J Skis founder, Jason Levinthal

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)

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