The RinkFor the not so ready for prime-time players, coaches, referees, and the people that have to live with them. Discuss experiences in local leagues, coaching tips, equipment, and training.
I wonder what this is going to do to competitors prices when they come out with a new skate. Its a pretty significant jump. Are CCM, RBK, etc gonna have their top of line skate at a $800. price tag?
Even though there are always cheap alternatives (older models, used), how off putting would this be to a newcomer to the game and looking to get going? Parents who are thinking about getting their kids started in the sport would probably turn and run at the sight of that price tag and get their kid a basketball or a ball and bat!!!!! Ridiculous.
Add in advertising costs as well as operating costs for the company, shipping costs, labor costs, utility costs, etc. I'm sure they make money, but I doubt they're making $850 on a $900 skate.
Even though there are always cheap alternatives (older models, used), how off putting would this be to a newcomer to the game and looking to get going? Parents who are thinking about getting their kids started in the sport would probably turn and run at the sight of that price tag and get their kid a basketball or a ball and bat!!!!! Ridiculous.
If it is then perhaps they shouldnt be playing the sport if they buy equipment thats not right for them. These skates arent made or priced for beginners yet unfortunately you will have some that buy them because they think it will make them a better skater when it will in fact hurt their skating.
Even though there are always cheap alternatives (older models, used), how off putting would this be to a newcomer to the game and looking to get going? Parents who are thinking about getting their kids started in the sport would probably turn and run at the sight of that price tag and get their kid a basketball or a ball and bat!!!!! Ridiculous.
These skates aren't priced or designed for kids just looking to get into the sport. Besides, it's not as if these are the only skates in the world and parents have no other options for their kids.
I really wish these companies would devote less time to marketing and superfluous R&D and just focus on improving their existing products while reducing costs. It is a waste of time at this point to get attached to any piece of equipment because once it's worn out you are pretty much forced to start over with something new. But as long as kids keep buying into the advantages of "Alive" composites and "Spyne Technology", this will continue to be good business and we'll keep getting ridiculously expensive yet completely unnecessary upgrades to already awesome equipment.
