as much as i really do agree with you here, its impossible to deny that they are cheap as fuck (6 bucks on amazon.com) easy to come by for free (i win those things at rail jams and prize tosses like its fucking cool) and for the price, the sound quality isnt that bad. also, they work great on the hill. i fucking hate wearing earbuds when im shredding because they just suck and fall out and shit. but i can throw on some icons, not give a shit if they get ripped to shreds, and have music while i ride. plus i can put the bridge over my neck and wear them with my helmet on, a function no other headphone has ever offered me.
but i wouldn't be caught fucking dead rocking them off the hill.