line: the first "freestyle on 2 boards" if I am not mistaking
elan: they own warranty with their 2 years rail warranty and...somebody broke a stopper leg on his binding...not made by elan. they gave him new skis AND bindings
Originally, Salomon, the 1080's were a huge part of the beginnings of freeskiing, but now I'd have to say Armada, because they make sick shit with quality, and quality control thats top notch.
Liberty's warranty is reallllly sick too. 3 years, and they don't really fuck around. Your break your shit, you send it back. And this years stuff is actually sorta hard to break.
HEAD is the best ski company of all time! they started it all! they've been around since the beggining... i did however break a pair of this years mojo 80's today by no fault of my own... if head doesn't warranty them for me, i may have to change my mind..
i heard it was sell out or out of business, so selling out is better there.
so... LINE by far the first "core" company, not just a racing company throwing twins out there for extra money. paved the way for all the other sick companies nowadays.