Integrity 2007 News

Schmaltz · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 100 City: SD

Hi everyone...
Well... Bad & GOOD news...

The Bad:
Our manufacturer is having problems again this year, as he is always tardy with delivery times among other things. So we are in transition with a new manufacturer, and new manufacturing process. This has forced us to go on hiatus for 2007 and not ship this year. I was lead to believe that product was being built/was built, and ready to ship soon... I was basically feed a line of BS for the past few months as they just kept stringing us along which seems to be "Par for the Course" in the action sports industry. I hate being lied to and made into something our company doesn't stand for!!! and feel completely embarrassed we could not get product out this year... I sincerely apologize to everyone who reserved decks. I have everyone who reserved on a list and they will be given a discount and or extra something... if you decide to purchase from us next year. I'm not ready to commit to what or how much at this point, but we will make it worth the while.

The GOOD News:
If you own a 2006 Nick Taylor Model it is worth keeping a hold of ! Since it was a very limited run. A collector item that has a great used re-sale value if you decide to sell it. I get daily e-mails of people ready to snatch one up... and it makes a handy cutting board for BBQ parties.
Also...
We are gearing up to do some really innovative things for our next release. (The Dædalus Project) new shapes... New materials... new pro models... specifically "Taylor-ed" pun intended to Nick's wants & needs ... and Ryan Lemons' demands. Both family members will be instrumental in our R&D phase to fine tuning. We are actually very happy this turn of events has transpired, because it will enable us to build better product, and supply it in a timely manner.

Once again Sorry...
and thanks for your continued support.

Much Respect,
Integrity

Ctipping · Posted: Jun 21, 2007 11:43 pm Post subject:

Schmaltz, I love you.

BurkeViper · Posted: Jun 22, 2007 12:07 am Post subject:

Schmaltz, sorry to hear that man. Best of luck to you and continued success in the future!

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

Damn Erich. Could you have ANY worse luck w/ manufacturers? Sorry bud - keep the course straight and focused my friend!

Schmaltz · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 100 City: SD

That's how it goes when manufacturing small quantities... Nones gives a damn about you once a bigger company/order come$ in.
Plus... as I get older I have a lower and lower tolerance for B$ and liars... especially when it costs me so much money and time just to stick to what i believe in...

It's PERSONAL not BUSINESS...

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Schmaltz,

Let me know if there is anything we can do to help you out. I think a bunch of the smaller Wakeskate companies have the same problem. I hope you can get it worked out in the future. I have seen some of your skates and they look solid.

Ed

Schmaltz · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 100 City: SD

Ed...

Thanks, i really appreciate that.