supporting the industry?

huckster989

huckster989

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what is supporting the industry? this came up in the joystick post. I feel that I support the newschool industry by buying the magazines, movies, skis, clothing and pretty much everyhing associated with it. I may not be starting a company in my garage (if i had one) or breaking new ground with tricks but isn't buying the products of the industry supporting it? And because I won't buy 60 dollar poles from an independent company and instead will dig a pair out of a dumpster does that mean i'm not supporting the industry? I'd like to support those who support me but i'm starting to feel like the newschool industry isn't really supporting us. i mean look at the prices of new gear. i mean 600 dollars for a pair of aramdas, 624 for some 4frnts, 600 for some lines? i know people will say the high price is beacuse of the high quality but it seems like the industry is getting away from itself. what do you guys think? and if buying stuff isn't support what is?

M~M~C

poach: To take or appropriate something unfairly or illegally (you know what I'm talking about)

 
I would like to metion that 4frnt is made in the US. How many other ski companies can you name that do that. That naturaly makes their product more expensive. Supporting the industry means you suport the companies that give a shit about our little niche, the ones that understand what we need and want. It does not necessarily mean 'Core' companies, but those are generaly the companies that care the most. The thing witht the poles is that there is now a pole out there made by people in our industry, if you want to buy your rental poles thats cool, but I would hope that I you were to Brand new poles you would buy from a company that is working with our 'niche'.

 
this is all good stuff.

how about the way you represent our niche when you're out skiing or whatever? that can be a big part of support.

 
scott usa

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yea I'm all for supporting the core newschooler companies, only as long as your not breaking your bank or compromising quality

 
understand that other types of skis, quality racing skis or quality big mountain skis, will run you into the thousands. so a quality twintip at 600 isnt the end of the world; plus there are deals out there, start looking.

i am all for supporting those who support us, it is the logical thing for us consumers to do in order to keep our indusrty afloat. however, this doesnt mean that we have to buy everything newschool. i mean, there are now tons of independant hat companies. come on, whats next...newschool sock companies that we are compelled to by from?

and the joystick issue..im on the fence about. it seems like joystick is in the newschool industry just to be in the newschool industry. what im getting at is that we need newschool skis because they perform differently than regular skis. we need newschool outerwear and apparel to express our style, rather than wearing normal ski gear. but where is the distinction between normal ski poles and joystick poles (other than the hefty price tag)? somebody fill me in. until i am told that they are a very advantageous pole for the newschool skier, i dont really want any part of joystick.

-Joel

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its hard not to stare.

he's tall too...he's like, way up there.

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the price factor in everything skiing has to do with how small this thing still is. Manufacturing costs, liability insurance and salarys are all rediculous, with no hope of relief... I dont really have enough knowledge to start plunkin away a story here, but the only thing I feel comfortable saying about this is, to go get a job, and save your money for the things you want. It'll be good for you, to build up a work ethic and a sense of pride in the fact that you know what you had to do to get new gear for the season.

as far as the supporting the industry thing goes, Screw this industry. Its a business. and businesses are out to make money. If a business isn't out to make money, they are being un ethical towards the people who work for them. To support business like a cause is kind of an oxy-moron. It's not like these people are out to change litigations to make skiing cheaper, or to allow for the cutting and development of new areas. No, these companies are out to make money, sure, doing something they love, but to make money non the less.

 
Supporting the industry is strappin' on a pair of twins and doing whatever the fuck you like, no matter what company's gear you have....this is a good post but those others on supporting these upcoming companies are bullshit, it's a buisness, it's a cutthroat game, and all the kids on this site buy into all the hype around these companies......buy whatever you like, not what some 12yr old says is a good ski, cause they really don't know shit! anyway good post

 
i wouldn't consider scott a newschool/freestyle skiing company.

~I keep shit rilla, cuz i'm all about my scrilla
 
would you call salomon a freeskiing company?

Or do you mean ARMADA, LINE, Siver Cartel or something else?

proudly representing ISCHGL, TIROL, AUSTRIA
 
I'm with fluff on this one, supporting the industry blah blah buying from core companies blah blah. It's just more hype for you kiddies to eat up thinking your making a difference. Soon enough there will be even more and more independant industries targeted to sell to the 'newschool skier' demographic. How are you gonna support all of them? Do you have to sit in the store and decide which company is more 'core' before you buy shit? No, buy the best cheapest product no matter who makes it. Which is supporting good business ethic. I want to support the companies that sell the cheapest and highest quality products.

We pay our debt sometimes.
 
nice responses guys its good to hear you guys got your shit together

M~M~C

poach: To take or appropriate something unfairly or illegally (you know what I'm talking about)

 
hahaha.. yeah- you ever look at some 14 year old clad in 'newschool' gear and shake is hand and say, wow dude- cool support... no, you think to yourself...poser

sofa king we todd did
 
I'm with fluff too. Yeah I'm all about supporting the industry. But I got priorities and cash is being one of them. Core companies are great but other companies that arent as core are doing great things too for the industry (aka sponsering riders, events, name it...). If I can get a hand on some Scott poles that are as good as Joystick poles and cheaper I'm gonna go with the first one's.

 
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