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Snice
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Hello newschoolers.

I have decided to start a company up witihn the ski industry, but i'm unsure as to what I should produce/sell. Could anyone share any ideas?

Bearing in mind hardware would be out of the question due to the large start-up costs needed.

Thanks.
Aug 2 2008 8:14AM
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3ski6guy0
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the thing is if i had an idea i wouldnt be telling you, i'd be doing it. but i think we all need a core sock company. the industry has been lacking that
Aug 2 2008 8:24AM
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steezyjibber
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sweatpants and those thermal tees or whatever for cold days


but cheaper than burton
Aug 2 2008 9:26AM
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Snice
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Thanks. Keep them coming people, much apreciated.
Aug 2 2008 9:32AM
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First.Aid
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I agree with the socks idea.
Aug 2 2008 10:32AM
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Hubsta
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Yeah the socks sound good..
Aug 2 2008 6:59PM
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sowstochd
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voice activation for i pods built into the jacket sleeve
Aug 2 2008 8:04PM
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[BRI]noceros
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Aug 2 2008 8:54PM
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josh.
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so its agreed then, under layers
Aug 2 2008 8:58PM
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Malcolm
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yea socks and other warm stuff would be sweet
Aug 2 2008 9:06PM
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dandougherty
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oh man thats what i was gonna say...that would be sick though

Aug 2 2008 9:26PM
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ilikeplants
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Thermal stuff, hoodies like Jiberish but ment to be more warm like a thermal (if that makes any sense). Sweatpants would be pretty sick too.
Aug 2 2008 9:37PM
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Snice
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Thanks people!
Aug 3 2008 2:36AM
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Clevinger
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Pull-over sweaters. Those are soo comfy but so expensive.
Aug 3 2008 2:39AM
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artfullydodged
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i concur, underlayers for players
Aug 3 2008 2:42AM
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treesmann
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yea we def need steezy techical base layers and mid layers for the cold days and bc days where its stupid to risk it by wearing cotton stuff.... i wear the hi tech shit for baselayer just because it keeps me dry and comfy, but add some style to it and it would be pretty sick
Aug 3 2008 2:53AM
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Treestman
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theres a core company called eesa that does layering/clothing stuff. but i guess its marketed towards snowboarding, i guess skiing could use a similar company
Aug 3 2008 2:55AM
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steezyjibber
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jeaaa
Aug 3 2008 9:51AM
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jedi.Jim
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I like the socks idea along with thermals. Like electric socks. But steezey electric socks. If you make thermal bottom layers, put in stirrups for the feet so that they don't slid up when putting on socks/pants/boots/etc..
Aug 3 2008 11:32AM
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Krush
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copyright that
Aug 3 2008 12:48PM
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MatRich
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I always wanted to start up the first dry slope in north america. people would drive across the country to ski in summer
Aug 3 2008 6:18PM
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charmander
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for under layers, you dont want them in your boot,, the boot will fit better with just a thin ski sock
Aug 3 2008 6:29PM
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3ski6guy0
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ive been looking into that for the last few years. id love to but i think ill have to wait til after i graduate college. nobody will take me seriously when i ask them for 5 or 10 million bucks
Aug 3 2008 6:29PM
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beer.
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my idea is pretty simple.  hoodies.  but with spray-on waterproofing so they are water resistant, and powder skirt/bum gloves.  so basically a stylish piece of clothing that can also be worn skiing, and wouldn't cost much more than a normal hoodie.

someone may have done it already, and if they have, I'd like to know where I can get one.  I know my friend got one from loki (snowboard company) that had fold-out mittens and a ninja mask.  but it didn't have any design on it, it was just grey.

another idea is a crush-proof, padded box or pocket that could hold my ipod and/or peanutbutter sandwich.  that could actually go along with the hoodie.  and as someone mentioned before, a core crash-pad company would be good.
Aug 3 2008 6:30PM
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Jmanski
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^i like that one and the socks idea
Aug 3 2008 6:42PM
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MatRich
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lol seriously... good luck on that
Aug 7 2008 10:48AM
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Bugler
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Underarmor sleeveless tees are so THUG


We will protect this house


bitches
Aug 7 2008 1:38PM
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KarmaSkiier
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snap off ski straps so i dont fuck up my wrist again. they click in and out so u dont fuck up your risk and they arent broken forever. if you knowwhat i mean
Aug 7 2008 1:45PM
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