Gear Review: 2020/2021 Line Blade This season I got the chance to test out the brand new Line Blade at Alta and Solitude Ski Resorts in Salt Lake City, Utah. There’s no getting around it, this ski looks weird, but it’s the most entertaining groomer ski I’ve ever ridden. Line’s new “Gas Pedal Metal” construction and a unique aggressive sidecut came together to make for […] Gear Review Calvin Giddings | April 14, 2021 0 Comments
Line Skis Introduces ‘The Blade’ — Created To Carve Line Skis, infamously known for their twin-tipped, freestyle-inspired skis, is boldly branching out and releasing a ski designed for carving deep trenches, tight turning, and slicing up groomers. The all-new Line Blade features gas pedal metal construction with 100% Aspen wood and independent titanal pieces in the tip and tail, providing torsional stability while still providing that energetic, snappy feel. While […] Gear Review Emily Crofton | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: FWT – Have You Ever Seen a Gnarlier Line? Or One Skied Any Better? ‘Can’t believe he skied this!’ the FWT post says. Me either, and neither can his skis I bet! The boy’s got skills. Balance, speed control, bravery… SnowBrains | March 21, 2020 5 Comments
UPDATE: K2 and Marker, Dalbello, Volkl Remain For Sale by Newell Brands Inc. Newell Brands Inc. released a press statement in response to the apprehension revolving around their previous press release about the sales of their winter sports industry (for more information regarding their winter sports industry news please see K2, Marker, Full Tilt….) Newell wishes to clear the air regarding this sale stating that they intend only to sell their major winter brands, […] Dylan Cautela | October 10, 2016 0 Comments
K2, Marker, Volkl, Dabello, Marmot, Full Tilt… All To Be Sold… Newell Brand Inc will be selling off K2, Marker, Volkl, Dalbello, Marmot, and Full Tilt. Newell Brands Inc., formerly Newell Rubbermaid, has just launched a sale for some of their business holdings as part of their new business strategy following the buyout of Jarden. Newell bought Jarden for $15 billion and plans to switch trades, from being a holding company to […] Industry News Dylan Cautela | October 4, 2016 1 Comment
LINE Skis Founder Starts New Ski Company: “J Skis” | 100 Limited Edition Skis to be Sold This Fall Jason Levinthal started LINE skis in his parent’s garage in 1995. In 2006, he sold the entire ski line to K2. He worked as Line’s Global Brand Director under K2 from 2006 until this past September, 2013. Jason has now started his 2nd ski company: J Skis “September 20th 2013 I left those brands (K2) to start this company with a […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2013 2 Comments
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