[DylanDeanDesign]

i've had a number of IMs & Emails about Utopia Optics offering sponsorship via Sponsorshouse & other places. I just wanted you all to know that THIS IS NOT ME. I have absolutely nothing to do with Utopia Optics anymore & will never have anything to do with them again. (yes i'm very bitter)

Apparently the company is under new management. I do not know if it is the same owner or if someone else has purchased the company. (i think it's just new management). Regardless, i will not be associated with that company ever again.

 

[gonefirefightin]

yeah, he was running around interbike with a backpack of new stuff. not sure its gonna happen though, not enough money

 

[Jettj45]

I was under the impression that Utopia Optics and Spy Optics were not offering sponsorships for Biking...This is not true?

 

[gonefirefightin]

spy is, i am currently on there roster, utopia is currenlty off the market

 

[Jettj45]

Nice, ill def. have to get on again.

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

I was under the impression that Utopia Optics and Spy Optics were not offering sponsorships for Biking...This is not true?

Spy is out of MTB... donno if they're still offering anything to MTB riders via sponsorhouse. Last i heard Utopia will only be doing Moto for a "pro" team... that is if anyone would want to ride for them. but i'm sure they'll take sales anywhere they can - mtb included. but i can say for a fact that no one (at least no one who rode for me) will run Utopia again on the Pro team.

 

[Banshee Rider]

Story time. Are any of you other kids ready? Lets hear it.

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

btw... i'm starting my own eyewear company! will keep everyone updated once it rolls along further

 

[Jettj45]

Yes, do tell!

 

[bpatterson6]

Our team got picked up by SteelMX. They seem to have nice products and have been good so far.

www.SteelMX.com

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

heh... i don't want to get into any stories until AFTER my lawsuit.



now is that adding fuel to the flame or what!!

 

[gonefirefightin]

Spy is out of MTB... donno if they're still offering anything to MTB riders via sponsorhouse.

They picked me up again this year

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

They picked me up again this year

i meant as havin full on "factory" sponsorship for pro riders, team, etc.

The only companies that have a "factory" mtb team are Oakley, Smith, & Adidas (internationally). Zeal is still somewhat in there w/ Fionn Griffiths & Kathy Pruitt.... Scott - they're still working out a new deal w/ Sam again.

& of course I'll have my own factory team! wahoo!

 

[gonefirefightin]

I dont pay for anything, not sure what kind of deal that is but I aint complainin

 

[yuroshek]

i like how i called many times and sent many e-mails to utopia askin what was goin on, they said dont worry about it its under new management and dont worry about anything your covered untill 2009. now how do i go about dropin them and pickin up a new eyewear company? i would rather represent a company that is willin to help us fellow DHers out and not some company thats out there to make money.

 

[Banshee Rider]

i would rather represent a company that is willin to help us fellow DHers out and not some company thats out there to make money.

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

i like how i called many times and sent many e-mails to utopia askin what was goin on, they said dont worry about it its under new management and dont worry about anything your covered untill 2009. now how do i go about dropin them and pickin up a new eyewear company? i would rather represent a company that is willin to help us fellow DHers out and not some company thats out there to make money.

no clue. they're still listed as one of my sponsors too on SH..... gay.

that's the thing w/ my future line... (whatever the name ends up being).. i'm doing mtb only & am supporting the sport 100%..... but of course i won't complain if i make some money! haha

i know what you're sayin though. i kinda feel the same way. i've got some close friends that work at companies who don't really work w/ mtb anymore.. do i support those companies? or would i prefer to work with those who actually care about our sport. hard call sometimes. I"m not saying do or don't. just kinda gotta weigh all your options

 

[DavidMakalaster]

i would rather represent a company that is willin to help us fellow DHers out and not some company thats out there to make money.

What are you some kind of damn Communist? Get the hell out of my fat, greedy, capitalist country.

 

[GPERKINS]

I got picked up by Utopia not to long ago and might I say I'm defintley dumping them. I sent many e-mails and most came back with just we will get back with you later.

 

[yuroshek]

haha you guys are funny. but dylan has the right idea. i like it, and im a firm believer if the company is willing to help you out, that makes the rider feel more involved. and also is more willing to go out of his or her way to talk about and represent the company.

like when i call up atom lab, they remember my name and talk to me about my races, future races and new products and stuff. and utopia cant even reply back in a e-mail. so there for i dont feel "part" of the company and im not willin to go outta my way for them.

not sure if all that makes sense to you, but i have the right understanding in my head.

 

[dropmachine]

So JD, can youg et me a sweet deal on some Utopia stuff then?


Yuroshek, Mike at Atomlabs rules.

 

[jonKranked]

btw... i'm starting my own eyewear company! will keep everyone updated once it rolls along further

Beer Goggles Inc. ?

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

So JD, can youg et me a sweet deal on some Utopia stuff then?


Yuroshek, Mike at Atomlabs rules.

ha.... i'm gonna have a bunch of junk to sell on ebay!lol

Beer Goggles Inc. ?

haha. Coors or Bud for the Yanks & Fosters version for the Aussies!

i was joking about that w/ some people at the show when i was showin them my stuff... man if you had some actual beer goggles.. you could sell those things for tons of cash at the nascar races! doesn't matter if they use goggles or not... they'll buy them cause it had budweiser, coors lite, etc on it! hhahaha

 

[GPERKINS]

Lets take my new sponsor for example, Robert at morewood bikes is the nicest guy I have ever met. When I e-mail him he e-mails right back, or when I call him he remembers my name and and is alwlays joyful to talk to me. I feel a part of the company

 

[dirttastesgood]

Is jason gone? He seemed like a really nice guy and then he just dropped of the map. I'm still waiting for those new googles to arrive at my house, i don't think thats going to happen anytime soon.

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

Lets take my new sponsor for example, Robert at morewood bikes is the nicest guy I have ever met. When I e-mail him he e-mails right back, or when I call him he remembers my name and and is alwlays joyful to talk to me. I feel a part of the company

yah, that's the way i try to be as well.... but if i forget your name, don't take it personally... i'm HORRIBLE with names & faces... but i'll still talk to ya!

Is jason gone? He seemed like a really nice guy and then he just dropped of the map. I'm still waiting for those new googles to arrive at my house, i don't think thats going to happen anytime soon.

yah, he was let go the same time as i was. the whole marketing department was. Jason's heading up the "Monster Army" at Monster energy

yah, don't hold your breath on those goggles.... someone forwarded me their email (horrible spelling in that thing), about the goggles being available in 3 weeks. the were telling me that back around Sea Otter!!

 

[Jettj45]

ha.... i'm gonna have a bunch of junk to sell on ebay!lol





haha. Coors or Bud for the Yanks & Fosters version for the Aussies!

i was joking about that w/ some people at the show when i was showin them my stuff... man if you had some actual beer goggles.. you could sell those things for tons of cash at the nascar races! doesn't matter if they use goggles or not... they'll buy them cause it had budweiser, coors lite, etc on it! hhahaha

What about Guinness for the real beer drinkers haha?

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

What about Guinness for the real beer drinkers haha?

MTBers are cheap!... so i figured cheap beer would be best! lol maybe some PBR! haha

we could always make a high end goggle for the REAL beer drinkers! haha

 

[Red Bull]

Lets take my new sponsor for example, Robert at morewood bikes is the nicest guy I have ever met. When I e-mail him he e-mails right back, or when I call him he remembers my name and and is alwlays joyful to talk to me. I feel a part of the company

Robert?

Richard...

And yes, best customer service you will likely ever get.

 

[dirttastesgood]

Robert?

Richard...

And yes, best customer service you will likely ever get.

hows your collerbone doin?

 

[SnowboardinWA]

Our team got picked up by SteelMX. They seem to have nice products and have been good so far.

www.SteelMX.com

And there pretty cool. They've answered all my emails that I've sent. Even sent me a Get Well Soon card when I broke my ribs.

 

[SnowboardinWA]

EVOMO are some cool peeps also.

 

[SnowboardinWA]

So should we start a new string.... Rate your sponsor?

 

[SnowboardinWA]

I like the ones who give you 20% off. They rock.

 

[-dustin]

that's the thing w/ my future line... (whatever the name ends up being).. i'm doing mtb only & am supporting the sport 100%..... but of course i won't complain if i make some money! haha

MTB only...how? That seems like a rather difficult task to embark on. I guess since you've been in the industry, you've at least got your foot in the door, but still...damn.

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

MTB only...how? That seems like a rather difficult task to embark on. I guess since you've been in the industry, you've at least got your foot in the door, but still...damn.

not as hard as you'd think. don't get me wrong, it will be a difficult road ahead. but you work with what you know. & yes being in the industry, having the support i do, & knowing what i know... i have a big advantage. The issue is spreading yourself too thin & who your competition is. if i tried to get into moto, i have TONS more competition, & would cost me a hell of a lot more. I'm not saying i wouldn't spread into moto, snow, auto, etc down the road. but attempting to do it now? that'd be idiotic.
you should be seeing more news on it this offseason & should have product for my riders & for sale by the beginning of the '08 season!

i've been thinking about this ever since the demise of Utopia... but only decided this past week at the show after seeing the support & interest in it.

 

[gonefirefightin]

EVOMO are some cool peeps also.

werd on that, one of the best out there, wait till sea otter, we got some dope stuff planned for sponsored riders regardless of levels

 

[-dustin]

well i am definitely interested in seeing your line come and progress.

 

[DylanDeanDesign]

well i am definitely interested in seeing your line come and progress.

you & me both!
thanks! i'm excited! & if i didn't think it could work out... i wouldn't do it! i'm not saying i'll be the next Oakley, Smith, etc... but there's definately room for another company to be successful!

 

[PatBranch]

I think you started the thread after I asked about it.

Thanks for clearing it up. I'm looking forward to your stuff!