Dwayner Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 All of this talk about REI brings to mind the fact that alot of their gear has a name or logo attached. Sponsored climbers get the gear free and/or are paid to display the name-brand. So WHY ARE WE PAYING to advertise for REI or any other company? Unless you are absolutely in love with a particular company or brand, perhaps you might want to consider cutting or concealing the manufacturer's tag off your clothing. Permanent markers and duct tape also work in certain situations. Or wear their gear and ask for a pro-deal. I'm tired of being a passive walking billboard for "the corporate man"! (Not that anyone is interested in what "Dwayner", himself, is wearing...it's the principle.) aloha, Dwayner P.S. In anticipation of the angrier spray-mongers: a) I don't have the time, talent or interest to learn how to sew or otherwise manufacture my own gear to my liking. b) It ain't the gear itself that I'm complaining about, it's the passive advertising. c) You don't like my opinion? There is no requirement to do so. Have a nice day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerwa Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 I guess that most of the "brand name" gear has had several years of refining and development. I am not opposed to having a label or a logo. I usually buy my gear because of it's durability, usefulness and price. I don't always buy the most expensive, or necessarily biggest brand name, but if it works it works. Although I also think that most logos are not too bad, but the REI HUGE, rubber labels are just plain dumb. I think that an embroidered logo usually looks nice, and maybe some day I will be able to pro deal or be partially supported by one of the manufacturers(I won't hold my breath). oh well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Sorry, finger nail polish REMOVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Good thing you corrected that Parker I had my bottle of nail polish out and ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 I was applying mine to my toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 I like the black fingernails look it is so 90's Goth. "Oh i love Tool and my parents So don't understand me. I wish i was a Vampire!" Now I will get outraged PMs from Goths no doubt. Luckily its hard to climb in a black lace mumu so I wont see them at the crags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 You could try reading "No Logo" by Naomi Klein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Pusher Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 Pencil Pusher's on a posting frenzy. I'm with Dwayner here. Take those stupid dealer license plate tags off, the stupid markings on the back of cars too. My stupid stereo had FIVE freaking JVC (or whatever the hell name it is) labels on it till I broke all but one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 One thing to keep in mind Dwayner. Some companys will void the lifetime warranty if the lable is colored in. For instance, I used to work at The North Face... they would color in the lables of their factory seconds to void the warranty. So, although I agree with your opinion (for once), it might be wise to check with the company first. Namaste, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Parker Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 Finger nail polish gets the ink off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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