How does it feel to see someone in your gear?
It’s sweet man!
SS – Well said.
What direction is the outerwear headed for next year?
Waterproof rating, features, etc…?
SS – It will be really, really dope.
KS – We are just trying to put the next foot in front of the other.
What sizes will be available?
SS – There will be a Large option now.
Guys and girls who aren’t tall enough for the current sizes of the gear.
Who does the majority of the designing?
We encourage each other to bring up ideas, provide concerns, even over the smallest of details.
Overall it is really step-by-step, overcoming each obstacle one at a time.
SS – Rome was not built in a day.
Last year there were some issues with the manufacturer, causing supply problems with the XLT pieces.
SS – Infinitely difficult.
We have long since cut ties with that factory.
How will LDC be distributed for 2011, online sales or will you have retailers selling your product?
Is there a larger amount of work selling to retailers?
I like my clothes to fit differently, not just larger in every dimension.
SS – 60-70% on fit for me, it definitely drives our designing.
Concerning DEMAND, it is certainly there and has continued to grow.
XLT jackets were the first to sell out this past year.
KS – The XL size is made to fit the standard size male.
Separate entities gives us the ability to be creative within the specific lines.
It will also help us support different cultures, skiing and skateboarding, which often crossover.
Also look for some softgoods in next year’s winter line!
Good friend, great rider.
From the hot laps of PC to the French Alps, these kids are holding it down for us.
Obviously someone who is pushing their skiing, improving and can help our brand grow along with them.
It is important for the situation to be mutually beneficial.
We are good friends with all of our riders.
LDC has often been compared to Saga Outerwear, and most recently to First Drop and Trew outerwear.
What sets your company apart from these other startup ski outerwear manufacturers in your eyes?
We produce outerwear because it is our passion, not to support ourselves.
We make outerwear that we want to wear.
Our passion and perspective are unique to LDC.
Recently LDC participated in a fairly unconventional product test against their direct competitors.
Giving a suit away to Jon was an not easy, straight-forward decision.
SS – Support skiing and buy products made by skiers!
