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Post by JimRatliff on Dec 17, 2013 10:30:26 GMT -7
I got a quick reply from Ben at Blue Moon Bakery. They don't have a deep fat fryer, so no Cronuts (or donuts for that matter) only baked items. However, IF you find some let him know because he would like to try one as well. He had heard of this "New York" creation.
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Post by HighAngles on Dec 17, 2013 11:34:59 GMT -7
Clearly this Cronut you speak of is some kind of new health food.
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Post by danboisvert on Dec 17, 2013 12:28:04 GMT -7
... Note that HSS will no longer be stocking Dodge. ... Anybody know why?
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Post by ToddW on Dec 17, 2013 15:30:44 GMT -7
Dodge changed its business model. They are now in the direct sales business and they aim to fit most people in their Vermont factory.
6 of their former resellers are now only authorized to do boot mods. 4, including HSS and Jay/Skiersynergy, are authorized to do boot mods, rent demos, and place special orders for individual customers.
Why did Dodge choose to do this? No idea.
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Post by JimRatliff on Dec 17, 2013 16:17:09 GMT -7
Todd: Thanks for that, because I too was wondering and that makes perfect sense.
Since I've seen this same behavior in commercial companies seeking to sell to the Federal Government, I will share that experience. It's called Channel Strategy. When company's first decide that they would like to sell to the government, they attempt to hold down their costs by looking for resellers to do that selling for them. What they usually find is that their "resellers" are more than willing to take orders (and cut price by competing against each other), but the reality is that few of them are willing or able to invest in order to create demand in the federal market. This is because Federal Purchasing regulations require three competing bids and open competition on every order. The company that invested time and "worked the sale" and "created the demand" always has to compete with the lowest priced bidder (the one who has no investment) and that turns the sale into a loss for the proactive reseller.
The revised "channel strategy" then becomes one of the manufacturer doing all of the market development and sales work themselves, and then using a select number of "channel partners" to provide delivery. The channel partners may even be willing to invest in the sales effort now, because the manufacturer allows the reseller to "register" the deal and the manufacturer gives advantageous pricing to that company for that customer.
I would imagine that Dodge has found that having their boots at most retailers (HSS clearly excepted) just puts them as one among many, and few retailers are willing to create demand. They only want to respond to demand. If Dodge has to create the market themselves, then they may as well keep a larger percentage of the selling price and sell direct or limit their channel to companies that can clearly understand and foster the success of the sales fulfillment.
HSS has a different clientele. It's not the walk-in crowd looking for a new ski boot; its a crowd willing to pay for the product expertise and experience of HSS's investment.
Of course, I could be wrong -- the U.S. Federal government is often a perverse model when it comes to selling and contract bidding.
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Post by meput on Dec 17, 2013 17:14:32 GMT -7
... Note that HSS will no longer be stocking Dodge. ... Anybody know why? Chris at HSS also stated since Harald & Diana are not wearing the Dodge boots, customer interest has decreased. Both Harald & Diana do not have feet that play well with the dodge's. Harald was talking about this today. He is right between a 25 & a 26. He could not get a liner to properly fill in a 26. The 25 bent his feet up. He still likes the performance of the Dodge.
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Post by meput on Dec 17, 2013 17:51:16 GMT -7
Day 2 at camp. Another gorgeous day. Sun. Warm temps. Only wind was at the top of lenawee lift. We did not go up there yesterday. I think Harald got tired with the lower green & blue trails. So after a warm up lap or two, up we went. Harald is already trying to put us back together. Sort of in the "if it doesn't hurt, what good is it". Still working on short brushed turns. So where to practice them? West wall and king cornice complete with mogels. And where did he video us? Todd, Harald is tying to turn our entire group into bumpers as he works on our brushed turns. Learning that: pole plant sucks, inadequate counterbalance early in turns to right, brushed turns are not dynamic, etc.... So much to learn and so little time. And when I think I understand what to do, my body refuses to do it.
Harald worked on my alignment with the new dodge boots today. Took out the shims Chris put in. Had me ski with other shims. I could feel the difference of the engagement angle with the altered shim angle. He ultimately agreed with Chris for the alignment angle on the right. He disagreed with Chris on the left. Plates go on tonight with harald's diagnosis. Of interest, I think the alignment is similar to what Glen did for my Dobies.
Time for shower, then out to dinner with Smackboy and Brian at Arapahoe Cafe.
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Post by danboisvert on Dec 17, 2013 18:15:38 GMT -7
Thanks for the updates!!
If that Arapahoe Cafe is the one next to the Best Western in Dillon, it used to have the best corned beef hash I've ever had in my life. Might be worth a go if you're nearby for breakfast.
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Post by ToddW on Dec 17, 2013 18:20:31 GMT -7
West Wall on day 2 of a blue camp means you're skiing well.
On snow alignment assessment often varies from the initial in shop guess. This is one of the reasons why being aligned by Glen or the HSS crew is so successful.
Now that you're gonna ski bumps like HH, I can take lessons from you at a more comfortable altitude. My legs finally loosened up for the season and I had great fun in soft bumps after our recent dump. So teach me quick before I revert. I can pay in beer or greenbacks.
Should I call Harald to cancel my privates in March and tell him I have a new ski guru?
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Post by ToddW on Dec 17, 2013 18:21:20 GMT -7
Thanks for the updates!! If that Arapahoe Cafe is the one next to the Best Western in Dillon, it used to have the best corned beef hash I've ever had in my life. Might be worth a go if you're nearby for breakfast. That's the one.
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