YES x Parlor
Unlikely Riders
We are very excited to be partnering with Unlikely Riders to support their mission to to encourage all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to engage in fun, radical joy and offer support to find healing thought the mountains while cantering our needs and abilities.
Spurred by a give away we ran with Splitboard VT and the Catamount Trail Association last year. Where we featured Liza's unique art on the split board we gave away. We are going to offer it as graphic for both skis and boards this winter with 20% of the sale of these skis and boards being donated directly to UNLIKELY RIDERS.
Artist's Bio:
"Hi, My name is Liza. I am an artist from Burlington, Vermont. I paint monsters with bright colors and short phrases/ messages.
One important value that I hope to reflect in my work is radical inclusion. Creating art with the goal that as many people as it touches will feel seen in their struggles and less alone. It is truly for everyone! Another value I like to focus on is self-love and our relationship with ourselves. I believe that it is so important to heal the trauma within our bodies and in doing that heal the world around us.
Making art has been a rewarding journey through how many people my art has reached and inspired. The connections that I've made through my work brings so much light to my life. My favorite form of creation is making murals and collaborations. Combining talent and allowing space for others to incorporate their work has led to the most beautiful pieces of art. I hope to do more of this kind of collaborative creation. We are
all creators and have this ability within us, sometimes all we need is encouragement and someone to believe in us so we can find the strength to believe in ourselves.
Insta: @liza_s_art
On our semi custom skis we use a standard flex pattern, which is appropriate for most skiers. The flex pattern for this ski has been designed to match the overall design of this ski and to provide a smooth and responsive feel for the ski
The laminates are the main structural component of our skis. All of our semi custom skis come with our frontside lay up. Built with three layers of Vectorply triaxial fiberglass, this lay up prioritizes dampness and stability while still maintaining a low swing weight.