dandre - 16-2-2012 at 03:02 PM
I'm trying to arrange for local ski/outdoor rec shops to carry kite products and a few mountain boards.
Maryland winters are very tempestuous at best, and I feel this can increase their revenue and grow the sport in many new ways.
I've spoken with a few owners, and they seem excited about the prospect, but I don't know where to go from here.
I want them to profit from carrying kites, so I feel a direct communication between them and distributors is very important.
Mostly it would be some trainers, and a couple intermediate models.
Can someone help me with contact information so I can pass along accurate information? I know some kite companies are careful in who they supply, but
these are storefront model businesses.
Any information is greatly appreciated
shehatesmyhobbies - 16-2-2012 at 03:04 PM
Dandre, give me call or email! I may be able to help you with this.
dandre - 16-2-2012 at 03:04 PM
I'd also like to speak with someone from east coast kite sports.
edit: ^lol one step ahead of me
Rich, I'm a little busy today but I'll call you sometime tomorrow
shehatesmyhobbies - 16-2-2012 at 03:13 PM
:evil:
numbers in my sig!
DAKITEZ - 16-2-2012 at 05:05 PM
much more important than a store front is a knowledgeable staff on what they are selling. If you get a store with kites hanging on the wall, but do
not know what they are can be very dangerous for the customer. If your selling Dora the explorer kites this is ok, but any power kite can be dangerous
no matter how small. Knowledgeable staff should be #1 concern.
dandre - 16-2-2012 at 05:16 PM
I appreciate that input. I didn't think of liability/training staff.
I had thought about seminars for customers, but I think I can integrate that idea for staff training as well.
May I email you sometime with some questions?
shehatesmyhobbies - 16-2-2012 at 05:18 PM
100% agree Dino! I would be willing to make a trip out and talk to any of them and teach them how to use the products, if they were interested in this
sport! Being MD is right in out my back door, I could make a weekend of it if needed.
DAKITEZ - 16-2-2012 at 05:24 PM
I would be happy to help if needed but I am sure Rich (Mr. President) 
will be able to get you the info needed.
dandre - 16-2-2012 at 05:25 PM
I'd be willing to help you make the sale if I could be privy to process and pick your brain about the business end of recreation.
I'll contact you tomorrow.
chris - 17-2-2012 at 10:18 AM
U2U sent
ripsessionkites - 18-2-2012 at 04:19 AM
If you want PL contact me
dandre - 18-2-2012 at 05:36 AM
guys I just started a new job so if I don't get back to you right away please forgive me.
I'm working on a recreation consultation company, and the logistics for implementing kites alone is killing me.
It's just a lot of mulling over crappy ideas for one nugget of something truly worth while.
Thanks for reaching out though.
I will be in contact once I work out a few more details.
Alot of kite retailers seem to be enthusiasts, so I'm trying to find a way romanticize these slightly interested buisness owners and bring them into
the fold. Of course when it comes down to it, it will always be about the bottom line and bringing people into the store. So it has to be fiscally
appealing as well.
Mountainboards could be really hot around here. And there's potential to develop that market.