Q&A with HG Skis!

Not sure if this has been asked or not but do you ever plan on producing a powder ski or a more all mountain ski?
 
Super stoked to see where this has evolved to! I remember when Harrison used to bring his first prototypes into Skirack for tunes. HG have come a long way and it's rad to see!
 
i heard smokedogg and donnie york spent a year abroad living amongst the bums up in montreal just to obtain inspiration for a new edit on the wall at sugarbush. is this true?
 
13272267:mikeyb said:
@jim when is the best time to snap into a slim jim? and have you ever snacked out a girl and got cheeks after?
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I haven't eaten a slim jim in almost a year now, I think they're gross. The last time I saw yo girl.

-Jim
 
13272276:grant. said:
I'm doing maplefields breakfast sammies, nutter butters, and slim jims. Is my snack game on point? How can I level up?

Who picasso'd your topsheet?

Also, can we expect some wider dimensions and early rise in sizes above 178?
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Maplefields breakfast sandwiches are gross. Add some tangy or sour flavors to diversify the palate. -jim

Phoebe Low was the artist behind this years graphic. Check her out at phoebelow.com

We have some additions which may or may not include a longer length and some rocker for next season. If we disclosed our complete plans, we'd have to kill anyone who reads this thread.
 
13272277:grant. said:
And where's black sam at on this nickname contest?
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13272280:grant. said:
Never mind, it was illegally changed to Babooshka
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After an enlightening session in the woods with Wild Bill the name Babooshka was born and took hold amongst the team. Meet Wild Bill In our latest edit, Sugarfree.
 
13272369:ERICA.MN said:
Jim, I'm at the top of the mountain and I'm ready to slay a sick line. I need a quick sweet or salty snack, what do I eat?
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Fuckin pretzel m&ms, absolutely, because thats the best thing you can eat at the top of the park.

-Jim
 
13272701:fast_ass_cam_ said:
Finally got a pair this season, I would be stoked to see a 181 size. Do you think that is in the works? What about a much stiffer ski with the same shape, how would that play out for you guys? Any hopes?
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See our response to grant.
 
13273644:steezyjibber said:
Would you ever consider moving HG Skis and making it a west coast based company?
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There is always the allure of moving west. Our roots are here on the East Coast, and we've always believed that if we can develops skis which function on the ice coast, they'll be the best ones anywhere.
 
13273894:onenerdykid said:
Super stoked to see where this has evolved to! I remember when Harrison used to bring his first prototypes into Skirack for tunes. HG have come a long way and it's rad to see!
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Whoa, that was way back in the day! We're always thankful to the guys who've helped us out in our earliest stages.
 
13275563:jibber1000 said:
i heard smokedogg and donnie york spent a year abroad living amongst the bums up in montreal just to obtain inspiration for a new edit on the wall at sugarbush. is this true?
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Yes.
 
13279360:epapageorges said:
Stick with the full camber ski!! You guys are one of the only companies that still put out a symmetrical full camber ski and it's too dope!
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Big ups!

13279360:epapageorges said:
Only way to go in the park..
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Amen, we will always have a cambered option, regardless of if we offer rocker.
 
13272221:rorywalsh said:
goin back to SIA this year? gettn ur own booth? you deserve it!
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We will not be going to SIA this year. We want to put a heavy focus on product development and getting our skis in as many hands as possible. With all that being said be on the look out for demo stops throughout the east and midwest.
 
13272586:psizzle said:
the only people I see riding HG skis are kids that I believe are sponsored by them...why would someone choose HG over say Armada or Line?
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As a company we've built a lifestyle you can be a part of. Our team is a group of strong east coast skiers who ride in local parks just like you.

Check out our response to skiforce1 about the difference between us and J skis, this gets to the core of what makes us different from all other brands.
 
13274674:rorywalsh said:
whats your fav flavor of beer?
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Bleu

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13272621:HG_Skis said:
This is a great question. The fact is, despite the obvious similarities you have pointed out, there are many qualities of HG Skis which separate us from J skis.

HG Skis developed a brand and a product in the trenches. We built a team which tested our products in the streets to meet the needs of today’s freeskiers. We’ve been doing this for 4 years. We’re very sure of who we are - a tight knit company of friends. We create what we enjoy.

As far as our tip and tail construction: We’ve adjusted the position of where our edge ends to below the ski tip contact point. This means no edge bending is required before pressing, and thus less stress in the ski assembly. This has eliminated the issue of edges blowing out the sides of a ski tip.

Our skis will certainly ride differently than J Skis. Comparing his 2 similar models to the Stinger, we see the Stinger has 12mm of camber compared to J’s 3mm. This is why we have one of the poppiest skis on the market. Camber helps push you up when you release your ollie (imagine if a trampoline could extend past flat and push you up). Our sidecut is also 18m compared to 20m and 21m. This means the Stinger will hook you into tighter turns, making it extremely nimble and quick. The Stinger is a symmetrical center mount ridden ski.

There’s no doubt that HG Skis and J Skis are in the same market. While we’ve taken different approaches to building our skis and company, we are both looking to achieve similar goals: create a more enjoyable skiing experience, and continue to push the sport forward.

-HG
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To add onto this, a friend of mine has j skis and my HGs are noticeably more durable and a more solid ride
 
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