There are a lot of brands out there, and many of these have made the jump from traditional skateboarding to modern snowboarding including retro Snowboard brand Kemper. However, the question remains: what brands should make the switch from traditional skateboarding to the new format? Below we’ll explore the different brands and the reasons they’re making the jump. Also, you’ll learn what you can expect from them. Here’s a rundown of some of the best-known brands in the industry.
Retro Snowboard Brand Kemper To Release NFT Collection
If you love old-school snowboards, you’ll love the upcoming new retro-inspired collection from Kemper Snowboards. The company has helped kick-start the snowboarding industry in the 80s and 90s, and its latest NFT offering will pay homage to classic snowboards from those years. Kemper Snowboards is the first retro snowboard brand to join Gravity Sports Group’s NFT collection which will feature exclusive retro designs and collaborations between partners in the action sports space.
The company was one of the first snowboard companies to promote the sport and is back at the forefront of the industry. They’re also partnering with other companies like SIMBA Market and the SIMBA Chain for the new NFT Collection which is a line of retro-styled snowboards. The collection will be available in a Simba Market category. It will be available online in selected snowboard shops and through a pop-up shop.
Jib Kemper has a background in marketing and design, which is reflected in the upcoming collection. The designer has spent years designing, producing, and marketing the Kemper brand and he’s used his own savings to build it from the ground up. With additional investment and strategic partnerships, Kemper could be a household name in the action sports category. The NFT collection is the next step in launching a new iconic snowboard brand.
Snowboard and sports brands transfer to NFT
The first of the NFT offerings will be Kemper which helped launch the snowboarding business in the 1980s and is gearing up to launch its NFT offering. Simba Market and Chain will also support this offering. Kemper intends to become the first customer in Gravity Sports Group’s Riders NFT collection. In addition to Kemper, brands like Burton and K2, PUMA, and Volcom will be part of the NFT collection.
The company behind Kemper is also a partner of NFT. Its snowboarding and sports apparel are renowned for their vibrant graphics and are reminiscent of the neon era that helped launch the snowboarding industry. The partnership will help NFT holders to create 1-of-1 skis and snowboards. The snowboarder and sports brand will be powered by the SIMBA Chain and SIMBA Market the blockchain exertion level for the industry. They will also provide hosting and support for their NFT accounts.
With NFT, Snowboard and sports brands will have more opportunities than ever to reach new audiences and create a global following. A curated marketplace of NFTs SIMBA Market will provide a one-stop shop for consumers to purchase NFTs. The company’s roadmap for the NFT platform includes opportunities to create custom NFTs and distribute them in the future. The company is also working with Vivid Labs a leading NFT publishing platform.