Replying to Factory corporate vs. rider owned

Theres always a debate over this topic and i was wondering how people really felt vs. what they actually buy. Most people seem to support rider owned because they appreciate the idea. but when it comes to puttin money where their mouth is.. people spend the bucks on the top three.

I personally like dynastar. they've always had a great product, wood core and strong base that ive never had a problem with. I guess i just dont trust rider owned companies that have only been around a year or two makin skis that cost 650 bucks because their product margins suck. Why spend that when i can get a proven quality ski for half that from a factory corporate company.

just my 2 cents