They are not rep samples, the kid bought the skis at a store which are fully refundable if anything would ever go wrong.
We sold out of everything from this year. WHy not just make new batches of this year's you ask? Because you spec out how much you need of each specific raw material way in advance due to the leadtimes, inks, base colors, specific construction materials, sidewalls, etc. When you run out and  you already have all of these new shipments of goods coming in for the upcoming year's skis, it simply makes sense to start production on those and offer them to stores to fill the need. Hope that answered some questions for ya.