by The Editors on November 8, 2013
Nike’s Roger Wyett, 56, has decided that after 19 years at Nike (that’s like 40 anywhere else) it’s time for him to hang up his action sporting shoes and exit the Northwest shoe giant for retirement. And the new guy? Well, he’s not a new guy at all. It’s Scott LeClair, 47, the former Brand VP and GM of Nike Skate and Nike Snow.
LeClair joined Nike in 1992 and has led Nike’s skate and snow business since June 2012. He has held previous roles in North America and was GM of Nike’s West Territory based in Los Angeles, before moving to Japan to lead the running category and then the merchandising function. He will report to Jayme Martin, VP & GM of Global Categories. . . .”We’re very pleased that Scott will lead us forward. He is a proven leader with strong brand expertise and his deep knowledge of Action Sports will be instrumental as we continue to build our business globally,” said Martin.
And that’s the news for now, from Nike. Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 8, 2013
Nothing again Winter Park, we’ve had some good days there, but we’re pretty stoked that the SIA On-Snow Demo has moved to Copper Mountain this year on February 3-4, 2014. In fact, we’re so into it that we might even attend.
“Copper’s fantastic terrain, setting and amenities make is a great place for everyone-reps, buyers, suppliers, media, industry partners-to gather after the SIA Snow Show,” said David Ingemie, SIA president. “Whether you want to test gear for your shop, shred with your friends, or some of both – join us!”
We agree. Follow the jump for the official word from the SIA. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 8, 2013
Last night (November 7, 2013) Mervin Manufacturing (parent company of Gnu and Lib Tech) released the official news that they have been purchased by Altamont Capital Partners (guess that whole Extreme Holdings, Inc. thing was short-term).
Under Altamont’s ownership, Mervin will operate as an independent, standalone company. There will be continuity across all areas of the company, including leadership and staffing, manufacturing, sales and marketing. Mervin has entered in to a license agreement with Quiksilver to produce and distribute Roxy branded snowboards, bindings and skateboards. The relationship will work similarly to how it has in the past, with Roxy sharing brand marketing and athletes and Mervin designing and building the snowboards in the USA, near Canada.
Reports put that sale at around $51 million. Not bad for a company that was once exchanged for a Volkswagon transmission. For the official word from Mervin (and co-founder Mike Olson) follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2013
We’re actually liking the new Nike SB App, but as usual, Gary Rogers has the funniest take down of the app so far. “Your friend’s dead. Thank you, Nike.” [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2013
Mammoth Mountain opened today, November 7, 2013, and kicked off the 2013-14 season in style. Guess who was on the first chair? We have no idea (the banner was in the way). But we know they weren’t a bunch of lazy ass, sleepin’ in skiers. Skiers haven’t gotten first chair at Mammoth in what a decade? The first hundred people in line got FREE lift tickets as well. That’s worth sleeping in the snow for, right? Those who made out were treated to 12-18 inches of snow, three lifts running and six runs to slide on. Wish you were there, huh?
[Link: Mammoth Mountain]
by The Editors on November 7, 2013
How’s that for a 27 second part? Nassim Guammaz puts it down like bang, bang, bang.
[Link: Spitfire]
by The Editors on November 7, 2013
On Halloween we jokingly commented that while we enjoyed TAVIK’s Shreddie Munster edit, it was missing their bikinis. Well, that comment obviously didn’t go unnoticed and TAVIK’s Nicole Kegley sent us this little “Pinapple Samba” edit featuring model Sahara Ray two pineapples and a really big knife, saying: “I mean a hot girl, tropical fruit, and a machete- whats not to love!” Well, nothing we guess.
[Link: TAVIK]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Nixon’s new The Baja watch does quite a bit more than simply tell the time.
The Baja’s protective angled bezel conceals an arsenal of digital assets including: compass, flashlight and thermometer, strapped with a nylon cuff and band.
Now, if only it had a tide function it might be the perfect watch for a trip to Baja. . .
[Link: Nixon]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Yes, pro snowboarders get paid to wear the clothes they wear, but sometimes it’s interesting to hear them explain just why they like to wear what they wear. In this edit Alex Yoder explains the Patagonia Untracked Kit and he makes it sound pretty good.
[Link: Patagonia]
by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Rodney Mullen is becoming a favorite on the TED lecture circuit for all kinds of reason. Mostly, we think, because he is interesting to listen to (and watch) no matter what he is saying. Watching Mullen talk makes us feel like only a tiny sliver of what he’s thinking is making it out and that alone keeps us hanging, waiting for what he could possibly say next. In this talk from the TEDx OrangeCoast Rodney talking about getting up after being down. Check it.
[Link via SkateDaily]
Nike’s Roger Wyett, 56, has decided that after 19 years at Nike (that’s like 40 anywhere else) it’s time for him to hang up his action sporting shoes and exit the Northwest shoe giant for retirement. And the new guy? Well, he’s not a new guy at all. It’s Scott LeClair, 47, the former Brand VP and GM of Nike Skate and Nike Snow.
