BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I didn't get to ski them much last year b/c of injury and conditions, but Renoun doesn't seem to be making them any longer. Anyone in the know re what happened?
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What Happened to the Renoun Earhart 88?
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SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Similar construction and yeah... Renoun has been having issues getting enough skis built so it made sense to drop some of the skis that never really gained traction.
The Earhart was a nice ski but they never really got the sales they had hoped.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
And yes Cyrus sold but he's still working for them and they are still a small brand.
Abbi
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I'm out of touch since I'm not skiing this season (maybe March ....). I wondered why my inbox was flooded with Renoun emails! And my FB feed. Didn't know they'd been sold.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Cyrus originally used HDT, not called Vibestop™ in his ski construction but he always wanted to use his patent to improve dampening in other products like tennis rackets, gym flooring, etc.
Here is the thread discussing it on our site.
Could Renoun be For Sale?
This Craigslist ad selling a ski brand sure sounds a lot like Renoun https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bfd/d/san-francisco-snow-ski-manufacturer/7658666447.html
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Funny, @Iwannaski ! I gave mine to my daughter, and she's really enjoying them. A nice ski.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Maybe reach out to them on their ski finder chat. Let them know you're a fan of the earhart and see if they have a blemish or something they'll get to you.Thanks @SnowHot …. Interesting discussion.
Personally, I love my Earharts and I’m a little sad that I promised my daughter she could have them if she wanted.
But on the other hand, I bet if I told her she could pick out new skis she’d be on board…
Iwannaski
Angel Diva
Good idea… I did chat with them last week. Including ALL the inventory, they have MY ski length (163, which works surprisingly well) and a 177, but in blue and I reallllllly wanted the beet in a 170… trying to decide if it’s worth it to get the 177 in blue. My daughter would ski the 163…but she’ll be a teen skiing the EXACT same ski as her mom, which might be a nonstarter.
But also, like a REALLLLLLY NICE SKI for a friggin teenager.
But also, like a REALLLLLLY NICE SKI for a friggin teenager.
Trailside Trixie
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I'm looking to get another ski close to my Renoun Z90s and was told the Endurance 88 is the closest so I'd chosen to grab those over earheart. I have been told that's a nice ski tho so I'm sorry some have been issues getting them.
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I may have a pair of Earhart 88's for sale. I have to double check the length, but somewhere in the 158-163 range. VERY lightly used. Let me know if interested.
