What gear item do you think is the biggest rip off or more kindly, offers the greatest profit for a manufacturer.
To me, it's got to be climbing skins. I simply can't wrap my mind around a piece of fiber that you clip onto your skis being sold at $100-$160. Yes, I know deals can be had for less. Yes, I know I will need them for my intended uses and will fork over somewhere in the $80-$120 range and be very glad to have them at some point but.......
I still don't get it.
Some of the designer sunglasses and gloves you see out there blow me away too. Unless they're prescription I can' see how anyone would pay $100+ for sunglasses.
To me, it's got to be climbing skins. I simply can't wrap my mind around a piece of fiber that you clip onto your skis being sold at $100-$160. Yes, I know deals can be had for less. Yes, I know I will need them for my intended uses and will fork over somewhere in the $80-$120 range and be very glad to have them at some point but.......
I still don't get it.
Some of the designer sunglasses and gloves you see out there blow me away too. Unless they're prescription I can' see how anyone would pay $100+ for sunglasses.