation	4.00%
Deferred Compensation Liability	$ 12,637	11,441
Expense Attributable to the Defined Contribution Programs	$ 1,126	$ 1,093	$ 1,061
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of Equity Securities as a Component of the Mutual Fund	70.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment Horizon Over Which the Investment Objectives Are Expected to be Met	5 years
Percentage of Equity Securities as a Component of the Mutual Fund	75.00%

Employee Benefits (Financial Po

Employee Benefits (Financial Position Of Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$ 26,212	$ 25,301
Service cost
Interest cost	1,137	1,108	$ 1,078
Actuarial loss	3,069	684
Benefits paid	(969)	(881)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	29,449	26,212	25,301
Fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	17,020	17,551
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	1,260	(252)
Company contributions	482	602
Benefits paid	(969)	(881)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	17,793	17,020	$ 17,551
Funded status of the plans	(11,656)	(9,192)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
Current pension liabilities	188	192
Non-current pension liabilities	11,468	9,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,999)	(8,492)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss	(10,999)	(8,492)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (10,999)	$ (8,492)

Employee Benefits (Net Periodic

Employee Benefits (Net Periodic Benefit Cost For The Non-Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Interest cost	$ 1,137	$ 1,108	$ 1,078
Expected return on plan assets	(1,265)	(1,197)	(1,097)
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss	566	622	341
Net periodic pension cost	438	533	322
Net actuarial loss	2,507	1,511	1,974
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and OCI	$ 2,945	$ 2,044	$ 2,296

Employee Benefits (Estimated Be

Employee Benefits (Estimated Benefit Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
2,017	$ 1,045
2,018	1,101
2,019	1,139
2,020	1,195
2,021	1,213
Five years thereafter	$ 6,679

Employee Benefits (Actuarial As

Employee Benefits (Actuarial Assumptions Used To Determine The Projected Benefit Obligation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Discount rate, Projected Benefit Obligation	3.60%	4.35%	4.25%
Long-term rate of return, Projected Benefit Obligation
Average salary increase rate, Projected Benefit Obligation
Discount rate, Net Periodic Pension Cost	4.35%	4.25%	5.00%
Long-term rate of return, Net Periodic Pension Cost	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Average salary increase rate, Net Periodic Pension Cost

Employee Benefits (Pension Plan

Employee Benefits (Pension Plans' Weighted Average Asset Allocations By Percent) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	69.00%	74.00%
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	30.00%	25.00%
Other Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan asset allocation	1.00%	1.00%

Employee Benefits (Pension Pl85

Employee Benefits (Pension Plan Assets Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	$ 17,793	$ 17,020	$ 17,551
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	17,680	16,865
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	113	155	$ 216
Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	17,467	16,821
Mutual Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	17,467	16,821
Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	213	44
Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	213	44
Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	113	155
Group Annuity Contract [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension plan assets measured at fair value	$ 113	$ 155

Employee Benefits (Summary Of C

Employee Benefits (Summary Of Changes In Fair Vale of Level 3 Pension Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$ 17,020	$ 17,551
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	17,793	17,020
Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	155	216
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases	2	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Unrealized loss	(2)	(10)
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales	(42)	(54)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$ 113	$ 155

Preferred Stock (Details)

Preferred Stock (Details) - shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Shares Authorized	1,000,000
Shares Issued	0	0
Shares Outstanding	0

Common Stock (Narrative) (Detai

Common Stock (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016item / sharesshares	Oct. 02, 2015shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of Class Dividends on Class A Common Stock Relative to Class B Common Stock	110.00%
Ratio of Class B Common Stock Convertible to Class A Common Stock | shares	1
Shares converted | shares	376	0
Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of Members of the Board Elected by Class of Stock	25.00%
Vote Per Share Owned by Class of Stock | item / shares	1
Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Percentage of Members of the Board Elected by Class of Stock	75.00%
Vote Per Share Owned by Class of Stock | item / shares	10

Common Stock (Schedule Of Autho

Common Stock (Schedule Of Authorized And Outstanding Shares By Class) (Details) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Par Value	$ 0.05
Authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Outstanding	8,778,028	8,770,612
Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Par Value	$ 0.05
Authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Outstanding	1,212,006	1,212,382

Stock-Based Compensation And 90

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Tendered for Tax Withholding on Vesting of Restricted Shares	19,973	30,353
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Expense	$ 33	$ 33	$ 57
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date	85.00%
Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Available for Grant Under Stock-Based Compensation Plans	589,717
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares Issued	7,732	8,062	15,969
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Available for Grant Under Stock-Based Compensation Plans	0
Number of Stock Options Granted During Period	0	0	0
Cash Received from Stock Option Exercises	$ 0	$ 118	$ 78
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Terms of Award	P10Y
Tax Benefit on Stock Based Compensation Expense	$ 112	482	493
Aggregated Intrinsic Value Of Shares Received Option Excercise	$ 0	221	96
Non-vested Stock, Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	5 years
Non-vested Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-Vested Stock, Net of Forfeitures	$ 1,252	1,287	1,523
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-vested Stock	1,292
Fair Value Of Vested Restricted Stock	2,348	3,294	3,123
Tax Benefit on Stock Based Compensation Expense	476	598	641
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-Vested Stock, Net of Forfeitures	547	$ 286	$ 165
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-vested Stock	$ 652

Stock-Based Compensation And 91

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Stock Options [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Beginning Balance | shares	9,216
Number of Stock Options Exercised | shares	(9,216)
Number of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Ending Balance | shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 17.07
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Exercised | $ / shares	17.07
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Ending Balance | $ / shares

Stock-Based Compensation And 92

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of Non-Vested Stock Activity) (Details) - Non-vested Stock [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-Vested Stock, Beginning Balance	214,027	319,632
Non-Vested Stock Grants	54,850	38,222
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited	(7,885)	(25,364)
Restricted Stock Vested	(98,520)	(118,463)
Non-Vested Stock, Ending Balance	162,472	214,027
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 21.43	$ 17.10
Non-Vested Stock Grants, Weighted Average Grant Price	24.16	30.05
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited, Weighted Averge Grant Price	18.52	21.27
Restricted Stock Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	19.18	12.57
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 24.49	$ 21.43

Stock-Based Compensation And 93

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of RSU Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-Vested Stock, Beginning Balance	7,336	10,792
Non-Vested Stock Grants	48,456	7,336
Restricted Stock Vested	(7,336)	(10,792)
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited	(2,045)
Non-Vested Stock, Ending Balance	46,411	7,336
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 33.40	$ 22.71
Non-Vested Stock Grants, Weighted Average Grant Price	23.64	33.40
Restricted Stock Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	33.40	22.71
Non-Vested Stock Forfeited, Weighted Averge Grant Price	24.16
Non-Vested Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance	$ 23.62	$ 33.40

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Costs Associated with Related Party Transactions	$ 1,196	$ 1,187	$ 1,114

Segments of Business (Narrative

Segments of Business (Narrative) (Details) - Sales Revenue, Net [Member] - customer	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Number Of Customers	0	0	0
Percentage Of Total Net Sales Accounted For To Customer	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%

Segments of Business (Segments

Segments of Business (Segments of Business) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016		Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 74,937	$ 139,300	$ 134,192	$ 85,298	$ 85,673	$ 140,883	$ 133,111	$ 70,822	$ 433,727		$ 430,489	$ 425,410
Operating profit (loss)	(4,927)	13,583	$ 15,138	$ (900)	1,140	$ 16,421	$ 7,623	$ (7,331)	22,894		17,853	16,691
Depreciation and amortization expense									11,955		11,824	10,863
Capital expenditures									11,702		10,409	13,263
Goodwil, net	11,196				14,292				11,196		14,292	14,416
Total assets	310,279				299,204				310,279		299,204
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment									6,197			8,475
Marine Electronics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									274,539		262,184	249,344
Operating profit (loss)									43,092		26,055	30,722
Depreciation and amortization expense									7,597		7,749	6,409
Capital expenditures									6,970		6,739	9,726
Goodwil, net	11,196				10,367				11,196		10,367	10,367
Total assets	118,357				125,113				118,357		125,113
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									39,975		47,526	47,393
Operating profit (loss)									2,077		3,847	(3,726)
Depreciation and amortization expense									1,121		1,128	1,099
Capital expenditures									311		427	348
Goodwil, net												0
Total assets	28,249				33,663				28,249		33,663
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment												6,475
Watercraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									50,240		48,805	49,349
Operating profit (loss)									3,349		1,620	210
Depreciation and amortization expense									819		972	1,274
Capital expenditures									911		889	837
Total assets	19,693				20,898				19,693		20,898
Diving [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									68,330		71,414	78,779
Operating profit (loss)									(9,384)	[1]	934	3,596
Depreciation and amortization expense									1,210		826	904
Capital expenditures									1,464		661	947
Goodwil, net		$ 0			3,925						3,925	4,049
Total assets	77,195				62,589				77,195		62,589
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment									6,197
Other / Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									643		560	545
Operating profit (loss)									(16,240)		(14,603)	(14,111)
Depreciation and amortization expense									1,208		1,149	1,177
Capital expenditures									2,046		1,693	1,405
Total assets	$ 66,785				$ 56,941				66,785		56,941
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									(1,331)		(1,248)	(1,190)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Marine Electronics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									333		334	217
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									43		47	50
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Watercraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									148		156	143
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Diving [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 807		$ 711	$ 780
[1]	Diving 2016 operating profit includes $6,197 of goodwill impairment charges.

Segments of Business (Schedule

Segments of Business (Schedule Of Operations By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 74,937	$ 139,300	$ 134,192	$ 85,298	$ 85,673	$ 140,883	$ 133,111	$ 70,822	$ 433,727	$ 430,489	$ 425,410
Total assets		310,279				299,204				310,279	299,204
Long-term assets	[1]	89,248				84,616				89,248	84,616
United States: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										357,592	350,340	337,603
Total assets		219,625				210,060				219,625	210,060
Long-term assets	[1]	81,292				79,045				81,292	79,045
Europe: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										32,069	35,547	40,659
Total assets		52,642				59,740				52,642	59,740
Long-term assets	[1]	3,713				5,162				3,713	5,162
Canada: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										28,308	28,155	27,715
Other Geographic Areas: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										15,758	16,447	19,433
Canada And Other: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets		38,012				29,404				38,012	29,404
Long-term assets	[1]	$ 4,243				$ 409				4,243	409
GeographyEliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										(24,574)	(27,336)	(28,732)
GeographyEliminations [Member] | United States: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										14,672	17,872	16,186
GeographyEliminations [Member] | Europe: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										9,824	9,371	12,349
GeographyEliminations [Member] | Canada: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										16	11	11
GeographyEliminations [Member] | Other Geographic Areas: [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales										$ 62	$ 82	$ 186
[1]	Long term assets consist of net property, plant and equipment, net intangible assets, goodwill and other assets excluding deferred income taxes.

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (D

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) - Ridgestone Bank Term Loans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 14, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Interest Rate in Effect		5.50%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Sep. 29, 2029
Subsequent Event [Member]
Repayment Of Term Loans	$ 7,068
Pre-payment Penalty, Percentage	3.00%

Valuation And Qualifying Acco99

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 2,329	$ 2,665	$ 3,759
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	299	292	288
Less Deductions	446	628	1,382
Balance at End of Year	2,182	2,329	2,665
Reserves For Inventory Valuation [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	4,879	3,950	4,015
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	3,650	2,123	1,043
Less Deductions	2,906	1,194	1,108
Balance at End of Year	5,623	4,879	3,950
Valuation Of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	9,786	8,734	9,479
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	1,670	2,602	668
Less Deductions	1,241	1,550	1,413
Balance at End of Year	10,215	9,786	8,734
Reserves For Sales Returns [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	1,945	1,428	1,129
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	4,596	3,139	2,553
Less Deductions	3,769	2,622	2,254
Balance at End of Year	$ 2,772	$ 1,945	$ 1,428

Quarterly Financial Summary (De

Quarterly Financial Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Apr. 01, 2016	Jan. 01, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Jul. 03, 2015	Apr. 03, 2015	Jan. 02, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Net sales	$ 74,937	$ 139,300	$ 134,192	$ 85,298	$ 85,673	$ 140,883	$ 133,111	$ 70,822	$ 433,727	$ 430,489	$ 425,410
Gross profit	28,885	59,283	54,995	33,299	33,711	58,752	51,936	27,334	176,462	171,733	168,613
Operating profit (loss)	(4,927)	13,583	15,138	(900)	1,140	16,421	7,623	(7,331)	22,894	17,853	16,691
Income (loss) before income taxes	(4,360)	13,865	14,669	(519)	(244)	16,101	6,820	(6,924)	23,655	15,753	17,422
Income tax expense (benefit)	(2,233)	7,024	5,348	15	(1,411)	6,104	3,174	(2,730)	10,154	5,137	8,299
Net income (loss)	$ (2,127)	$ 6,841	$ 9,321	$ (534)	$ 1,167	$ 9,997	$ 3,646	$ (4,194)	$ 13,501	$ 10,616	$ 9,123
Class A [Member]
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic	$ (0.21)	$ 0.69	$ 0.94	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1.01	$ 0.37	$ (0.42)	$ 1.36	$ 1.08	$ 0.93
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted	(0.21)	0.68	0.93	(0.05)	0.12	1	0.36	(0.42)	1.34	1.06	0.90
Class B [Member]
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic	(0.21)	0.63	0.86	(0.05)	0.11	0.92	0.34	(0.42)	1.24	0.98	0.84
Net (loss) income per common share - Diluted	$ (0.21)	$ 0.68	$ 0.93	$ (0.05)	$ 0.12	$ 1	$ 0.36	$ (0.42)	$ 1.34	$ 1.06	$ 0.90

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)item	Oct. 02, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2014USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired | item	2
Goodwill	$ 11,196	$ 14,292	$ 14,416
Period to Date Acquisition Transaction Costs	$ 753
SeaBear [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	Oct. 27, 2015
Indemnity Escrow Amount	$ 1,115
Goodwill	$ 2,219
Period of Time from Acquisition Date for Indemnity Claims	18 months
Northport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	Apr. 4, 2016
Indemnity Escrow Amount	$ 500
Goodwill	$ 827
Period of Time from Acquisition Date for Indemnity Claims	24 months
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$ 250
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years 3 months 18 days
SeaBear And Northport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total Consideration of Acquisition	$ 9,200
Goodwill	$ 3,046

Acquisitions (Schedule of Asset

Acquisitions (Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 11,196	$ 14,292	$ 14,416
SeaBear And Northport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	66
Inventories	197
Other current assets	40
Property, plant and equipment	27
Identifiable intangible assets	6,706
Less, accounts payable and accruals	350
Less, long term liabilities	580
Total identifiable net assets	6,106
Goodwill	3,046
Net assets acquired	$ 9,152

Acquisitions (Schedule of Finit

Acquisitions (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination) (Details) - SeaBear And Northport [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Developed Technologies [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 6,131
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years 7 months 6 days
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 575
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years