Kombi ‘s Handwear Line for 05
For the coming season, Kombi will expand its offerings using Gore-Tex® and Gore-Tex XCR®. In addition, throughout its handwear line, Kombi has incorporated apparel fabric trends, such as stretch wovens, water-resistant leather, and technical soft shell fa
Venue Snowboards Launching into North American marketplace
Northwave moved into the snowboard category by launching Venue Snowboards into its portfolio of brands (Northwave boots, Drake bindings, Bakoda accessories). The line consists of 8 board series, of which 2 are dedicated to women, and is backed by a pro te
Columbia Joins ‘Romp to Stomp’
Columbia Sportswear has inked a deal with Tubbs Snowshoes to become a national sponsor of its “2005 Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer,” Snowshoe Series which consists of four fund-raising events taking place in Vermont, Denver, Salt Lake City and Oregon…
adidas Signs On as Official Sportswear for Bejing 2008
adidas-Salomon AG and the Beijing Olympic Organizers announced Monday that adidas has been selected as the Official Sportswear Partner for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The sponsorship agreement was signed at a ceremony in Beijing attended by 250 invite
Reusch Introduces Concepts at SIA
Reusch will introduce its concepts at this year’s Ski Industry Association (SIA) tradeshow later this month…
Giro’s ’05 Line
The G10™ and G10™ MX Audio Series™ helmets are the heirs to the Nine.9™, while the Encore™ Audio Series™ helmet brings skate style to riders who are looking for pro-level fit and feel on a blue-collar salary. For children's, Giro introduces the Nine
Atlas Introduces a Junior Series
Atlas is introducing a new Junior series to support the growing number of kids exploring winter. The new series features 2 sizes the Mini, 18” long and good for kids up to 80 lbs., and the Junior, 19” long and good for kids up to 120 lbs. Atlas will also
Völkl Introduces Newest Generation Motion Ski/Binding System
Völkl and Marker engineers have collaborated once again to build the all-new Motion iPT with Piston Control Oil Suspension. For 2005/06, Völkl will feature the Motion iPT w/ PCOS system on the new Supersport All Star and Racetiger GS and SL models…
Obermeyer’s ’05 Line
Obermeyer offers its ALT3 line for the Pipe and Park and Fusion line for the backcountry for the '05 season.
Buff Headwear Adds Two Models for 05
Buff® Headwear has added two distinctive pieces of cold-weather head gear to its line for 2005 – Thermal Polar Buff® and Thermal Combi Tube Buff®. Buff Headwear – tubular garments made from high-performance, moisture-wicking microfiber and polar fleece –
Hot Chillys Offers New Micro Quilt Fabric for 05/06
For winter 05/06, Hot Chillys introduces Micro Quilt™, a lightweight three-layer quilted fabric that provides warmth without bulk. Weighing in at just 5.5 oz., Micro Quilt is rated an eight (8) on Hot Chillys’ warmth rating system…
Gregory Packs Appoints New Assistant Sales Manager
Gregory Mountain Products has announced the promotion of Jordan Phillips to the newly created position of Assistant Sales Manager, effective immediately. Gregory packs, the market share leader in medium and large internal frame backpacks, continues to res
Mizuno Names Glen Pettit as New President of Supply Chain and Distribution
Glen Pettit will join Mizuno USA, Inc. as the new Vice President of Supply Chain and Distribution effective January 12. Pettit will oversee Mizuno USA’s supply chain and distribution, with emphasis on expediting product to market and optimizing supply ba
Callaway Shrinks Q4 Loss on Flat Sales; Posts Loss for Year
Callaway Golf Company reported net sales of $144.4 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, versus net sales of $146.6 million in the year-ago period. ELY posted a net loss of a net loss of $28.5 million, or 42 cents per fully diluted share, com
Saucony Grid Jazz X Named ‘Best Buy’ By Runner’s World
Runner’s World has named the Saucony Grid Jazz X running shoe “Best Buy” in the magazine’s March 2005 “Shoe Buyer’s Guide.” The Jazz, originally introduced in 1981, is the most popular shoe in Saucony’s history…
