Tige Rankings

[IDBoating]

I think more people in this thread own Tige's than any other brand. That's a fact.

Which is it - you think it's true, or it's a fact?!? So confused....

[talltigeguy]

It never ceases to amaze me that we really don't even know how much fact is involved here. Can't a guy just call the factories in Abilene, then Tennesee (where malibu and MC are made) and ask how many boats they built in 2011? It doesn't seem that complicated.

Anyway, it is good to know that Tige is moving up in the standings, and I think that is reflected by what us users see as well.

[IDBoating]

It never ceases to amaze me that we really don't even know how much fact is involved here. Can't a guy just call the factories in Abilene, then Tennesee (where malibu and MC are made) and ask how many boats they built in 2011? It doesn't seem that complicated.

Worth a shot, but Tige is privately owned and I don't know if any of the others are public companies. Private firms generally keep important stats like that pretty close to the vest.

[Iwndr]

Which is it - you think it's true, or it's a fact?!? So confused....

[thtrog]

I recently saw a statement on a Tige dealers site that said Tige was rated number 4 in the wakeboarding market. Does anyone know if this is correct?

Has your question been answered yet???

[under-ground-king]

It never ceases to amaze me that we really don't even know how much fact is involved here. Can't a guy just call the factories in Abilene, then Tennesee (where malibu and MC are made) and ask how many boats they built in 2011? It doesn't seem that complicated.

Anyway, it is good to know that Tige is moving up in the standings, and I think that is reflected by what us users see as well.

Maybe this information is just as "TOP SECRET" as the price of a new boat.

[thtrog]

Maybe this information is just as "TOP SECRET" as the price of a new boat.

Maybe ask the good Dr from WY for a price list

[Iwndr]

Maybe ask the good Dr from WY for a price list

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[skippabcool]

Maybe this information is just as "TOP SECRET" as the price of a new boat.

As the other information scooped up from the internet don't know how true this is.

http://www.seedealercost.com/product...gorySlug/boats

[MoneyPity]

Ranking is really more than just market share or numbers of units sold. Market share is important to know and to see if the company is keeping pace or gaining ground on their competitors. Market share could also be analyzed to see if Tige say has a niche in the 20 foot R20/RZR markets and such. Is Tige ahead of competition in the larger wakeboarding and growing surf boat markets?

Market share is also driven by the customer's (prospective and actual) view on quality. Does the market buy Tige boats based on quality perceptions? Tige has addressed many QA issues. Has this improved their market ranking?

Tige has come a long way. If they are number four they have done a heck of a job growing in a down market. They are positioned well with wakeboard and surf class boats since this is the number one growth area in watersports.

[labrat]

Has your question been answered yet???

I am so . Yes my question is answered. The number of units sold surprises me. It makes me wonder what kind of margin does Tige have and how many dealers does it have? I am not asking it though! If we assume that they build and sell 500 units this year, what is the average number of boats sold by a dealer?

It is good to see Tige move up and gain market share and get into the top 5

[robert theisen]

I think Tigé is #1 in STYLE and APPEARANCE!

[Nobody]

I think Robert Theisen could actually be correct.

[thtrog]

I accept Paypal Gift

PM Sent, Can I post it.

[Iwndr]

PM Sent, Can I post it.

Sure, I better get working on a price list I guess