US Gear Handle unboxing

[Horton]

 

[The_MS]

Hard not to talk about the greatest handles made. I am glad people are getting a chance to use them. 

[ScarletArrow]

How are they different / better than the ML handles of the same style?

Opening seems so wide - dangerous for an arm or head to go through.

[scuppers]

The old saying “fool me once, shame on you - fool me twice, shame on me!”

ya just can’t take a chance on him even if they are the best handles ever made.

[njriverrider]

Best handles I’ve ever used.  Top quality and nobody makes a handle that’s as practical regarding overall shape/design.  Glad to see they’re back!🤙

[VONMAN]

Well said. And to anyone who has never tried a U.S. Gear handle it's the Best of the Best. Welcome Back.

Ernie Schlager

[skibug]

For the record I patronize a multitude of BOS advertisers/sponsors on the order of thousands of dollars a year, so I am not doing this to adversely impact the patronage of those companies. But, for those who cherish and are addicted to their US Gear handles, like I am, see below,

This is what Randy sent me late last year.  Sizes and ordering.

When you place your order Ill need your Name, shipping address, phone number handle width,12” or 13” Pro Comp Straight or Pro V center bend, diameter, .930, .950, .970, 1.00, 1.030, 1.060, 1.090, 1.120, 1.130  Color Black Floats with Red, Grey, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue  Spectra Rope (Gordon Rathbun style) with Carbon Ski Protection. 

 

Submit your Order to: orderusgear@gmail.com.The Cost per Handle is $240.00 ea. and includes priority shipping. Payment is only due at the time of shipping. We accept PayPal, G-pay or personal check.

[njriverrider]

8 hours ago, skibug said:

For the record I patronize a multitude of BOS advertisers/sponsors on the order of thousands of dollars a year, so I am not doing this to adversely impact the patronage of those companies. But, for those who cherish and are addicted to their US Gear handles, like I am, see below,

This is what Randy sent me late last year.  Sizes and ordering.

When you place your order Ill need your Name, shipping address, phone number handle width,12” or 13” Pro Comp Straight or Pro V center bend, diameter, .930, .950, .970, 1.00, 1.030, 1.060, 1.090, 1.120, 1.130  Color Black Floats with Red, Grey, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue  Spectra Rope (Gordon Rathbun style) with Carbon Ski Protection. 

 

Submit your Order to: orderusgear@gmail.com.The Cost per Handle is $240.00 ea. and includes priority shipping. Payment is only due at the time of shipping. We accept PayPal, G-pay or personal check.

Do you know if he has a website up like before?  Or is this a call/email only sorta thing?  I’m not seeing a website thru a Google search.  It used to be www.usgearonline.com

 

Thanks,

Steve

[skibug]

@njriverriderI do not think the website is active anymore.  His instructions to me were to use the email in what I have posted.  You can call or text him if you have his number.

[Blofeld]

$240.00 for a handle that might never be delivered? 

[Mateo_Vargas]

Thanks @Hortonfor donating the handles for the Berkeley Water Ski Club Raffle. The winners were pumped but I would have preferred a donation from one of your advertisers like your ProStar.

[bananaron]

@Horton I don't know what happened between you and Randy at usgear however I don't agree with you on how you mentioned never to talk about usgear again.He just sent you $1000 retail value of handles and I would guess he is attempting to make amends or re establish some type of business or personal relationship.I do not know him personally however I have purchased his handles and have them in my boathouse now.They are without a doubt the best handle made today.I try to do business with the BOS sponsors however would prefer to buy from in tow s lines usgear rather then a large corporate operation.I am sure all products are good however it comes down to personal preference.I guess I find myself to be a forgiving person as I get older at the ripe old age of 75. Its unusual to as I was a cop for 30 yrs however I don't hold any grudges as life is too short and I can't let things bother me as IT takes away the enjoyment and pleasure we have each day.Whatever happened in the past is not going to impact my present or future.Its good to see usgear is back and some ballers are supporting the company......

[BraceMaker]

@scuppersUnfortunately what he's probably going to have to do is run the business C.O.D.

[Rednucleus]

He just needs to be a BOS sponsor and all would be right in the world again!

[rockdog]

Randy is not asking for payment until the handle is made and ready to ship..

[No1skier]

Buyers beware!!!

I am on the thicker side of the spectrum and it takes a good yank to get my 240# caboose out of the hole.  After 2 damaged carbon skis from handle pops I decided to go for it and bought my first and last handle from Randy.   Let me tell you why…

1. His communication was unacceptable by any sorts of business standards 

2. it took waaaay longer than I expected and what he promised me.  I called back multiple times and got a new excuse every time. 

3. I did like the design but it bent on me and didn’t pass a tech inspection.  I called him and he promised to replace it 

4. Yes exactly what you are thinking…. He never replaced it. I called back multiple times.  The first one he didn’t remember, the second one was an “oh yea I forgot” and the third one was back to not remembering.  He hasn’t answered my call since or returned any messages.   
 

I am a lover of the sport and believe in supporting the niche community but buyer beware for sure!   Take it from my experience and just learn to ski with another handle where the makers name on the handle actually stands behind their product.  

[RGilmore]

8 hours ago, Rednucleus said:

He just needs to be a BOS sponsor and all would be right in the world again!

+1

[RGilmore]

3 hours ago, No1skier said:

Buyers beware!!!

I am on the thicker side of the spectrum and it takes a good yank to get my 240# caboose out of the hole.  After 2 damaged carbon skis from handle pops I decided to go for it and bought my first and last handle from Randy.   Let me tell you why…

1. His communication was unacceptable by any sorts of business standards 

2. it took waaaay longer than I expected and what he promised me.  I called back multiple times and got a new excuse every time. 

3. I did like the design but it bent on me and didn’t pass a tech inspection.  I called him and he promised to replace it 

4. Yes exactly what you are thinking…. He never replaced it. I called back multiple times.  The first one he didn’t remember, the second one was an “oh yea I forgot” and the third one was back to not remembering.  He hasn’t answered my call since or returned any messages.   
 

I am a lover of the sport and believe in supporting the niche community but buyer beware for sure!   Take it from my experience and just learn to ski with another handle where the makers name on the handle actually stands behind their product.  

How long ago was this purchase?  1 week... 1 month... 1 year... 1 decade...?

[BraceMaker]

16 hours ago, rockdog said:

Randy is not asking for payment until the handle is made and ready to ship..

Hopefully when there is already a shipping label and tracking ready.

[No1skier]

On 3/15/2023 at 12:22 AM, RGilmore said:

How long ago was this purchase?  1 week... 1 month... 1 year... 1 decade...?

Fair question that I probably should have included in my post.   I got it 3 summers ago and it bent within the summer.   I reached out in the fall when I was skiing the most tournaments and figured it was out of spec.   Then again in the winter and final time in the following spring.