What really happened to Ogio?

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I heard they were bought by Targa or someone; but, what I really wanna know is what's happened to their products? (Sent a few things back recently 'cause it jus' wasn't the same ol' Bullet-Proof stuff!)

Also, are the even involved in Moto, anymore?

Go ahead and give me a ration of shit about my "quality" comments; but, until you log several thousand miles a year in Baja...?
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TeamGreen 2/8/2013 8:40am
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Edit: Are "they" involved in Moto, anymore?
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Kruse317 2/8/2013 8:45am
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Yeah, they're still coming out with new bag designs every year and they sponsor pc kawi
http://www.procircuit.com/teamsponsors.htm

As far as being bought out, Idk
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hammertime 2/8/2013 8:48am
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when andy bell and andy donohue left...the connection to moto was gone.
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New marketing team.. Not interested in moto

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I literally live just down the road from Ogio. 5 yrs. ago I knew quite a few of the people there. Now I don't know anyone.

I do know they were talking to Targa years ago as well. Wasn't aware the deal was finally done though.

I'm still using my luggage and gear bags I picked up about 3 yrs. ago. Hoping the quality really hasn't gone down as I'm finally in need of some new bags!
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FreshTopEnd 2/8/2013 8:55am
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That's a shame if commitment to quality went down, because the older stuff truly stood up to abuse better than just about any other like product.
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TeamGreen 2/8/2013 8:58am
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activeMX wrote:
I literally live just down the road from Ogio. 5 yrs. ago I knew quite a few of the people there. Now I don't know anyone...
I literally live just down the road from Ogio. 5 yrs. ago I knew quite a few of the people there. Now I don't know anyone.

I do know they were talking to Targa years ago as well. Wasn't aware the deal was finally done though.

I'm still using my luggage and gear bags I picked up about 3 yrs. ago. Hoping the quality really hasn't gone down as I'm finally in need of some new bags!
Tool Belt/Packs & off-road-able back packs are the items I was not happy with. They ARE not as good as they were.

Gear bags?

I hope they don't screw those up!

I love 7900 & 9700!
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mxnick 2/8/2013 9:06am
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I had three Ogio backpacks, used for traveling, and over a period of a few years.

The zippers on each bag all blew out within one year of use.

That was enough Ogio product for me!
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Brent 2/8/2013 9:37am
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I have roughly 10 of their various backpacks, gear bags and duffel bags, they are in almost perfect condition even after 7 or 8 years of abuse and worldwide travel. I will have them repaired before I replace them.
mgifracing 2/8/2013 9:47am
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Tucker Rocky still has plenty in stock.
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Jt$ wrote:
New marketing team.. Not interested in moto
JT I think you should put up a cool pic of yourself racing for your avatar.
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So, is my NWT flight vest worth $5000 to the paintballers yet?
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The most recent one I've got is about four years old and the laptop compartment zipper is starting to go, but that's after four years of traveling to every Supercross and every National.

I've got a new one on the way.
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activeMX wrote:
I literally live just down the road from Ogio. 5 yrs. ago I knew quite a few of the people there. Now I don't know anyone...
I literally live just down the road from Ogio. 5 yrs. ago I knew quite a few of the people there. Now I don't know anyone.

I do know they were talking to Targa years ago as well. Wasn't aware the deal was finally done though.

I'm still using my luggage and gear bags I picked up about 3 yrs. ago. Hoping the quality really hasn't gone down as I'm finally in need of some new bags!
Yep. Fun days with Andy and Jessie when the moto park was not getting every neighbors panties in a bunch from dust. But Im with you. Knew several people there (rode with a few on more than one occasion and had a few foam pit parties) but couldnt even tell you who is there anymore. Sucks if the quality has gone down, cause that stuff was bulletproof as it gets.
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therealjonon 2/8/2013 10:49am
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hammertime wrote:
when andy bell and andy donohue left...the connection to moto was gone.
Ya man, growing up those guys hooked me up...once i left it was like my contract was done. they seem to have zero interest in the sport... what is there target audience?
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Ramrod 2/8/2013 10:54am
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Aren't they big into golf bags?
SunComfort 2/8/2013 10:59am
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TeamGreen wrote:
I heard they were bought by Targa or someone; but, what I really wanna know is what's happened to their products? (Sent a few things back...
I heard they were bought by Targa or someone; but, what I really wanna know is what's happened to their products? (Sent a few things back recently 'cause it jus' wasn't the same ol' Bullet-Proof stuff!)

Also, are the even involved in Moto, anymore?

Go ahead and give me a ration of shit about my "quality" comments; but, until you log several thousand miles a year in Baja...?
I know they are heavily involved in golf, and thats where the real $
is at for them. Moto doesnt even come close to the numbers they are
making in golf.
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Rupert X 2/8/2013 11:17am
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I still buy a bunch of shtuff from them and all have been good quality.

Recently, my son-in-law, a Toledo University football coach showed me the OGIO backpacks that every team-member

and staff received at the Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise....embroidered logo and all.

I dig the OGIO. And I miss Andy, too. Great guy, unsure where he is now ?

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C.Worthy 2/8/2013 11:18am
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SunComfort wrote:
I know they are heavily involved in golf, and thats where the real $ is at for them. Moto doesnt even come close to the numbers...
I know they are heavily involved in golf, and thats where the real $
is at for them. Moto doesnt even come close to the numbers they are
making in golf.
It makes sense. Can we see these numbers and your source. I'm interested in comparing the two.
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Brent 2/8/2013 11:42am
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I just went to their site, Moto and off-road stuff is everywhere
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J.Saunders144 2/8/2013 11:46am
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This is a bummer if true. I was sponsored by OGIO when Andy Bell was working there and he was my contact for awhile for things I needed. I loved there stuff, everything I was given is still working to this day 100% as well as it was when I got it. Stuff really is (maybe was) bullet proof. I used to talk girls into getting into my 9800 gear bag at college and riding down the 20 stair staircase! Thing had to have done 75-100 laps down them haha.
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Rupert X wrote:
I still buy a bunch of shtuff from them and all have been good quality. Recently, my son-in-law, a Toledo University football coach showed me the...
I still buy a bunch of shtuff from them and all have been good quality.

Recently, my son-in-law, a Toledo University football coach showed me the OGIO backpacks that every team-member

and staff received at the Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise....embroidered logo and all.

I dig the OGIO. And I miss Andy, too. Great guy, unsure where he is now ?
I'm sure Andy is doing pretty well (or at least having fun) with all the Nitro Circus stuff. I believe he did some announcing for a bit also? Could be wrong. But yeah, haven't talked to that guy in a few years. I doubt the phone number I have is even still good. Kinda didn't want to bother the guy once he became all "MTV." Not that I expect it would change him much. That guy could not have possibly been any cooler to me and my friends over the years.
SunComfort 2/8/2013 11:48am
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I know they are heavily involved in golf, and thats where the real $ is at for them. Moto doesnt even come close to the numbers...
I know they are heavily involved in golf, and thats where the real $
is at for them. Moto doesnt even come close to the numbers they are
making in golf.
C.Worthy wrote:
It makes sense. Can we see these numbers and your source. I'm interested in comparing the two.
here is some info on Ogio golf

http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/74213-OGIO-International-enjoys-48-percent-golf-sales-revenue-growth
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FlaNard wrote:
I'm sure Andy is doing pretty well (or at least having fun) with all the Nitro Circus stuff. I believe he did some announcing for a...
I'm sure Andy is doing pretty well (or at least having fun) with all the Nitro Circus stuff. I believe he did some announcing for a bit also? Could be wrong. But yeah, haven't talked to that guy in a few years. I doubt the phone number I have is even still good. Kinda didn't want to bother the guy once he became all "MTV." Not that I expect it would change him much. That guy could not have possibly been any cooler to me and my friends over the years.
Couldn't agree more! He is truly a really cool dude.
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Rupert X 2/8/2013 12:08pm
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* I don't know Andy Bell - I was talking about Andy from Michigan ? Donahue ?

Waldo ?
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Rupert X wrote:
* I don't know Andy Bell - I was talking about Andy from Michigan ? Donahue ?

Waldo ?
Yes Andy Donahue and you can find him on LinkedIn and he's a marketing director at a company in So California.
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Maybe they decided to bag it...
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SunComfort wrote:
I know they are heavily involved in golf, and thats where the real $ is at for them. Moto doesnt even come close to the numbers...
I know they are heavily involved in golf, and thats where the real $
is at for them. Moto doesnt even come close to the numbers they are
making in golf.
C.Worthy wrote:
It makes sense. Can we see these numbers and your source. I'm interested in comparing the two.
SunComfort wrote:
here is some info on Ogio golf

http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/74213-OGIO-International-enjoys-48-percent-golf-sales-revenue-growth
All the articles I could find had to do with golf expansion as well. It's interesting to see this company shifting it's focus on a new market. I remember when ogio had a really big presence in mx not too long ago.
SunComfort 2/8/2013 1:11pm
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C.Worthy wrote:
It makes sense. Can we see these numbers and your source. I'm interested in comparing the two.
SunComfort wrote:
here is some info on Ogio golf

http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/74213-OGIO-International-enjoys-48-percent-golf-sales-revenue-growth
C.Worthy wrote:
All the articles I could find had to do with golf expansion as well. It's interesting to see this company shifting it's focus on a new...
All the articles I could find had to do with golf expansion as well. It's interesting to see this company shifting it's focus on a new market. I remember when ogio had a really big presence in mx not too long ago.
Golf is so freakn huge its not funny. 27mill and expected to reach
50 in next few years. i got into golf when younger, gave it up, as i
did not have the patients ATT. Got back into year B4 last, and am
hooked.! I have not been on a bike since june 10th 2012, and didnt
miss much till winter hit and SX came on. lol
I am in the process of a CR125 rebuild and will thread it out when complete
so hopefully get some laps in here soon b4 golf season kicks back in!!
Crisp BRAAAP! 2/8/2013 1:22pm
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Just listened to DMXS Radio and they are a sponsor of the show-if that's not moto, I don't know what is.

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