ToSlow Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 i'm not bashing royal, but What does royal distributing do for the the sport of snowmobiling other tan sell parts? how do they contribute back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweese Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Ever seen sled races on TV? Royal's name is everywhere, which means they dump a pile of money in to that type of event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 i'm not bashing royal, but What does royal distributing do for the the sport of snowmobiling other tan sell parts? how do they contribute back? I believe they are a significant sponsor for the Kelly Shires ride. I could be wrong. They advertise in our publications that come free when you buy your trail permit. Without the ad revenue I doubt these magazines would come your way for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maple Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 i'm not bashing royal, but What does royal distributing do for the the sport of snowmobiling other tan sell parts? how do they contribute back? I believe they are a significant sponsor for the Kelly Shires ride. I could be wrong. They advertise in our publications that come free when you buy your trail permit. Without the ad revenue I doubt these magazines would come your way for free. You are correct, 02 ... they are one of the Platinum sponsors for Kelly Shires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooer Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Well, what do you consider giving back? If the owners, assuming there is more than one, all purchased trail permits for themselves and their families, each season, is that giving back? Just wondering where the line is drawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToSlow Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Well, what do you consider giving back? If the owners, assuming there is more than one, all purchased trail permits for themselves and their families, each season, is that giving back? Just wondering where the line is drawn. what do i consider giving back, well as a company that's geared to a certain industry as royal is. i was wondering if they corporately sponsor certain events which was already posted in this thread. and yes i would think that buying permits would be giving back. like i said, i don't want to get in a pissing match over this. nor did i start this post to bash royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoker Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Royal rocks !! Does it really matter what they give back - they provide a service to us sledders that is secound to none and help to give us a chocie to purchase cheaper parts rather then the overpriced OEM ones. Doing this keeps the OEM prices at least in some sort of competition state. I've known the owner for 25 + years and he DOES give back and often. My thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Royal rocks !! Does it really matter what they give back - they provide a service to us sledders that is secound to none and help to give us a chocie to purchase cheaper parts rather then the overpriced OEM ones. Doing this keeps the OEM prices at least in some sort of competition state. I've known the owner for 25 + years and he DOES give back and often. My thoughts. I'm still waiting for you guys to tell us what they give back. Advertising in a mag is not giving back. Its for their benefit-not ours. The only thing I've seen Royal do is take your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irREVerent Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Royal rocks !! Does it really matter what they give back - they provide a service to us sledders that is secound to none and help to give us a chocie to purchase cheaper parts rather then the overpriced OEM ones. Doing this keeps the OEM prices at least in some sort of competition state. I've known the owner for 25 + years and he DOES give back and often. My thoughts. I'm still waiting for you guys to tell us what they give back. Advertising in a mag is not giving back. Its for their benefit-not ours. The only thing I've seen Royal do is take your money. Apparently you didn't read this whole thread...see maple's reply above regarding Royal's platinum (big $$$) support for the Kelly Shires cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Royal rocks !! Does it really matter what they give back - they provide a service to us sledders that is secound to none and help to give us a chocie to purchase cheaper parts rather then the overpriced OEM ones. Doing this keeps the OEM prices at least in some sort of competition state. I've known the owner for 25 + years and he DOES give back and often. My thoughts. I'm still waiting for you guys to tell us what they give back. Advertising in a mag is not giving back. Its for their benefit-not ours. The only thing I've seen Royal do is take your money. Apparently you didn't read this whole thread...see maple's reply above regarding Royal's platinum (big $$$) support for the Kelly Shires cause. Do they actually write a cheque or do they give a bunch of left over stuff from the store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satrat Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 royal has for years provided a one stop shop for sledders both permit buyers and not access to quality parts and free advice. they are also very active in the racing circuit and as we all know winning race sleds become next years stock Bash what royal does and well you are probably in comp with the brand personally if i need a new brain bucket or a full set of wheels for the skid frame I am gonna go royal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Royal rocks !! Does it really matter what they give back - they provide a service to us sledders that is secound to none and help to give us a chocie to purchase cheaper parts rather then the overpriced OEM ones. Doing this keeps the OEM prices at least in some sort of competition state. I've known the owner for 25 + years and he DOES give back and often. My thoughts. I'm still waiting for you guys to tell us what they give back. Advertising in a mag is not giving back. Its for their benefit-not ours. The only thing I've seen Royal do is take your money. who cares, they are in business to make money not subsidize the sport of snowmobiling. Everybody should be happy there is such a superstore with tons of selection and stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjack7 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 [who cares, they are in business to make money not subsidize the sport of snowmobiling. Everybody should be happy there is such a superstore with tons of selection and stock. My thought Exactly, if they sponsor an event with a cash donation or product what does it matter. They provide a good service for which we pay for, nothing more nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 royal has for years provided a one stop shop for sledders both permit buyers and not access to quality parts and free advice. they are also very active in the racing circuit and as we all know winning race sleds become next years stock Bash what royal does and well you are probably in comp with the brand personally if i need a new brain bucket or a full set of wheels for the skid frame I am gonna go royal Just commenting on the guys that say they give to organized snowmobiling. Haven't seen where they give any thing yet. And no I'm not in competition with them. Just a snowmobiler wanting to see companys like this give back- not just take, as is the case with Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satrat Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 have you been to either of the sled shows held each yer near the toronto area royal has pretty much footed the bill try to buy a set of fx boots anywhere else for less than 250 better yet a 136 inch rip saw for less than 500 without royal many of us would not be able to afford to ride and simply the fact that they are a major sponsor of the kelly ride is more than enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweese Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Ok so I'll ask it, what did Royal do to piss you off? Because it sounds like you have a beef to pick and looking for some one to back you up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Ok so I'll ask it, what did Royal do to piss you off? Because it sounds like you have a beef to pick and looking for some one to back you up? They didn't do a thing to me. In fact I have bought from them a couple of times. All I'm saying is that the sun doesn't rise and set on Royal. They are just looking out for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 i'm not bashing royal, but What does royal distributing do for the the sport of snowmobiling other tan sell parts? how do they contribute back? I might be missing something but was was the question even asked?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jow Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 My son mowed lawns all summer and used some of his earnings to pay for some sled parts at Royal. (hy fax,carbides Fx Sno suit) After he handed the clerk his cash, bells went off and he won his purchase. To you or maybe the next person may say no big deal,but to an 12 yo thats friggin huge. Like to see a dealer do that. Oh and p.s. great site! Glad I found it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahas Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Royal give sledders an affordable substitute for parts compared to dealers. The prices for tracks alone are a close competition with the price in the US, that is a big deal almost half the price from a dealer. They are a business not  a charity, they dont have to give anything back to the snowmobiling community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maple Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 My son mowed lawns all summer and used some of his earnings to pay for some sled parts at Royal. (hy fax,carbides Fx Sno suit) After he handed the clerk his cash, bells went off and he won his purchase. To you or maybe the next person may say no big deal,but to an 12 yo thats friggin huge. Like to see a dealer do that. Oh and p.s. great site! Glad I found it Welcome to the forum and congrats to your son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToSlow Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 My son mowed lawns all summer and used some of his earnings to pay for some sled parts at Royal. (hy fax,carbides Fx Sno suit) After he handed the clerk his cash, bells went off and he won his purchase. To you or maybe the next person may say no big deal,but to an 12 yo thats friggin huge. Like to see a dealer do that. Oh and p.s. great site! Glad I found it welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maple Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Royal rocks !! Does it really matter what they give back - they provide a service to us sledders that is secound to none and help to give us a chocie to purchase cheaper parts rather then the overpriced OEM ones. Doing this keeps the OEM prices at least in some sort of competition state. I've known the owner for 25 + years and he DOES give back and often. My thoughts. I'm still waiting for you guys to tell us what they give back. Advertising in a mag is not giving back. Its for their benefit-not ours. The only thing I've seen Royal do is take your money. Apparently you didn't read this whole thread...see maple's reply above regarding Royal's platinum (big $$$) support for the Kelly Shires cause. Do they actually write a cheque or do they give a bunch of left over stuff from the store? They actually write a check and donate product (and not 'left over stuff from the store'). The owner's wife is also on the Board of Directors of the Kelly Shires Foundation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToSlow Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 i'm not bashing royal, but What does royal distributing do for the the sport of snowmobiling other tan sell parts? how do they contribute back? I might be missing something but was was the question even asked?..... i don't have a hidden agenda if that is what you think. i just asked a simple question, so this can be the problem why you might be missing something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Royal Distributing is a supporter of my club (with a cash donation). They help us to keep the doors open (along with several other businesses) and its much appreciated. http://www.stclementssnowmobileclub.com/ On a personal level, they are open on Sundays, which I have been thankful for more than once. And on several occasions they have had product on the shelf that my dealer would have to order in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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