Slideshow: The State of the Arc
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Three generations from the Lange family tree.

Hanson started the rear-entry revolution.

An early Elan “parabolic” shaped ski—scoffed at, then celebrated.

The K2 Four was a dagger in the heart of straight skis.

Salomon’s Pilot system kicked off the latest craze.

Rossignol boots have gone soft.