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Stupid ahh can even put a damn sentence together. Can this be a thread to “share why” dope snow is an abomination to the skiing/snowboarding world. Thanks
ajbskiNot really anything on the market has got a solid front axle anymore. Last truck I had with a solid front was a 98 ram 2500. Jeep’s even have coils all the way around. I think they have a marginally better ride than any pick up with leaf springs. Meanwhile pick up sales have been up over the last couple of years.
only currently offered solid front axle vehicles in the US are ford f-250/350, ram 2500/3500, jeep wrangler, and Mercedes G-class (nvm the g lost its solid front axle in 2019)
**This post was edited on Feb 3rd 2022 at 11:07:07pm
ajbskiI’m still surprised the wrangler has an option for it. Probably the gladiator then too.
I guess they offer front locking diffs on the rubicon. Only real reason for it.
the HD trucks I get cause it gives you a bigger payload capacity
the only thing good about a wrangler is a solid front axle lmao jeeps teased ifs wranglers and people go ape shit over it, if they do it they'll lose all their customers to the bronco. also yeah the gladiator, forgot that ugly piece of shit excuse for a truck existed
you can have a locking front ifs diff, don't know if anyone offers them factory, the new bronco might?
driftsthe only thing good about a wrangler is a solid front axle lmao jeeps teased ifs wranglers and people go ape shit over it, if they do it they'll lose all their customers to the bronco. also yeah the gladiator, forgot that ugly piece of shit excuse for a truck existed
you can have a locking front ifs diff, don't know if anyone offers them factory, the new bronco might?
I’ll never understand who is buying trucks with a 4.5’ box. They could of made the gladiator so nice
genuine question, can someone explain to me why people here don't like the brands
is it because of their business practices or the people behind them?
is it because their stuff is mid?
or is it another weird NS core superiority complex thing?
wait wait wait, you guys only hate dopesnow cause their shitty marketing team? wow, this really is a smooth brain forum. don't hate a company for shitty gear or anything, hate a company because they post silly things on instagram
FruitBootProgenuine question, can someone explain to me why people here don't like the brands
is it because of their business practices or the people behind them?
is it because their stuff is mid?
or is it another weird NS core superiority complex thing?
because their instagram marketing is annoying
because the gear is mid
designs look like they were picked out by an ai
dont sponsor enough athletes zero ski movie projects even though they are making bank off instagram addicts buying their shit
FruitBootProgenuine question, can someone explain to me why people here don't like the brands
is it because of their business practices or the people behind them?
is it because their stuff is mid?
or is it another weird NS core superiority complex thing?
what drifts said. i like that guy.
but also ns core superiority thing. Basically anything that is designed and marketed for the mass ski market (europe), the hipster in ns takes over. dope/montec are the like top 40 hits while ns listens to some shitty underground rapper/alt surf rock. its crazy the snobbery that goes on around here. im trying to burst this way of thinking on ns. so 2015
FruitBootProgenuine question, can someone explain to me why people here don't like the brands
is it because of their business practices or the people behind them?
is it because their stuff is mid?
or is it another weird NS core superiority complex thing?
CantThinkOfaNamewait wait wait, you guys only hate dopesnow cause their shitty marketing team? wow, this really is a smooth brain forum. don't hate a company for shitty gear or anything, hate a company because they post silly things on instagram
It’s the fact that they are making insane profits while skipping the part where you sponsor good athletes and pump money into the industry. It’s like skateboard companies that only sell online; you aren’t helping skate shops and unless you sponsor a dozen people you’re aren’t any better than a walmart board company
asparagusIt’s the fact that they are making insane profits while skipping the part where you sponsor good athletes and pump money into the industry. It’s like skateboard companies that only sell online; you aren’t helping skate shops and unless you sponsor a dozen people you’re aren’t any better than a walmart board company
theyre not bringing up and coming north american athletes to the table... but i do think they sponsor a bunch of (mostly euro) riders.
it was not jesper tjader it was all atomic team atheletes the guys name was ian rocca, seems like a dope skier but hard to get behind advertising a brand like dope or montec
**This post was edited on Feb 4th 2022 at 10:11:24am
asparagusIt’s the fact that they are making insane profits while skipping the part where you sponsor good athletes and pump money into the industry.
Instagram changed how skiing is marketed, brands don't have to pay athletes to get exposure in a movie or event, they can just hand out free gear and get tons of marketing via instagram.
I understand why this would make you upset, but the truth is this is how most ski brands operate these days, athletes are getting less money than ever.
but also ns core superiority thing. Basically anything that is designed and marketed for the mass ski market (europe), the hipster in ns takes over. dope/montec are the like top 40 hits while ns listens to some shitty underground rapper/alt surf rock. its crazy the snobbery that goes on around here. im trying to burst this way of thinking on ns. so 2015
With any group in skiing there's always an "us and them" where some people feel a sense of superiority to the masses outside their little group. That being said, you're implying that people don't like dope/montec because of that feeling of superiority, when there are other valid reasons for not liking those brands.
Potential buyers care about whether the stuff looks good and who's on the team, which would ideally be full of skiers that they like/respect and want to support. In all honesty, social media presence is also important these days. Reputation and brand recognition is important. Putting effort into team videos (vishnu, surface, jetskis, faction, on3p in the past) is also important to some people. If you evaluate brands like dope or virtika using this criteria, then it becomes clear why a lot of people don't like them.
eheathInstagram changed how skiing is marketed, brands don't have to pay athletes to get exposure in a movie or event, they can just hand out free gear and get tons of marketing via instagram.
I understand why this would make you upset, but the truth is this is how most ski brands operate these days, athletes are getting less money than ever.
Except there sorta is something we can do about it. Talk shit about companies that don’t support skiers and hopefully we can make a difference. All the companies I support help out skiers that I like. Would I really drop $30+ on a tall t just because I like the look? Probably not, but the fact that they support/supported most of my favourite skiers makes me inclined to buy their shit
asparagusExcept there sorta is something we can do about it. Talk shit about companies that don’t support skiers and hopefully we can make a difference. All the companies I support help out skiers that I like. Would I really drop $30+ on a tall t just because I like the look? Probably not, but the fact that they support/supported most of my favourite skiers makes me inclined to buy their shit
What you just said still doesn't change the fact that a company X can give influencer Y some of their gear and get tons of free marketing from it.
But yes, supporting companies that you like and know support the industry is great, but 90% of people who buy ski gear are looking for the best deal and the easiest way to buy it, I.E. clicking a link in their favorite influencers profile and buying that gear.
Christian_BaleWith any group in skiing there's always an "us and them" where some people feel a sense of superiority to the masses outside their little group. That being said, you're implying that people don't like dope/montec because of that feeling of superiority, when there are other valid reasons for not liking those brands.
Potential buyers care about whether the stuff looks good and who's on the team, which would ideally be full of skiers that they like/respect and want to support. In all honesty, social media presence is also important these days. Reputation and brand recognition is important. Putting effort into team videos (vishnu, surface, jetskis, faction, on3p in the past) is also important to some people. If you evaluate brands like dope or virtika using this criteria, then it becomes clear why a lot of people don't like them.
These are fair points.
I just feel like sometimes ns likes to hate on stuff just cause it doesn’t match their persona. if you wanna rock a dope jacket cause you like it, go right ahead. Anyone who disses you for it is way out of line.
I just feel like sometimes ns likes to hate on stuff just cause it doesn’t match their persona. if you wanna rock a dope jacket cause you like it, go right ahead. Anyone who disses you for it is way out of line.
I just feel like sometimes ns likes to hate on stuff just cause it doesn’t match their persona. if you wanna rock a dope jacket cause you like it, go right ahead. Anyone who disses you for it is way out of line.
I read ]4% of this thread. That's how much I don't care about social media brand companies. Its sad if you care more than this, including you eheath. Fucking idiot.
skiermanI read ]4% of this thread. That's how much I don't care about social media brand companies. Its sad if you care more than this, including you eheath. Fucking idiot.
Shit like this is definitely why i dislike all three brands with a burning firing passion. The kids that advertise dope on tik tok are so fucking cringe it’s unbearable. And the algorithm keeps showing it to me cause I sit there and watch it 3 times in disbelief that the level of cringe I’m seeing is possible. That being said I could care less if people wear it but it definitely sucks. Also I suppose I should delete tik tok
Dope snow chicks (especially the ones in Big Bear) 100% will let you and your homie hit it at the same time. They probably also have enough money to take you both to dinner too. You should thank Dope for reminding homegirl she can be cute on the hill basically putting a bullseye on her back.
On my lifty shenanigans today me and my buddy were saying “that’s a DOPE jacket” to dopesnow clones (we are chicago’s favorite vacation spot so it was a fucking lot)
I respect the ppl behind dope snow. They have created a social media powered money generating super machine that I wish I owned.
The ppl who want to wear jacket that says DOPE on it are just tacky broads. Same kinda person who wears youngLA or gymshark. That’s like at least half of America right there idk bout Europe though
If you use this much mental power thinking about other ppl’s poor taste in clothing brands you will never be successful or cool.
