it may be a good ski, even a great ski but it looks cheap to me. This years model writes sex tips in lads mags like fhm etc.
Therefore to put a picture of a cheap slag on your skis makes them look cheap and nasty in my opinion
its pretty tempting, but not feasible for me.
From what i read and hear LL sounds epic, terrain seems a cross between ak and europe, you'll have a balla time
does the sport need more elite athletes? YES
does the sport need more sponsorship? YES
the more elite athletes the better as they push each others ability thus making the sport better to watch, and in time making it more marketable
so in short, it is you who is wrong
theres a guy on the tgr forum who is looking for flatmates in LL, 10,000usd for 6 people for the season. so thats 1500ish each. You could see if you could get one of his rooms for just august, if your under 21 or so i wouldnt bother tho