Head is a leading global provider of premium, high-performance equipment and apparel for athletes and players at all levels. Since its launch in 1950, Head has achieved a reputation for cutting-edge design, engineering excellence and a passion for championing all sport, everywhere. World-class performance demands the very best equipment, and that’s why Head’s purpose is to give athletes and players at every level exactly what they need to win.
Head
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head.comIn 1939, Howard Head went to work as a riveter for aircraft manufacturer Glenn L. Martin Company before securing a position as an engineer.
Head worked at Martin during the war years, when he became known for his fondness for poker and parties. He was still with the company in 1946 when his penchant for socializing led him to try skiing during an outing to Stowe, Vermont, an event that marked a turning point in his life.
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www.head.comDid you know that…
…Howard Head began designing the first metal ski in 1947?
…HEAD Ski Company, Inc. was founded in 1950?
…HEAD launched its tennis racket division in 1968?
…Olympic champion ski racer Jean-Claude Killy signed with HEAD in 1969?
…the company was sold to Austria Tabak in 1993?
…HEAD has been privately owned since 2013?
The inaugural feature-length movie project from Head unites their diverse freeski squad from around the globe in a 40-minute package that’s got everything you could ask for in a ski movie. From ravenous pillow smashing in British Columbia and deep powder in Japan, to iconic big mountain lines in Alaska, to a cameo from Downdays’ very own Gaptastic Voyage road gap session in Kaunertal last spring and European park shredding, Unified stays true to its name, bringing all of Head’s unique talents under one umbrella.
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www.head.comFeatured Product
Oblivion 116
The athlete-driven signature Oblivion 116 was developed by Head’s freeride team pro, Cole Richardson. With a wide full twin tip platform of 116 mm underfoot, progressive rocker and a weight-conscious core made from poplar wood and recycled PET, the Oblivion 116 floats effortlessly in deep powder. It’s easy to handle but powerful when you need, so you can play in any terrain any way that inspires you.
€700
Oblivion 102
The Oblivion 102 suits everyday skiers who aspire to ski like Head’s premier freeski athletes. With a softer feel in the tip and tail, plus a tighter turn radius, the new Oblivion is stable at speed and playful in powder. The core construction blends poplar and Recycled-PET for a dynamic feel. The twin tip shape accommodates switch landings, while the 102 mm waist allows the ski to float or carve, depending on how creative you want to approach the mountain.
€700
Oblivion 94
The Oblivion 94 is your perfect all mountain park ski. A wider 94 mm waist adds all-mountain versatility to the twintip ski, allowing it to transition naturally from the backside to the park and everything in between. An early rise tip adds maneuverability in a variety of terrain, while the wood core sandwich construction adds stability to charge hard or land softly. A scratch-resistance topsheet means more durability without sweating wear and tear.
€660
