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Wagner Custom Skis founder, Pete Wagner
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:40:11
Publish Date: 2017-10-13 19:55:33
Description:

We talk to Pete Wagner about why the "indie" ski scene is so confusing; the Wagner factory and the unique connection with Telluride; what about their ski-building process that Pete is most proud of, and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Why the “indie” ski scene is so confusing (2:43)
  • Of the potential customers coming to check out Wagner Custom, what is it that they care about the most? (4:55)
  • Pete’s new shop, and the unique connection between Telluride and Wagner Skis (6:54)
  • Ski Construction 101: Wood Cores - Do they really matter? How do they differ? (11:38)
  • Re: downhill performance, are you impressed by the new lighter-weight materials you’re seeing and working with? (18:15)
  • Is Wagner Custom getting more orders for backcountry skis these days? (24:27)
  • What are your particular challenges as a small, custom ski builder? (28:14)
  • Is it easier or harder today to be a small ski builder? (31:17)
  • What are you most proud of in terms of your specific ski-building process? (34:34)

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