^That would have to come from someone riding the 'most hardcore ski brand, underground, I want THalls balls, we're better than everyone else' Armadas. Plus, your AOL name is basketball... go shoot a hoop, gaywad. The reason k2 mfgs. in China is to save money and throw out a sweet deal to the consumer, because they don't have to pay worker's comp., withholdings, and otherwise get shafted from the Dems. in China. Strictly financial...same material, same ski, and STILL BETTER THAN ARMADA !