Goode Ski Technologies Explained

GOODE Ski Technologies
Type:Corporation
Foundation:1975
Location:Ogden, Utah
Key People:Dave Goode (founder)
Industry:Snow skiing / water skiing equipment
Products:Carbon fiber
Skis and Ski Poles
Water Skis
Num Employees:20-40

GOODE Ski Technologies is a sporting goods manufacturing corporation headquartered in Ogden, Utah. Its main products are carbon fiber-based snow skis, ski poles, water skis, and accessories.[1]

History

Dave Goode founded GOODE Ski Technologies in 1975. During the first fifteen years, the then-Michigan-based company manufactured and marketed a full line of ski accessories.

In 1989, Goode patented a method for making carbon composite ski poles,[2] and then in 1996, the company patented a carbon fiber composite ski.[3]

In 2001, the company expanded its factory and purchased the production assets of Volant skis, and currently produces a full line of carbon fiber snow skis.[4]

In 2004, the corporate headquarters was relocated to Ogden, Utah to be closer to world-class snow and water skiing facilities and culture.[5]

On January 15, 2020, the founder, Dave Goode, died in a small plane crash near Roy, Utah. Goode is survived by his parents, wife, four children, and two granddaughters.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.goode.com/ GOODE Ski Technologies
  2. Composite ski pole and method of making same. David P.. Goode. 1991-06-18. 1989-01-12. US. 5024866A.
  3. Composite ski . William R.. Chisnell. David P.. Goode. 1998-06-02. 1996-02-29. US. 5759664A.
  4. http://www.goode.com/e-news011107volume33.html GOODE Acquires Volant Ski Manufacturing Equipment, November 7, 2001
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20060316095509/http://www1.ogdencity.com/index.php?module=ibcms&fxn=press.pr_195 GOODE ski technologies announces corporate headquarters move to Ogden, Utah
  6. https://www.ksl.com/article/46704911/founder-of-ogden-based-ski-tech-company-killed-in-roy-plane-crash Founder of Ogden-based ski tech company killed in Roy plane crash