
Why you shouldn’t consider brand when choosing a ski
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard someone say “I’m surprised this is an XYZ ski!!” because they typically prefer another brand. We’re here to tell you to throw brand loyalty out the w...

Why you shouldn’t consider quality when choosing a ski
Ok, hear me out. Yes, ski quality does matter, but in all my years designing and building skis, I’ve learned this: Every company has their good models and their cheap models, and every company has...

Ski Waist Width Explained – How to pick the right width
When deciding the right waist width for you, remember you're picking for the conditions you actually ride, not the one you wish you were riding (that's what powder skis are for). Keep in mind that ...

Ski Camber, Rocker, & Sidecut – Everything you need to know
Camber, rocker, and sidecut. When we design skis, these 3 elements dictate a vast amount of a ski’s performance and feel on snow. Along with waist width, these attributes will play heavily into the...

Ski Stiffness Explained – What matters, what doesn’t
Of all the ski characteristics to evaluate, stiffness is the toughest to quantify. A ski’s flex pattern can vary greatly from tip-to-tail, and even small intricacies will make a huge difference in ...

Ski Weight – Why a ski’s weight matters (but not that much)
The weight of a ski can definitely affect your skiing, but don’t let it have the final say in what you pick. Weight differences are (mostly) minimal I will tell you that any weight difference unde...
We first set out to put HDT into a ski almost 5 years ago. It has been a long road, filled with setbacks and seemingly endless trial and errors. But today, we're proud to announce RENOUN has rec...

Original posted on PugSki.com Once "in a decade" ski "Every once in a while, a ski gets under my skin that is so good and so different that it separates itself from the pack. Skis that not only I ...