Hey everyone! We are getting everything in order for the upcoming preshow season, but received a great report from corporate about early line showings that we wanted to share with you!!

We been through 7 line presentations so far and the line is showing exceptionally well. As we discussed the brand definitely has momentum coming into the spring 09 selling season. The line has been very easy to show customer with clear categories, color stories, performance and technology stories.

Here are just some quick highlights
Sportswear - We have heard quotes like:·
"This is the freshest line we have seen. Many other companies have dark and muted colors." "The line is a nice step forward from spring 08" ·
"The line is very merchandisable"

Packs – Home run. We have heard comments like it:·
"Clear concise line and they understand the logic behind the offering." ·
"They are please there is little to no redundancy in the line."

Outerwear – 2.5 (This is be the continuation of the momentum)
"Wow… this is line will really set us apart from our competitors"
"Ageis and Strato are home runs across the board"
"Mica and Crystaline are appealing to a diverse set of customers do the technology weight and visual appearance"
"Nano – you all are leading the industry in light weight performance shells"

Equipment – Unanimously the customers are blown away with the sell through. One customer sold 60 limelight 2 tents in one week (20 doors).
"Will you all have more inventory next year…. We are killing it with bags and tents."
"So many choices now… should I buy the abode, aura, areos, and or the crib."