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

[Ol Janx Spirit]

...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!