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Common questions
Is barewest.com legit or a scam?
AboutUs doesn't label sites "legit" or "a scam": this page lists the dated registration, DNS, HTTPS, mail-authentication and safety checks we could verify, each with its source, so you can decide for yourself.
Who owns barewest.com?
Nobody has completed AboutUs's owner verification for barewest.com. That's true of most sites here — it isn't itself a warning sign.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · 2 registrar changes since Jul 13, 2016 · 3 ownership changes since 2009 · last checked Oct 7, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 19, 2006 – Apr 12, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described barewest.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 12, 2014 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“Barewest's goal from the outset was to build skiing accessories that wouldn't fail, were easy-to-install, and delivered exceptional results. By the early 90's, they were on a roll, building more than booms, Barewest exp…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
GoDaddy.com, LLCJul 13, 2016Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded on Jul 13, 2016.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Network Solutions, LLCNetwork Solutions, LLCDec 1, 2017 – Jan 16, 2026
Ownership
Ownership recordsJun 5, 2009 – Jan 16, 2026Registration records for barewest.com are held from Jun 5, 2009 to Jan 16, 2026 (19 records). 3 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Jul 2016 – Nov 2017Nameservers: GoDaddyOct 18, 2013 – Jan 24, 2015GoDaddy (ns25.domaincontrol.com, ns26.domaincontrol.com) were the nameservers listed for barewest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jan 24, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Certificate
Let's EncryptApr 29, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for barewest.com from Apr 29, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 24, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (20)
Jun 19, 2006 – Apr 12, 2014AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described barewest.com from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 12, 2014 (4 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “Barewest's goal from the outset was to build skiing accessories that wouldn't fail, were easy-to-install, and delivered exceptional results. By the early 90's, they were on a roll, building more than booms, Barewest exp…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jun 5, 2009 – Jan 16, 2026Ownership: Registration records for barewest.com are held from Jun 5, 2009 to Jan 16, 2026 (19 records). 3 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Feb 18, 2011Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Feb 18, 2011. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Oct 18, 2013 – Jan 24, 2015Zone file: GoDaddy (ns25.domaincontrol.com, ns26.domaincontrol.com) were the nameservers listed for barewest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Jan 24, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
All 4 safety checks passed (Oct 27, 2026).
Automated safety checks
DNS (passed)
HTTPS (passed)
Page metadata (passed)
Security headers (passed)
Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Mar 19, 1999 — 27 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Wix.com Ltd. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 29, 2026).
Current AboutUs recordJun 25, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for barewest.com, from Dec 1, 2017 to Jan 16, 2026.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Wix.com Ltd.Aug 29, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026 (latest)Registrar Wix.com Ltd. in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 29, 2026 and most recently on Sep 4, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 25, 2026
Ownership change
Feb 18, 2011
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Feb 18, 2011. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Ownership changeFeb 1, 2014The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Feb 1, 2014. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Ownership changeDec 1, 2017The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Dec 1, 2017. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
3 ownership changes, 2009–2026
Nameservers: ashworthconsulting.comMar 27, 2015 – Apr 1, 2016ashworthconsulting.com (ns1.ashworthconsulting.com, ns2.ashworthconsulting.com) were the nameservers listed for barewest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 27, 2015 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to ashworthconsulting.comMar 27, 2015barewest.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to ashworthconsulting.com at some point between Jan 24, 2015 and Mar 27, 2015. Last seen at GoDaddy: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at ashworthconsulting.com: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: ashworthconsulting.comJul 13, 2016Registration records listed ashworthconsulting.com nameservers (ns1.ashworthconsulting.com, ns2.ashworthconsulting.com) for barewest.com from Jul 13, 2016 to Jul 13, 2016.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: wixdns.netDec 1, 2017 – Apr 2, 2018Registration records listed wixdns.net nameservers (ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net) for barewest.com from Dec 1, 2017 to Apr 2, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to wixdns.netDec 1, 2017barewest.com's nameservers moved from ashworthconsulting.com to wixdns.net at some point between Jul 13, 2016 and Dec 1, 2017. Last seen at ashworthconsulting.com: Jul 13, 2016 (registration record). First seen at wixdns.net: Dec 1, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 17 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: wixdns.netApr 3, 2018wixdns.net (ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net) were the nameservers listed for barewest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: wixdns.netNameservers: wixdns.netApr 4, 2018 – Jan 16, 2026Registration records listed wixdns.net nameservers (ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net) for barewest.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jan 16, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 7, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 7, 2026: ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 7, 2026
Feb 1, 2014Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Feb 1, 2014. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Mar 27, 2015 – Apr 1, 2016Zone file: ashworthconsulting.com (ns1.ashworthconsulting.com, ns2.ashworthconsulting.com) were the nameservers listed for barewest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 27, 2015 to Apr 1, 2016 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 27, 2015Zone file: barewest.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to ashworthconsulting.com at some point between Jan 24, 2015 and Mar 27, 2015. Last seen at GoDaddy: Jan 24, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at ashworthconsulting.com: Mar 27, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 2 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Jul 13, 2016Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded on Jul 13, 2016.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jul 13, 2016Zone file: Registration records listed ashworthconsulting.com nameservers (ns1.ashworthconsulting.com, ns2.ashworthconsulting.com) for barewest.com from Jul 13, 2016 to Jul 13, 2016.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 1, 2017 – Jan 16, 2026Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for barewest.com, from Dec 1, 2017 to Jan 16, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Dec 1, 2017Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Dec 1, 2017. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Dec 1, 2017 – Apr 2, 2018Zone file: Registration records listed wixdns.net nameservers (ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net) for barewest.com from Dec 1, 2017 to Apr 2, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 1, 2017Zone file: barewest.com's nameservers moved from ashworthconsulting.com to wixdns.net at some point between Jul 13, 2016 and Dec 1, 2017. Last seen at ashworthconsulting.com: Jul 13, 2016 (registration record). First seen at wixdns.net: Dec 1, 2017 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 17 months in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Apr 3, 2018Zone file: wixdns.net (ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net) were the nameservers listed for barewest.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Apr 3, 2018 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 4, 2018 – Jan 16, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed wixdns.net nameservers (ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net) for barewest.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Jan 16, 2026. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Apr 29, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 8 certificates for barewest.com from Apr 29, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 24, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 25, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Aug 29, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026Registrar: Registrar Wix.com Ltd. in the registration data recorded, first on Aug 29, 2026 and most recently on Sep 4, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 25, 2026
Sep 8, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Oct 7, 2026. Nameservers on Oct 7, 2026: ns12.wixdns.net, ns13.wixdns.net.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Oct 7, 2026
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for vulcanmarine.com.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The live front page reads as a business-services site that sells its own services, mainly for the public as customers.
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 70 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 70 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Missing DMARC (mild)
What barewest.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
Barewest's goal from the outset was to build skiing accessories that wouldn't fail, were easy-to-install, and delivered exceptional results. By the early 90's, they were on a roll, building more than booms, Barewest expanded into ski pylons as word of their work spread across the West.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.