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How has the ski / snowboard season in the southern hemisphere been this year? To find out, we caught up with Benji Knight and Darren Grimmett from Outside Sports in New Zealand; we also cover the gear trends they’re noticing in their area, and then they peel back the curtain on how, exactly, a local shop curates the collection of gear they offer — often picked from thousands of options — for their specific location and customers. RELATED LINKS: Our Blister Recommended Shop: Outside Sports A Guide to Skiing in New Zealand, Ep.260 Blister Recommended Shops BLISTER+: Become a Member TOPICS & TIMES Season Update (6:14) How do you Pick Products?? (7:23) Supplier Relationships & Brand Loyalty (12:24) Athlete & Customer Relationships (15:04) Bringing on a New Brand (19:04) Sizing (20:42) Hardgoods vs. Softgoods (26:53) Evolution of the Industry (28:59) NZ Gear Trends (33:42) Season Outlook (41:45) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Off The Couch
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