While their website does not specifically state where their skis are currently made I’m not sure it’s misleading. It does state in a few places that their HQ is located in Avon, CO. On their timeline they mention a factory in the Netherlands from 2011-2013 and a new factory in 2014 (unspecified location). IMHO, the fact that the skis are made in China is strategically omitted rather than intended deception.
"Strategically omitted" - I think you just re-emphasized my point.
But, glad they took care of you.We have seen shitty skis made all over the world. All for the buy local mentality but we also need to be realistic and accept the fact that most of what we "buy local" is likely the derivative of overseas manufacturing for components and materials. Cars are a great example, many are assembled in NA ... from parts and components built in factories overseas. Also what is the premium you are willing to pay for a locally made product and is it on par from a quality perspective ... locally made does not always equate to great quality. And to that end made in China does not automatically equate to poor quality, but it almost always equates to a cheaper price."Strategically omitted" - I think you just re-emphasized my point.
I just finished shoveling my driveway and noticed that a Made in the USA sticker is placed in plain sight in the shovel. I think it’s probably safe to assume that if a product or manufacturer doesn’t specifically state proudly that it’s made in the USA it is not."Strategically omitted" - I think you just re-emphasized my point.
True but the wood could be from Canada and the steel and hardware for the shovel from China. So sure it was assembled in the US, which technically qualifies as made in the USA ... but ...
Yes, I'd prefer to buy a 100% US sourced and made product and might even be willing to pay a little more for it. However, I'm more interested in the quality of the product for my intended use and the customer service provided by the manufacturer.
Completely agree with what you are saying. My key point is that what while many things say US made all that has to mean is that the final assembly happens in the US. Our supply chain is such that almost everything we consume is dependent on some form of foreign production. Very very few products are locally sourced and manufactured. Given the decline of the US manufacturing sector there are now a lot of things that we can no longer produce locally or that when we do the quality/capacity is not there i.e. high quality steel and aluminium pipes.
