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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
Figured since you're a donator to the greatest website in the world we should award you with some info leaks, insider news and answer questions you might have about anything Line related (within reason)

We only ask that you do not share with the public and nothing leaves this thread.

So go ahead, ask away! Or share suggestions, opinions, whatever you'd like, good or bad. We'll check back and answer what we can, or tell you we can't. Regardless you'll get something from the horses (err..Ape's) mouth.

thanks,

Apeman
Nov 20 2011 8:46PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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they sponsor all of voleurz's movies. if you can really call them a production company
Nov 22 2011 10:18PM
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I.B
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did not know that
Nov 22 2011 11:52PM
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cobra_commander
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I suppose nimbus don't count either...
Nov 22 2011 11:56PM
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ORDEAL
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Are/were you pressuring ssx to make another ski game? Because I remember line skis in on tour. Or do you not give a fuck
Nov 23 2011 12:26AM
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I.B
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I WAS JUST PLAYING THIS ON MY GAMECUBE

and my old character was on a set of lines!
Nov 23 2011 1:14AM
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gpitcher
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How many skis does line sell worldwide per year? or at least last year? thanks
Nov 23 2011 9:51AM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
1. he's right here
2. This fall we supported Level 1, Poorboyz, Meatheads and Traveling Circus..top riders in films get support through that company.
Nov 23 2011 12:02PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
and Nimbus & Voleurz and Aestivation in Europe.
Nov 23 2011 12:03PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
no, we prefer the real thing. "what if it snowed, in San Francisco!?"
Nov 23 2011 12:04PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
all distributors order their own skis worldwide, about 40-50% in the US and 50% the rest of the world. We've grown steadily over the past 5 years for sure, can't get into specifics but SIA data can tell you US sell through numbers if you want to do some research.
Nov 23 2011 12:05PM
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.Roockley.
Posts: 3857 - Karma: 4,000
any plans for remakes of old skis in the next couple of seasons? lizzies, anthems, invaders etc
Nov 23 2011 4:01PM
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Lemuel
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I would be stoked to ski southington with the both of you's over Christmas break.
Nov 23 2011 7:28PM
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TWoods
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Epic.

Also, seconded for bringing back the Ostness, if not the ski just the graphics. I need to replace my Made'n AK as my only ski I own that's not rockered, as after 5 seasons the have become mildly reverse camber, somehow.
Nov 23 2011 7:34PM
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Ian.D
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Is there any other way to get onto the mountain command team (aka become sponsored), rather than post an edit on the skiers union website? I hate that thing
Nov 23 2011 9:15PM
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TOAST.
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As brought to my attention by SG, why do you guys brainwash us?
Nov 24 2011 10:49AM
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.nasty
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I'm sure if you e-mailed them a vid and are really THAT good they'd probably sponsor you.
Nov 24 2011 12:55PM
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.squirrely.
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that sounds like a great way to have hundreds of angry 12 year olds and their parents be mad at your company and lose tons of cutomers
Nov 24 2011 9:20PM
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rareison
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How long does it take to produce 1 pair of skis? And another question, what does someone have to do (degrees in colleges/universities, highschool classes, courses, etc.) to work for a ski company like you guys? What engineering degree?
Nov 25 2011 12:04AM
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.RYAN66
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great thread line!


any plans to make the opus fatter again?


Nov 26 2011 9:54AM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
always in the plans
Nov 26 2011 5:43PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
online edits are the most effective but you can alos:
1. ask the local shop who the rep is, and bug him
2. post your edits and resume on the local line FB page (Line Northwest, Line UK, ect jsut search for them)
3. post on NS, we see most things

good luck!
Nov 26 2011 5:45PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
we over tuned the brainwashing device and people started noticing. Why does Apple brainwash it's customers is what we want to know.
Nov 26 2011 5:46PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
wouldn't be the best joke/strategy...honesty is the best policy. we have stiff park skis (stepup) and soft buttery (afterbang)
Nov 26 2011 5:47PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
1. from concept to mass production about a year and a half..to make 1 pair at the factory, about 25 minutes if you're good.
2. marketing, business knowledge and jsut a ton of experience is the best way to gain experience for a job. for engineering obviously an engineering degree :)
Nov 26 2011 5:49PM
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Line_Skis
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thanks! working with Pollard on some new concepts, anything is possible.
Nov 26 2011 5:50PM
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rareison
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What degree specifically?
Nov 26 2011 6:52PM
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onenerdykid
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I have a Master's in Philosophy, now I am developing ski boots on a global scale... Experience & networking count more than anything.
Nov 26 2011 9:34PM
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RossB
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Can I drop by Line HQ sometime?
Nov 26 2011 9:37PM
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.frenchy
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Why did you have to leave Vermont :(

And are you guys coming to CT for traveling circus this year again (ski sundown specifically)
Nov 26 2011 10:55PM
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Pool.
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1. can u tell us what ski ur getting rid of or do we have to guess
2. will the new chronic ride like the old because i loved those skis
3. what caused u guys to switch to the cryptonite versus the original chronic
4. are you guys ever going to get into the whole rockered early rise park ski scene?
Nov 26 2011 11:33PM
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Pool.
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and why r u so legit?
Nov 26 2011 11:35PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Am i the only one looking at this ski?

Its capped, fat and has the exact same tip profile as the anthem.

Bampbampbaaa.
Nov 27 2011 4:28AM
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Downtofilm
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I want to shoot for TC.

Kthx
Nov 27 2011 6:03AM
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DUKES
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When you guys do come out with an Anthem or reborn ski can you please make a 184 cm with the same flex cause I'm 6'4" and i want to have fun like the rest of the kids I see at Keystone with Anthems. I know that i could choose the chronic or step up, but they lack the feel of the anthem. fun, versatile, stable. Perhaps you could keep the same flex and use lighter materials like bamboo to make them light. You use that whole environmental shit with bamboo and people will buy.
Nov 27 2011 1:57PM
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esotericjive
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2006 invaders here, they're the best. Except for topsheet peeling they're totally solid, most fun skis I've owned. I'd buy another pair in a heartbeat.
Nov 28 2011 8:36AM
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I.B
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If i get a LINE skis tatoo on my penis, can i get a free pair of skis?
Nov 28 2011 7:07PM
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skijunkiedtm
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How many miles on the TC van?
Nov 28 2011 7:33PM
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Line_Skis
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it's very boring and we work to much. so no sorry!
Nov 29 2011 1:27PM
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Line_Skis
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1. the brand was purchased by K2 Sports (not K2 Skis) which is based in Seattle. We still have a strong presence in VT still tho.

2. possibly, there's some planning but not that specific of planning when filming. Sundown rules!
Nov 29 2011 1:28PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
1. nope sorry..you wont miss it :)
2. yes, it's da chronic yo!
3. the 85 waist we felt wasn't as versatile as a 92 mm of the Cryptonite
4. we're always testing everything possible...it just so happens skiers just love saying those words and the concept but it doesn't work very well and needs more testing. "park specific rocker ski"
Nov 29 2011 1:31PM
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Line_Skis
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we're not too legit to quit..so we just settle on being legit.
Nov 29 2011 1:31PM
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Line_Skis
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shane's a 1 man show pretty much but email or FB him and ask..never hurts to ask.
Nov 29 2011 1:32PM
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Line_Skis
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noted...you are in very small demographic so it's hard to justify the costs (there's a lot of them) but keep being loud about it and we'll consider. demand creates the supply yo!
Nov 29 2011 1:33PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
oh man, you'd get something for sure..an infection maybe.
Nov 29 2011 1:34PM
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rareison
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How many employees are there currently?
Nov 29 2011 1:35PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
like 75k? They put about 25k on it last season and I think it had like 50 already..Dodge Sprinter turbo diesel..great vehicle!
Nov 29 2011 1:35PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 37,398
http://lineskis.com/base this many in-house in the US and an army of distributors, sales reps, team riders ect.
Nov 29 2011 1:36PM
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Gstrong
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treads
Nov 29 2011 3:08PM
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PilleDaKid
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what's the best way to gain experience in the ski industry? and I live in NY, are there job/intern opportunities with Line on the east coast?
Nov 29 2011 9:25PM
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onenerdykid
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In addition to having a marketing degree or an engineering degree, get a job in a ski shop and get to know the sales reps. Ask them if they need a hand with events or demos or tuning skis etc. The more reps you meet, the more doors can be opened.
Dec 1 2011 11:03AM
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