Gear Graphics

dood, this will take forever, but i will do it

Age: 15

Sex: Man

Occupation: Student

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both): Ski, tele

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees): Everything, big mountain, race

Other outdoor sports interests:

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why? No, they are too short, and not good for how i ski

How often do you purchase skis/snowboards? about a pair a year

Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)? no

Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)? Newschoolers, TGR

Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why? I don't care

Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics? sure, why not

Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use? sure

If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?

Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why? topsheet for durability

How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker? not very much no more than 30

Would you buy online? buy a sticker? maybe

Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself? i can put stickers on

What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker? durability

How long would you expect it to last? not very long at all, less than 10 ski days

Would you want custom stickers for any other products? no

Age: 15

Sex: Male

Occupation: Dishwasher in the summer, student

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both): Skier

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees): Park regular, pow and trees if i can find it.

Other outdoor sports interests: Golf, Hockey

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why?
Yes, they are the perfect flex and weight. Durability is great. (2010 Volkl Walls)


How often do you purchase skis/snowboards?
About every year, or if i break them sooner obviously.


Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)?
No, may the best product win!! But smaller companies are a little more preferred.


Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)?
Newschoolers, Freeskier.com


Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why?
Yes, there is lots of variety, and creativity. custom graphics would be cool, but i like artist series graphics.


Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics?
Yes, i think it would be cool and fun.


Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use?
Yes, if i were to take enough time to make a sick design, haha.


If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?



Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why?
I think both could be interesting and cool.


How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker?
.50 cents or a dollar per sticker, maybe more.


Would you buy online?
Yes.


Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself?
Yes.


What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker?
Wouldn't really have any.


How long would you expect it to last?
A season or more, depending on the location.


Would you want custom stickers for any other products?
Maybe, depending on the product.

Age: 16

Sex: M

Occupation: Student/boat dock & coffee shop worker

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both): skier

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees): park, groomers, trees

Other outdoor sports interests: longboarding, surfing

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why?  - Yes, they're everything i look for in a park ski (anthems)

How often do you purchase skis/snowboards?  -   1 to 2 years

Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)?  - been loyal to line past few years, i buy skis that best suit my skiing

Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)?  - newchoolers.com, freeskier.com, TGR

Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why?  - Yes, they are noticable and look good

Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics? - YES 

Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use? - yes

If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?

Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why?   - in the topsheet, how they're made in evey ski, sticker would get torn up and would not last long at all,  kinda like dicuts on skis, not so durable 

How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker? - depends on quality, but for a sticker, $30-40 at most 

Would you buy online? - yes

Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself?  - yeah

What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker? - durablility, would not last, and would look like crap after a few days of skiing

How long would you expect it to last?  - few days

Would you want custom stickers for any other products? - helmets and such, but that can already be done

Age:19

Sex:Male

Occupation: Lifty, Ski Tech and in summer Landscaper

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both): Skier

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees):Big Mountain and park

Other outdoor sports interests: Longboarding, Skateboarding

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why?Yes, because they do everything I want them too, plus are durable

How often do you purchase skis/snowboards?1 or 2 pairs a year on average

Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)?Only for ski boots, thats Head because they fit my feet so well.

Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)?Newschoolers and TGR

Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why? I think K2 Hellbent graphics are always amazing including next years which are probably my favourite so far. and Ninthward always have pretty dope graphics. More my kind of style just dark and twisted

Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics? If I could draw hell yes. Or If I could have a decent artist draw out exactly what I wanted.

Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use?No.

If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?Depends on what the design could be poached for.

Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why?I dont get this question

How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker? If they are die-cut id pay something. I wouldn pay for crappy printed ones.

Would you buy online?Yes

Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself?Yes

What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker?It would have to be good quality, Nothing worse than a crappy sticker

How long would you expect it to last?Aslong as the thing its stuck to

Would you want custom stickers for any other products? I put stickers everywhere pretty much.

Age: 14

Sex: Male

Occupation: Helping at the local shop, and designing clothing

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both): Both

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees): Park and pow

Other outdoor sports interests: Skateboarding and fixed gears

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why?

Skis: Kinda, a little too soft. Snowboard: Yes, I love the Flat Kick.

How often do you purchase skis/snowboards?

About every other year

Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)?

Line and Capita

Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)?

NS, Zlog, Myairblaster

Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why?

Kind of, I like the simpler and less obnoxious graphics.

Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics?

Yes

Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use?

If I got something out of it.

If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?

Yes

Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why?

Integrated, because it looks more professional and stickers come off eventually.

How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker?

No more than a dollar a piece

Would you buy online?

Yes

Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself?

Yes

What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker?

How well will it stay on?

How long would you expect it to last?

A few months

Would you want custom stickers for any other products?

Yes, helmets, poles, skateboards, cars, and binders.

Age:16

Sex:Male

Occupation:Lifeguard in the Summer

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both):Skier

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees): Park and Groomers

Other outdoor sports interests: Paintball

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why?

They are beat up pretty bad but they still ski fine so i guess I am satisfied with them

How often do you purchase skis/snowboards?

Once every 2 seasons usually

Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)?

 Nope

Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)?

 Newschoolers

Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why?

 I don't really care about the top sheet graphics so it doesn't matter to me

Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics?

 Would be cool

Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use?

 Sure

If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?

 Yes

Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why?

 Integrated because all stickers I have usually come off

How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker?

 Not really sure

Would you buy online?

 Yea

Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself?

 Yes

What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker?

 It not sticking

How long would you expect it to last?

 depends on what I do to the skis that would affect the top sheet

Would you want custom stickers for any other products?

Depends on the product

Age: 23

Sex: M

Occupation: Production Manager, ON3P Skis

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both): Skiing (mono)

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees): Whatevers gnar

Other outdoor sports interests: Freestyle Awesomeing

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why?

Very. I made 'em.

How often do you purchase skis/snowboards?

In the past, one pair a year. I dont now.

Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)?

I rep companies that exhibit great quality and contribute positively to the sport.

Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)?

NS and TGR

Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why?

Yes. My friend makes them and I think they're super sweet.

Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics?

Yes, but I realize I would need hours of photoshop tutorials to get the results I want.

Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use?

Why?

If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?

It would be sweet, but not as cool as getting my design on an actual pair of sticks...

Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why?

A sticker.... my experience is with actual integrated topsheets, stickers just seem like they would chip, scratch, get torn off... I mean there are some good adhesives out there, for sure, but look what happens to most of your topsheet during the season, and thats cured epoxy holding it on. I'd have to say integrated since I'm all about quality.

How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker?

I probably wouldnt.

Would you buy online?

The sticker?

Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself?

Probably not, I have enough trouble removing vinyl die cut excess from sheets of stickers, something that large and sticky would be hell.

What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker?

Durability. How it would be applied evenly and error free. Adaptability to the massive array of ski sizes and shapes out there.

How long would you expect it to last?

I'd give it from the parking lot to the lift before it was scratched, a day before I had managed to viciously cut it knowing my luck.

Would you want custom stickers for any other products?

Absolutely. But its easy enough to locally source our needs.

Thanks for this, I was in serious danger of actually getting something productive done.

Age: 22

Sex: M

Occupation: Final Year Student

Sport (skier, snowboarder, both): Skier

Type of riding (groomers, moguls, park, trees): Backcountry (trees are my favorite), Park, I occasionally race.

Other outdoor sports interests: Skateboarding, Kitesurfing, Surfing, Football (soccer) etc

Are you satisfied with your current ski(s)/snowboard(s)? Why? Yes. No problems at all this season with durability, great graphics, fun sticks.

How often do you purchase skis/snowboards? 1-2 pairs per season recently but hopefully no new pairs next season.

Are you loyal to any particular companies (which ones)? Line because of Lizzies and EPs.

Do you visit any snow sports websites (which ones)? Newschoolers, TGR, Downdays

Do you like the top-sheet graphics that are currently available? Why? I like some of them yeh. ON3P and Moment killing it at graphics and I generally like all of EPs Line Graphics.

Would you like the opportunity to design your own graphics? In theory yes, I don't believe I am skilled enough with photoshop or with a paintbrush to produce something I'd be proud of in reality.

Would you be willing to submit your own design to an online database for others to use?
No.

If no, would you reconsider if the most popular designs received free gear (pair of skis or snowboard)?
Possibly, depending on how widely it would be used. If a pair of skis could be considered a fair fee then yes.

Would you prefer the custom graphic integrated into the top-sheet or printed on sticker form? Why?
Top sheet. I don't believe stickers would last.

How much would you pay for a custom graphics sticker? I probably wouldn't but as an experiment maybe $10-20.

Would you buy online? Yes

Would you be able to apply a sticker yourself? Probably not. A sticker that big would be almost impossible to get flat without any air bubbles. If you've tried gripping a skateboard, you almost always get at least a couple of small bubbles (which you can burst with a pin but that would matter more with a custom graphic).

What would be your biggest concerns with a custom sticker? Durability. Fitting it to the many different shapes of ski. Applying it without messing up.

How long would you expect it to last? To pay for it i'd want to get a few months use out of it, but I don't believe it would last more than a few days.

Would you want custom stickers for any other products? I think a custom sticker set for a macbook might be cool.