I work a lot with my ski sponsor, Head, to develop new technologies.

When I saw (Raich) ski out I just couldn't believe what was happening.

By definition, startups are not constrained by the limits of established company culture. And so they push boundaries and develop new technologies and ways of doing things.

When I grew up, I had a lot of fun ski racing with my friends. We pushed each other, and this made it easier to work hard.

Instead of constantly enhancing the norm - forever upping the ante of the 'normal' with new technologies - we should work on enhancing the concept of normal by broadening appreciation of anatomical variation.

I enjoy learning about the new technologies. I enjoy getting to know the new fans and dealing with them on their turf.