You know George is near when you hear the clatter of her many bangles. This well-adorned jeweller, silversmith, model and art director is one of the few people in the world who is enough of a perfectionist to be allowed into the hallowed halls of the Kingswood factory.

 Kingswood Skis are tough. Just ask Ivan Slate. This rough and ready Canterbury skier grew up at the club fields. In winter, you'll find him at Broken River, either claiming first tracks, or commentating from the barbeque. Ivan is tough on his gear - tougher than anyone else we've seen and he says, "I can't afford to ski on anything except Kingswood."