jim sadler
founder, tribulus design · tribulus design
United States, VTIn My Own Words
industrial designer & product developer, focusing on action sports equipment, with unique category & project management experience, including supplier relations and quality control, allowing me to streamline processes, and improved successes at product launch. strengths are attention to detail, debugging, finding that balance of form & function, ROI, and enjoying what i do.
Specialties: design, development, manufacturing, packs, travel bags, backpacks, snowboard gloves, mtb apparel, cycling clothing, helmet components,
Work Experience
founder
tribulus design1999 – Present
design & product development studio, specializing in action sports equipment (including backpacks, travel bags, gloves, apparel, protective gear). past & present work has included such brands as: bern, bitybean, black diamond, blauer, burton, dflx gear, gardener's supply, leedom, oakley, the north face, polarpak, savier, swagman, franklin climbing, rome snowboards, under armour. tribulusdesign.com
Business Development Manager
M&S2014 – 2025
Cultivated new manufacturing partnerships, for both established, as well as emerging brands in outdoor, action-sports, and law enforcement.
creative director & board of advisors
Bitybean2012 – 2016
design, development, contributor & instigator on branding & packaging, advanced product development.
design & development consultant
Bern Unlimited2011 – 2013
design, development & sourcing of new protection program.
design consultant
Oakley2003 – 2010
design & development of packs, luggage, gloves, mtb apparel, apd.
consultant
Eleven, LLC2004 – 2004
contributed design & development experience to project for CaseLogic.
project manager
Dorel Juvenile Group1998 – 1998
piloted the development of the sof-grip feeding line at Safety1st.
product manager
Burton Snowboards1992 – 1997
responsible for bringing from concept to delivery the glove, backpack & travel bag product line: market research, focus groups, product testing, r&d, design, development, sourcing, qa/qc, costing, catalog copy, strategic marketing, sales-meeting presentations.
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EMS shears
https://www.blauer.com/ems-shears.htmlWe took the best features from utility shears to create these new concept medical shears. Ergonomically designed and manufactured with the highest quality materials, these shears will outperform and outlast your disposable EMS shears. With a slim profile that fits the hand and spring action that does the work for you, we know these will be go-to trauma shears for years to come. -Kydex sheath with belt clip for safe storage -Slim profile and ergonomic molded silicone grips -2.5mm thick AUS8 stonewashed stainless steel blades -Machined serrations and straight edge blades -Torx hardware connectors -Slide lock and stainless coil spring -Built in oxygen bottle wrench
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