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POLES 2011. POLES 2011. Jon Fewster. Category Manager, Poles. POLES 2011. Agenda. Product Development Strategy Product Highlights Champion Series Touring Junior & Kids Summary. MADSHUS POLES. Product Development Strategy. Introduce new models and graphics to better compete
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POLES 2011 Jon Fewster Category Manager, Poles
POLES 2011 Agenda • Product Development Strategy • Product Highlights • Champion Series • Touring • Junior & Kids • Summary
MADSHUS POLES Product Development Strategy
POLES 2011 • Introduce new models and graphics to better compete • New top racing pole • Need presentation on World Cup • Pole needs to superior performance and distinctive appearance • New Strap technology • Add value on price-point models • New entry-level model Product Development Strategy
Poles 2011 Carbon Composites: • Higher modulus on NCR100UHM • Stiffer and lighter • Engineer entry-level model to be more competitive Technology
Poles 2011 • New Strap Design • Performance requests • Softer • Easier entry and exit • Easier adjustment • Opportunities • Patent expired – new design opportunities • New construction techniques • New materials • Lighter weight Technology
Poles 2011 • New Strap Design • Extended palm coverage • 3D shape holds better on the hand • Strap can be softer • Move size adjustment from thumb area to back of hand • Easier to adjust • More comfortable! • Can adjust angle for better hold Technology
Poles 2011 • New Strap Design • 3D Thermomoldable Shape • Only strap with this much molding • Can be thermomolded for a custom fit • SuperGrip material on palm • Silicone printing • Hand doesn’t slip when poling • Larger area than old design Technology
Poles 2011 • New Strap Design • Neoprene comfort tab • At webbing attachment • Makes strap more comfortable • Helps prevent pinching • Stitch-and-Turn seam on Contour Champion Strap • Less material • Thinner, better pressure distribution • More comfortable • Higher quality than competitor straps Technology
Poles 2011 • New Strap Design • New graphics • Large “MADSHUS” on strap • New details on lateral side • Icons: • 3D Thermomoldable • SuperGrip • Contour Champion Strap • Specific to NCR100UHM pole • Black/White/Red • Only strap with stitch-and-turn seam at wrist • Contour Race Strap • On other poles • Black/Red Technology
Poles 2011 • New Baskets • UHM Basket • Large area against the snow • Aerodynamic – does not catch the wind • Proven shape doesn’t hold snow • Deep shaft insertion + Nano tip reduces weight • 10mm diameter Technology
Poles 2011 • New Baskets • Powder Basket • For soft snow • Very large area against the snow • Aerodynamic shape • Deep shaft insertion + Nano tip reduces weight • 10mm diameter • Sold as an accessory Technology
MADSHUS POLES 2011 Product Highlights
Poles 2011 Product Line 2011
Poles 2011 Product Line 2011
MADSHUS POLES 2011 Champion Series
Poles 2011 NCR 100UHM • Ultra-high modulus carbon • 5% Stiffer • Lighter: 58 g/m! Including graphics! • Total weight is 10-15g less than C10! • New Contour Champion Strap • Race Handle (Straight) • Lower weight • Stiffer • New UHM Basket (10mm) • New Graphics
Poles 2011 CR 100HS • 100% High Strength Carbon Shaft • New Contour Race Strap • Race Handle • Large Aero Basket (9mm) • New Graphics
Poles 2011 CR 70 • 70% Carbon Composite Shaft • New Contour Race Strap • Race Handle • 9mm Soft Snow Basket • New Graphics
Poles 2011 CR 40 • 40% Carbon Composite Shaft • New Contour Race Strap • Race Handle • 9mm Soft Snow Basket • New Graphics
MADSHUS POLES 2011 Touring
Poles 2011 CT 60 • Carbon composite shaft • Biathlon Strap • Race Handle • 10mm Soft Snow Basket • New Graphics • Black shaft • Gunmetal pattern • Silver chrome lettering
Poles 2011 CT 20 • New Entry-level pole. • Carbon composite shaft • Biathlon strap • Race Handle • 10mm Soft Snow Basket • New Graphics • Black shaft • Gunmetal pattern • White lettering
MADSHUS POLES 2011 Junior & Kids
Poles 2011 NCR JR • Takedown of adult NCR 100 UHM • 40% Carbon Composite Shaft • New Contour Race Strap • Race Handle • Large Aero Basket (9mm) • New Graphics
Poles 2011 CT JR • Touring Pole • Composite shaft • Biathlon strap • Race Handle • 10mm Soft Snow Basket • New Graphics • Black shaft • White lettering
Poles 2011 SuperKid • Kids pole • Carryover from C10
MADSHUS POLES Summary
Poles 2011 Product Line 2011
Poles 2011 • New NCR100UHM • Stiffer • Lighter • Distinctive Look • New Strap • 3D Molded & Moldable • Softer • Easier entry/exit • Easier to adjust Summary 2011
Poles 2011 • New Graphics & Strap for Race Poles • New Touring Poles • Upgraded handle • New Junior • New 10mm baskets Summary 2011
Poles 2011 Product Line 2011