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Ol Janx Spirit

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11. I've never tried skiboarding, but it does look like a lot of fun. It definitely does not have the same...

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 08:31 AM

Oct 24

...learning curve as snowboarding. Maybe this winter I'll give it a try.

Yes, the name Hexcel was derived from the hexagonal cells of their signature honeycomb product. They were like putting spaceships on your feet. They were great for slalom, but not as good for downhill because they were so light and flexible. Hexcel still makes advanced composite materials even though they got out of the ski business in the late '70s.

I hadn't thought about those skis in a long time. Thanks for the memory bump!

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Did you have a favorite pair of skis? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Oct 23 OP

I loved my Hexcel skis back in the '70s. They were the first advanced composite skis I ever had, but... Ol Janx Spirit Oct 23 #1

I should really give skiboarding a try. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 23 #2

I've never tried skiboarding, but it does look like a lot of fun. It definitely does not have the same... Ol Janx Spirit Oct 24 #11

My old faves were my 1981 Dynastar GS in a 207 length. Mister Ed Oct 23 #3

How tall are you? 207's in the East were really a lot of ski to control. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 23 #4

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Loved my blue Hexcels circa 1979 GreatGazoo Oct 23 #6

My two favorite skis: LudwigPastorius Oct 23 #9

I had, I think Salomon skis, in the late 80's and 90's with weights on the tops Bev54 Oct 24 #10