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What is it with graphics on boards
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What is it with graphics on boards ...
I was looking at the timeless, possibly the 161, as I'm worth it :-). But I was taken aback by the graphics. I know the world is currently taken over by Lord of the Rings mania, but please... I'm not one to buy a board because it has great graphics but I am put off by big mussel bound green trolls either trying to kill a further green mussel encrusted troll, or simply posing for Mr Universe with a big weapon' Who does there market research, have they not realised that not all of use are metal heads or teenagers ? Yello |
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What is it with graphics on boards ...
Who does there market research, have they not realised that not all of
use are metal heads or teenagers ? rant They probably *do* realize that, yet still think that such graphics will sell more boards. I've said it before and I'll say it again: One way to make money is to target your product at people who will buy it and not use it very much. That way you don't spend a lot on product support, warranties, etc. I believe more and more companies are using this strategy on more and more of their product lines. In some cases I've stopped buying from the larger manufactures altogether (boards), and in some cases I've started hoarding older equipment (I have an extra pair of 01-02 Salomon Malamutes that I'm saving for when my current pair dies) /rant In any case, at the risk of sounding like a broken record (or a skipping CD these days I guess!) you might look to a company like Donek for something that IMHO would outperform the Timeless*, and you'd get to choose your own graphics. Mike T * I took one demo run on a Timeless about 4 years ago, they might have changed since then... or not. |
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What is it with graphics on boards ?..
The D 'n D graphics on the new Timeless Boards are pretty weird.
Especially for a $450 board. I got last years model which had more palatable fx and was $100 cheaper. The board is awesome, so don't let the dopey fx put you off. You can always buy a can of Krylon... (Yello snow) wrote in message . com... What is it with graphics on boards ... I was looking at the timeless, possibly the 161, as I'm worth it :-). But I was taken aback by the graphics. I know the world is currently taken over by Lord of the Rings mania, but please... I'm not one to buy a board because it has great graphics ? but I am put off by big mussel bound green trolls either trying to kill a further green mussel encrusted troll, or simply posing for Mr Universe with a big ?weapon' Who does there market research, have they not realised that not all of use are metal heads or teenagers ? Yello |
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What is it with graphics on boards ...
I have looked at Donek, a couple of years ago. But the postage and
taxes where at the time prohibitive (I live in the UK). I did however have another look at the web-site and they have sorted that issue out and the incline (which would seem to sort me out) comes in at £100 cheaper than the Timeless. :-) "Mike T" wrote in message . .. Who does there market research, have they not realised that not all of use are metal heads or teenagers ? rant They probably *do* realize that, yet still think that such graphics will sell more boards. I've said it before and I'll say it again: One way to make money is to target your product at people who will buy it and not use it very much. That way you don't spend a lot on product support, warranties, etc. I believe more and more companies are using this strategy on more and more of their product lines. In some cases I've stopped buying from the larger manufactures altogether (boards), and in some cases I've started hoarding older equipment (I have an extra pair of 01-02 Salomon Malamutes that I'm saving for when my current pair dies) /rant In any case, at the risk of sounding like a broken record (or a skipping CD these days I guess!) you might look to a company like Donek for something that IMHO would outperform the Timeless*, and you'd get to choose your own graphics. Mike T * I took one demo run on a Timeless about 4 years ago, they might have changed since then... or not. |
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"Yello snow" wrote in message
om... I have looked at Donek, a couple of years ago. But the postage and taxes where at the time prohibitive (I live in the UK). I did however have another look at the web-site and they have sorted that issue out - and the incline (which would seem to sort me out) comes in at £100 cheaper than the Timeless. :-) I got a Donek shipped to the UK last season - watch out for the VAT that Customs & Excise hit you with. I'd completely forgotten about that, but even after that it still came in at some ludicrously low price for such a good board. Keith |
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What is it with graphics on boards ...
Keith,
I know that used to be a problem, but we've deloped price that includes all the fees. So far it's been quite successfull. Anyone in the EU can get a board and know exactly what it will cost before they purchase. Sean Martin Donek Snowboards Inc. http://www.donek.com/ phone:877-53-DONEK "Keith" wrote in message ... "Yello snow" wrote in message om... I have looked at Donek, a couple of years ago. But the postage and taxes where at the time prohibitive (I live in the UK). I did however have another look at the web-site and they have sorted that issue out - and the incline (which would seem to sort me out) comes in at £100 cheaper than the Timeless. :-) I got a Donek shipped to the UK last season - watch out for the VAT that Customs & Excise hit you with. I'd completely forgotten about that, but even after that it still came in at some ludicrously low price for such a good board. Keith |
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"Sean Martin" wrote in message
t... Keith, I know that used to be a problem, but we've deloped price that includes all the fees. So far it's been quite successfull. Anyone in the EU can get a board and know exactly what it will cost before they purchase. Excellent! That's good to hear. The board has been excellent, by the way. It's a far better board than I am a boarder! Keith Sean Martin Donek Snowboards Inc. http://www.donek.com/ phone:877-53-DONEK "Keith" wrote in message ... "Yello snow" wrote in message om... I have looked at Donek, a couple of years ago. But the postage and taxes where at the time prohibitive (I live in the UK). I did however have another look at the web-site and they have sorted that issue out - and the incline (which would seem to sort me out) comes in at £100 cheaper than the Timeless. :-) I got a Donek shipped to the UK last season - watch out for the VAT that Customs & Excise hit you with. I'd completely forgotten about that, but even after that it still came in at some ludicrously low price for such a good board. Keith |
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I'm not one to buy a board because it has great graphics - but I am Unfortunately, you are in the minority, there. Sad, but true. Brian. |
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What is it with graphics on boards ...
I agree, one of the other reason I bought my NeverSummer a few years ago was
that it had very simple plain graphics...i really like the look of it;. "Yello snow" wrote in message om... What is it with graphics on boards ... I was looking at the timeless, possibly the 161, as I'm worth it :-). But I was taken aback by the graphics. I know the world is currently taken over by Lord of the Rings mania, but please... I'm not one to buy a board because it has great graphics - but I am put off by big mussel bound green trolls either trying to kill a further green mussel encrusted troll, or simply posing for Mr Universe with a big 'weapon' Who does there market research, have they not realised that not all of use are metal heads or teenagers ? Yello |
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