Pete Wagner's Blog Posts
Friday, February 13th, 2009
Wagner Custom Factory Team Rider, Chason Russell, took third place at the 2009 Subaru Telluride Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier. Some of the best freeskiers in the world faced hardpack and boney conditions at the Telluride event. I was relieved that no one was seriously injured given the challenging nature of the course and snowpack. The [...]
Posted by Pete Wagner · February 13th, 2009 · · Read 1 Comment
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
The American Solar Energy Society featured Wagner Custom skis’ ultra-modern, clean and green ski factory in its December 2008 issue of Solar Today magazine. Solar Today recognized Wagner Custom for its industry leading energy and recycling initiatives. Wagner Custom is by no means perfect. However, the company has several energy and waste reduction [...]
Posted by Pete Wagner · November 23rd, 2008 · Tags: green company, ski, skiing, Wagner Custom, Wagner Skis · No comments yet
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 [...]
Posted by Pete Wagner · October 11th, 2008 · · No comments yet
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 [...]
Posted by Pete Wagner · September 7th, 2008 · · Read 1 Comment
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
Posted by Pete Wagner · September 1st, 2008 · · Read 1 Comment