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    • skifreak
      2010-11-02 23:40:32

      Marquette Backcountry Skis- No Skins Required? - VIDEO

      Ok, the glueless skins from clipskins sound like a great "why didn't I think of that" idea, but the skinless backcountry skis from Marquette which are blow moulded and made of a mixture of polypropylene, glass, silicone and brass [making them 100% recyclable] sound a bit like 30% snowshoe and 70% ski - which is precisely the idea.

      And only $179? ok how good can these things really be.

      - no steel edges.

      - no torsion stability.

      Marquette Backcountry Skis

      I am pretty skeptical.


      The founder of V.I.O POV camera, Dave Ollila is the brains behind the project and thinks they have a place in the market - maybe they do, maybe they are simply an inexpensive option for those that want to play in the snow and live the life of an extreme backcountry superstar - kind of like the $30 Wally-world snowboard special.

      The Marquette Backcountry skis

      I guess the proof will be in the pudding - any takers?




      The manufacturers web site had this to say:

      Unable to find  a durable, simple and inexpensive backcountry ski that could climb and descend without compromise,  Snapperhead Inventions set out to create such a thing. 

      The marquette backcountry ski is largely designed around the topography (~600'  to ~2000') and snow fall (~150" - ~300") of Marquette, Michigan. Granite, glacial-formed "mountains" and valleys create the perfect terrain for backcountry skiing. (We think that many other areas around the world will also enjoy the versatility and high fun to cost ratio.)

      The ski was designed and is manufactured in Michigan. The commercialization process included a collective of individuals and companies scattered throughout the State and has generated a substantial investment and impact on the states economy (without government recovery money or incentives).

      If you enjoy winter adventure without all the extra costs and logistics, then we think you will enjoy the marquette backcountry ski.




    • kevin
      2010-11-04 11:27:20

      FWIW, being in product development and manufacturing myself, I think this is actually a pretty cool idea.  It overlaps the recreational show shoer / skier market and they're not trying to compete directly with "performance oriented" products from either side.  If I were them, I'd partner with the Pika Sastrugi binding folks (couldn't find their website) and create a version of the product that anyone with a decent winter boot could use.  Then I'd market it to ice climbers, hikers, casual recreationalist and the military (probably the biggest market) and eventually take over the WORLD </evil laugh>.  But that's just me and what do I know...Confused

    • admin
      2010-11-04 16:33:37

      Hey Kevin, But what about skier experience and how this noodle will ski? Or is it about serving the masses of beginner wanna-be East Coasters?, give them such a mediocre ski experience that they never upgrade to the real deal and keep the backcountry just for all of us? [evil laugh]

      I just got creepy shivers about this product - sounds like a pogo stick idea to me. My 2¢.

    • kevin
      2010-11-08 11:18:26

      Good points.  Nothing wrong with serving the masses though, or expanding the sport into new directions and avenues.  Who knows, it could be a huge flop but it does seem to offer a few interesting points of innovation.  I wonder if they could use recycled plastic material, though, instead of new resin?  Conversely, a ski made of pure plastic would be much easier to recycle than our current planks...   but ya, it is a bit creepy, I spose Confused


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