For sure we need smaller brands around. They bring a sense of creativity and spontaneity to the sport. That’s one reason why we acquired Forum, Special Blend and Foursquare… We are also working tightly with rider-owned brands like Mizu, Sweet Cheeks and Frends and developing co-labeled products to help them gain exposure and to keep our industry fresh

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via Burton Founder and CEO Jake Burton the-corner-office