block Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Anybody hear anything about Andy's ski yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bhs Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 What is the fascination with Andy's skis? Before someone jumps on me I will let you know I have purchased 2 Mapples in the 90s, the original Sixam and I currently have an Elite. I always read the hype but I rarely see anyone on one...other then Andy. It seems to me that Andy was a super successful skier but not so much when it comes to ski design. The LaPoints, Goode and Radar either do a much better job designing or marketing or both. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 The ski that got Radar off the ground and onto the map was the MPD, which (I believe) stands for "Mapple Produced Design". Unless I'm mistaken Andy designed that ski. I still ski on mine, know several folks still skiing on them, mine is serial #0028 and supposedly hand tuned by the man himself, and it still rocks. Prefer it over the Strada personally - I own both. Did a number of designs for Obrien as you've stated, the SixAM's, the Elite, what else? Not a successful ski designer? Hmmmm... Perhaps marketing hasn't been his personal forte to date (he's known to be the quiet type) but he really hasn't had the opportunity to go that on his own. Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 Andy's ski design has changed as slalom technique has evolved with speed control technology. The Mapple was a good ski for its day. I loved his original red/blue Sixam. I still like the Elite and I would buy an RTM Sixam version in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 O'brien just does not have a very strong marketing department or funding in my opinion with the tiered companies under Archer. That is one major thing I think that has held his skis popularity back while with O'Brien under its current ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 No one paid that much.... I hope.. there were better deals out there if you looked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bhs Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 Once again not trying to dog Andy, but if the ski had a competitive advantage wouldn't that stand on its own amongst big dog skiers? Obrein Elite was the title sponsor and I don know if a single skier skied one at an event. A good friend skied great on an MPD, but how many MPDs did you see at tournament level? Just thinking out loud, but is it all marketing or does Andy design skis that ski well for him but not so much for others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 @bhs I have seen Big Dawg skiers on the Elite. I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with @Brent's statement above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 Myself and Doug Ross rode the elite at big dawgs, Brent is correct!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 A big call to say that Andy doesn't design great ski's... Look at the success of the Sixam. That ski changed the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 29, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 29, 2012 Keep in mind Adam is with him do in the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 RTM Sixam and I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epyscs Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hey have you guys seen this re the AM Logo...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 3, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 3, 2012 This says it all. Its from the logo contest web page. Our Target Audience: A niche market who is used to paying whatever is necessary to get an extra point or ahead of the next guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 contest winner gets $300 or 1/5th of a new AM ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted March 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 3, 2012 Me thinks $300 being 20% of the price is a pipe dream. I bet AM's ski ends up $2500+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 3, 2012 @Brent would not surprise me if CP went with Andy's team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 4, 2012 Who says he actually is going to use the logo that "won" $300 is a small price to pay to have a bunch of people come up with ideas for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 4, 2012 Nicole Arthur joins team Mapple as well? Adam Cord driving, Marion Mathieu's photo(marketing person for AM Skis). Hm I wonder who is on the platform of that Mapple edition 200 wearing an AM skis bib. I mgiht add CP was in the same album... hmm possibly on the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted March 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 4, 2012 Horton def a slut, not sure bout CP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 4, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 4, 2012 I know that Cord, CP and Smith were out drinking together about a week ago. You can draw all kinds of rumors from that. They will all be false but go ahead anyway. 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 MattP Posted March 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 4, 2012 I did talk to Nate the other day and he said he was down skiing with Andy for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CsSkis Posted March 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2012 MattP... Where did you find the "album" of Marion Mathieu pics that included the one you attached to this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2012 @Skixam675 Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 5, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 5, 2012 @MattP more help and less smartass please. 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 MattP Posted March 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2012 @Horton I just like to stir the pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Triplett Posted March 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2012 Look at @mattp being a great investigator. I am not sure about Nicole but I have a good feeling CP is on the Mapple ski. We shall all know this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2012 @Triplett I know right. I did not even have to ask you. @Brent is right those European Islanders tend to stick together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Triplett Posted March 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2012 haha Nicole isn't British, kind of. She is Scottish. @mattp come on now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 5, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 5, 2012 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 Kelvin Posted March 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2012 Well, that clears it up nicely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 6, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 6, 2012 In 400 A.D. , the Roman solders were called out of England and back to defend Rome against an invasion. Britain (without protection) was then invaded by Anglo-Saxons. Southern part of England soon became known as Angeland, or England. While invading Britain, the Angles and Saxons pushed aside the people already living there. These people were called the Celts. The Celts fled to Ireland. Could be why they don't like being called English. Talk about a long term grudge. Gotta love 7th grade social studies. Literal studying this stuff for a chapter exam with my daughter. Too funny. And this concludes our studies for today. Special thanks to JTH for the geography lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 If Scottish skiers wear neoprene kilts who wears the shorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 That is awesome and now I know where (and why) the British get their brand of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted March 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2012 You think he did that in one take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 10, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 10, 2012 What a great photograph. I love watching Parrish. He makes it look so eeeeeeeasy. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 10, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 10, 2012 He did look kind of good on the web cast 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...
Nick Sullivan Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 He looked real good until he lost the darn handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Onside135 Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 So when do we think Andy's ski will hit the market? Any rumors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 This Spring would be my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 12, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 12, 2012 I talked to ... someone yesterday. Launch is Late Spring/ Early Summer. I could not get a real date. They want to have their ducks in a row before they officially launch. I know that my source ... is working long hours to get the factory ready for production. I am optimistic what these guys are doing. 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 disland Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hopefully it wont have one of those Elite fin boxes #nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 12, 2012 Administrators Share Posted March 12, 2012 You can bet it will not. 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...
londonskier Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Also looks like CP has gone from a rear wiley to a toe loop. Any more photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted March 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2012 A lot of the greats are "loopers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 13, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hmmmmm? I have some bright blue electric tape. I could add some graphics to my ski. Seriously, that's the best Andy and Adam could muster for graphics. My wife's Cricket machine could easily slice all of that out of vinyl sticky back. Maybe it's just the ptoto type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2012 @Brent it is a Die-cut "printer" that does outdoor vinyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 13, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 13, 2012 http://www.google.com/products/catalog?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&q=cricut+machine&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8422454516575629775&sa=X&ei=Qa5eT86SJoXc2AWFrNWfCA&ved=0CHoQ8wIwAw Ok this is way off topic but was asked. It cuts any shape out of just about anything. All the vinyl stickers you see for BOS or other ski stuff can be reproduced. It's like a machinist flow jet. @MattP I'm married, that's why I know what it is. How do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2012 @Wish I hate paying for stickers and wanted to make my own so I was looking around for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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