Wagner Custom Skis - Reviews

It was great to give the Wagner customs another whirl, this time in Patagonia Argentina where the snow conditions vary significantly; from dry powder to snotty heavy snow, generally yucky snow, and shoddy grooming.

I already knew that the skis went a pearler in powder, but they were AWESOME with the variety of snow conditions that Argentina ski resorts threw at them!

This trip I didn't get sore knees. I've realised that perhaps 30 powder days in a row in Japan might put most people's knees to the test!

My Wagner skis with the unique graphics are a great conversation starter on chairlifts and in gondolas. It’s not often you see skis with pink powderhounds paws (!!). They look distinctive but you can also see the superior craftsmanship. And then when I proudly tell people that my skis float and manoeuvre really well in the deep powder AND go really well on-piste, they are suitably jealous!

My skis were fully customised. I asked for a copy of powder skis that I had, but with modifications to enable the skis to manage groomers and other resort conditions. I also wanted durable skis.

On our latest research trip I got to try the Wagners out in chest deep powder – of course they were awesome! I ran them over lots of tree roots, branches and a few rocks (not on purpose!) and they passed the durability test. The skis were a whizz on the groomers and thanks to the stiff tips they didn’t chatter at Mach 1. Pete made them exactly as I’d asked, with stiff tips, but I’d possibly over-estimated my leg strength. I sometimes had a little bit of difficulty late in the day when the groomers deteriorated and my legs became fatigued and sore. So I’ll be off to the gym to work on my leg strength and endurance!

I also asked for the Counterveil Construction (visco-elastically dampened carbon fiber construction) to keep the weight of the skis very light. Pete came through with the goods! The skis were so easy to carry over my shoulder or strapped into my backpack, and considering the strict airline baggage restrictions, I appreciated having lighter skis.

Absolutely get yourself a pair of Wagner skis – spoil yourself and enjoy your skiing so much more.

I was lucky enough to have a pair of skis made by Wagner in 2008. The design process was really fun and detailed...the Skier DNA profile does a great job of detailing how and what you like to ski. I picked my own graphics(old school Hot Rod flames filled with Stars and Stripes) and actually got to see them in the build process when visiting Telluride for work. Pete nailed it. As good as i thought they would be, they are 100 times better. I have a big mountain ski that is a terror on hardpack too...go figure. I have heli skied with them at Snowbird, hiked em into the backcountry and laid them over on shitty hardpack. They have held up remarkably well and the construction is bomber. They are a huge value when you know how well they are built and how high-grade the materials are. I would not hesitate to endorse these in the least. Do yourself a favor and get some.....