Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- Do you sell boards direct?
- Sponsor Me?
- How to submit Graphics?
- Do you have any graphic design position’s open? What are the requirements?
- I was wondering if your new Lib Tech Outerwear would be available instores or online, I would like to know where I could get some or how I can order some?
- Can you help me locate a store that sells GNU bindings?
- Where can I Demo Lib tech or Gnu Snowboards?
- Where can I order Softgoods?
- Just wondering with Magne-Traction do you sharpen edges in the normal way or do you need a special tool etc?
- I just purchased a 2010 Skate Banana 159 Wide and was wondering what size hardware is to be used with my bindings 12mm? 14mm? 16mm? 18mm?. Last year I had a skate banana and couldn’t find the right size (either too small or too long) and it messed up the base of the board. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Question: Do you sell boards direct?
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Thank you so much for your interest in riding for Mervin Manufacturing! We really appreciate Rippers like you riding our boards and riding strong! Unfortunately, our team is full for this season and we are not seeking new team members.
One thing you can do to get your self some exposure is to ride in contests at your local mountains, get to know your local Mervin shop and even your local Mervin rep. It also helps to get to know a good photographer and videographer as they can also help with the exposure aspect by getting you into magazines and videos. Shops and Reps are really the key if you ask most Professional Riders (Danny Kass, Barrett Christy, Jamie Lynn, ect.) they were all first noticed by a Rep and first sponsored by a local shop. Camps and Mountain Schools are also the latest ways of getting trained and noticed, but remember the competition is tough make sure you want to take it to that level.
My suggestion is to start at your local snowboard shop that you believe in and support. Talk with the owner about any contest series in the upcoming winter. Shop owners have a huge influence in the industry. They have a relationship with manufacturers and can help give startup talent a push by putting them on the shop team and entering them in contests through the shop. Shops can also help get you on the product you want to ride at a discount. Snowboard Shops are a rider’s best friend and they will help you find out if you have what it takes to be a Pro Snowboarder.
When a company sponsors you, they are investing in you so make sure you want to perform at pro level all the time. It takes more than just being a great rider (there are plenty of great riders out there). Here at Mervin Manufacturing it is tough to get on the team, but who knows if you have the right attitude and are a positive influence in the industry and want to represent us things can happen. Being so good, that a company is willing to give you product and even pay you money is quite an accomplishment and not something that comes easily. It has become a very competitive sport and can go from “ fun with your friends” to “ a serious job “ by adding the ingredient sponsorship.
Good Luck with your riding this season, and if you are really ripping it up next year, you never know, we may come looking for you!
Above all snowboarding should be FUN!
Trust Mervin Manufacturing!
Question: How to submit Graphics?
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Question: Do you have any graphic design position’s open? What are the requirements?
Answer:
Unfortunately we currently don’t have any open graphic design position available.
Regarding requirements, if one does open up, a BA in Graphic design or equivalent is a good start.
It’s important, that you are proficient in all major graphic design programs (Photoshop, inDesign, Illustrator etc), have a strong portfolio and style that fits our brand and are easy to work with (i.e. you take art direction easily, work well in a team, communicate well, learn quickly, and go the extra mile with a smile!). It also helps if you understand the snow/surf/skate industry and know and enjoy snowboarding, surfing and/or skateboarding yourself.
hope this helps, keep having fun!
Mervin. Mfg.
Question: I was wondering if your new Lib Tech Outerwear would be available instores or online, I would like to know where I could get some or how I can order some?
Answer:
Question: Can you help me locate a store that sells GNU bindings?
Answer:
Also, if you have anyone looking for AGRO bindings, Rainier Boardshop has some.
Rainier BoardShop
20880 Hwy 410
Bonney Lake WA 98390
253-826-7664
Question: Where can I Demo Lib tech or Gnu Snowboards?
Answer:
http://www.lib-tech.com/2009/09/22/official-awesome-banana-dealers-and-certified-banana-demo-centers/
Question: Where can I order Softgoods?
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Check our Authorized Online Dealers\’ Sites for Softgoods
http://www.lib-tech.com/snow/shop/
For GNU
Check our Authorized Online Dealers\’ Sites for Softgoods:
http://www.gnu.com/index.php/shop/
Question: Just wondering with Magne-Traction do you sharpen edges in the normal way or do you need a special tool etc?
Answer:
http://www.lib-tech.com/2006/10/16/how-to-tune-de-tune-magne-traction-edges/
Question: I just purchased a 2010 Skate Banana 159 Wide and was wondering what size hardware is to be used with my bindings 12mm? 14mm? 16mm? 18mm?. Last year I had a skate banana and couldn\’t find the right size (either too small or too long) and it messed up the base of the board. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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