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The truth is there are a lot of good skis out there, wrapped in cellophane and priced competitively on the ski shop rack. With all these offerings, you might be wondering why you should invest in full custom skis. 

We know you have a lot of options out there when it comes to skis—and we also know Wagner Custom skis are a big investment. So why buy Wagner as opposed to mainstream brand skis that are cheaper and faster to get delivered to your door? Let us count the ways.

The leaves are turning, your mountain bike is hopelessly out of tune, and you’ve lost all motivation to keep your flower pots alive… These are all signs that ski season—our season—is fast on our heels. Let's prepare.

Skiers often crux on one of the simplest parts of designing a new ski: the length. There are a lot of factors that influence the right length for you—and we’ll walk you through every one of them. Let’s get started.

Choosing your ski’s waist-width is one of the most important parts of the ski-buying process. It’s the biggest determining factor of what terrain your skis will be best suited for. In this article, we help you determine what waist-width is best for you.

Shape means exactly what it sounds like: the dimensions of the tip, waist, and tail, as well as the profile (camber and rocker). While the waist-width is part of the story—determining the general habitat your ski will prefer—the shape of the ski determines its personality. Let's dig deeper.

Sure, shape, profile, and length determine many attributes of a ski, but the materials are really the meat—and bread—of the proverbial sandwich. We’ll explain here what each material does for a ski, and how it can help (or hinder) your personal skiing.

A ski that’s too stiff will tire you out and feel unresponsive. A ski that’s too soft will be overpowered and make you feel like you’re “going over the handlebars.” Here’s what you need to know about flex patterns.

Too long, didn’t read? Here are the cliff notes on ski width, length, camber, stiffness, and materials by category. A bite-size guide with everything you need to know when picking your next pair of skis.

The new House graphics are here! This year we’re doing things a little differently: instead of dropping all twelve designs at once, we’ll be releasing six new House Graphics now, and six more through the season.

The worst place to spend ski season? On the couch. Don’t get sidelined and stay healthy all the way ’til closing day with these helpful tips.

We know, you’re already eyeing your bike and jonesing to take the rocket box off your car... But before you do, you have a little work to do so you can start next season right. Here's how to best store your skis through the summer.

You’ve lovingly packed away your skis, but boots need summer love, too. When you’re done prepping your skis for storage, it's time to put your boots away properly. Here is how to store your boots for the season.

One of Open Snow’s top forecasters isn’t a meteorologist—he’s a lifelong powder chaser. For 35 years, PowderChaser Steve has tracked storms, built a loyal following, and kept his identity secret. We finally caught up with him to learn how he always finds the best snow.

Spring’s here—mud, birds, and that dreaded garage cleanup. But you’re a skier, so why not trade chores for Chile? This summer, while others mow lawns, head to South America and you’ll be carving fresh powder and sipping pisco sours in the Andes. Here are our top five South American ski spots.