*Contest* New Retail Store Name - I want ideas from you fools! - Ski Gabber

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Wannabe

Hey Ladies. I've been put in charge of figuring out a retail store name. I wanted something catchy and, of course, sexy... definitely something to be found on NS.

We'll be doing import outdoor/freeski gear .. Movement, Diamir, Hestra, etc. Toss me some ideas and I'll put together a swag pack (shirts, stickers, whatever else) for whoever comes up with the one we choose. Need the name fairly soon so get your ideas in to me!

Oct 17 2007 4:51PM

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djty111

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the inside edge

Oct 22 2007 10:24PM

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J.C.

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any news on the winner yet?

Oct 22 2007 10:27PM

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LoLo913

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how about

Off- Piste
Powder Dreams
Work Later
Snow Rippers

Oct 22 2007 10:55PM

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Travapple.

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im piste off

Oct 22 2007 11:00PM

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blazn***BA

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Newb

just straight up "steeze"

Oct 23 2007 12:37AM

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artfullydodged

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calluswhatuwant

Oct 23 2007 12:57AM

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Powdertrain

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Wannabe

Thanks dude. The majority of us here have picked the name we want... now it's just down to the man with the money giving it a thumbs up. Trust me guys, I'll let you know the second that it's decided! We really appreciate everyone's submissions.

Oct 23 2007 1:15AM

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jKutcher

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Lifted

Oct 23 2007 3:05AM

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Canuker

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Hopefully we will know by tomorrow.

I can understand why its taking so long it is a big descision

Oct 23 2007 8:30PM

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ButteredToast.

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Yeah this is a big decision... don't feel rushed.

Dun dun dun...

Oct 23 2007 9:14PM

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Powdertrain

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Wannabe

Yea, my apologies on the huge-ass delay. Apparently we can't all agree on one name. Tempted to bring stick to work to beat people into seeing things my way. Like I said before, I will let you all know the *second* that we choose the name.

Oct 24 2007 1:23AM

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mski

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Clothing Zoo!

Oct 24 2007 1:45AM

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still nothin?

Oct 25 2007 3:28PM

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meltonsnow

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o my bad, "the *second*" answers my question

Oct 25 2007 3:31PM

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breaststroker87

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BANG!

Oct 25 2007 3:37PM

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Degree
Essent

Oct 25 2007 3:55PM

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Oct 25 2007 3:58PM

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molsongolden

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just give up guys and girls everyone knows i've got this one in the bag and the sign outside the shop is going to say The Thrash Can

peaceeee

Oct 25 2007 10:58PM

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MadSteezin

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I can't wait to see what name won.

Oct 25 2007 11:05PM

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Canuker

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lol, and we thought it we'd get the name on monday. Hopefully we get it by next monday

Oct 26 2007 5:35PM

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prisnah

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Pro

Huck Inc.
Turnearner's
Braveheart Ski
Sack Up Gear

ill throw more later

Oct 26 2007 6:08PM

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Bodeau.

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Powder hut

Ski Hut

Jib shack

The Jib Chalet

32 and below

(if using celsius) 0 and below

Ski Crazy

Jib Crazy

Snow Dream

Snow Pride

Oct 26 2007 6:10PM

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jmickels

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Powder Puffers

Snow Stop

Thats all i got for now sorta sucks but wha ev

Oct 26 2007 9:35PM

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Powdertrain

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Update: The bigwigs are still badgering around a couple of name ideas... And now a couple of them are headed to Euroland for some sales meetings until next week so it's going to be delayed even further. SUCH A PAIN. Tempted to just toss the swag out to the name I thought was the best and say to hell with it! Anyways, I'll keep you all in the loop.

Oct 27 2007 3:18PM

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J.C.

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dang haha sounds good

Oct 27 2007 6:08PM

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Powdertrain

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I'd like to thank you all for your submissions!

We've gone with the name O2 - O(squared), spawned from lilldwalk's BC(squared) suggestion. So congratulations lildwalk! I will contact you soon to get the details worked out.

It wasn't my personal favorite choice, but his idea mixed with our brainstorming created a name that covered the broad spectrum of brands that we'll be selling out of here, not just ski/outdoor, not to mention the sustainable, environmental side of things that the industry is really focusing on.

Kudos also to themidwestsux for dropping the name that I thought was best - the white house.

If any of you are in the Vancouver area don't hesitate to fly by the store.

Oct 29 2007 3:44PM

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ButteredToast.

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O2 sounds nifty and all, but... what does it mean?

Oct 29 2007 4:23PM

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wrenegade

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where is said store? Address?

Oct 29 2007 4:33PM

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jibmaster_josh

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SHRED
ski shop.

Oct 29 2007 7:51PM

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*Koolaid*

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Dude, the contest is over.

Oct 29 2007 7:55PM

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Canuker

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what were the other names at the top of the list?

and what is he getting?

Oct 29 2007 8:39PM

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toominator

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O squared doesn't mean anything as far as I know.. O subscript 2 is dioxygen, the type of oxygen we breathe

Oct 29 2007 11:21PM

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dwalk

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holy shit i won i never win anything

Oct 30 2007 3:27AM

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*Koolaid*

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ha ya congrats man, its a sweet name

Oct 30 2007 7:39AM

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bowman2101

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hot snow

Oct 30 2007 8:15AM

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Powdertrain

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O subscript 2... O2.

Outdoors and Organix

We have 1 organic clothing line that we'll be selling also and so we needed to encompass that in the name. Plus O2 plays well on the current environmental trend, cleanliness, sustainability, protecting the snow that provides us with our addictions.

I'm more of the old school hard core skier and would have liked to see something more daring and disturbing, but this is way of things and more reflective of our brands.

For those of you who asked, the store will be opening in mid November at 153 E 1st Str, North Van. Thanks for inquiring. I wasn't planning sleezin it up and poaching the NS crowd for promotions, but since you asked I'm compelled to answer :)

Gear that will be sold is: Movement, Colltex, Diamir, Hestra, Komperdell, Highgear, Deuter, OTE.

And finally, the swag bag: Movement hoodie, Movement T, Movement beanie, Colltex stuff, Diamir T, Highear Cap, Deuter beanie, chapstick (necessity!), and whatever else.

Oct 30 2007 12:31PM

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