In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're sitting down with Dane Harris, the founder of the Kiwi snowboard brand, Powder Hunter.Dane shares his incredible journey, from living and working in the powder capital of Japan to pivoting during the pandemic and starting his own snowboard company from the ground up. We talk about the challenges of manufacturing, the passion for design, and his vision for creating a truly New Zealand-focused snowboard brand.In this episode, we discuss:[01:09 ] Living the Dream: The reality of the snow seasons in Japan.[25:49 ] The Birth of a Brand: How COVID-19 led to the creation of Powder Hunter Snowboards.[37:10 ] The Challenges of Manufacturing: Finding a factory for small-batch, high-quality boards.[41:07 ] Design Philosophy: Building durable boards for the intermediate rider.[52:42 ] The New 2025 Lineup: A look at the new boards featuring incredible art from a local Wanaka artist.[01:09:39 ] The Importance of Supporting Local: A conversation about Kiwi-made and Kiwi-owned businesses.If you love snowboarding or are inspired by stories of Kiwi entrepreneurship, you won't want to miss this one.#Snowboarding #NewZealand #SupportLocal #Entrepreneurship #PodcastInstagram below:https://www.instagram.com/thebigyarnpodcast/

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