McConkey on K2s?

[the_eleven]

Not only that (the Spatula Patent being so specific), but the engineer that actually brought the Spatula to the light of day is supossedly working with DB skis; think, "carbon fiber Spatula-like ski".

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Not only that (the Spatula Patent being so specific), but the engineer that actually brought the Spatula to the light of day is supossedly working with DB skis; think, "carbon fiber Spatula-like ski".

With positive camber?

[Jumper Bones]

all you salivating over the possibity of new, K2-made Spats - you do realize they'll still be made in China, right? Or is this a cool enough design for that to be overlooked?

so far K2 hasn't announced any plans to start building any of their skis in the Volkl factories...

[Arty50]

You know what? I don't really care where my skis are made. Last time I checked this is an international sport.

If K2s start exploding at an unusual rate, then I'll care. But everybody makes lemons at one time. Just look at last year's Gotamas. Those Germans did a great job! That's why nearly everyone who bought them, including myself, has a free pair coming this winter.

And ulitmately that's what I care about. If my skis blow up and I wasn't responsible for it, then how will they approach the problem? Volkl is being a class act. What's will K2s story be if the same thing happens?

[dirtbag]

Last year alot of people had problems with bindings pulling out of Seth Pistols because the mounting area was too soft and no problems getting new ones.

[optics]

And ulitmately that's what I care about. If my skis blow up and I wasn't responsible for it, then how will they approach the problem? Volkl is being a class act. What's will K2s story be if the same thing happens?

They'll definitely have more room to provide a liberal replacement policy with the higher margin afforded by overseas production.

Low margin + bro-brah warranty/replacement policy would equal going out of business. Given the changes to the K2 family over the last year, doesn't look like they're planning to go out of business any time soon.

[Arty50]

Oh I don't expect a bro-brah replacement policy. Generally when something breaks, it's operator error/abuse. Last year's Gotama was an exception, and exceptions are admittedly rare. Having the sidewall crack and warp, thus causing the edge and topsheet to bow outwards is not a good thing. Props to them for admitting they screwed up royally and taking care of it.

[davey]

Oh I don't expect a bro-brah replacement policy. Generally when something breaks, it's operator error/abuse. Last year's Gotama was an exception, and exceptions are admittedly rare. Having the sidewall crack and warp, thus causing the edge and topsheet to bow outwards is not a good thing. Props to them for admitting they screwed up royally and taking care of it.

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[skier0178]

all you salivating over the possibity of new, K2-made Spats - you do realize they'll still be made in China, right? Or is this a cool enough design for that to be overlooked?

so far K2 hasn't announced any plans to start building any of their skis in the Volkl factories...

Who cares where a ski is made? If they perform as they should then that's all that should matter. Why isn't anyone making a big deal out of the fact that Armada produces their skis in Europe?

[optics]

Oh I don't expect a bro-brah replacement policy. Generally when something breaks, it's operator error/abuse. Last year's Gotama was an exception, and exceptions are admittedly rare. Having the sidewall crack and warp, thus causing the edge and topsheet to bow outwards is not a good thing. Props to them for admitting they screwed up royally and taking care of it.

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Agreed.

[Idris]

Who cares where a ski is made? If they perform as they should then that's all that should matter. Why isn't anyone making a big deal out of the fact that Armada produces their skis in Europe?

Probably because they aren't outsourcing to a lower cost/wages country...?