Andy Mapple and his Team Mapple launch www.MappleSkis.com

[Horton]

http://www.ballofspray.com/images/stories/Mapple_Logo_2013.png

Andy Mapple and his Team Mapple launch one of the most comprehensive web sites in the industry. Andy, with over 30 years experience coupled with the team assembled offers a huge level of knowledge to share.

 

Mapple Skis is a new company dedicated to sharing our team experience and knowledge to help other skiers become the best they can be.

 

We hope you enjoy our web site and the updates that will continue to come. Mapple Skis is here to help you reach your goals.

 

http://www.mappleskis.com

[Horton]

I have not seen the ski in person yet but the web designer did one heck of a job.

[Ed_Johnson]

OK Santa, please send a M6.0, A3, or N1....I am not greedy, any one of those sounds great !!!

 

I have been a good boy this year !!.......... Well, sort of.

[estrom]

Santa - I'll take whatever you don't give to Ed.

 

The Mapple web site is very nicely done.

 

[FrankS]

I call the last of the three skis

[ForrestGump]

@Santa You can just leave me a check.

[wwk87]

The old website certainly wasn't as bad as some other ski sites I've seen, but this one looks great. Does anyone know who designed and developed it?

[BraceMaker]

The old one just constantly seemed like they were about to update it.

 

Loved the pictures of his shop - seems very no frills in relation to what you'd think it would be - almost makes you want to take a crack at laminating your own... *ish*

[TylerR]

Site looks very nice... Can't wait to see what this ski is like on the water...

[FrankS]

@Horton it looks like you have another review to do next season.

[DanE]

Just watched the Mapple chest cam video, sick! Very early and controlled through 41!

[6balls]

First rate web-site and service pitch.

[gregy]

PVC core, no more hollow core, like it. Looks smooth. I like what he was saying about low drag, but it still looks like to me it rides deeper.

 

@andymapple, I'd be happy to test one for you.

[tfriess]

I find it somewhat interesting that you have to buy the fin block, fin, and wing all separate from the ski. The only thing you get is the ski itself

[MattP]

@tfriess I don't think that's the case..

[Horton]

@tfriess @MattP

 

The sales page does read that way.

 

I just sent Mapple and email to ask him. I can guess the answer but I will let him answer.

[gregy]

@Horton, hope you can review a 6.0 next year.

[Horton]

@gregy You and me both!

[Nick Sullivan]

Is he building this ski or is he having Radar build them now?

[MattP]

I believe I will be reviewing one as well. Hopefully.

[tfriess]

@mattp

http://shop.mappleskis.com/mapple-60-6525.html

read the description: I think this is very interesting

[MattP]

@tfriess ah thanks, that part of the site was not active early this morning when I was going through the site.

[Horton]

@tfriess just hold on until Mapple gets back to me. I suspect I know the answer to this riddle but want him to answer it.

 

[tfriess]

@horton cant wait!

[Jean Cloutier]

Great looking site, very cool

I tried the ski, loved it and bought one

[ScaredOfCorbets]

'...Fin, block and foil sold separate.' I don't think there's any other way to interpret this. $1,750 for the setup if my math is correct.

 

Of course you can 'save' $10 for going without the wing. And if tricking with it, then another $140.

 

$1,600 vs $1,750 is really not much difference when you put it on plastic.

[V2skier]

I've also bought one. It's a fantastic ski! Stable, fast and forgiving.

I felt at home on it right from the first pass. Can't wait to break some records on it next summer :-)

[Horton]

@tfriess Mapple said The change has been made on the website regarding the fin setup being included with the ski. It IS included!

[swc5150]

Oddly, I've never cared for past skis where Andy has been a large part of the R&D for some reason. However, most sticks CP has been on, I've loved. Makes me really want to ski one of these before pulling the trigger on an N1, just to see which side of the spectrum it lands. Maybe there's a new favorite on the market?! I'm looking forward to the review @Horton!

[D-Law]

Sounds like someone else is making them for Andy

[Horton]

@D-Law yes this is old news. Skis are made in Seattle.

[D-Law]

But when he started and Adam was there, weren't they making them in O'Town?

[MattP]

@D-Law yes, but with a different process. The guys in Seattle are the best in the business.

[Horton]

Yes. Things evolve.

[D-Law]

"Seattle" is the code word for........?

 

[Horton]

"Seattle" is a code word for " I am hoping @Mapple will address that".

[Nick Sullivan]

I look at it like this is a good thing. I never was a real big fan of the hollow ski. Now that he has a proven construction he can focus on designing the bottom of the skis and let someone who knows a lot about producing them actually build them for him. At least until he builds the brand up.

[Mapple]

The Mapple 6.0 is being built at Radar Lake Manufacturing. This is the same facility that builds the Radar high performance skis. There is an impeccable manufacturing record and a staff of immense knowledge that Mapple Skis is very fortunate to be a part of.

Mapple Skis owns the design and molds for all of its skis, and manufacturing is done to our specs.

[D-Law]

To me there was no issue with where they were built. With Andy's experience and attention to detail I know it is a great product. Can't wait to try one!

[BraceMaker]

I can speak first hand to the fact that training good labor for lay-up/lamination - trim out and quality control is not easy.

 

Moving manufacturing over lets you focus on the important stuff -innovation, customer service, improvement. And away from finding guys who are detail oriented enough to weigh out resin and hardener, or trim top sheets.

[MickeyThompson]

So why the name change from AM Skis to Mapple Skis?

[Horton]

Lets ask @Mapple

 

Way better than my guess.

[gregy]

Since were asking @mapple. I was curious what the differences were between the AM 33 and the 6.0. Wondering if they are the same ski with a pvc core or a completely different design.

 

Oh, also I really like the new website and the new concept looks to me to be a more commercially marketable company. Myself, I'd be more likely to buy one with the PVC core over the hollow.

[Wish]

Bravo on the website!!!. Very very user friendly and informative in that same way.

[Mapple]

The AM 33 and the Mapple 6.0 are two completely different skis. Different shape, design thought and construction.

[JC McCavit]

Which ski, AM33 or Mapple 6.0 is Chris Parrish riding today?

[Wish]

Were the two skies in the design phases at the same? Or once the 33 ended did the design of the 6.0 comence? Is the new design based on having to use a core. And thanks for the info so far. Curiosity killed the cat....

[Dirt]

Great website. I like the tips section on bindings.

@gregy are you going to wait for @Horton's review? He takes 200 rides per ski. When will it be done? October? He reviewed three skis in an entire year. N1 review complete in November. Just in time for Christmas.

I'll wait for @MattP to review it.

[Dirt]

Send me one. I'll review it in time for new years and send it back.

No, wait. I won't send it back.

[Horton]

True. Reviews take me a long time. I take it seriously and Airlines occasionally crush test skis.