The World’s First 100% Aluminum Skis are Here and the Benefits are Substantial Ski design has undergone a remarkable evolution, from early hickory planks to the advanced composite technologies of today. The latest innovation, however, comes in the form of skis milled entirely from aerospace-grade aluminum. This shift, spearheaded by Metal1 Skis Corporation (M1 Skis), represents a radical departure from traditional ski construction and a leap forward in performance, durability, and sustainability. Related: […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 9, 2024 9 Comments
J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades Just in time for the ski season to really get going, J Skis out of Burlington, Vermont, just released a radical new pair of ski blades honoring Shane McConkey. The SB Saucerboy Promodel X-Treme II McConkey x J Skis collaboration was made in a limited edition run, and there are only a few pairs left out of the 300 produced […] Industry News John Cunningham | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
Is the Automotive Industry Influencing What Skis You Buy? Looking at automobile sales over time, one thing becomes clear: SUVs are becoming increasingly popular. Currently, SUV sales are more than cars and trucks combined, and in 2022, accounted for 46.6% of new car registrations in the US. Although sedans still have their place, Ford, Dodge, and Chrysler no longer offer mid-size four-door sedans. If you take notice of all […] Brent Thomas | October 15, 2023 1 Comment
‘Next Level’ Ski Racing: Porsche Announces Partnership with HEAD to Develop New Ski Design Out Fall 2022 Exciting news to share as Porsche announces their new partnership with sporting goods company HEAD to develop a winter sports line that includes; apparel, poles, visor helmet, travel bag, but most importantly… a new ski series. Just wait until you hear what the new Porsche/HEAD team has planned! Porsche’s Lifestyle Brand Concept First introduced in 1972, Porsche Design had the […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 11, 2022 2 Comments
Top 10 Best Ski Graphics of 2014 Freeskier Magazine just released their list of what they feel are the top 10 best ski graphics of 2014. While it’s not the graphics that define a ski, it doesn’t hurt to have some rad looking sticks under your feet to help fuel your stoke and motivate some quality chair ride conversation. We think Ski Logik should have made it in there somewhere with their sexy wooden inlays or perhaps […] Gear Review SnowBrains | November 14, 2013 2 Comments
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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