Baller Badger Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 Are Radar skis made in the US, or overseas? I'd ask Radar but they don't seem to have a contact us section on their web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 I was told at one point that their top of the line skis (Strada & Vice?) are made in Washington State. Their lower level skis are made overseas. Someone correct me if I wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Badger Posted March 29, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm wondering about the Theory specifically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Man Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I thought they were made by Square One Distribution C. in Issaquah, WA But you can call them and ask. They are very nice people. 1 888 766-4926 Just my thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sullyski Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 Badger, We make Strada and Vice at Radar Lake in Woodinville, WA. The Senates and Theory are made in our own factory in mainland China. This is a production facility that Herb set up from scratch. We have a full-time guy living there that monitors all production. Daily ski flexes are recorded at the start of production runs. In addition, our R&D team spends over 6 months there watching skis be made. We are very confident in the quality of the skis. We then receive those blank skis here in Issaquah, WA. They are each finish filed, cleaned, finally inspected and finned by us before they're put in a box and sent to a dealer. Every ski is touched and given the thorough once-over by either Eddie or Ryan Hughes, our director of ski mounting. I'd be happy to discuss further if you have any more questions. sully@squareoneco.com sully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 29, 2011 Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2011 My all time fav ski is a Radar that was made in China. I ran more 38s on that black MPD than any ski since. Nothing wrong with Kung Pao Skis. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 29, 2011 Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2011 "Director of Ski Mounting"? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sullyski Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 OK, so I did just make up that title. Ryan Hughes is VERY important to our process and deserves said title. The unsung understated hero of our mfg process. VPSO- Vice President of Ski Operations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 yeah you know "Director of Ski Mounting" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 29, 2011 Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2011 What the hell? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MAD11 Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 Not sure that Strada boot being mounted will ever pass a sanitation inspection now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller smanski Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 Why aren't the Strada and Vice made in China also? Nothing beats a good old 'Made in China' emblem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 So the MPD, which was the top ski in it's day, was made in China? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2011 The top ski??? or better said a top ski, there is a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 The Top Ski. Radar Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted March 30, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2011 We built the MPD in Taiwan, R.O.C. It's kinda like China, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted March 30, 2011 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2011 Taiwan is just like China, only different. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well, either way, I'm back on the MPD after a year on the Sixam and loving it! The MPD is the most fluid turning ski I have had the chance to ride. What seamless edge changes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skihack Posted April 1, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2011 I bought a 67" Senate C last year from Trophy Lakes last summer. I believe this ski was made overseas. The quality looks good and the performance is there. I just mainly run 15 off through 32 off and get in the boat "dry" so to speak. Every pass feels easy and wide, just stay off the front at 32 off and she rides fine. So, that being said, I believe the fact the ski is made in China is really a non-issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rluthi Posted September 16, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 16, 2017 I prefer to spend my money in the good ol USA. Never skied on Radar but if its not made in US i prolly never will. Im sure they ski great but i prefer to employ americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted September 16, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 16, 2017 The vapor skis are made in the US, I was fortunate enough to get a tour of the factory in Seattle by Eddie himself, and a pull on Radar's test lake to boot - awesome people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted September 16, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 16, 2017 http://cdn.quotesgram.com/img/25/37/284040736-axebuilder-albums-miscellaneous-picture52670-holy-thread-resurrection-batman.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted September 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 18, 2017 MPD = Mack P Diddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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