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by Wagner Skis / Mar 30, 2021

Blister Review: 2021-2022 Wagner Custom Summit 105

This February at our inaugural Blister Summit, one of the participating brands was Wagner Custom Skis. Typically, Wagner only makes fully custom skis — but specifically for the Summit, Wagner made several different skis.
by Wagner Skis / Dec 01, 2015

Bloomberg: Wagner Skis, How to Make Skis

Pete Wagner wasn’t stuck. The mechanical engineer and programmer, now in his early 40s, had a successful career writing software that optimized the performance of golf clubs. He did miss the mountains, though, and wondered if he could apply his skill at interpreting the physics and kinesiology of golf to skiing.
by Wagner Skis / Nov 24, 2012

The New York Times: The Bespoke Ski, Shaped by Science

Pete Wagner, a 37-year-old Ohio native, likes to think so. Since 2006, he has been applying his background in mechanical engineering and computer coding to make skis — and a few snowboards, too — that are individually designed to fit each owner.
by Wagner Skis / Aug 01, 2023

Gentleman's Journal: Should you be buying a pair of custom-made skis this winter?

By Jonathan Wells Originally published August 1, 2023 The public’s demand for luxurious, bespoke belongings is snowballing. It started out sma...
by Wagner Skis / Oct 05, 2022

Gear Junkie: Wagner Skis Launches New Factory Summit Series

The Factory Summit Series (which dropped in spring 2022) provides a more accessible made-to-order ski setup with a faster turnaround and more economic price tag.
by Wagner Skis / Nov 24, 2012

Men's Journal: How to Find the Right Custom Skis

Buying a ski off the shelf is hit or miss. There are racks of options, and it’s a confusing process. Unless you can test a quiver of models on the slopes in a variety of conditions, it’s practically impossible to know which is best for you. Getting a ski built for you can make a huge difference.
by Wagner Skis / Feb 09, 2011

Forbes: The Perfect Ski

Peter Wagner migrated to Telluride, Colo. in 1998, a classic ski bum--apart from his impressive ambitions, his mechanical engineering degree and a job as a sought-after designer of custom golf clubs that he could handle once the sun went down.
by Wagner Skis / Dec 27, 2020

Wired: Wagner Custom Skis

Like most ski instructors, Wagner Custom Skis are both strikingly attractive and performance-oriented. But instead of giving you gentle words of encouragement, Wagner loans you a pair of test skis outfitted with two data-crunching sensors called vLinks (pictured), which analyze every nuance of your skiing.
by Wagner Skis / Dec 13, 2016

Dwell: The Science and Art of Building the Perfect Bespoke Skis

A thoughtfully designed, well-made custom product fits the owner like a glove, whether it’s an Italian suit or a bespoke motorcycle. But when it comes to sports and active hobbies, something magic happens.
by Wagner Custom / Mar 12, 2025

Wagner Is the Official Ski Company for the Aspen Collection

Aspen is enhancing its mountain experience through The Aspen Collection's partnership with Wagner, creating custom skis for Aspen and Snowmass terrain. Designed with local insights, these skis are ideal for everything from groomed runs to deep powder. Read more about this exciting collaboration and how it elevates your skiing experience in Aspen!
by Wagner Skis / Dec 01, 2019

Cigar Aficionado: Wagner Custom Skis

Pete Wagner was an engineer in the golf club industry at the time when technology-driven swing analysis, robotic club testing and computer-generated fitting recommendations transformed golf from off-the-rack to a highly customized sport.
by Wagner Skis / Feb 16, 2021

Unofficial Networks: Why You Should Think Custom When it Comes to Backcountry Skis

There are plenty of great brands out there making excellent touring skis. But, what if there is another option besides stock models? One that can have you more dialed in than ever when transitioning from the resort to the backcountry. Turns out, there is, and maybe it’s time for you to start thinking custom.
by Wagner Skis / Oct 10, 2016

Teton Gravity Research: Why I'll Eat Beans 'n Rice for Wagner Custom Skis

There are skis and there are skis, and Wagner makes the latter. The 40 years young Mechanical Engineering grad began his career designing high-tech custom golf clubs. Allowed to work remotely, Wagner chose to hunker down in Telluride, but in doing so, his attention drifted to skiing.