Amalgam Skis Launches New Alchemist Ski Into Terrain Parks

FREEPORT, Maine - Nov. 7, 2016 - PRLog -- Amalgam Skis announced today the introduction of the Alchemist, a new twin-tip ski designed, engineered and handcrafted in Maine for terrain park, freestyle and all-mountain skiing. Also new this year, Amalgam is offering more custom top sheet color choices in its already established line of high-performance all-mountain skis: the Artifact and the Sentient, and and a greater variety of lengths for the Artifact.

"I designed the Alchemist ski with a little help from skiers in our community that spend their days lapping the park," said Phil Taisey, engineer and owner of Amalgam Skis. "I wanted to create something that would be light, playful, and responsive. The challenge was to create a twin tip profile while maintaining the all mountain capabilities of stability at speed and holding its edge while carving through turns; this ski definitely achieves that."

The Alchemist is designed to be more symmetrical with respect to the tip and tail widths offering a balanced swing weight when spinning on snow or twisting in the air. It features a twin-tip profile that gives skiers smooth transitions when skiing backwards and landing jumps without sacrificing its all-mountain capabilities. The side cut allows for fast, stable carving, and the traditional camber under foot maintains its grip in all conditions and turning angles. Rocker in both the tip and tail allows for more variability and edge-to-edge control when transitioning off kickers or slashing hidden powder stashes in the trees. Distinguished by its exclusive lightning bolt top sheet design, this ski is built for skiers who want the versatility of a park ski but don't want to skimp on all-mountain performance.

Alchemist specifications:

Tip Width: 134mm
Waist Width: 102mm
Tail Width: 126
Lengths: 170cm & 180cm
Turning Radius: 17m@170cm or 20m@180cm

New Top Sheets and Lengths:

Inspired by their Maine roots and the bright, bold colors of lobster buoys, Amalgam Skis allows skiers to select their preferred color combinations for top sheet and base. Amalgam uses special epoxy ink and a screen print process to ensure that colors will never fade over time. In addition to the previous three topsheet choices: Green/Orange, Orange/Black and Purple/Green – skiers now have the option to select a Yellow/Black top sheet combination. Amalgam is also now offering the Artifact skis in shorter 158 cm lengths.

"Last year I demoed a pair of 174 Artifacts and ripped around on them for the day," said Nick Charles, avid skier and Sugarloaf pass holder. "I was so impressed at the playfulness of the ski: It did what I wanted it to do without having to coerce it, and it seemed intuitive. I liked them so much, I put an order in for them this year. Phil and Amy have a passion for skiing and it shows in their product. They are kind, friendly Mainers building a great product locally. That's why I went with new sticks from Amalgam."

Price and Availability:

Retail price for all skis are $950/pair.

To Purchase, visit http://www.amalgamskis.com/skis/ or call (207) 869-5048.

About Amalgam Skis

Amalgam skis, based in Freeport Maine, was co-founded by Phil and Amy Taisey in 2012. After years of research and prototyping, the first two product lines from Amalgam Skis, were introduced to the market in 2015: the Artifact, an all-around, everyday New England ripper, and the Sentient, a big mountain ski with all-mountain roots.

Both Phil and Amy are skiers, first and foremost, and together they are fostering a growing community of passionate artists, athletes, designers, engineers and outdoor enthusiasts connected by a love for skiing and nature. An engineer by trade, Phil Taisey designs and builds each pair of Amalgam skis with a blend of traditional craftsmanship, cutting edge technology, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, and skillful attention to detail. Add to this mix a deep connection to the mountains, an experiential understanding of the science of snow, an intuitive sense of form and design, and you begin to get a sense of what goes into every product. To amalgamate is to merge and unite, to fuse and blend; Amalgam Skis is about combining all of these things and more.

Each pair of Amalgam Skis is the result of a combination of high tech manufacturing and hands-on finishing. A Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling machine shapes each layer with precision and repeatability before they are pressed and finished by hand. This allows for the creation of skis that are both precisely designed and carefully handcrafted. The cores are made from maple and poplar meticulously selected and sustainably sourced from New England forests. Amalgam uses bio-based renewable resins to ensure minimal environmental impact.

We like to think of Amalgam Skis as new school technology meets old school craftsmanship – with a heart. This makes for skis that perform exceptionally well on any terrain, in any condition, year after year.