The Story Behind Salomon's Successful Return to Freestyle Skiing

Let it RideThe following article first appeared in POWDER's Fall 2024 print issue, 'Not Another Gear Guide'. Get a copy shipped directly to your home, or look for it on a newsstand near you.When Salomon gambled on veteran team skier Nico Vuignier to head up the brand’s long-awaited return to freestyle skiing, they put all their chips on the table. If executed perfectly, the massive amount of behind-the-scenes work required to successfully launch their new ski would go relatively unnoticed.