What you need to know about skis for beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers. Whether you are new to the sport of skiing, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, there are a few characteristics you should look for when purchasing or renting skis. Beginner skiers want to find a ski that is going to be […]
Read ArticleSki Base Materials 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. Together, they determine the ski’s speed potential and durability. We work with three types of ski base materials: Standard Material (P-Tex) Super Durable Base: holds […]
Read ArticleChanging Snow Conditions & Avalanche Hazard By Jake Hutchinson Jake has spent more than 25 years working as an avalanche professional. He is currently a lead instructor for the American Avalanche Institute, an avalanche forecaster for Glacier National Park, and an avalanche consultant. Off the snow, Hutchinson is the Head of Instructor and Seminar development […]
Read ArticleCustom Ski Graphic Inspiration Every now and again it’s important to get a little dose of ski graphic inspiration. We caught up with our in-house graphic designer, Heather Baltzley, to expose some new custom topsheet graphics to help you curate your own design creativity. Here are 12 of our favorite graphics right now. […]
Read ArticleEverything You Need to Know if You Find Yourself Injured This Season Subconsciously, one of the reasons we love skiing so much is because we release endorphins while zooming around the mountain cruising groomers, crushing bumps and dominating the steeps. These morphine-like chemicals are released during strenuous exercise and trigger positive feelings. This same physical […]
Read ArticleTerrain is the Foundation for a Solid Assessment of Avalanche Hazard By Jake Hutchinson Jake has spent more than 25 years working as an avalanche professional. He is currently a lead instructor for the American Avalanche Institute, an avalanche forecaster for Glacier National Park, and an avalanche consultant. Off the snow, Hutchinson is the Head […]
Read ArticleWood Cores The wood core is the foundation of every ski that we build. The wood core is the center of the ski, and when combined with appropriate structural materials, gives the ski the right feel. We work with a number of different wood cores, from light and nimble to heavy and robust. You can […]
Read ArticleIs Ibuprofen Your Best Bet for Injury and Inflammation Recovery? By Alan Safdi, M.D., FACG Dr. Alan Safdi is past chairman of the Section of Gastroenterology at Deaconess Hospital and served as co-founder and president of the Ohio Gastroenterology and Liver Institute. Dr. Safdi is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and is a […]
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