The 2010 fall semester has been filled with exciting industry trips
for Windells Academy.
Mervin Manufacturing currently holds the
title for one of the last major snowboarding factory within the US.
Since 1977, these manufacturing veterans have developed an innovative
and eco-friendly approach to their production process.
“I was
surprised by how everything is done here.
It’s all done by hand!” said
Jared Karon, Academy senior.
Mervin prides itself on being run by and for the athletes of
the action sports industry.
Needless
to say, this is a dream job for some of our students.
They wanted to
know what it takes to be a part of this legendary manufacturer.
Apostolos, of the experiMENTAL division shared his background story.
“I
don’t have an engineering or graphic design background.
I have a skate,
surf and snowboard background”.
The employees of Mervin are true skate
and snowboarding connoisseurs and artists of their crafts.
So thank you
to the folks at the Mervin Manufacturing.
Without you, the technology
of the industry would not be where it is today.
Mervin continues to develop new designs that push the evolution of
skiing, snowboarding, and skateboarding.
“ I wanted to try the
rocker and magne traction and I really like it.
The press is good and
it holds a really steady carve.
I think if you’re a park rider you
should check it out”.
As the year continues to fly by, Windells Academy industry trips
keep getting better and better.
Thank you to Mervin manufacturing for
being one of the best trips yet!
