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Deciding on a topsheet graphic for your custom ski design can be tricky. We have a ton of options, from wood veneers and artist series designs to house graphics and solid colors. One source of custom inspiration we love is public domain artwork. Why? Because it's free to use.

Every piece of wood tells a story—if you know how to read it. Sandy East, owner of American Antique Lumber in Ridgway knows more about historic wood than possibly anyone in the world. We caught up with him recently to ask him about his collaboration with Wagner Custom.

S5, E8 – Adrian Ballinger: Putting Work Into Fun Adrian Ballinger is mountaineering’s rare triple threat: a lifelong skier, a veteran on technical...

S5, E7 – Mark Morris: Being an Ambassador of Life Mark Morris is a rock star. And a pro skier. And a genuinely awesome human. He’s got a rare mix ...

Jack Plantz knows a lot of things about a lot of things. We caught up with him in the Wagner Factory to ask him all about his new ski graphics series.

Rehabbing after a ski injury? This article focuses on injuries to joints (like an ACL tear), with a little mention about fractures and muscle injuries. It's a long read, but if you're coming back from an injury, it's worth the time.

S5, E6 – Angela Hawse: Finding Your Center Angela Hawse has forged a path for women in the outdoors. She is among the first American women to ach...

S5, E5 – Stephen Casimiro: Apprentice to the Mountains Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, American skiing was in trouble. Super-cool snowboar...

You've decided to do a custom graphic for your skis, but now what? While some people see this as an immense opportunity for creativity, others fin...

You've decided to do a custom graphic for your skis, but now what? While some people see this as an immense opportunity for creativity, others find it overwhelming and don’t know where to start. This "How to Custom Graphics" series is here to help you out. This time we are talking about using photography on your skis.

You've decided to do a custom graphic for your skis, but now what? While some people see this as an immense opportunity for creativity, others find it overwhelming. This "How to Custom Graphics" series is here to help you out. This article talks about using existing art or having original art created for your skis.

You've decided to do a custom graphic or wood veneer for your skis, but now what? While some people see this as an immense opportunity for creativity, others find it overwhelming and don’t know where to start. This "How to Custom Graphics" series is here to help you out. This article talks about wood veneers.

You've decided to do a custom graphic for your skis, but now what? While some people see this as an immense opportunity for creativity, others find it overwhelming and don’t know where to start. This "How to Custom Graphics" series is here to help you out. This article focuses on vector art.

For many of our clients, the fun part of designing their custom skis comes when it’s time to create a custom ski graphic. Here's our process.

S5, E4 – Nader Jamal: Empowerment Through Skiing Nader Jamal has spent a decade teaching young skiers on Vail’s development team as well as guidin...

S5, E3 – Krista Crabtree: The Strength of Femininity in Skiing Krista Crabtree has spent decades introducing women to skiing. Her 'She Skis' clini...