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Why isnt RMU gaining more popularity?

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cozzey
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As the title states, why isnt Rocky Mountain Underground gaining more popularity?
Dont say the prices of their skis or something is too high when the price of RMU skis and especially the Rippah, is far lower then that of faction which everyone seems to be riding.

They've also got two dope skiers, Ben Smith and Ethan Swadburg who are on their team and riding for the brand. They also apparently now part of the elusive Level 1 Crew, as stated by freeskier.com http://freeskier.com/videos/the-level-1-crew-took-over-aspen-buttermilk-after-it-closed-for-the-season

So what are your thoughts on the brand? why dont we see more people riding them?

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Feb 15 2017 10:06PM
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Deepskier
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its not them its their competition
Feb 15 2017 10:13PM
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Fork
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Maybe because there is a thread right above this titled DONT BUY RMU
Feb 15 2017 10:33PM
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Fork
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ForkMaybe because there is a thread right above this titled DONT BUY RMU

Well there was when I posted this
Feb 15 2017 10:36PM
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cozzey
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ForkMaybe because there is a thread right above this titled DONT BUY RMU


haha yeah I just saw that thread, didnt see it before i posted this though. Interesting, glad i read through that tetongravity forum, seems like theyre a bunch of little bitches
Feb 15 2017 10:38PM
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snowpocalypse
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I never believe anything in TGR. Most of those guys are bitches. That being said...... The ski is nothing to write home about. I have skied most of the lineup and can say that there are plenty of other skis that are just as good if not better. The company seems to be more into the summit co vibe and not about the actual ski. Who you have on your team and such has absolutely zero impact on whether or not I buy a ski.
Feb 16 2017 11:54AM
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Session
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snowpocalypseI never believe anything in TGR. Most of those guys are bitches. That being said...... The ski is nothing to write home about. I have skied most of the lineup and can say that there are plenty of other skis that are just as good if not better. The company seems to be more into the summit co vibe and not about the actual ski. Who you have on your team and such has absolutely zero impact on whether or not I buy a ski.

Feb 16 2017 12:28PM
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.Duncan.
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I have a pair of Rippahs as my main park ski and they ride fine but they never make go wow what a great ski. On the other hand their bigger skis fucking suck compared to the competition. Spending a day on north shores was ass compared to pretty much any other skis like it.
Feb 16 2017 1:15PM
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scratchskier321
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because armada is sick AF
Feb 16 2017 1:46PM
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snowpocalypse
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Just too bro for me. Instead of actually giving good info, its more about giving everyone shit that has a different opinion. Egos are just unchecked.
Feb 16 2017 2:47PM
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Jamieson1998
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I personally feel that they are charging premium prices for a not so premium product. The flex is not progressive and feels like all or nothing, with the core not really moving and the tip and tail bent like crazy. Also feel like they'll last two seconds
Feb 16 2017 4:47PM
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Profahoben_212
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snowpocalypseJust too bro for me. Instead of actually giving good info, its more about giving everyone shit that has a different opinion. Egos are just unchecked.


I don't dissagree...mob mentality and circle Jerks is pretty prominent....but it's not like we don't have those there
Feb 16 2017 6:15PM
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tomatonater
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The problem with RMU is they don't build enough skis that are durable. Also just straight poplar in the rippah is a no go. I can't ski a ski that rebounds like a spring. Need something on the damp side
Feb 18 2017 7:50AM
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Breaking_Rad
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They are diversifying into dog bowls and beer sales. They don't need yo money! Core!
Feb 18 2017 10:30AM
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