Teton Gravity Research isn’t shy about their affinity for a certain jamband.
“One of TGR’s biggest influences has been the Grateful Dead,” reads a press release, debuting the company’s newest collaboration with pro skier Chris Benchetler and Grateful Dead Inc.
TGR’s limited edition skis and apparel showcase the Dead’s classic “Steal Your Face” logo and project a free-spirited vibe that, Benchetler argues, can be seen throughout the winter sports world.
“The way we draw lines down a mountain or on a wave is the same improv the Dead have in their music,” Benchetler said in the release, which also noted the pro’s extensive collection of Grateful Dead LPs.
“Along with a love of music, many Dead Heads share a love of outdoor activity, and skiing is certainly something that plenty of Dead Heads enjoy, including Rhino president Mark Pinkus and me,” Dead archivist and spokesman David Lemieux added. “We are always looking for ways in which we can proudly display our love of our favorite band, and these skis are some of the most spectacular works of functional art we’ve ever seen. We can’t wait to try out these unique and beautiful skis.”
The TGR Grateful Dead line will drop in March 2019.
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