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Fabulous inappropriate gear names

Bob Simpson

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RD's Bad Bitch from The Most Pioneering Women's Skis.

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RD Bad Bitch
The first chick ski

Step forward into the late 1980s: the Bad Bitch wasn't just a women's ski; it was a chick ski. RD had decided to produce a complement to its top-selling ski, the Bad Dog, and call it the Bad Bitch. Oh, to be a fly on the wall during the marketing meeting when they came up with the name. No, I wouldn't be surprised if the conversation was alcohol-induced. (In fact, my money would be on tequila and the use of the words, "I double dog dare ya.") Was the Bad Bitch actually a good ski? I don't know, and I don’t think it mattered: I doubt anyone bought it for its performance. A woman bought it to make a statement that she wasn't just a gal who skied, she was a skier chick. In doing this, RD paved the way for Armada to name a ski the VJJ.

I was an RD dealer. The Bad Bitch and Bad Dog were made by Elan. They were basically an Elan RC Comprex, so a very good ski! And yes, they were purchased for a purpose!!
 

pete

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great brand but opted out set when wife read the name


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trailtrimmer

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Well somehow Douchebag ski bags had made that name work for them.

At the bar après ski:

Cute Girl: Cool onsie, what is it.

Ski bro: It's a Fartbag

Cute girl: (Turns green, walks away)
:huh:



Full disclosure, I'd love a decent onsie with full zip legs if they were made well.
 

skibabe

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RD's Bad Bitch from The Most Pioneering Women's Skis.

rd-bad-bitch-jpg.30405

RD Bad Bitch
The first chick ski

Step forward into the late 1980s: the Bad Bitch wasn't just a women's ski; it was a chick ski. RD had decided to produce a complement to its top-selling ski, the Bad Dog, and call it the Bad Bitch. Oh, to be a fly on the wall during the marketing meeting when they came up with the name. No, I wouldn't be surprised if the conversation was alcohol-induced. (In fact, my money would be on tequila and the use of the words, "I double dog dare ya.") Was the Bad Bitch actually a good ski? I don't know, and I don’t think it mattered: I doubt anyone bought it for its performance. A woman bought it to make a statement that she wasn't just a gal who skied, she was a skier chick. In doing this, RD paved the way for Armada to name a ski the VJJ.
I still have my pair. Started as a joke but they were great skis. Dragged them all over the world. Finally retired them when teaching my (then) 3 year old to ski...getting dirty looks from the snow bunny moms.
 

Andy Mink

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Blizzard Bushwhacker? Yeah, yeah. I know that's not where they're going with it.
 

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