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LJ Strenio’s 2016 Street Part

Running The Gamut With LJ

LJ Strenio recently sent over his full 2016 Street Part, and not surprisingly, it’s a banger. From hefty gaps, crazy rails, and some of the more tech rail tricks ever to be put down in the streets, This part is an absolute heater.

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Set against a high energy live track, LJ’s part shows just how hard it can be to put down a segment in the streets. Watch as LJ takes slam after slam, only to come back swinging for the make. It’s a testament to LJ’s perseverance and work ethic.

But this is nothing compared to his X Games Real Ski Segment. That segment — which earned him a gold medal — features a wild array of stunts, flip ups, and tech rails, as well. But before he had the opportunity to enter Real Ski, he had to get in. Which is why he put together this 2016 Part. Because while we never had doubts about this Vermonter’s abilities in the street, some people over at ESPN needed a little extra push to get him going. And it’s a good thing they did.

Hadley Hammer in Bolivia with Teton Gravity Research

September 20th, 2017 - Posted by willski in LINE Skis News, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media)

High Altitude Exploration of Bolivia’s High Peaks

Last spring, as LINE skiers gathered in the rainy lowlands of Washington’s Cascades for our annual #Springbreak2017, Hadley seemed apprehensive. She had just received and invite to explore the high-altitude peaks of Bolivia alongside Sam Smoothy, Johnny Collinson, and Ian McIntosh. The mission? Tag ski lines in an unlikely — and unforgiving — landscape.

Soulmate Collection in Wired Magazine

September 18th, 2017 - Posted by Josh in Propaganda (Line in the News & Media)

Wired Magazine’s David Wolman fulfilled a life-long dream of heading to South America to geek out on new gear. His story of the journey included the wildly popular LINE Soulmate 92 in a recent post about new gear being tested in South America. Full story here: TO GET AN EARLY LOOK AT NEXT YEAR’S SKI GEAR, HEAD TO CHILE

“Unless you’re skiing powder all the time, a little narrower means you’re better able to change the turning radius.” – Hadley Hammer speaking about the LINE Soulmate 92.

First thing I think about when I wake up, last thing I think about when I fall asleep… Photo: @liamjski

A post shared by Hadley Hammer (@hadhammer) on Sep 8, 2017 at 4:09am PDT

How to apres at @skiportillo in three easy steps: 1. Fill the new @hydroflask wine bottle and grab the cup 2. Ski to the pool 3. Apres #liverefreshed

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Andy Parry x The Powell Movement

August 29th, 2017 - Posted by willski in LINE Skis News, LINE Team News, LINE Traveling Circus Episodes, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media)

Andy Parry and the Powell Movement

Mike Powell checks in with Skiing’s Resident Weirdo, Andy Parry in this week’s “The Powell Movement,” a podcast about skiing, the action sports industry, and probably too much rollerblading. To be fair, though, Mike didn’t talk about blading once in this entire episode, so that’s a win.

Listen here:

Mike and Andy dig into the life of a professional skier, the legacy of the LINE Traveling Circus, and what it’s like to be a recognizable face in a subculture that exists in even surprising places. But that’s not all; below, you’ll find Mike’s show notes.

Andy Parry Show Notes:

2:00: Home renovations with Andy and the relevant things that have happened with Andy lately. None are good

5:05: The Line Traveling Circus

7:55: Growing up in Victor, NY with a lot of change

10:00: How was school for Andy as he was a weird kid?

12:57: How does Andy get into skiing? The I hate NY Crew and backyard skiing

16:20: Andy’s persona on Newschoolers.com and problems with different crews

18:01: Describing the skiing that Andy does

19:50: Comparison to Rodney Mullen

22:11: Emo Bogart Section outlines who Andy was in High School and what he wishes he realized in High School

24:00: Going to Green Mountain College and meeting the Meatheads, Line and meeting Mike Nick

26:30: Pitching the Traveling Circus to Jason Levinthal, signing with Line and Season 1

30:00: Lots of views little money. Does he need an agent?

33:12: Traveling the world and doing with not as much talent as the rest

35:16: Moving to Colorado and working at Ruby Tuesdays and Pizza Hut

36:02: Working with Shane McFalls

37:05: Blowing his knee jumping a fence and rehab

38:18: Strange fan encounters with The Traveling Circus and getting noticed

39:25: Having a lot more fun than other people

40:28: Getting a Sprinter Van, how gross the van gets and breaking down

42:19: Channeling his inner Plake with the Tell a Friend Tour

45:07: The lifestyle not seen on The Traveling Circus and what he doesn’t like about who he travels with .

48:13: Wanting to be remembered as a legend

Level 1 Drops the Trailer for Their Newest Film

August 25th, 2017 - Posted by willski in LINE Skis News, LINE Team News, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media)

Level 1 Presents Habit

It’s that time of year again! The days are getting shorter, and the air is a little more crisp in the morning. You know what that means: Ski Season is fast approaching. But what to do during the dark season? You know, that period of time between summer and the start of ski season. There’s not much to do but loaf around and nerd out over every iota of ski content and gear. Sound familiar? Well,We are all creatures of habit, after all.

At least there are ski movies. With Film Tours cruising around the country, you’ve got a guaranteed ski party practically every weekend. And nothing gets us more stoked than watching the annual offering from Level 1 Productions. This year, LJ Strenio, Khai Krepela, Will Wesson, Sami Ortlieb, and Rob Heule hopped in front of the Level 1 cameras. From LJ’s urban stuntery to Will’s creative approach and all the way to Sami and Rob’s envisioned pump track jib zone in Sunshine Village, LINE skiers ran the gambit of ski porn production. And we couldn’t be more stoked.

So be on the lookout for a HABIT Premiere near you. In the meantime, check out LJ’s X Games Real Street Part:

The Ever Animated Sämi Ortlieb

November 9th, 2015 - Posted by in LINE Skis News, LINE Team News, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media), Ski Artists & Designers

Swiss MC Sämi Ortlieb recently sat down to talk shop with Downdays’ David Malacrida, dishing on all things skiing related in his life. Check out an excerpt below.

WATCH: Birds

Sämi Ortlieb is a highly original shredder from Switzerland. In contrast to the technical masters and park rats of the Swiss Freeski Team, Sämi charts his own course between the park and the backcountry. This season he is the breakout star of Level 1 Productions’ Small World, so we snagged him for a quick chat at the High Five Festival.

Hey Sämi, what are you doing at High Five?
I’m trying to get rid of my hangover and watch some movies, and will present the Level 1 movie tonight.

Is this the first time you’ve filmed with Level 1?
Yes, it’s my first time. I’ve skied with Will [Wesson] a lot, and at some point we were thinking I should join him for a Level 1 trip. I was supposed to go to Japan but that didn’t happen, and then Freedle, one of the filmers, came to Switzerland, and that was fucking amazing. Freedle is the man. He is the most fun guy to film with, maybe not the most productive guy because he’s kind of slow sometimes. READ MORE >>

See Sämi’s illustrations on the Tac Pointy Stick!

NEW FOR YOU – LINE SKIS Launches New Product!

September 10th, 2015 - Posted by in LINE Skis News, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media)

Line Revamps Website for 2015-16 Season

Fully updated site introduces new skis, poles and apparel

Seattle, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2015) – Line is preparing skiers for the 2015-16 season with the launch of an updated website that introduces their new collection of skis, poles, apparel and accessories to the world. With brand new products and the energy and passion of a great team, Line is ready to get first tracks this season!

The 2016 ski season marks the 20-year anniversary of Line’s quest to make skiing MORE FUNNER. Since 1995, Line has been creating revolutionary shapes, styles and designs that have changed the way we ski. LineSkis.com not only shows off this season’s new gear, but also pays tribute to Line’s history with a visual timeline of the company’s storied past. The site’s homepage highlights the latest news, videos and other content from the Line family.

VIEW LINE’S STORY!

“We wanted to build a website that did more than just promote our skis,” said Line Global Brand Director Josh Malczyk, “so we created a place where people can see what Line has done to put the fun back in skiing over the last 20 years.”

GET TO KNOW THE SICK DAY TOURIST!

This season Line introduces another round of men’s, women’s and grom’s skis that are poised to shift the paradigm in the ski world yet again. The all-new Sick Day Tourist is Line’s first ski specifically designed for backcountry touring. The lightweight and agile ski is perfect for long tours but is built to aggressively handle the varying types of snowpack that skiers encounter in the backcountry.

SEE THE ENTIRE POLLARD COLLECTION!

The Eric Pollard Collection has undergone changes for 2015-16 and now includes the all-new 114mm-waisted Mordecai. This versatile ski uses Line’s Cloud Core™ and Thin Tip™ technologies to bridge the gap between the deep snow-oriented Magnum Opus that was unveiled last season and the newly redesigned 102mm underfoot Sir Francis Bacon.

“First Descent Essentials” – What gear Colter Hinchliffe trusts in the BC.

September 4th, 2015 - Posted by in LINE Skis News, LINE Team News, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media)

“First-Descent Essentials” in the October issue of Skiing

Make sure to pick up the October issue of Skiing Magazine (on newsstands now) to check out the feature on Colter Hinchliffe and the gear he “bets his life on.” Back in June, Colter and a crew snagged the first descent of Capital Peak in Colorado’s Elk Mountains, climbing 14,131′ and then descending thru scree and and pucker moments.

Find out exactly what you would want to pack for your own trips in the article, among them – the 2016 Line Tourist & the all-new Snakeskins.

It’s dependable when terrain is steep and exposed. Plus, it’s lightweight, which helps when I’m carrying it for 18 hours.” – Colter Hinchliffe

Blister Gear Review goes Supernatural

January 15th, 2015 - Posted by in LINE Skis News, LINE Skis Reviews, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media), Ski Artists & Designers

Blister Gear Goes In Deep with the Supernatural

This season, we released the All-New and award winning Supernatural series – a hard charging freeride ski built and expanded from the much loved Prophet.

We could go on-and-on about our new favorite all-mountain charger but don’t take our word on it; take theirs! > Blister Gear Review provides one of our favorite in-depth reviews!

“The ski provides a VERY fun, interesting mix of playful / poppy and directional “chargy” skiing. I was even willing to spin several 3’s on the 108.” – Will Brown

“The Supernatural 108 feels quicker and does not ski as heavy” – Jonathan Ellsworth

“Tipping the skis on edge, the 108 wil hook up and begin to pull across the fall line more quickly, and with more energy” – Will Brown

Want to know more about the man behind the Supernatural? Read their interview with our “Enginerd” Jed Yeiser HERE.

Blister Gear Review “Best Of” Awards

December 23rd, 2014 - Posted by in LINE Skis News, LINE Skis Reviews, Propaganda (Line in the News & Media)

We’re honored to be included in this year’s Blister Gear Reviews “Best Of” Awards! Three of our 2015 skis are featured – the Sir Francis Bacon, the Pandora & the Magnum Opus.

For those of you who might not be entirely familiar with Blister Gear Review, the collection of reviewers pride themselves on honest to goodness with their reviews – “the typical BLISTER review is around 1500 words. We will give you our honest opinion, and we will back it up with detailed analysis” boasts the site.

Read what they had to say!

The Best Playful All-Mountain Ski – The Sir Francis Bacon

“For those who like the looser, more forgiving feel of a tail rockered ski, or who want a light and playful ski to trick around the mountain.

Cliff notes version of Jason Hutchins’ reviews of the 184cm and 190cm Bacon: Of all the skis I’ve ridden, I’d call the Bacon the most versatile one-ski quiver option currently available for the playfully-minded, all-mountain skier.”

The Best Women’s Versatile Pow Ski – The Pandora

“The Pandora is a versatile, every day ski for softer snow conditions. For a 110mm underfoot ski, the Pandora still carves nicely on piste, but is an absolute blast in fresh snow, soft chop, and more playful, open terrain.”

The Best Playful Pow Skis – The Magnum Opus

“If you’re looking for a powder ski to take out on deep days to search for natural features to spin, flip, and drag, I can’t think of a better ski for the job than the Line Magnum Opus.”

We’re a big fan of their A/B reviews too! – See their recent of the Supernatural 108.