McLean, VA – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and The Leisure Trends Group on Tuesday released the most recent retail numbers for February 2012, collected from the point of sale systems of more than 1,200 snow sports retailers. Overall, snow sports retail sales are down 12% in units sold and down 4% in dollars sold, totaling … Continue reading Lack of Snow Kept Snow Sports Retail Market Depressed Through February
Denver, CO – Skiers and riders looking for a unique architectural touch for their home or office might consider decorating with ski lift cable. A byproduct of the ski industry, old ski lift cable is being “repurposed” by a Denver company as decorative hand railing for both the interior and exterior use. The inch and a … Continue reading Decorate Your Home with Ski Lift Cable
Schwechat, Austria – Head announced on Monday that American Olympic Champion and World Cup race winner Julia Mancuso has left Rossignol and joined the Austrian ski company’s World Cup Rebels program. Fresh from winning her 15th U.S. National Title, Mancuso, who has won seven World Cup races, including two last season, has signed a three-year … Continue reading Mancuso Inks Three-Year Deal with Head
Annecy, France – Swiss World Cup ski racer Didier Défago has extended his contract with Rossignol Group up to the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014. A Rossignol skier for eight years now and running, the 2010 Olympic Downhill Champion will race in Rossignol skis and bindings and Lange boots for two more seasons. “The important … Continue reading Swiss Ski Racer Didier Défago Renews with Rossignol Through 2014 Olympics
Boulder, CO – Alpine touring ski gear maker Dynafit is standing behind its Radical binding series after reports have surfaced regarding failure of its heel lift mechanism. “Dynafit has seen a recent increase in the number of Radical binding climbing aid breakages reported by our dealers and consumers,” acknowledges Jim Lamancusa, the company’s Director of … Continue reading Dynafit Stands Behind Radical Binding Failures
Washington, DC – If you’re on the hunt for a good deal on ski or snowboard equipment or apparel, this spring may be the time to take the plunge and head for the cash register. The trade group SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and market analysis firm The Leisure Trends Group on Friday released the most … Continue reading Lack of Snow in January Impacts Snow Sports Market
Jackson Hole, WY – A New York couple filed a lawsuit last week in Wyoming against a ski rental shop that they say failed to prevent an injury in 2008. Ann and Lawrence Cohn were visiting Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and rented equipment from the shop located in the Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole in … Continue reading New York Couple Sues Jackson Hole Ski Rental Shop Over Injury
