Podcasts about Dakine

Tom Ritsch is a freestyle skier from Austria. He's known for his work with Legs of Steel, his backcountry big air event Ritsch's Roll, and film projects across park and powder. He rides for Völkl, Marker, Dalbello, and Dakine.@tomritschhttps://www.instagram.com/tomritsch/----------@TwoPlankerNetwork⁠https://www.instagram.com/twoplankernetwork/@ateno.ski⁠https://www.instagram.com/ateno.ski/Spotify:⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4DoaAVYv69xAV50r8ezybK⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast:⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-planker-podcast/id1546428207⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvAYQSF4s3bsC887ALAycg⁠⁠

On this episode, we sit down with 17-year-old wing foiling sensation Ancor Sosa from Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, whose infectious passion for wind sports has taken him from windsurfing at age seven to competing on the global stage of the GWA Wing Foil World Tour. Ancor shares his journey through windsurfing, kiting, and wing foiling, revealing the grit, family support, and island lifestyle that fuel his rise. From landing double flaccas to recovering from a meniscus injury, this episode dives into the highs and lows of chasing tricks, waves, and podiums in one of the world's fastest-evolving water sports.In this episode, you'll discover:Island Roots: How growing up in Fuerteventura with parents running a windsurfing school gave Ancor a head start, learning to windsurf on wooden masts and braving side-onshore winds as a kid.Sport Evolution: Ancor's transition from freestyle windsurfing on the European tour to kiting's big air thrills and wing foiling's explosive growth, blending the best of both worlds.Trick Progression: Insights into mastering funnels, forward loops, and pushing for 1440s, plus Ancor's secret trick he's been dialing in for months.Injury Comeback: The mental and physical challenges of recovering from a knee injury in time for a GWA event in Brazil, and how it taught him to train smarter with gym work and physio.Global Tour Life: Stories from competing in New Zealand's inaugural GWA event, surviving Cape Verde's gnarly Ponta Preta waves, and racing indoors in Germany's first-ever wing foiling pool event.Family and Sponsors: The pivotal role of Ancor's sister Zoe, who films his viral Instagram reels, and the support from Cabrinha, Dakine, and the Canary Islands community.Future Goals: Ancor's plans to dominate the GWA tour, chase new wave and freestyle disciplines, and enjoy some cheese while competing in France.Follow Ancor's journey on Instagram at @ancor_sosa, check out his sister's videography at @soka_photos, and see her kiting adventures at @zoesosakite.Watch the full episode on YouTube

On this episode, Benjamin Castenskiold, the youth world champ race U14, youth vice world champ freestyle U14 andmale grom athlete of the year joins us to talk about:- The early days, when he found wind, when he started winging and how his progress went- His family's lifestyle, spending 6 months in Tarifa and La Ventana, Mexico- Dedication: His hours on the water. How much time does a top level athlete need to put in to be a successful- Who he trains with and his family support- His sponsors and how he loves being part of the Cabrinha and Dakine family- His latest moves and goals for 2025- Breaks down the double backflip, the 1440 and the equipment he uses to make it happen- His participation in large events like the Defi Wing in France.- The send-it mindset, shutting down the mind for a few seconds and the confidence required (not overthinking)- And Much more.Visit: https://www.instagram.com/freeliving8/ This episode is brought to you by SeaZen Wind, Wellness & Water. Visit: https://winglifepodcast.com/bonaire-may-2025 to get started. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/beach-partyLicense code: EPGKGAXD2P8WQYQG ★ Support this podcast ★

Elder God, surfing icon, two-time Pipeline champion, and lifelong yogi Gerry Lopez and Manduka's CEO Pamela Levine join the pod to discuss their new partnership. Gerry opens up the pod by discussing his “re-falling in love” with surfing, how he has strayed from surfing to pursue other disciplines, and how he always comes back to surfing. He explains how the path of yoga and surfing are one in the same, and reflect on the evolution of health and wellness has evolved through his years as a professional surfer. Gerry is joined by Manduka's CEO Pamela Levine who touches on the evolution of her career, from starting at brands like Quiksilver, Roxy and Dakine to becoming the CEO of the leading brand of yoga and yoga accessories. She discusses her partnership with Gerry Lopez, how she hopes to affect change as CEO within her company and within the yogi community, and advises on the best ways people can start yoga. Gerry closes out the pod by answering what's next for him, providing guidance for living a life of substance, health, and meaning, answering Instagram Fan questions, and takes on the Lightning Round for the second time. Be sure to follow Gerry and Manduka on Instagram. Check out their collection on Manduka's website. Stay tuned for the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 11 - 21. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 04 of Her Ocean Story, meet the inspirational Army Vet and amputee that's kite surfing, wing foiling, SUPing, and traveling in the best countries around the world for water sports as territory manager and rep for Dakine and Cabrinha, Frances Rivera. She is a below-the-knee amputee but it does not stop her from living the life of her dreams and volunteering within the kite surfing and scuba diving community with organizations such as Wind Sports for Wounded Warriors and Diveheart. Frances' ocean story is motivational and she is a fearless waterwoman at heart who loves to share her joy and stoke on the water.Websites mentioned in this podcast:https://www.cabrinha.com/blogs/team/frances-riverahttps://www.facebook.com/WS4WW (Wind Sports 4 Wounded Warriors)https://www.diveheart.org/Get in touch with Frances Rivera:Email: frances@cabrinha.comInstagram: @la_fran_kiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LafranOkiteLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-osorio-rivera-786361135/

Description: In this riveting episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, your hosts dive deep into the latest developments in the tobacco industry and beyond. Join us as we explore the following intriguing topics:   Biden White House's Anti-Tobacco Measures: We unravel the White House's latest announcement, unveiling new anti-tobacco measures as part of the ambitious Cancer Moonshot Program. How will these measures impact the cigar industry? FDA's User Fee Process: Get the inside scoop on the FDA's updated user fee process, especially following a recent lawsuit that shook premium cigar companies. What changes can we expect? Robert Wright's Promotion: We celebrate Robert Wright's well-deserved promotion to CLE's National Sales Manager. Discover how his new role will shape the future of this renowned cigar brand. Crowned Heads' Mil Días Topes: We take a closer look at Crowned Heads' eagerly awaited Mil Días Topes cigars as they make their way to cigar shops. What makes this release special? El Septimo's Empress of Sheba: Explore the arrival of El Septimo's Empress of Sheba cigars in stores. What makes these cigars stand out in the ever-evolving cigar landscape? Nicaraguan Cigar with Hawaiian Tobacco: Uncover the unique blend of a Nicaraguan cigar featuring Hawaiian tobacco. Learn about the new Dakine brand and its eight distinctive blends. Shark Encounter off New Smyrna Beach: In a shocking incident, a man was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing off New Smyrna Beach, Florida. We discuss the incident and its implications for beachgoers. Mysterious Yellow Line on I-95: We unravel the mystery behind a perplexing 20-mile-long yellow line on I-95 that has left Florida drivers scratching their heads. What could be the reason behind this bizarre phenomenon?   Join us for a captivating discussion that delves into the world of cigars, tobacco regulations, and some unexpected news from the Sunshine State. Whether you're a seasoned cigar enthusiast or simply curious about the latest headlines, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in now!

Episode #13 (Français/French). Enregistré à Anglet le 26 juin 2023. (English version below) Invitée : Emmanuel Debrueres, Le surf-business à la Française Emmanuel Debruères est à l'origine d'une des plus belles histoires de ces dernières années dans la surf-industry européenne : la reprise - pour ne pas dire la "renaissance" - d'Oxbow. Un pari ambitieux porté par plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les sports de glisse, et nourri par une passion sans faille pour cet univers, et les marques de manière générale. Originaire des Alpes, Emmanuel a débuté sa carrière à la communication de Val-Thorens, avant de rapidement enchaîner avec Salomon, puis Rossignol. Deux emblématiques marques françaises de glisse. Tiens donc. L'envie de s'ouvrir au textile - et de se rapprocher des vagues - l'amènera à Soorts, chez Billabong. Une expérience qui lui ouvrira par la suite les portes de DaKine, alors fraîchement arrivé dans le portefeuille de marques du groupe GSM. Il y prendra la tête de la branche Europe, avant de rajouter une casquette supplémentaire et non des moindres : celle de VP marketing monde. Après deux années passées à un rythme effréné́ entre la France et les US, il décide de quitter le groupe pour se lancer dans un projet qu'il mûrit depuis longtemps : racheter une marque. Ce sera finalement Oxbow. Un nom chargé d'histoire, doté d'un solide héritage, mais en perte d'image et de vitesse et “à dépoussiérer”. Au micro, Emmanuel nous raconte chaque étape de cette aventure entrepreneuriale hors-normes : la recherche de partenaires financiers, le repositionnement de la marque, la volonté de concevoir des produits techniques fiables mais aussi Made In France, leur marketing basé notamment sur le contenu, le recrutement d'ambassadeurs inspirants etc. Un entretien passionnant dans lequel Emmanuel partage également sa vision pointue du marché de la glisse, de ses enjeux à venir mais aussi des opportunités à saisir. De quoi intéresser dirigeants de marque comme aspirants créateurs... ou repreneurs. Bonne écoute. Production éditoriale : EUROSIMA Animation : Romain Ferrand / Rémi Chaussemiche Réalisation technique : Fred de Bailliencourt Photo : Stéphane Robin Retrouvez nos podcasts sur Insideurosima.com et sur Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts et Deezer. /// English Emmanuel Debrueres, Surf-business with French flair Emmanuel Debrueres is behind one of the most uplifting stories of the European surf industry in the past few years: the take-over, or rather « rebirth » of Oxbow. It was an ambitious bet, fed by over 25 years of experience in Action Sports and an unwavering passion for the industry and its brands in general. Originally from the Alps, Emmanuel began his career in the communications department at Val-Thorens before moving on to Salomon and later Rossignol, two iconic French Action Sports brands. A desire to go into apparel, and to get closer to the waves, brought him to Soorts and Billabong, which would later lead him to join DaKine, recently purchased by GSM. Starting as head of the European branch, he soon added on another role, and not the least: Global marketing VP. After two very intense years spent between France and the US, Emmanuel decided to leave the group to pursue a project he'd had in mind for a while: to take over a brand himself. It turned out to be Oxbow. The name came with history and solid heritage but the brand had lost its image, momentum and was in dire need of « dusting off ». At our mic, Emmanuel tells us step by step about his incredible entrepreneurial adventure, from finding investors to repositioning the brand and so on. This episode is an enthralling interview in which Emmanuel shares his insightful vision of the Action sports market and discusses its challenges as well as the opportunities still up for grabs. Enjoy the ride.

In this one, Cody talks to Tim Weisser. Like so many people, he came to Alaska to chase a dream. It was 1993 and he was a young snowboarder who wanted to ride the drastic and iconic mountains Alaska is known for. He had visions of bluebird days and big pow turns. So, with a few hundred bucks and his snowboard gear, he moved to Girdwood. There, he got a dishwashing job at Chair 5, but it wasn't long until he met Rob Baker, who worked at Boarderline, a snow and skate shop in Anchorage. That meeting between Tim and Rob led to a phone interview with one of the owners, Cody's dad, Scott Liska.   Tim went on to work at the Dimond Center Boarderline. He found that he was good at keeping the shop tidy and also mentoring some of the kids who came into the shop. He grew up with a few mentors of his own, so he felt a responsibility to pay it forward. He realized that these kids didn't always need advice, what they needed was somebody to listen to them and to acknowledge their hardships.   In 1994, Tim opened up the first Juneau Boarderline. He took the ferry there and the first thing he did was ditch his surfboard in the bushes. He says he didn't wanna drive around Juneau looking like a kook with a surfboard on his car. So, the next thing he does is call Scott to see what his next move should be. Scott tells him to get a hold of a 15 year old kid named Chris Currier. Chris had been calling the shop in Anchorage and talking about how Juneau needs a snow and skate shop there. Chris, by the way, would soon become one of the first Juneau Boys, a group of riders in Juneau who were pushing the boundaries of snowboarding in the ‘90s and early 2000s.   After his time in Alaska, he went on to have a successful career in sales in the snowboard industry. He worked for Nitro Snowboards, DaKine and Smith Optics. Throughout his time in sales, he worked as a rep, in customer service, as a Marketing Manager, a Product Manager and then as a Sales Manager. Those jobs gave him the opportunity to snowboard, but more importantly, through them, he was introduced to people he now considers family. That same thing was true for Alaska. He says that most of his memories of the riding he did there have faded away over the years. There's a couple standout days, for sure, but it was everything around snowboarding and around the scene that really made an impression on him.

Welcome to the Gwen and Damo Show! Join us as we get the full breakdown on all the new 2023 KITES from one of Cabrinha's top riders. Joining us is the incredibly talented and extremely knowledgeable, Lucas Arsenault. Lucas, a pro rider, team manager and much more for the Dakine & Cabrinha team. Lucas has ridden all the gear and is ready to share with us the latest and greatest from Cabrinha.More about LUCAS here: https://www.instagram.com/lucasarsenault/?hl=enSupport the show

Welcome to the Gwen and Damo Show! Join us with this future legend in the making, windsurfing at an age of 5 then started kitingsurfing at 10.  We are going in-depth with Stino a “Dutch Champion” talking about big air kitesurfing, trends, tips and tricks! More about STINO:Instagram: @stinokiteboarding Facebook: Stijn MulDutch champ

Link to vote for our YouTube channel: https://www.totalwing.com/news/totalwing-awards-2022/Electric pump: https://topump.net/products/tps300-sup-rechargeable-pumpGet 10% OFF using promo code DAMO at checkout.Welcome to the Gwen and Damo "LIVE" show "Episode 50". Join Gwen and I as we go in depth with you on goal setting, finding positives in everything, and living a life with purpose. Having the right attitude and mindset really can help you achieve a lot more than you may have thought. Join us as we talk about LIFE a little more and yes, a little winging, efoiling, kiting and foiling of course! Join us LIVE 8am est, Thursday, January 5th on YouTube & Facebook.Learn to Wing Foil with us: https://www.wingfoilprocenter.comSupport this Youtube channel on Patreon ($5/month for exclusive content): https://www.patreon.com/damienleroyNEW Gwen and Damo show PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-damo-show/id1574565242https://open.spotify.com/show/5GoESJk543S79N1wJqKV3n?si=J5uItLIARQahx6D28UR6IQ&dl_branch=1Follow us on Instagram:Gwen Le Tutourhttps://www.instagram.com/plantpositivefilmsDamien LeRoyhttps://www.instagram.com/leroydamo/www.damienleroy.comSupport the show

Glacier chair opened yesterday and videos of the rescue of a stranded skier on the cliff band skiers right of Dakine - underneath the chair - are circulating! Photos of deployed Airbags from two whistler ski patrollers yesterday affirmed slabby, reactive conditions and they flew in the chopper to Heli bomb the Whistler Alpine after the size 3 avy in Whistler Bowl on Tuesday! The Saddle is run of the day today! Happy Skiing ^_^

Saison 4 - Episode n°44. Décembre 2022. Animation : Romain Ferrand / Rémi Chaussemiche 
Réalisation technique : Romain Ferrand / Fred de Bailliencourt [Emission spéciale] Belharra, 20 ans de défis XXL 22 novembre 2002 : une poignée de surfeurs français s'attaquent à Belharra, cette vague gigantesque déferlant par houles exceptionnelles à 2km au large de St Jean de Luz. Ce qu'ils y trouveront ce jour-là transformera leurs vies à jamais, et placera le Pays Basque sur la carte des plus grosses vagues de la planète. Depuis, big-wave surfeurs français et internationaux n'ont eu de cesse de repousser les limites de la discipline sur cet endroit mythique. 
 A l'occasion des 20 ans de cette première session, Impact Zone Surf Podcast consacre une émission spéciale dans laquelle acteurs et témoins de ce moment historique, mais aussi des big-wave riders internationaux, des journalistes et une nouvelle génération de chargeurs français évoquent le lieu, leurs souvenirs et la quête de la vague de leur vie sur ce spot de haute mer. Réalisé à partir d'entretiens exclusifs avec : - Peyo Lizarazu - Vincent Lartizien - Fred Basse - Greg Rabejac - Gibus de Soultrait - Shane Dorian - Jamie Mitchell - Evan Slater - Gauthier Garanx - Antonin De Soultrait - Benjamin Sanchis Une émission soutenue par Rip Curl Europe & DaKine. Merci à tous pour la confiance, les retours, les partages et tout ce qui nous motive à réaliser ce genre de projets. Retrouvez-nous sur Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Podcast, Deezer et surfsession.com ainsi que 
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Welcome to the Gwen and Damo Show! Join Gwen and I as we go in depth with the truly sensational Frances Rivera. Frances is an incredible kitesurfer, winger, skateboarder, paddle boarder and anything sports related! The difference is she does it with one leg and a smile! A United States Army veteran, Frances will blow your mind. Join us as we go in-depth with this incredible human about Living your best life!More on Frances here:https://youtu.be/BRaiSgrtIoYhttps://youtu.be/xJUL8jpuiV0Support this Youtube channel on Patreon ($5/month for exclusive content): https://www.patreon.com/damienleroyNEW Gwen and Damo show PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-damo-show/id1574565242https://open.spotify.com/show/5GoESJk543S79N1wJqKV3n?si=J5uItLIARQahx6D28UR6IQ&dl_branch=1Follow us on Instagram:Gwen Le Tutourhttps://www.instagram.com/plantpositivefilmsDamien LeRoyhttps://www.instagram.com/leroydamo/www.damienleroy.comOrder your wingsurfing gear, kiteboarding gear, foiling gear at https://adventuresportsusa.com/?ref=DAMO and support us and the YouTube channel!Get 5% off any gear using discount code DAMO5My set up:Wing https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/02-collection/products/mantisv2-window?ref=DAMOBoard https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foil-boards/products/01-code?ref=DAMOFoil https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foils/products/00-fusion-carbon-70-base-kit/?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foils/products/01-fusion-h-series-wings?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foils/products/01-fusion-h-series-tail-stabilizers?ref=DAMOHelmet https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foil-safety/products/helmet-freeride?ref=DAMOImpact vest https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foil-safety/products/surface-vest?ref=DAMOWetsuit https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/mens-tops/products/mission-skin-top-2mm/?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/mens-wetsuits/products/mission-l-s-springsuit-fz-3-2/?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/mens-wetsuits/products/combat-bz-s-s-3-2-0/?ref=DAMOSupport the show

Welcome to the Gwen and Damo Show! Join us as we go in depth with waterman Nico Le Bris. Nico is an amazing human who you can find kiting, winging, prone foiling, surfing, anything water related. Growing up in Brittany, France he has traveled the world, speaks 3 languages, became a lifeguard and then became a registered nurse. During Covid, he decided to do a career change and an opportunity presented itself at the perfect time, when Cabrinha offered him a job to run the Cabrinha/Dakine 2022 Euro DEMO Tour. Today we will talk about the differences between the riding in Europe vs in the USA, what is trending, and more.Support this Youtube channel on Patreon ($5/month for exclusive content): https://www.patreon.com/damienleroyFollow us on Instagram:Gwen Le Tutourhttps://www.instagram.com/plantpositivefilmsDamien LeRoyhttps://www.instagram.com/leroydamo/www.damienleroy.comOrder your wingsurfing gear, kiteboarding gear, foiling gear at https://adventuresportsusa.com/?ref=DAMO and support us and the YouTube channel!Get 5% off any gear using discount code DAMO5My set up:Wing https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/02-collection/products/mantisv2-window?ref=DAMOBoard https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foil-boards/products/01-code?ref=DAMOFoil https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foils/products/00-fusion-carbon-70-base-kit/?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foils/products/01-fusion-h-series-wings?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foils/products/01-fusion-h-series-tail-stabilizers?ref=DAMOHelmet https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foil-safety/products/helmet-freeride?ref=DAMOImpact vest https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foil-safety/products/surface-vest?ref=DAMOWetsuit https://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/mens-tops/products/mission-skin-top-2mm/?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/mens-wetsuits/products/mission-l-s-springsuit-fz-3-2/?ref=DAMOhttps://adventuresportsusa.com/collections/mens-wetsuits/products/combat-bz-s-s-3-2-0/?ref=DAMOSupport the show

Ezekiel Lau is a Native-Hawaiian professional surfer from the island of O'ahu. Zeke started surfing when he was just a kid and has become a household name in the surfing world. He is a MEO Vissla Pro Ericeira champion and the winner of two Vans World Cups of surfing at Sunset beach. He is also the the winner of ABC's Ultimate Surfer and is a brand ambassador for companies like Quiksilver, Rockstar, Electric, Dakine and many more. If you can't find him in the water you can find him vlogging about his life on his YouTube channel or hanging out with his wife and family. In this episode we talk about growing up in the dorms at Kamehameha, not being able to grow out his hair until he was 15, his surf career, Hawaiian culture, and so much more. Enjoy!

Gabe Schroder is the most passionate behind-the-scenes player I know in snow business. While he's always been a talented marketer, he's really made his money over the years through building relationships and spreading his stoke for the love of skiing to the masses. Between his jobs with Powder Magazine, Smith Optics, and Dakine, Gabe has made a career out of working with the best athletes in the world, but more importantly, chasing Powder with them. Gabe Schroder Show Notes: 3:30:  Super G, first performance, riding on the ski train at 6, and going to Vail in HS 12:00:  Whitman College, living in Vail, people he met in town, and the US Extreme's in 99 21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers; they support action sports more than anyone 23:00:  Winning a Powder Mag essay contest, unpaid internship, and the Powder to the People RV Tour 31:00:  Native American dream stuff, Rossignol, Smith, and the athlete program 39:00:  Rollerblade: Ski season may be over, but that feeling lasts all year with inline skating Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 41:00:  Inundated with emails, signing athletes, POV pioneer, and Smith is moving 50:00:  Losing athletes, managing dog shows, back to the shop floor, and Dakine    57:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Cody Townsend, Zach Crist, and Mike Powell

Today, my guest currently resides in the state Texas, but his roots lie here in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a key member of the Jedi Mindtricks family. He is an entrepreneur, he is the Editor and Owner of “Comics & Dakine.” And I'm talking about none other than my brutha, Omar Brodrick. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dancewithceech/support

Jenny Taylor has done everything in the ski industry. She started at the bottom in customer service and worked her way to her current role of VP of Marketing for Salomon. On the podcast, we talk about breaking the glass ceiling, managing some of the best athletes in the world, letting them go, and much more. It's another incredible business episode. Jenny Taylor Show Notes: 3:30:  Managing athletes, earning respect, being a woman in the old boys club, women's product, and being the “Salo-Mom.” 10:00:  Growing up in PA, Summer Camp, sports, not liking HS, snowboarding, and working for Inca Snowboards 15:00:  UVM, NZ, CS at Dakine, events, and Cliff Bar 20:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers; they support action sports more than anyone 24:00:  Managing people, Salomon, her teams, Jib Academy, and parents, 31:00:  Losing athletes, dropping them and having a job that is and having a job that is your hobby 39:00:  Alpine Vans:  Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 41:00:  The BBR, product, the French, the Chinese, and speaking everyone's language  49:00:  Marketing Manager, Trade Marketing, Brand Manager, Brand Director, and VP of Marketing 56:30:  Inappropriate Questions with Mike Rogge

Episode Highlights: W.L. Gore's Global Sales and Marketing Leader for the Fabrics Division, Nora Stowell, and Global Technical Leader for the Consumer Fabrics, Matthew Decker, join Kristin Carpenter on this week's episode of Channel Mastery.   Nora and Matthew have been instrumental in launching GORE-TEX's latest iteration of advanced micro-porous polyethylene, the ePe system, over a decade in development in partnership with brands like Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Adidas, Solomon, and Dakine.  Hear how GORE-TEX elevates the value equation of ingredient branding with sustainable materials. As the consumer evolves, so does sustainability in products and the environmental imprint on our businesses - to last longer, lower carbon footprint, light/thinner, and be PFC free. We are delighted to share the stage with Matt and Nora as they detail the production process, strategic partnerships, the Bob Gore's Shower Test, and the future of the GORE-TEX brand.   Description: In this episode of the Channel Mastery Podcast, I sit down with Nora Stowell and Matthew Decker of GORE-TEX to discuss the next iteration for their ingredient brand in their upcoming fall 2022 collection of expanded polyethylene (EPE). In addition to performance, the new line adds responsibility for their materials - which resonates with the current market demand from retailers to the end-consumer. Join us and listen to how a decade of work has come to fruition   Nora Nora Stowell grew up in the mountains of Maine and has been an outdoor enthusiast ever since. As Global Sales and Marketing Leader for the Fabrics Division, she leads a global team in various markets to support GORE-TEX in their consumer and technical footwear, garments, gloves, and accessories products. When she's not at Gore, Nora is the Chairman of the Board for Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), serves as a mentor and board member for Camber Outdoors, and is also on the advisory board of Backcountry.com's Women's Leadership Coalition.    Matt  Matthew Decker is the Global Technical Leader for the Consumer Fabrics business. He has worked for Gore for 15 years as an engineer, scientist, and technical leader in the Central Research and Fabrics Divisions. He has led technology and product development across various markets and applications, including structural firefighting, consumer and military protective clothing, and architectural fabrics. Before his current role, he provided technical leadership to the Footwear, Gloves, and Accessories business and the Comfort Research Group.   Topics covered: bringing EPE ( expanded polyethylene) to market, Bob Gore, product testing, uniqueness of the outdoor industry, partner brands, product testing process, brand trust, brand trust in the outdoor industry, PFC-free, low carbon footprint, environmental footprint, Higg MSI goals, OEKO-TEX's Bluesign, product development, Bob Gore Shower Test, sustainability, consumer buying habits, fitness for end-use, partnership with brand partners, responsible performance, ePTFE, 

We welcome Ryan to this episode as he shares his barrel ride at Dogmans in Rincon, PR. A Wilmington local, Ryan shares a passion for surfing as a craft or art form rather than just a hobby. With sponsors like Aussie Island Surf Shop, Action Surfboards and Dakine you'll enjoy hearing what he has to share about surfing & life! Special thanks to Aussie Island that sponsored this episode. Music by Justice James "Feel the Connection"

Micah Nickens is the Marketing Director for Global surf brand Dakine.  He is a humble Hawaiian, a family man, and an amazing surfer.  Micah was one of the innovators or aerial surfing in the 90s and early 00s and has influenced a generation.  He is also an Uncle in his local community and coaches the likes of current WSL Women's World No 1 and Olympic Gold Medalist Carrissa Moore and former WSL Mens World Champion John John Florence. Adz and Micah discuss Hawaiian culture, DIY, surf brands and how they look after their team riders, and a plethora of other quality subjects. For more information on Greenover Sports, click HERE. Green Overhead Link HERE Northcore Link HERE  (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% code in the podcast.) Dakine Surf Link HERE

Phil Bridges is the wetsuit designer for Dakine, Tiki Surf Company as well as creative director for Torq Surfboards. In the podcast we discussed wetsuit design, materials and what makes a good brand !   To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the podcast episode. Wave Ki Link HERE Northcore Link HERE  (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !)

John Jameson works for Green Overhead. A company with its sole vision to sell only the best surfing brands, but to create a customer experience that guides an individual to what he wants out of their surfing experience. To add to this John has spent the last 20 years organising surfing boat trips in Indonesia and the Maldives. With the Company of Green Overhead behind him, he has organised and taken people on what they would call once in a lifetime trips and made them affordable, so they become annual instead once in a lifetime. In the podcast Adz and John talk about how he became involved with organising boat trips at 18 years old, what makes a good trip, injuries and some epic tales of some glassy peaks. The also talk surfboard shapes and brands, and how he and Dan Maker became involved with producing a wetsuit for one of the most iconic extreme sports brands in the world, Dakine.   For more information on Greenover Sports, click HERE. Green Overhead Link HERE 15% off NORTHCORE (Link HERE) gear use the Code in the Podcast.

Marie France Roy is a professional snowboarder who many professional snowboarders look up to. Her style and attitude are a wonderful representation of what can be done in the realm of professional athletes. I reached Marie France at her cob home on Vancouver Island.Support the show (https://paypal.me/fnradfoundation)

Robin Van Gyn is a back country legend who's been filming in the Whistler back country and around the world. Her video parts are numerous and have won her the coveted Transworld video part of the year award. And Robin just won the Natural Selection tour finale in Tordrillo Alaska, so sick. I caught Robin in quarantine in Pemberton as she settled in to regroup after a crazy winter season.Support the show (https://paypal.me/fnradfoundation)

Hana Beaman joins the show this week for a conversation about her life in snowboarding including competing in this year's Natural Selection tour stops in Jackson Hole and Alaska. Hana embodies what it means to be a snowboarder which is why she's accomplished so much in her 20 year professional snowboarding career.  She has won the US open slopestyle 3 times and has several x-games medals in slopestyle as well. Plus, she's been pushing the progression of back country snowboarding since 2003 when she bought her first snowmobile after learning the ropes from Travis Rice.  Hana Beaman has been riding for Vans snowboarding boots for 20 years! So rad.Support the show (https://paypal.me/fnradfoundation)

Etienne Gilbert was a professional snowboarder with unmatched style. He grew up in Quebec and eventually moved to Whistler where his pro career on Nitro also included filming with Alterna, Sandbox, and Mack Dawg. Etienne's taste for style helped inform the Deja Vu crew making him one of the most influential snowboarders of his era. Support the show (https://paypal.me/fnradfoundation)

Craig Kelly was born on April 1st. In this very special bonus episode film maker Jacques Russo talks about filming with Craig.Support the show (https://paypal.me/fnradfoundation)

How do you find your niche, set your aim, and express yourself?Do you prefer more of an intuitive approach to learning or do you like more structure?Chris Benchetler is an artist and professional skier. His art ranges from filmmaking to graphics, murals, and more. Chris has worked with GoPro, Atomic Ski company, Dakine, among others. You can checkout his art and videos on chrisbenchetler.com. He is intuitive in his approach to sport, art, and life. In this episode, we dive into how he balances his passions and resolves what he’s passionate about. Chris has a knack for diving into an experience and following his heart. Two my recent favorite videos are Fire On the Mountain and GoPro: Chasing AdVANtureThe music on this episode is Existential Blues by The Living Arrows Check-out The Blizzard Ahhhs and Shane Mckonky

How do you find your niche, set your aim, and express yourself?Do you prefer more of an intuitive approach to learning or do you like more structure?Chris Benchetler is an artist and professional skier. His art ranges from filmmaking to graphics, murals, and more. Chris has worked with GoPro, Atomic Ski company, Dakine, among others. You can checkout his art and videos on chrisbenchetler.com. He is intuitive in his approach to sport, art, and life. In this episode, we dive into how he balances his passions and resolves what he’s passionate about. Chris has a knack for diving into an experience and following his heart. Two my recent favorite videos are Fire On the Mountain and GoPro: Chasing AdVANtureThe music on this episode is Existential Blues by The Living Arrows Check-out The Blizzard Ahhhs and Shane Mckonky

Listen in as I chat to Jon Modica, the man behind the recent buyout of Cabrinha from the Pryde Group. If you've not heard of Jon he used to be a pro rider for Cabrinha back in the day, and now he's bought it alongside some other investors. That's a pretty incredible story, whichever way you look at it. In addition to this Adventure Sports have just got the license for all the Dakine wind products too, we're expecting to see some interesting products coming out of the Cabrinha and Dakine brands over the next few years and it was great to sit down with Jon and find out a little more about where he has come from and what he has been up to over the last ten years or so!Enjoy!

Gwyn Howat is the CEO of Mt Baker. I interviewed her back in 2015 and lost the audio for 6 years! Gwyn's family moved to Mount Baker when her father Duncan took the job of Operations Manager in 1968!! Ever since the Howat's have operated Mt Baker off the grid, creating one of the world's greatest snowboarding mountains. 1985 saw the invention of the Banked Slalom at Mt Baker, Snowboarding's longest running tradition and competition.Support the show (https://paypal.me/fnradfoundation)

Blaise Rosenthal is a pro snowboarder who shaped this wonderful thing we call snowboarding with his creativity, imagination, and hard work. Please watch his part in Mack Dawg's Simple Pleasures movie for some insight in what made Blaise one of the top pros of his era. Blaise made the jump into the world of fine art as a painter. And he's one heck of a nice guy, enjoy! Support the show (https://paypal.me/fnradfoundation)

Jon Roth is an amazing human being who was a pro snowboarder in the heyday of snowboarding. His sponsors included Sims, Billabong, and Volcom. His style was admired and he was regarded as an up and coming rider to watch. In this episode we talk about how quickly his career fell away. Jon runsand owns Crowsnest Barbershops one of the sponsors of our show and was one of the first people to accept me into the snowboarding community. His enthusiasm and good spirit is infectious, matched only by his entrepreneurial aspirations.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Ross Rebagliati is a former professional snowboarder who's name has become synonymous with weed. At one point Ross was the most famous snowboarder on the planet. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Dan Maker was a professional road cyclist in the 90s, which then developed into becoming part of the extreme sport industry.  Dan was also one of a handful of people that started the scooter craze that has now exploded in the UK. His company Greenover Sports owns 2 scooter brands District Scooters and Dominator, and and is a distributor for Ryan Williams Nitro Circus signature scooters. Adding to these accolades his company has been the linch pin for developing the new Dakine wetsuits soon to hit the market. Adz and Dan talk all things from cycling and surfing to wetsuit sustainability. For more information on Greeenover Sports, click HERE. 15% off NORTHCORE (Link HERE) gear use the Code THEGRUMPY15

One of the most influential outdoor photographers in the industry Scott Markowitz talks about his career, some unique shooting experiences, and tips on how to become an Outdoor Photographer.   Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Intro to Outdoors and Photography My stepping stone in, was, as a skier and becoming a professional skier and then moving onto the other side, from one side of the lens to the other, basically. I was a freestyle skier for oh three or four years competing on the pro mogul tour and then skiing in various ski movies and skiing for various photographers in the day. Intro to Photography I always had an interest in it growing up. I remember when I was really young, I had one of those box cameras and always enjoyed just shooting. But I guess my first,  SLR cameras probably, I got just out of high school, and I would take photos of friends and just carry a camera with me just as a hobby and, make prints and things like that. That was my first camera. And then my first First real pro camera, I think one summer I decided, I was going to move into this profession a little bit after spending a lot of time in front of the camera, I figured I had a pretty good eye for it. And I thought it would be some fun to try and keep me skiing. So I bought a camera and started shooting and then, spent that a winter kind of half being a pro skier and half being, trying to start to shoot. And, that was kinda how I got into this business. First outdoor commercial shoot Actually, my first outdoor commercial shoot was for one of my ski sponsors for Elan Skis. So at the time, I was skiing competitively for Elan. And I had a small portfolio of images. So I basically went to them and said, Hey, here's some of my photos that I'm shooting myself and they're like, Oh, great. Do you want to shoot something for us? So it was a natural progression because I already had my foot in the door and had good connections in the industry. It was a pretty easy move for me, fortunately, so that was, having like I said, having the connections in the outdoor industry and in the ski industry definitely helped me move up pretty quickly. Advice I think If you're going to get into it, you really have to develop your skills and become an excellent photographer, not just a good photographer or videographer for that matter. I think you have to be really on top of your game, try to develop your own vision. Don't just copy what's out there, think about what it is, why you want to be a photographer, and what it is you want to photograph, and really try to develop your skills to a high level. And try to find a niche that's gonna work for you. Cause it is a challenging business and definitely not getting any less challenging. I would say also, as a photographer, I think it's important to shoot photo and video to have those dual skills, especially if you can develop good editing skills. I think that's important as well. But yeah, if you can have, a good overall package you can offer to a client, that's definitely a bonus. Books I'd say growing up one series. I liked to read was Carlos Casteneda. I always liked his books growing up. And I think that definitely influenced me. One book I heard recently that I thought was really good was Trevor Noah's Born a Crime. It's really good, it was an audiobook and he was reading it. I just enjoy him so it was cool to hear him read it. Favorite Piece of Gear under $100 Dakine wind stopper gloves. Someone gave me a pair as a Christmas present and I use them for trail running, mountain biking, I just use them all the time and they've held up really well. F-Stop Deal For the first 20 people who, want to pick up a new F-Stop pack. There's a 20% discount that F-Stop is offering and the way they can do that is contact me directly at my email, which is Scott@scottmarkewitz.com. And then I'll send them a code, which they can use on checkout on the f-stop website. Connect with Scott Website Instagram: @scottmarkewitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.markewitz.9 Scott@scottmarkewitz.com   Snippets 01:15 - 1:44  Intro to Outdoors 25:42 - 25:26  Favorite Books 27:19 - 27:42  Favorite Gear 20:35 - 22:02  Advice

Ben Bilocq is a snowboarder on Dinos Will Die. Ben rode as a pro on Nitro, rode for D-Day, and filmed parts with the Deja Vu crew and Videograss. Ben rides quite a bit at Mt. Seymour and can often be seen building gorilla features that are some of the most fun things to hit on the hill. A true snowboarder's snowboarder, Ben Bilocq tells it like it is in this interview recorded in my bike room.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Derek Scott is one of the three OG Seymour Kids and he explains who gave them their name and what it was like to be an am with a model back in the 90's. This is a fun one, nostalgia all the way.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Marc Castonguay is a Legendary Whistler pro from the 90's and he waxes poetic about what it was like to shred professionally back then. The FNRad Snowboard Podcast is presented by Vans. Season 6 of FNRad is sponsored by Wired Snowboards, Anon Optics, The Boardroom Snowboard Shop, Crowsnest Barbershops, Tribute Boardshop in Nelson BC, Mount Seymour, and Grouse Mountain.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Maria Thomsen is one of the best women's pro snowboarder in the world right now. She's the only girl who's competed in the X-Games Real Snow competition and her part in Jess Kimura's The Uninvited won women's video part of the year last season. I interviewed Maria at her home in Pemberton. Be sure to check out Maria in Burton's Oneworld Movie that is streaming now on whatever platform you download your movies from.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Mark Sollors is a Whistler local and a Professional Snowboarder for Burton. He's also a genuinely nice human being who happens to crush it in powder, in the streets, and in the park. I was honoured to interview Mark in his home in Whistler please enjoy this amazing conversation.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Chris Brown is a Wildcat. An original Whistler Pro, Chris got his start on Shorties with Devun and Kevin. He's the real deal. I recorded with him at his house in Squamish.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Sean Kearns has a big heart and is a fan favourite so I reached out to him to kick of Season 6. Sean's had a long career covering a lot of territory, pro snowboarder, filmer, manager, and one of the original influencers (that's right I said influencer...) Sean keeps me on my toes and lives with an integrity I've rarely seen in a human being.This season I will be focusing on snowboarding in the 80's 90's and early 2000's because that's the best time in snowboarding in my opinion. Covid means a bunch of episodes will be remote again but not this one which was recorded in Sean's podcast studio on Vancouver Island. Enjoy. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Russell interviews NFL Linebacker Dhani Jones in this final episode of Season One of The Plug. I announce the name of the Stoked Raffle up top! We raised $4310 for Stoked with the Vans generously matching the first $2000 of listener donations!Thank you Russell, Dhani and all the guests of The Plug Podcast, thanks FatTire Beer!!Thanks to Wired Snowboards, The Boardroom Snowboard Shop, Tribute Boardshop, Crowsnest Barbershops, Anon Optics, Dano Pendygrasse, Brad Heppner, Intuition Liners, AB>Normal Skateboards, newgreens, Dakine, Jamie Lynn, Chris Dufficy, and everyone who participated in the raffle!!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Russell Winfield interviews Snowboarder's Stan LeVeille at his home office in California. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NDZ2GQSRQ2BQQ&source=url)

Jeran Fraser is a serial entrepreneur and land investor. In 1999, he launched his first startup during college selling land on Ebay. Through this experiences, he learned about commercial land development, alternative energy (geothermal and solar), mining and eventually grew his portfolio to 40,000+ acres, all while helping to manage the US Surf Team for Dakine. After successfully selling land over the internet for 10+ years, he rolled his proceeds into several seed-stage startups and started Incubate Ventures, an incubator and co-working space focused on the consumer goods, sports tech, and digital marketing space. I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with Jeran. Websites: https://jeranfraser.com/ https://www.incven.com/ Industries Discussed: Land Development & Investing Solar Mining Consumer Brands & Marketing Co-working --- ABOUT THE PODCAST: Hi, I'm Benton Moss. I launched The Circle of Competence Podcast in June 2020 to focus on the nexus between entrepreneurship and investing, and explore how each guest's journey led them to start and grow their own business from the ground up. From real estate to technology to public equities to small business investing and more, I hope this podcast will be a wide-ranging exploration of what it takes to be an entrepreneurial investor in today's competitive world. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BW1ZZC... FOLLOW: Website: https://circleofcompetence.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/benton_moss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circle_of_competence/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-circle-of-competence/support

I'm really psyched about the show today, not only because my guest Zeke Lau is the type of guy that you can't help but really like right off the bat, but also because he is truly one of the best surfers on the planet. He travels the world to compete in the World Surf League's Championship Tour, where only an elite group of the top 36 surfers in the world get the chance at a world title.    The Native Hawaiian is soft spoken and as humble as they come, and at the same time has more drive to be the very best than most people I've ever met. The fire in his belly burns deep, and you can feel it and hear it when he talks about both the road that has gotten him to where he is, and the path ahead to make himself the world champion.    Zeke has also done a pretty damn good job at building his personal brand. He's been written about in various major news and media outlets and has landed lucrative sponsorships from companies like Volcom, Dakine, Quicksilver, DC Shoes, Rock Star Energy, and Channel Island Surfboards.    Oh yeah, and there must be something in the water in Hawaii, because he grew up rubbing elbows with 2 NFL superstars, one of which just won the superbowl.    Enjoy!   Show Resources: Zeke Lau World Surf League Kamu Grugier-Hill (NFL Linebacker) Max Holloway (UFC Fighter)  Marcus Mariota (NFL Quarterback) 2015 Rose Bowl Tom vs. Time John John Florence National Scholastic Surfing Association AwayCo Andy Irons Andy Irons Documentary Jake Paterson Volcom Dakine Quicksilver Rockstar Energy Channel Island Surfboards

Some days are crushingly cold and sloppy. Bring the right equipment and you won't suffer. When the snow is ripping sideways, you'll need a sturdy shield to block the freeze. Constructed from a composite material with a waterproof exterior and a wicking inner fabric, Columbia's jacket can keep you going long after your friends have bailed.