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.

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Our Blister Recommended Shop: Outside Sports

A Guide to Skiing in New Zealand, Ep.260

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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)

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