Ski Brands vs Mountain Bike Brands

Mattgeraghty3

Mattgeraghty3

Member
Thanks to the current global pandemic situation ending our seasons early I'm sure a lot of people's minds are already starting to wander towards bikes. This got me thinking about mountain bike brands and what their ski company equivalents would be. Here's what I've got so far:

Trek = Volkl - Really expensive but tends to end up on the podium a lot

Commencal = Faction - Euro AF and makes very refined edits with stunning cinematography

Giant = Salomon - Everyman's bike brand and you'll see these in abundance all over the world

Specialized = Atomic - Like Giant but more performance focused and also tends to win more

Yeti = Stoklii - Expensive AF but you get what you pay for (Debateable)

Santa Cruz = Armada - Bikes/skis for cool kids who don't just ride park (but mostly ride park)

Scott = Scott - duh...

Anyone else got any more??

(Fun fact: Commencal also make skis lol)
 
NS bikes -> Line

Rocky Mountain -> RMU

Specialized -> Rossi

Norco-> k2

50to10 -> the bunch

Brandon semenuk -> Wallisch

Brett rheeder -> Henrik

Nicholi Rogatkin -> andri ragettl

emil johansson -> Alex hall

rampage -> Alaska

north shore -> bc pillow lines

danny macaskill -> real skifi

fox suspension -> look pivots
 
14124136:Stuuuuuuuuuu said:
NS bikes -> Line

Rocky Mountain -> RMU

Specialized -> Rossi

Norco-> k2

50to10 -> the bunch

Brandon semenuk -> Wallisch

Brett rheeder -> Henrik

Nicholi Rogatkin -> andri ragettl

emil johansson -> Alex hall

rampage -> Alaska

north shore -> bc pillow lines

danny macaskill -> real skifi

fox suspension -> look pivots
Click to expand...

I would have said Transition for K2 - both from just outside Seattle both making pretty rad skis/bikes
 
14124142:Mattgeraghty3 said:
I would have said Transition for K2 - both from just outside Seattle both making pretty rad skis/bikes
Click to expand...

Transition = ON3P

The mannerisms of both companies are very similar and they're both from the PNW.
 
14124136:Stuuuuuuuuuu said:
NS bikes -> Line

Rocky Mountain -> RMU

Specialized -> Rossi

Norco-> k2

50to10 -> the bunch

Brandon semenuk -> Wallisch

Brett rheeder -> Henrik

Nicholi Rogatkin -> andri ragettl

emil johansson -> Alex hall

rampage -> Alaska

north shore -> bc pillow lines

danny macaskill -> real skifi

fox suspension -> look pivots
Click to expand...

If fox = pivots then Rockshox = Marker?
 
50to01= Line Travling circus for sure.

Evil= Armada cause they are both so dope and steezy. Thats all i can think of
 
topic:Mattgeraghty3 said:
Commencal = Faction - Euro AF and makes very refined edits with stunning cinematography

(Fun fact: Commencal also make skis lol)
Click to expand...

Not only that, but Commencal skis are made by Faction
 
topic:Mattgeraghty3 said:
Thanks to the current global pandemic situation ending our seasons early I'm sure a lot of people's minds are already starting to wander towards bikes. This got me thinking about mountain bike brands and what their ski company equivalents would be. Here's what I've got so far:

Trek = Volkl - Really expensive but tends to end up on the podium a lot

Commencal = Faction - Euro AF and makes very refined edits with stunning cinematography

Giant = Salomon - Everyman's bike brand and you'll see these in abundance all over the world

Specialized = Atomic - Like Giant but more performance focused and also tends to win more

Yeti = Stoklii - Expensive AF but you get what you pay for (Debateable)

Santa Cruz = Armada - Bikes/skis for cool kids who don't just ride park (but mostly ride park)

Scott = Scott - duh...

Anyone else got any more??

(Fun fact: Commencal also make skis lol)
Click to expand...

Commencals skis are just rebranded Faction skis
 
topic:Mattgeraghty3 said:
Giant = Salomon - Everyman's bike brand and you'll see these in abundance all over the world
Click to expand...

If you threw in something about outdated geometry I might agree with you
 
14124459:Lonely said:
I also haven't seen gt or intense anywhere here and that makes me sad
Click to expand...

How about Liberty = Intense

Cheaper than many of their rivals, punch above their weight, polarizing graphics, US brands made overseas... take your pick!
 
14124145:clindblomskier said:
Transition = ON3P

The mannerisms of both companies are very similar and they're both from the PNW.
Click to expand...

Came here to say this. Transition = ON3P
 
14124269:No_Gorby_Gap said:
Rossignol is rossignol
Click to expand...

Get Felt by Rossignol

14124524:bennwithtwons said:
How about black diamond = ibis?

They both have cult following even though they always seem to be a step behind their rivals
Click to expand...

This checks out
 
14124511:bennwithtwons said:
How about Liberty = Intense

Cheaper than many of their rivals, punch above their weight, polarizing graphics, US brands made overseas... take your pick!
Click to expand...

Lol I'm currently running Liberty Transfers and an Intense Uzzi ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
If by comparing Fox to Pivots you are insinuating that both are overrated in their performance and aren’t nearly as good as most ‘experienced’ people believe, you’re fairly spot on. Haha. Pivots are fine and all, but there are other bindings that are equally as good. Fox makes the most overrated suspension out. I would choose numerous companies forks before I’d pay for a fox.

14124136:Stuuuuuuuuuu said:
NS bikes -> Line

Rocky Mountain -> RMU

Specialized -> Rossi

Norco-> k2

50to10 -> the bunch

Brandon semenuk -> Wallisch

Brett rheeder -> Henrik

Nicholi Rogatkin -> andri ragettl

emil johansson -> Alex hall

rampage -> Alaska

north shore -> bc pillow lines

danny macaskill -> real skifi

fox suspension -> look pivots
Click to expand...
 
14232984:Way*Mo said:
If by comparing Fox to Pivots you are insinuating that both are overrated in their performance and aren’t nearly as good as most ‘experienced’ people believe, you’re fairly spot on. Haha. Pivots are fine and all, but there are other bindings that are equally as good. Fox makes the most overrated suspension out. I would choose numerous companies forks before I’d pay for a fox.
Click to expand...

Fox makes great suspension, but so does RockShox and Marzocchi. I’d have to agree Fox is a little more expensive than it needs to be.
 
14232288:PaulFelder said:
I reread your comments, and so I wanted to buy a brand new bike.
Click to expand...

However, I do not really understand them, I only like to ride. My first serious bike was given to me by my brother, he chose it according to his taste, and it turned out to be very good. Now it's time to change it. What can you guys advise me? I like to go cycling in the fresh air on the weekends, nothing special. Until I find a suitable bike, I decided to upgrade this one a bit, spending no more than $20 on it. I decided to change the headlights and some small parts to protect myself and others. So, I'm waiting for suggestions, thank you in advance.

_____________________

https://www.amazon.com/Vont-Rechargeable-Illumination-Resistant-Accessories/dp/B078TB9TMK
 
Knolly = Lib Tech

Diamondback=Elan

Cannondale=Head

Evil=ON3P

Julianna=Coalition

Kona=J skis/Line

**This post was edited on Jan 29th 2021 at 12:05:43pm
 
14234871:CrunnchyVanMan said:
Knolly = Lib Tech

Diamondback=Elan

Cannondale=Head

Evil=ON3P

Julianna=Coalition

Kona=J skis/Line

**This post was edited on Jan 29th 2021 at 12:05:43pm
Click to expand...

Also Propain=vishnu just because they are both where the hype and attention is at
 
topic:Mattgeraghty3 said:
Thanks to the current global pandemic situation ending our seasons early I'm sure a lot of people's minds are already starting to wander towards bikes. This got me thinking about mountain bike brands and what their ski company equivalents would be. Here's what I've got so far:

Trek = Volkl - Really expensive but tends to end up on the podium a lot

Commencal = Faction - Euro AF and makes very refined edits with stunning cinematography

Giant = Salomon - Everyman's bike brand and you'll see these in abundance all over the world

Specialized = Atomic - Like Giant but more performance focused and also tends to win more

Yeti = Stoklii - Expensive AF but you get what you pay for (Debateable)

Santa Cruz = Armada - Bikes/skis for cool kids who don't just ride park (but mostly ride park)

Scott = Scott - duh...

Anyone else got any more??

(Fun fact: Commencal also make skis lol)
Click to expand...

Ibis=Icelantic
 
Cleary

Woom

Spawn

Frog

Pello

Early Rider

all unrivaled in the ski industry, as far as I know there isn't a single kids only niche brand for skis. Big untapped market space, [tag=17763]@JLev[/tag]
 
14238139:Static said:
Cleary

Woom

Spawn

Frog

Pello

Early Rider

all unrivaled in the ski industry, as far as I know there isn't a single kids only niche brand for skis. Big untapped market space, [tag=17763]@JLev[/tag]
Click to expand...

I hear ya, the challenge for kids skis is parents don't want spend real money knowing they'll outgrow them in 1 season. That's why there's so much ski leasing. Any parents buying kids skis can get super cheap from the big brands Rossi, K2, etc. which I can't compete with because they use mediocre materials in huge factories and are ok with small margins so really tough for a kid specific brand to compete in price.... even if offering higher quality. I think there's more potential once the kid is 140cm + which is why I offer The Max ski in 140 & 150cm for $399, not the cheapest but very affordable for what you get 100% same high quality materials and construction and performance as adult skis.
 
Flybikes- Surface

Fitbikeco- Line

Sunday- Armada

Fiend- ON3P

Eclat- Vishnu

Devon Smillie- Jake Mageau

Boyd Hilder- Alex Hall

Erik Elstran- Real Skifi

Julian Arteaga- Dylan Manley

Rim Nakamura- Colby Stevenson
 
14239119:FastGreyGlasses said:
Flybikes- Surface

Fitbikeco- Line

Sunday- Armada

Fiend- ON3P

Eclat- Vishnu

Devon Smillie- Jake Mageau

Boyd Hilder- Alex Hall

Erik Elstran- Real Skifi

Julian Arteaga- Dylan Manley

Rim Nakamura- Colby Stevenson
Click to expand...

Julian arteaga and Dylan Manley don’t compare IMO. Julian is super ocd about style and making tricks look clean.

**This post was edited on Feb 6th 2021 at 1:59:14am
 
14239119:FastGreyGlasses said:
Flybikes- Surface

Fitbikeco- Line

Sunday- Armada

Fiend- ON3P

Eclat- Vishnu

Devon Smillie- Jake Mageau

Boyd Hilder- Alex Hall

Erik Elstran- Real Skifi

Julian Arteaga- Dylan Manley

Rim Nakamura- Colby Stevenson
Click to expand...

Also Charlie crumlish = Andy parry
 
14239119:FastGreyGlasses said:
Flybikes- Surface

Fitbikeco- Line

Sunday- Armada

Fiend- ON3P

Eclat- Vishnu

Devon Smillie- Jake Mageau

Boyd Hilder- Alex Hall

Erik Elstran- Real Skifi

Julian Arteaga- Dylan Manley

Rim Nakamura- Colby Stevenson
Click to expand...

Eclat is part of the WeThePeople conglomerate. One of the biggest in BMX and definitely not Vishnu.

also if your considering Line as the original core freestyle company you’d be closer with S&M.
 
true but i was thinking like dylan and julian both don’t send huge stuff. they just got 100% steeze

14239151:moist_velvet said:
Julian arteaga and Dylan Manley don’t compare IMO. Julian is super ocd about style and making tricks look clean.

**This post was edited on Feb 6th 2021 at 1:59:14am
Click to expand...
 
Jesper and Matt Jones? Innovative, creative riders who happen to go for a edited, high end, well(over) produced style rather than something more core?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top