Thread: What skis are made in America?

Originally Posted by MJbumper1121

Not 100% sure if their skis are manufactured in the USA, but Liberty is HQ out of Avon, CO.

Apparently, "Liberty was the first and remains the ONLY ski company to use bamboo in all our skis."

Not so sure about the last part either... hmmm.

Also, Skilogik is based out of breckenridge

The Chinese government has an embassy in the US, but that doesn't make them an American company.
I think we're talking manufacturing here, not offices.

Originally Posted by adrenalated

Never Summer factory (like Icelantic/Fatypus/RMU)? I was always under the impression High Society was another made in China, but I guess I'm wrong on that.

Fortitude Skis are made in Golden, CO. http://www.fortitudeskis.com/

Also, Grace Skis is a new company, made in Denver. http://skigrace.com/

And Grace Skis incorporates an all bamboo ski.

Originally Posted by splat

Slant is in Tahoe.

Now if there is a ski which you'd think be made in China.....

Originally Posted by splat

I'm sorry, you must be mistaken...
ALL PM Gear skis are made in the US of FKNA.
('cept the last 4 pair of 195 superbros I'm holding onto dearly)
We haven't outsourced any of our production for four or five years now.

Yeah, but you got to admit Aldo's skis were tits. I beat the shit out of them on the crap at Mammoth over Christmas and they are still going strong. I will be sad when they are used up. That said, my wife is lovin' the US of FKNA 183s she is on. Life is good when the wife is happy.

Up and coming local custom company.
NorthSide Customs: Bozeman, MT
http://exoticskis.com/exoticskis/lis...x=0&numRows=10

Moment uses 95% US sourced materials. Talking with Casey, thats just about the most you can do, as nobody makes edges in the USA.

Originally Posted by Beyond

Liberty's skis are made in China.

OTOH, how many of the skis "made in America" use materials made in America? Are you talking assembled in America, or all of the bits have to come from American sources who may have purchased them overseas, or all of the bits have to actually have been produced in America? Including glues, fiberglass, carbon, nylon, the whole deal.

Good luck on that last one...

Skilogic is made in China or Taiwan I thought. Wasn't it in Powder this month or last?

Good call, I was mistaken.

Originally Posted by splat

The Chinese government has an embassy in the US, but that doesn't make them an American company.
I think we're talking manufacturing here, not offices.

Hangfire Skis, made in Loveland Colorado. I do not know anything about them, but they look pretty nice on their website. Their skis are not available in large lengths though. http://www.hangfireskis.com/

Skevik skis out of vernon, Bc http://www.facebook.com/SkevikSkis

Hg skis, somewheres east coast usa

http://www.hgskis.com

Who actually makes their own cores is what I want to know.
Are people actually laminating up cores here in the states, or even in ski factories?
splat?

Hell, yeah, factories here make their own cores. But we don't. I outsource to a core company in Seattle. It ain't a big deal to make cores, but it takes time and space.

Originally Posted by splat

I'm sorry, you must be mistaken...
ALL PM Gear skis are made in the US of FKNA.
('cept the last 4 pair of 195 superbros I'm holding onto dearly)
We haven't outsourced any of our production for four or five years now.

Splat,
Not trying to tell you guys your bidness, but I think Made in the USA (or US of FKNA) should be one of the first things that smacks the viewer in the eyeball when they visit your site.

That goes for all the other US manufactured brands out there too.

I don't know why, but saying my skis are made in the US is one of my favorite parts of chairlift discussions when people inquire about my skis. That, and telling them I'm the best skier on the mountain.

I didnt realize there were so many smaller companies making skis in the states. I will try to keep the thread up to date with the manufacturing location and website for each company.

I am more interested in companies that actually manufacture their products in the states, where they get their materials from is less important being it would probably be impossible to sourch everything from the US.

Also, I would like to make note of what what companies have ties to TGR maggots. So give me a heads up on this too. I will try and update what I have later tonight.

Shaggy's Copper Country Skis - Boyne City, MI. Looks like they have some sweet skis. They also make their own cores

Bluehouse - SLC. The only one made in the states is the new Precinct. All others in China

Also, since when is Pemberton and Whistler in 'Merica? Sure NORTH America, but we're talking 'Merica which is the best America.

Ya, I wasn't originally interested in the Canadian stuff, but since people listed them I will probably just make a separate list. Seams like there are quite a few Canadian people here anyways.

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Originally Posted by Gone Skiing

Moment uses 95% US sourced materials. Talking with Casey, thats just about the most you can do, as nobody makes edges in the USA.

Useful info, thanks.

Has anybody here heard of Orogeny skis?
A pair came into our shop in Vancouver last year they owner was
some Alaskan that had a buddy starting to make skis. They were
actually really nicely made too. The ski I saw was kinda along the lines of a
On3p Wrenegade.

Crown Skis in Vancouver BC.

http://crownskis.com/

Originally Posted by MJbumper1121

Apparently, "Liberty was the first and remains the ONLY ski company to use bamboo in all our skis."

Not so sure about the last part either... hmmm.

Your skepticism is correct, Boomtown out of Nelson has bamboo skis, however they are made in China.

http://www.boomtownsports.com/

Scotty Bob Skiworks: Silverton, CO: http://www.scottybob.com They're weird, but kinda awesome.

Originally Posted by PB

Unless you want to replace the word "made" for "ruined", I'd recommend removing 333 form that list.

333 is no good? They are kinda local for me and I was thinking of trying them out.

That Salida, Colorado ski company is called skiAlbrittonskis but I was informed they are changing the name to Albrittonskis....A very good crew of guys.
http://www.skialbritton.com/

Originally Posted by stradissimo

Scotty Bob Skiworks: Silverton, CO: http://www.scottybob.com They're weird, but kinda awesome.

I think the Scotty Bobs are made in china now, but still based in Silverton

Originally Posted by bruski

333 is no good? They are kinda local for me and I was thinking of trying them out.

You should search TGR for the 333 threads, there are some real reviews and damage reports in there