10 Facts About Head Skis

1.

Head Skis GmbH is a group that includes several previously independent companies, including the original "Head Skis Ski Company" ; Tyrolia, an Austrian ski-equipment manufacturer; and Mares, an Italian manufacturer of diving equipment.

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2.

Head Skis currently produces a wide range of products for skiing, snowboarding, swimming, tennis and other racket sports.

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3.

In 1967, Howard Head Skis hired Harold Seigle as company president, and became the Chairman of the Board and CEO.

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4.

Head Skis later bought a controlling interest in Prince Sports.

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5.

Also during the 1970s, Head Skis acquired a diving manufacturer, Mares, and a ski binding company, Tyrolia.

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6.

Also in 1969, Head Skis signed Olympic champion ski racer Jean-Claude Killy to endorse a new metal and fiberglass ski, the Killy 800.

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7.

Two years later, Head Skis started making athletic footwear, and introduced the "Radial Tennis Shoes".

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8.

The following year, Head Skis opened a new plant in Austria in order to produce more tennis rackets.

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9.

In 1997, Head Skis created the first titanium and graphite tennis racket.

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10.

Head Skis proved to be successful in 2012, with three Major winners during the year: Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, Maria Sharapova at the French Open and Andy Murray at the US Open.

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