I didnt want to interview people and report things.
I wanted to cover the more touchy-feely side of skiing that I think sometimes doesnt get enough attention.
But sometimes theres a great story sleeping in your guest bedroom and you just have to cover it.
That was the case withFull Send Skis.I first became aware of Full Send last winter viaa thread on newschoolers.
And my initial impression was some kid in South Dakota is making really pretty skis.
Yep, Im a sucker for veneer topsheets.
Home Hill?Terry Peak, SD
Favorite ski destination?
I think I pressed my first set of skis back in 2016, probably.
Whats the motivation behind starting up the brand as opposed to just building skis for yourself?
A combination of money and passion.
I want to have a job that is meaningful and I love to build and create things.
Biggest highlights/challenges of the entire process?
The biggest highlight would be finishing up the ski so that it is in its final form.
I love seeing how a new shape looks in combination with the rocker profile and the flex.
Probably the most challenging part of the entire process is the layup.
It’s also strangely relaxing as well
What sort of skiers are you stoked to build skis for?
As long as whoever buys them loves them then that’s all I ask for.
They will definitely cater to the newschool swerve approach to skiing depending on how you want them to ride.
Any advice for aspiring at-home ski builders?
Learn how to tune a ski using a belt grinder, a stone grinder, and an edger.
The second biggest issue I had was delamination due to improper epoxy spreading.
Always wet out all of your layers thoroughly.
What sort of legacy or impact do you want to have on the ski industry?
There are tons of great skis out there for every different style and jot down of rider.
What are the three skis that have most influenced you as a skier/ski builder?
Gosh, I have like 5 skis that I would say influenced me.
And also the Atomic Bent Chetler with the ABS spoon tip and tail.
Cant really pare it down from here.
They have all been equally inspiring and amazing skis.
It would really push me to learn how to switch mono so I can zero spin everything.
Pow day with long lift lines, or low tide with no lines?
Low tide, no lines.
I love empty resorts with no people.
The solitude of skiing alone is a large draw to the sport for me.
Whats the most interesting question I should have asked you and missed?
My answer to that would be that I exist to build and create.
My Impressions of the Full Send Wunderwaffe
The Wunderwaffeis Full Sends 104 mm underfoot playful all-mountain ski.
Im on the 186 cm length, soft flex Wunderwaffe.
Just out of the box, the skis are beautiful.
Just because youre buying skis from some kid in SD doesnt mean theyre not clean and pretty.
The finish matches or exceeds what Ive seen from some big-name indy brands.
The soft flex is definitelyverysoft.
Its easy to hand flex the ski into a deep curve, and the same feels true on snow.
That makes it a ton of fun to jib around at lower speeds.
All of Full Sends cores are made of bamboo.
Theyre a quiet ski.
Doug getting after it on skis he built himself.
This spring Doug has been dipping into pressing snowboards and mono-skis.
Because backcountry blades are truly the future.
Go give Full Send a followon all the socialsand givethis video on the branda watch.
Its good people making pretty skis, and thats all we can ask for in these unprecedented times.
