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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2010 | Apr. 30, 2010 Specialty Sports Venture [Member] | Apr. 23, 2010 Specialty Sports Venture [Member]
Remaining percentage of ownership interest acquired |  |  |  |  | 30.70%
Payments made to acquire noncontrolling interest | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 31,000 | $ 31,000 |
Consolidated ownership interest |  |  |  |  | 100.00%
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest |  |  | $ 2,690 | $ 2,600 |

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