KyleA, do you live over on 13th east and 7 south? Not to creep but if so, I was at your house saturday night checking out your setup and things looked sick.
Back on topic though. I could definitely agree with you that the cost of manufacturing skis including labor is going to add up to over $250. However, like you said, I think it is also plausible to make it happen if you can streamline the process.
And, I think even if they made shitty skis they could still stay afloat long term, assuming they can move a high enough volume of skis which is theoretically possible since they're undercutting almost every other ski company on the market. A prime example would be bluehouse skis, they're shit, people complain about them, but they're cheap so people still buy them. Also, look at ski companies like surface, the only time i've heard positive things about their skis are from, A. reps, and B. kids sponsored by them, and they're skis retail for about the same as other skis. So in my opinion there is definitely potential for success, the company just needs to realize certain aspects of its' business model and capitalize on those.
*sidenote:I'm not trying to be condescending or arrogant, I'm just saying. I wasn't sure how much you knew or understood, didn't mean any disrespect. No need to get all up in grill haha
@Sbski565:
I think it's awesome what you're trying to do! something to keep in mind,which i'm sure you have already thought about is that first impressions tend to be lasting impressions, it's hard to change them. If you start out selling crappy skis there's a good likelihood that you'll become notorious for selling cheap shitty skis, and once you've acquired that image people will have a hard time giving you a chance. But either way, good luck!
