Comments on: Costco Surfboards Direct From China http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/ Custom Surfboards, Shaper and Surfboard Reviews Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:58:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Goat http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-19458 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:54:06 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-19458 Sad how the very guys that built an industry around surfing are now complaining that it is evolving by the principles of business and branching into reduced cost geographies. Surfing should have never become the industry that it is. It is shameful how something as soulful as surfing has been polluted by greed and inflated ego. Having been very close to the industry for many years, I've seen many bullies who firmly believe the world owes them some sort of tax. On the bright side I've also met some of the most soulful people on earth, unfortunately these are only a few hardworking men & women who are wise enough not to make surfing a commercial endeavour, but respect it for what it is. China jumping into the market is just a natural progression of what a bunch of egotistic individuals started many years back. You wanted a business? Well, you've got it ... And we all have to pay for it. Sad how the very guys that built an industry around surfing are now complaining that it is evolving by the principles of business and branching into reduced cost geographies.

Surfing should have never become the industry that it is. It is shameful how something as soulful as surfing has been polluted by greed and inflated ego. Having been very close to the industry for many years, I’ve seen many bullies who firmly believe the world owes them some sort of tax. On the bright side I’ve also met some of the most soulful people on earth, unfortunately these are only a few hardworking men & women who are wise enough not to make surfing a commercial endeavour, but respect it for what it is.

China jumping into the market is just a natural progression of what a bunch of egotistic individuals started many years back. You wanted a business? Well, you’ve got it … And we all have to pay for it.

]]> by: crash http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-18887 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:53:04 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-18887 Wa Wa Wa! Quit winning! Most of you drive a car from Japan! Why don't you shut up and start walking! Wa Wa Wa! Quit winning! Most of you drive a car from Japan! Why don’t you shut up and start walking!

]]> by: Hew http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-17484 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:48:15 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-17484 True, we cannot hold on to the good ol' days when our world is moving forward. Someone mentioned that China is taking over more than the surfboard industry and thats right. We are being overtaken. Big industry keeps buying from China and consumers keep buying from big industry. Thats the unfrotunate progression of our world. People are so focused on the short term pay outs (cheap now) and they lose sight of the long term impact (China will own you!) Serious, the US will be rolled over by China if it continues to go this way. But, oh well, you got your cheap board(or any other product for that matter), awesome.... True, we cannot hold on to the good ol’ days when our world is moving forward. Someone mentioned that China is taking over more than the surfboard industry and thats right. We are being overtaken. Big industry keeps buying from China and consumers keep buying from big industry. Thats the unfrotunate progression of our world. People are so focused on the short term pay outs (cheap now) and they lose sight of the long term impact (China will own you!) Serious, the US will be rolled over by China if it continues to go this way. But, oh well, you got your cheap board(or any other product for that matter), awesome….

]]> by: oldfart http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-17348 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:06:02 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-17348 1) There is room in the marketplace for both types of board. A beginner, for 100$ can start surfing. If he/she enjoys it so much, in all likelihood, will get a hand shaped one down the road anyway. We should allow the equipment to grow with the ability of the person. 2) I remembered not too long ago, when 'made in japan' was synonymous with inferior product. Now, look at where american car makers are in comparison. 3) Something to think about: some frugal and financially savy chinese manufacturers open plants here in the us employing american shapers, a la Toyota/Honda. Best of both worlds? 1) There is room in the marketplace for both types of board. A beginner, for 100$ can start surfing. If he/she enjoys it so much, in all likelihood, will get a hand shaped one down the road anyway. We should allow the equipment to grow with the ability of the person.

2) I remembered not too long ago, when ‘made in japan’ was synonymous with inferior product. Now, look at where american car makers are in comparison.

3) Something to think about: some frugal and financially savy chinese manufacturers open plants here in the us employing american shapers, a la Toyota/Honda. Best of both worlds?

]]> by: matt http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-16333 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:25:30 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-16333 SAMO Girl you could make a living at music if you were any good at it ;) SAMO Girl you could make a living at music if you were any good at it ;)

]]> by: Michael Rosoft http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-16230 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:08:29 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-16230 I have to admit my new Counter Culture rides better than my Channel Islands! Better quality that I expected. 3 Thumbs up! I have to admit my new Counter Culture rides better than my Channel Islands! Better quality that I expected. 3 Thumbs up!

]]> by: SantaMonicaGirl http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-15620 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:47:54 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-15620 Yep, I agree with the guy about capitalism. It is what it is. It's just like buying a car...you can get a cheap Kia or Hyundai or a Porsche. These guys are filling a "need". As far as the sob stories about shapers not making it, times are tough and EVERYONE is having a hard time. I wish I could do what I love doing too (music), but guess what, I can't earn a living at it. It is what it is. You sound like a bunch of old farts complaining about the good old days. Yep, I agree with the guy about capitalism. It is what it is. It’s just like buying a car…you can get a cheap Kia or Hyundai or a Porsche. These guys are filling a “need”. As far as the sob stories about shapers not making it, times are tough and EVERYONE is having a hard time. I wish I could do what I love doing too (music), but guess what, I can’t earn a living at it. It is what it is. You sound like a bunch of old farts complaining about the good old days.

]]> by: Stinky http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-13384 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:34:55 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-13384 Take your CostCo board and head back to the valley, kook! Seriously, I hate having to pay inflated prices for boards too but I would never own one of those commie POS boards. Nor would I buy merchandise from a chain "surf shop". FYI Mike something like 88% of surf apparel is purchased and worn by people who live 100 or more miles from an ocean and do not or have never surfed. A category most of you should have remained in, given your attitude towards the industry. The closing of Clark not only opened up markets for cheap, substandard, foreign made boards (most of which will end up in US landfills in 2 years) But it provided an affordable entry into an already impacted sport. Before you start thinking I'm some "locals only bro!" let me tell you I'm not. It just irritates me to no end to share the line up with people who do not share the same respect for the soul and heritage that come with being a surfer. Having respect for those who’ve paid their dues also seems to be another thing that has “fallen by the wayside.” Here’s a little something to think about. A local shaper I know, who apprenticed for years under some socal legends back in the day, used his artistry to support his family for 30 years and put two kids through college is not only having trouble selling boards these days but is often times unable to get board building supplies such as 5oz cloth because the Chinese have gobbled it up. Fortunately he planned well for his future as he would be sorely hurting had he not. So here’s to you Mr. my kids all ride realms and to you Mr. broken English I can haz board now guy. Climb back in your SUV with you’re $200 Enemy of the State brand board on the roof (oh yea jack ass, China is our enemy) and surf your little hearts out. Just don’t f****n drop in on me or leave your energy drink cans on my sand! Take your CostCo board and head back to the valley, kook! Seriously, I hate having to pay inflated prices for boards too but I would never own one of those commie POS boards. Nor would I buy merchandise from a chain “surf shop”. FYI Mike something like 88% of surf apparel is purchased and worn by people who live 100 or more miles from an ocean and do not or have never surfed. A category most of you should have remained in, given your attitude towards the industry. The closing of Clark not only opened up markets for cheap, substandard, foreign made boards (most of which will end up in US landfills in 2 years) But it provided an affordable entry into an already impacted sport. Before you start thinking I’m some “locals only bro!” let me tell you I’m not. It just irritates me to no end to share the line up with people who do not share the same respect for the soul and heritage that come with being a surfer. Having respect for those who’ve paid their dues also seems to be another thing that has “fallen by the wayside.”

Here’s a little something to think about. A local shaper I know, who apprenticed for years under some socal legends back in the day, used his artistry to support his family for 30 years and put two kids through college is not only having trouble selling boards these days but is often times unable to get board building supplies such as 5oz cloth because the Chinese have gobbled it up. Fortunately he planned well for his future as he would be sorely hurting had he not.

So here’s to you Mr. my kids all ride realms and to you Mr. broken English I can haz board now guy. Climb back in your SUV with you’re $200 Enemy of the State brand board on the roof (oh yea jack ass, China is our enemy) and surf your little hearts out. Just don’t f****n drop in on me or leave your energy drink cans on my sand!

]]> by: Mike http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-12950 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:39:18 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-12950 these boards are great for begginners and even intermediate surfers in my opinion. I'm just a begginner and though I realize someday I'll probably want a "real" board, for 100 bucks I'm in business without worrying about dings or spearing someone. these boards are great for begginners and even intermediate surfers in my opinion. I’m just a begginner and though I realize someday I’ll probably want a “real” board, for 100 bucks I’m in business without worrying about dings or spearing someone.

]]> by: mike http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-12940 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:31:05 +0000 http://custom.surfboardshack.com/costco-surfboards-direct-from-china/#comment-12940 would like to see china destroy the US labor market completly. as long as someone makes a profit who cares? would like to see china destroy the US labor market completly. as long as someone makes a profit who cares?

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