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Monday, October 13th, 2008
Here’s a history lesson: When Norwegian farmers began running across snowy meadows on planks of wood, they quickly discovered that where the snow drifted deep, the plank flexed. When you jumped on the middle of the plank, it bowed downward into the snow. This meant that in order to push the ski forward, you had [...]
Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Pete has asked me to contribute some thoughts on the art and science of ski design. Over the next few weeks I’ll post some advice, some data and some considerations regarding the design of custom skis. Buying skis has become both easier and tougher than it was 20 years ago. Before 1990, there were about [...]
Saturday, October 11th, 2008
About 7 years ago I purchased a pair of skis that seemed perfect for me. They received great reviews in the ski buyers guides. I talked to people at ski shops who recommended them. They were made by a respectable ski company. I flexed them at a ski shop and thought they would be ideal [...]
Sunday, September 7th, 2008
Available only through Winterstick.com, the first 2009 Winterstick boards are ready. Wagner Custom worked closely with Winterstick rider/owner/designer Tom Burt to create the 2009 line-up that includes the legendary Swallowtail, ST 162, ST 166, and Tom Burt Pro 172 models. If you’re looking for the ultimate powder snowboard (the Winterstick Swallowtail, of course) or [...]
Monday, September 1st, 2008
I’m really excited that Tom Burt, big-mountain snowboarder icon, is now an owner/rider for Winterstick snowboards. The Wagner Custom crew is going into its second year of designing and producing Winterstick boards. Last season, we worked closely with Tom Burt to develop the 2009 line-up of Winterstick boards which are available now, exclusively through
