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Wagner Skis Becomes the First Solar-Powered Ski Factory Wagner Skis is committed to doing things right, whether that means custom-designing skis or...
Season 3, Episode 1 Few skiers have had such a lasting impact on their sport like Mike Douglas. From Olympic-caliber bumper to freeskiing pioneer ...
The pandemic will undoubtedly make the backcountry busier this season. Stay safe by complementing in-person learning with these online resources. R...
Eventually, any ski will reach retirement. How long can you expect solid performance from an older ski? Here, we look at when it's time to get new ...
People may be heading into the backcountry in record numbers this winter. Are we heading for a gear shortage? As ski resorts roll out their reserv...
Picking skis can be intimidating if you don’t know what to look for. A good place to start is choosing ski length. Here, we cover ski length basics.
Here's the best six-week ski prep program for winter. This will allow you to ski faster, stronger and with less effort so you can really enjoy skiing.
When buying a skis, it’s important to get your ski width correct as it can make or break your next ski day. Read our guide on choosing a proper ski...
Ski shape is made up of the width of the tip, underfoot, tail, overall length, sidecut radius, and the overall influence of the ski's tip and tail.
If you’re buying new skis, you need to know how the various materials in the ski’s core affects the ski’s behavior. Here’s your Guide to Ski Materi...
A ski that's too stiff will make you feel tired. If your ski is too soft, you'll feel like you are “going over the handlebars”. See our ski stiffne...
When you are ready to buy your next pair of skis here's the information you need to about ski width, ski length, ski camber, ski stiffness, and ski...
At Wagner Custom Skis, it all starts with your Skier DNA. Basic questions help us design a ski that is uniquely optimized for you as an individual ...
The custom-ski process gets really fun when it’s time to choose a topsheet graphic. We offer: stock topsheets, wood veneers, and custom graphics.
The wood core is the foundation of every ski that we build at Wagner. The right wood core allows the ski to optimally perform in your preferred ter...
The base material on a ski is incredibly important because that’s the part of the ski, along with the steel edge, that makes contact with the snow.
The structural materials are what gives the ski its longitudinal stiffness and they also contribute to the torsional stiffness of the ski.
The ski press is a unique piece of technology we use that cooks the ski so that all the structural materials bond together and are shaped in the sk...
What happens when your skis come out of the ski press? We send them through the bandsaw and then take them through a multi-step tuning process.
We prefer to mount your skis at our factory to ensure that your skis are ready to hit the snow when you receive them. Here's a look at the binding ...
Season 3, Episode 2 I would argue that no one has taught more people to heliski powder than Robert Koell, aka Roko. The Austrian skier grew up ski...
Each year, the holidays sneak up on us. Here’s your chance to check everything off your gift list for him and her at every price point.
This week, we’re giving you a little something extra with your Wagner Custom Skis in celebration of an awesome early start to ski season.
A few years back, I was writing a story about Warren Miller athletes, which involved heli-skiing in Iceland (it’s a tough job, I know). I was walki...
Rikke Jørgensen is a Danish artist whose artistic journey began with graphic design, evolved with her study of architecture and design, and has no...
Vintage ski posters tell us a lot about the history of our sport—and the world outside of it, too. Vintage ski posters are perhaps our sport’s most...
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If you’ve been active outside this summer and fall, you might be in better ski shape than you think. Ahh, Fall. The second-best time of year when t...
Custom graphics makes your ski topsheet an infinite canvas for self-expression. While some people see this as an immense opportunity for creativity...
Buying skis can be confusing. Here we've got you covered with all the basics from waist width to materials and construction. Ski buying has never b...
Do What You Love Thomas Woodson has a flawless eye for art. There is something unique and compelling about his cinematography and photography, both...
News flash: Women are different than men. So it’s not surprising that we have different approaches to everything, including communication (“Gettin...
We are often in search of the magic answer for health and longevity. Here, we look at the risks and rewards associated with taking vitamins and sup...
We're skier but we love mountain biking. Here's your guide to bike categories, materials, pedals, tips, technique & so much more.
The following article was written by Chason Russell after adventure skiing in the Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains of Mongolia during the spring of 2017.