Podcast appearances and mentions of jason levinthal

We traveled up to Burlington, Vermont, and sat down with Jason Levinthal in his new Intergalactic Headquarters. We get into his early days starting the first company to bring twin tip skis to market, some of the groundbreaking products he introduced with Line Skis, to being bought by K2 Sports and handed the responsibility of creating the Full Tilt boot brand on top of continuing Line, and how that all lead to where he's at today with J Skis.

Jason Levinthal is a pioneer in the world of modern skiing, and now, J Skis is opening their new “Intergalactic Headquarters” right on Main Street in Burlington, Vermont. So I headed to Burlington to check out the new space; ask J what inspired this move; hear J's predictions and trends for the upcoming season; and discuss one big thing that the entire ski industry needs to work on.TOPICS & TIMES:J's New Intergalactic HQ (3:47)Prediction: will more ski companies create spaces like this? (12:02)Other Predictions or Trends for this winter? (14:30) Why are we seeing fewer new ski companies? (20:13)Prediction: more consolidation in the ski industry? (24:01)Industry Opportunities (30:49)Attracting New Skiers (34:23)J Skis at the Blister Summit (37:03)RELATED LINKS: Blister Summit 2023Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer's GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ryan and Chris talk to Jason Levinthal - Jason Levinthal is an icon in the ski industry. He is the founder of LINE Skis, Full-Tilt Boots, and now J Skis. He tells his story that started in his garage developing the first twin-tip skis brought to a mass market, changing skiing forever. Jason's son is on the college hunt and just so happens to want to go into the Air Traffic Control Field that Chris is very familiar with. ;) Filled with stories about life and being a father in 2022. https://www.instagram.com/jasonlevinthal/ https://www.instagram.com/j_skis/ https://www.facebook.com/jskis?ref=hl https://www.facebook.com/jason.levinthal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadlife-podcast/message

This week Jon gets down with Jason Levinthal, who founded LINE in his parents' garage back in 1995 and is known for creating some of the first twin tip skis. After selling LINE to K2 sports, Jason was longing to get back into the industry, with the lessons he learned about scaling and the new prospects of online selling. In 2013, he founded J Skis with a direct-to-consumer business model with limited edition runs and a community focus. On top of all that, Jason medaled in the first-ever Winter X Games slopestyle skiing event in 1998. Today, J Skis is known for its limited run ski designs, gear and clothing with frequent Vermont collaborations, including Stowe Cider Apres All Day skis and Ski the East Ice Lightning skis. Learn more at https://jskis.com

We know how much you all love tea! After the J Skis prochoice giveaway scandal last month, we caught up with Jason Levinthal from J Skis. A pioneer in twin tip ski construction, and having... The post Big Stick Energy – E8 – Cancel Culture and Industry Scandals – Jason Levinthal from J Skis appeared first on Out of Bounds Podcast.

In April, we reached out to gear and apparel manufacturers to get their take on what the coronavirus pandemic might mean to the outdoor industry. It ended up being our most listened to episode and, in response to the many calls for a follow-up, that’s just what we did. Joining host Adam “Howie” Howard are Thor Verdonk, Alpine Technical Product Director for Lange, Rossignol and Dynastar; Jason Levinthal, founder of Line and J-Skis; and Dan Abrams, cofounder of Flylow. How accurate were their prognostications from the spring? Tune in to find out.   This episode of the Backcountry Podcast is sponsored by Majesty Skis America. It’s also possible thanks to support from our listeners—if you like what you hear and would like to hear more, please make a contribution.

Interview with Jason Levinthal of JSkis

Discussion with Freeski pioneer and ski industry legend Jason LevinthalWe discussed skiing in the east coast, entrepreneurship in skiing, the evolution and trends in skiing and much more.Episode presented by Axis boutique, Treefort lifestyles and J skis

Last week, it was announced that Jason Levinthal had sold 4FRNT Skis. So we talked to Jason about how this deal came about; learn the background of the new leadership group at 4FRNT; ask what the group does and doesn’t intend to change about the brand; and more.BE SURE TO CHECK OUT: blister.getspot.comTOPICS & TIMESSale of 4FRNT (3:33)4FRNT introductions (5:16)What are the opportunities for 4FRNT? (32:22)Pricing of skis (36:14)4FRNT athletes (42:18)Jonathan’s new role at 4FRNT (51:24) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With supply chains throughout the world interrupted by the Covid-19 crisis, no industry has been left unaffected. And though we’re nearing skiing and riding’s offseason, even next season’s gear—whether that’s boots made in Italy, apparel made in China or skis made domestically—may be on the line. To get a perspective from across the globe and at home, with brands large and small, Adam Howard and Lucy Higgins speak with Thor Verdonk, global brand director of Lange, Dan Abrams, cofounder of Flylow Gear, and Jason Levinthal, the founder of Line Skis who now runs J Skis and 4FRNT.

Jason Levinthal, or JLev as you may know him, is a professional skier turned serial entrepreneur. He’s the guy who founded LINE Skis, Full Tilt Boots, and now J Skis. He’s been featured in FreeSkier Magazine, Powder Magazine, BombSnow, New Schoolers, and more. He was named a top 40 under 40 professional in the sporting goods industry by Sporting Goods Business Magazine in 2010. Jason was a bronze medalist in the 1998 X Games, gave a TED talk in 2015, and has sold over half a million pairs of skis. You can find him on social media @jasonlevinthal, follow J skis @j_skis, and grab a pair of limited edition sticks at jskis.com. Check out more episodes of the Young Founders Podcast and be sure to subscribe on the podcasting platform of your choice.

This podcast episode was originally recorded on Feb 19, 2018. Since 4 FRNT Skis is a part of our current Ski + Snowboard giveaway we wanted to bring this episode back from the archives. We've cleaned up the audio a bit and hope that you enjoy the episode with co-founder Matt Sterbenz talking about his journey in building 4 FRNT Skis.   Josh sits down with 4FRNT founder Matt Sterbenz. 4FRNT skis is a brand that has become iconic within the skiing industry, helping pave the way for freestyle skiing. Having been involved in skiing since high school, Matt Sterbenz has become a prominent figure in helping that transition from the traditional Euro ski racing identity of skiing to a looser ‘freer' semblance of skiing where style is valued over speed. Join us as we take a look at 4FRNT under a microscope with founder Matt Sterbenz recalling how 4FRNT truly took form, freestyle skiing was created, and Jason Levinthal's influence on how Matt built 4FRNT.

We’ve got J Skis founder, Jason Levinthal, back on the show, and we’re going to be doing things a bit differently than we normally do. Last week we invited you to submit any questions that you might have for J, and turns out … you had a lot of them.So this episode is made up almost entirely of your questions, and in his trademark style, Jason answers each of them with extreme candor.We cover why Jason started J Skis and how you can get a job there; J’s favorite ski graphics; which skis are his personal favorites, and which skis he’s most proud of; we get into some ski design questions — including whether we will ever see a 193 cm J Ski; and J tells an Eric Pollard story and answers the pressing question, “What’s your favorite way to eat or cook an oyster.”Finally, we are also going to be dropping soon a video of this conversation with J, so you’ll be able to check that out and see some of the graphics and the skis that Jason and I discuss.TOPICS & TIMES:Starting J Skis / How to get a job at J Skis? (3:08)What’s up with “Roll with a Pro”? (12:53)Favorite Ski Graphics & Bob Ross (15:20)Branching out: J goggles? Snowboards? Etc.? (21:11)19/20 J Skis lineup (25:15)J’s personal favorite skis (35:56)Which of your skis are you most proud of? (37:35)What ski design do you still want to make? (43:55)Tell an Eric Pollard story (47:40)How do I get free J Skis? (53:33)When will we see a touring-oriented J Ski? (1:01:25)Will we ever see a 193 cm J Ski? (1:06:15)Does Steve Stepp even troll anymore? (1:09:06)Favorite way to eat or cook an oystá? (1:10:00)Advice you would give your 20-yr-old self? (1:16:55) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan Wager, King's College London, on Brexit. Lightning expert John Jensenius on lightning safety. Chris Waters, Constructed Adventures, on scavenger hunts. Jason Levinthal, Line Skis, on innovative ski companies and ski design. Shane Campbell-Staton, UCLA, on the biology of superheroes. Sugata Mitra, Newcastle University, on the future of teachers and computers in education.

Josh Malczyk is one of the most influential behind the scenes players in the world of skiing.  His brands, Line and Full Tilt, have achieved cult status and are arguably reached the mainstream these days.  Josh’s path to his desk job involved a lot of skiing and a lot of working for free.  Nothing in life is handed to you and Josh’s story is a great example of how to make things happen in a world you are passionate about.  Josh Malczyk Show Notes: 2:00:  His name, travel and CT 6:00:  Okemo, skiing, and traveling to NE 13:00:  Crashing a car and learning a lesson and picking a college 16:00:  UVM, East Coast contests,  17:20:   Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 19:20:  Rightside Productions, video parts, and sponsorship 25:50:  Jason Levinthal, Reactor binding, and Line  33:00:  The Meatheads, retail, and graphic design 36:00:  Getting hired by Line, the K2 reaction, and not taking time off after college 40:10:  Putting in hours, 42:00:  Spy Optics:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20 The 10 Barrel Brewery:  My favorite is 'Out of Office' Pilsner 44:00:  Not being a huge fan of Pollard, like-minded people 45:30:  How much control does Josh have and Full Tilt Boots 52:00:  Planet Earth Clothing 56:00:  Jason is leaving, Josh is Global Brand Director 57:00:  Made in China and what it’s really like 59:00:  Tom Wallisch and skiers are dorks 63:00:  Line for life? 64:30:  Inappropriate Questions with Jason Levinthal

Hi everyone! On this episode, we chat with the originator of the Twin Tip, and a legend in the ski industry, Jason Levinthal. I genuinely wasn’t sure what J would be like, and I actually... The post E34 – Jason Levinthal – J Skis, Line, 4FRNT & More appeared first on Out of Bounds Podcast.

Hi everyone! On this episode, we chat with the originator of the Twin Tip, and a legend in the ski industry, Jason Levinthal. I genuinely wasn’t sure what J would be like, and I actually... The post E34 – Jason Levinthal – J Skis, Line, 4FRNT & More appeared first on Out of Bounds Podcast.

Josh sits down with 4FRNT founder Matt Sterbenz. 4FRNT skis is a brand that has become iconic within the skiing industry, helping pave the way for freestyle skiing. Having been involved in skiing since high school, Matt Sterbenz has become a prominent figure in helping that transition from the traditional Euro ski racing identity of skiing to a looser ‘freer' assemblance of skiing where style is valued over speed. Join us as we take a look at 4FRNT under a microscope with founder Matt Sterbenz recalling how 4FRNT truly took form, freestyle skiing was created, and Jason Levinthal's influence on how Matt built 4FRNT.

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#95 Jason Levinthal       It can’t be measured what Jason Levinthal has done for the ski industry. He is an innovator. The steps he’s taken his entire career, whether he is aware of it or not, has progressed our sport not only with the equipment we use but also with the way we […] The post #95 Jason Levinthal of JSkis appeared first on Low Pressure Podcast.

Jason Levinthal is a visionary, entrepreneur, and skier. He created the first twin tip ski for a senior project in college, which led to Jason’s first company Line skis. The twin tip ski revolutionized the industry and made skiing cool again.  Line was eventually bought by K2 and Jason continued with the company under the K2 umbrella for several years. However, Jason’s entrepreneurial itch came back to him, and he started the company he runs today, J Skis. On today’s episode, Jason and I discuss: Having the vision to revolutionize the ski industry Struggling even when the brand is growing How Jason has overcome failures And much more… Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways J Skis website: https://jskis.com/ You can find J Skis at: Twitter: @Jskis4 Instagram: j_skis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jskis/ Sponsor: Bighorn Apparel Drawing inspiration from their Denver, Colorado hometown, Bighorn owns the line between everyday urban style and the tough, mountain look. Their up for anything approach has created a versatile brand that’s appropriate for any type of situation. Bighorn aims to empower the consumer by using environmentally friendly materials that are produced in a responsible manner. They strive to find the connection between tough, sustainable, and stylish in their durable clothing line. Use promo code “ubpath” at checkout on the website at https://www.wearbighorn.com/ to receive 25% off your order.  

When Matt Sterbenz finished at the U  of M, he left the Midwest in search of bigger mountains that would help him achieve his goal of becoming a pro skier.  When Matt turned his dream into a reality, he could finally peak behind the curtains of the ski industry.  When he realized he didn’t like what he saw, he decided take matters in own hands.  He starts 4FRNT Skis as a vehicle to help evolve the sport he loves and after 15 years of no profit, is forced to sell. On the podcast Matt shares all the details and how the future looks for the Jason Levinthal owned, 4FRNT.   Matt Sterbenz Show Notes 1:15:   Matt is at the old office and 4FRNT is moving headquarters.  What is the new space for? 3:45:  Tinkering and Eric Hjorleifson. 5:45:  Growing up and skiing in Chicago. 8:43:  Going to three high schools 10:11:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 11:30:  Sports and skiing moguls 17:56:  Summer camps and being inspired by Whistler and the people 22:44:   RESQWATER and Sierra At Tahoe     24:10:  What happened to Camp of Champions in Matt’s opinion 26:40:  Getting sponsored by Fischer Skisi and making his skis twin tips 30:41:  Graduating from U of M and driving straight to Squaw Valley and working in the parking lot.  What do his parents think? 33:31:  The state of skiing 17 years ago when he was in Squaw 36:36:  Validating skiing in the Midwest and what that scene was like 38:24:  How does he make his first pair of 4FRNT Skis? 42:00   Signing an exclusive with a factory in LA and starting the 4FRNT.  Working with other factories and brands and making skis in Africa. 45:25:  Naming his first ski after himself 47:00:  How did the industry react to him launching the brand? 49:20:  Building the business, making money, athlete owners and the struggle 54:45:  The details around the final days of Sterbenz owned 4FRNT Skis, what’s happening to their dealers  and the future with Jason Levinthal  

Andy Parry is one of the more unique skiers on the planet.  He’s an innovator, a pioneer of content creation, and the one skier who knows what the kids want….and he delivers it to them via the web on a weekly basis (for 10 seasons) with the wildly successful Line Traveling Circus web series.  Find out how Andy relied on creativity more than to talent to make his pro ski dreams come true.   Andy Parry Show Notes: 2:00:  Home renovations with Andy and the relevant things that have happened with Andy lately.  None are good 5:05:  The Line Traveling Circus 7:55:  Growing up in Victor, NY with a lot of change 10:00: How was school for Andy as he was a weird kid? 11:25:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Patrol USA Use TPM10 at checkout on the site and get 10% off  12:57: How does Andy get into skiing?  The I hate NY Crew and backyard skiing   16:20:  Andy’s persona on Newschoolers.com and problems with different crews 18:01:  Describing the skiing that Andy does 19:50:  Comparison to Rodney Mullen 20:15:  Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) and RESQWATER 22:11: Emo Bogart Section outlines who Andy was in High School and what he wishes he realized in High School 24:00:  Going to Green Mountain College and meeting the Meatheads, Line and meeting Mike Nick 26:30:  Pitching the Traveling Circus to Jason Levinthal, signing with Line and Season 1 30:00:  Lots of views little money.  Does he need an agent? 33:12:  Traveling the world and doing with not as much talent as the rest 35:16:  Moving to Colorado and working at Ruby Tuesdays and Pizza Hut 36:02:  Working with Shane McFalls 37:05:  Blowing his knee jumping a fence and rehab 38:18:  Strange fan encounters with The Traveling Circus and getting noticed 39:25:  Having a lot more fun than other people 40:28:  Getting a Sprinter Van,  how gross the van gets and breaking down 42:19: Channeling his inner Plake with the Tell a Friend Tour 45:07:  The lifestyle not seen on The Traveling Circus and what he doesn’t like about who he travels with . 48:13:  Wanting to be remembered as a legend

This episode is part 2 of our conversation with Eric Hjorleifson, we discuss the state of the ski industry; the AT boot he's been working on for years and why he thinks it could represent the next chapter in ski boot design, and more...TOPICS & TIMES:Hoji on the state of skiing today + a quick history of his trajectory in the industry (2:30)Eric’s take on weight / lightweight gear (9:03)The state of the ski industry, part 2 (15:38)Getting gnar & midlife crises (18:45)Matt Sterbenz, Jason Levinthal, and the future of 4FRNT Skis (22:13)What do you think your future looks like in the next 5-10 years? (27:47)On mountain biking, climbing, and the fun of being a novice (31:20)Hoji's boot project, and why it could represent the next chapter in ski boot design (34:58) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Jason Levinthal just acquired 4FRNT Skis, so we talk to Levinthal and 4FRNT founder, Matt Sterbenz, about the deal; what brought it about; what we can expect going forward; and the state of the ski industry in general.TOPICS & TIMES:So what exactly just happened here? (2:52)Will this affect where 4FRNT skis are produced? What else will change? (11:41)What does it mean to be an "indie" ski brand in today's arena? (15:20)When did you guys first start talking about the possibility of teaming up? (21:17)What’s going to change and what’s going to stay the same in the next season or two? (25:18)Matt: what’s your favorite LINE ski or J Ski that you’ve seen or been on? (29:15)Do you think we’ll see more acquisitions like this in the coming years — specifically, of indies teaming up? (35:27)Closing Thoughts (43:45) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The bums are back after their little hiatus and they want to share what went down.

It's coming up on Memorial Day and the bums are trying to find ways to make the best of summer. One thing that's going to help is this great new box from Robb Vices and we're going to unbox it and tell you all about it.

Hear the wild story about how Jason Levinthal started and grew Line Skis (the first modern twin-tip ski company) and ignited a youth ski movement and helped save skiing. After a few years of struggle and lackluster sales, learn how another competing brand and the X Games helped boost his fledgling company to the stratosphere. Listen as he describes how he launched his second company, J-Skis, with a smarter business model. Leave a Rating & Review in iTunes for the Product Launch Rebel Podcast (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1136273740)

Jason Levinthal has been a visionary in the ski industry for over 20 years.  He's know for brand building genius, blue-collar work ethic and keeping his finger on the pulse of tomorrow.  He started the revolutionary ski company, Line Skis, out of his parent’s garage and eventually was forced to sell his baby (while still managing it and other brands) to The Jarden Corporation.  Jason’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for timely innovation led him to leave the comfort of his corporate check and start again from scratch with J Skis.  Jason Levinthal, Owner, J Skis Jason Levinthal Show Notes :31:  What is Jason up to these days? 1:19: Typical work week for Jason 3:30:  What group did Jason fit into in High School? 5:26:  Jason talks college 7:17:  The foundation of Line Skis 8:39:  Why the name Line? 11:10:  Did anyone believe in Jason Levinthal in the early days? 12:29:  At Ski Magazine tests Jason is asked why is he there and told to “throw his skis down the stairs.” 13:55:  Sacrificing life for the brand 16:06:  Did Jason ever think about enforcing the twin tip patent and working with other brands 21:48:  The Reactor Binding and bindings in general 26:40:  K2 buys Line 28:50:  The future of Levinthal is J Skis 31:10:  Josh Malczyk and his Line and Levinthal history 33:00:  The game-changing development process of J Skis 35:29:  Biggest career regrets 37:42:  What is Jason most proud of in his career?

Josh sits down with J Skis founder Jason Levinthal. J Skis, based out of Burlington, VT, was founded after Jason Levinthal left his previous companies, Line Skis and Full Tilt Ski Boots to form a company where he could better manage moving parts and build it the way he saw fit. Piloted by a veteran skier and longtime entrepreneur, Jason frequently collaborates with artists and musicians to add culture to his brand, the skiing community as a whole, and of course to make skiing great again. J Skis is a brand that doesn't take themselves too seriously, but have put an incredible amount of time and effort into testing, prototyping, and quality control in order to make sure customers are getting a ski that they can rely on and have some serious fun on the mountain with.

Jason Levinthal is the founder of LINE skis, and a true pioneer of modern skiing. Two years ago, he left LINE to start a new company called J Skis.In our conversation, Jason pulls back the curtain on the ski industry—he pulls it waaay back—and talks very bluntly and with full transparency about how the ski industry works, what isn’t working, and what he thinks needs to be done to fix it.In addition to brass tacks and gory details, J and I also talk about some of the new ski designs he’s experimenting with, what the hardest and easiest things have been about starting his new company, and J reveals what his next company might be. (Spoiler alert: it involves sleds, and he thinks I should go in on it with him.)Jason has always been known to speak his mind, but I doubt you’ve ever heard him be this unfiltered before: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we’re running the second part of our conversation with Jed Yeiser, head ski designer for Line Skis, and a senior designer for K2 Skis. We discuss Jed’s work with Eric Pollard, Tom Wallisch, and Line Skis founder Jason Levinthal; manufacturing skis in China; “e” bikes; books, movies, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first episode of The Blister Podcast, Blister's editor-in-chief, Jonathan Ellsworth, sits down with Jed Yeiser, the ski designer for Line and K2 Skis. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that touches on: ski design (and the whole “light is right” movement); Jed’s work with living legends like Eric Pollard and Tom Wallisch; the new LINE Sir Francis Bacon and Mordecai; the story behind Jed’s own pro model (the Line Supernatural 108); a few great Jason Levinthal stories; the pros and cons of “brand consistency”; the realities and misperceptions of manufacturing skis overseas; the rise of electric bikes; movie director Wes Anderson’s surprisingly significant influence on the ski industry; and the book that Jed has read more than any other. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.