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dreaminbouthuntin
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For consumers looking into buying gear from KUIU.. I offer a warning.
while things may seem peachy to the untrained eye, things have begun to unwravel at KUIU. I have been a customer since its debut and have first hand knowledge on issues involving the company.
first, nothing is ever in stock. When KUIU first came out, they were sewing all gear in Canada and a fine job the Canadians did.
Since last year, Jason decided to move production to China.. yep. China. Guess what happened.. everything shrunk in size, tailoring was a downgrade and even though he stated it would increase roll over time.. it is actually taking more time now and quality has gone down as well.
second, 'innovation'. Thats fine, things change. Problem is, things are constantly changing at KUIU. Packs every year have changed and even though KUIU has stated the packs and frames are compatable.. they are not. So you bought a first gen pack and frame.. guess what, good luck finding spare parts or god forbid your pack rips or frame fails.. it no longer exists and isnt interchangable like KUIU says it is.. better look else where for a frame to put the bag on. First hand experience with that one.
third, since KUIU has issues with keeping gear in stock.. what did they do? Go out and make a sleeping bag, tent and mountaineering boots.. really KUIU? You cant even keep current gear in stock so you try and compete with major tent and bag companies and continue to stretch yourselves thin.. good call (sarcasm).
nothing is so different with the bags and tents that they separate themselves from other companies. Fail.
fourth, dont you dare speak against KUIU and discuss flaws on their forum.. you'll get a slap down and attitude. Is it their right to refuse those types of coments? Sure, but when KUIU's main motto is 'transparency'.. that type of attack on consumers pointing out flaws isnt transparency now is it.
Dont get me wrong, KUIU has some great gear.. if you can get it.. in the right size, color, ect or before it becomes obsolete within a couple months to a year.
I have dropped over 7k on KUIU and have owned just about ever piece of first and second gen gear. I stopped investing In KUIU last year because of all the hassle and issues. There are much better options out there IMO.
Just a word of caution before you spend big money on their gear. Make sure you know what you are buying. I speak for many others and from years of experience with KUIU.
Happy hunting and be mindful.
while things may seem peachy to the untrained eye, things have begun to unwravel at KUIU. I have been a customer since its debut and have first hand knowledge on issues involving the company.
first, nothing is ever in stock. When KUIU first came out, they were sewing all gear in Canada and a fine job the Canadians did.
Since last year, Jason decided to move production to China.. yep. China. Guess what happened.. everything shrunk in size, tailoring was a downgrade and even though he stated it would increase roll over time.. it is actually taking more time now and quality has gone down as well.
second, 'innovation'. Thats fine, things change. Problem is, things are constantly changing at KUIU. Packs every year have changed and even though KUIU has stated the packs and frames are compatable.. they are not. So you bought a first gen pack and frame.. guess what, good luck finding spare parts or god forbid your pack rips or frame fails.. it no longer exists and isnt interchangable like KUIU says it is.. better look else where for a frame to put the bag on. First hand experience with that one.
third, since KUIU has issues with keeping gear in stock.. what did they do? Go out and make a sleeping bag, tent and mountaineering boots.. really KUIU? You cant even keep current gear in stock so you try and compete with major tent and bag companies and continue to stretch yourselves thin.. good call (sarcasm).
nothing is so different with the bags and tents that they separate themselves from other companies. Fail.
fourth, dont you dare speak against KUIU and discuss flaws on their forum.. you'll get a slap down and attitude. Is it their right to refuse those types of coments? Sure, but when KUIU's main motto is 'transparency'.. that type of attack on consumers pointing out flaws isnt transparency now is it.
Dont get me wrong, KUIU has some great gear.. if you can get it.. in the right size, color, ect or before it becomes obsolete within a couple months to a year.
I have dropped over 7k on KUIU and have owned just about ever piece of first and second gen gear. I stopped investing In KUIU last year because of all the hassle and issues. There are much better options out there IMO.
Just a word of caution before you spend big money on their gear. Make sure you know what you are buying. I speak for many others and from years of experience with KUIU.
Happy hunting and be mindful.