Misleading References?

American Ramp Company has a list of skatepark references that they send to cities to convince them that they are great skatepark company whom they should buy their next skatepark from.

There seems to be a disconnect though, between these references and what the parks actually end up looking like.

Kilgore, Texas

"Our park consultant highly recommended American Ramp Company's all steel construction ramps as it would provide the best equipment at the most reasonable cost, while also providing longest product warranty. The skate ramps look great and have held up under constant daily use. The city of Kilgore would highly recommend American Ramp Company for their quality of equipment." - Karen Custer, City Clerk

If I am a Parks and Recreation director or City Council person this sounds pretty convincing, but take a look at this video of the skatepark with rust clearly showing, loud clanking noises every time a skater rides up/down a ramp, and only a few skaters in it and decide for yourself if you think Karen should really be recommending this product.

Raytown, Missouri

"I am happy to say we have been very satisfied with the equipment thus far. More importantly, our skaters are happy. I have no hesitation in recommending your product, and your sales staff, to any agency who may be in the market to acquire skate equipment" - Rick Lowderman

If I am a Parks and Recreation director or City Council person this sounds pretty convincing, but take a look at this video of the the skatepark with rust clearly showing, loud clanking noises every time a skater rides up/down a ramp, and only a few skaters in it and decide for yourself if you think Rick should really be recommending this product.