2025 Fan Favorite Graphics: Winners

by Wagner Custom / Mar 31, 2025

And the winners are... 

We asked you to vote for in our Fan Favorite Graphics contest, and, wow, did you ever! We tallied almost 1,000 votes this year, and we're thrilled to announce the winners. 

The winners

Honorable mention: Grand Teton Descent

Grand Teton takes the Honorable Mention Inspired by iconic ski descents like the Grand Teton, Ouray artist Kylee Firlit selected locations for her 2025 Artist Series to connect with Wagner’s location-diverse audience. Obviously the decision paid off, as her "Grand Teton" design earned an honorable mention, with just under 10% of the overall vote.

Third Place: Shandoka Flow

Shandoka Flow takes third place
If this design looks familiar, it’s because our in-house designer, Jack Plantz, created an entire Artist Series of skis based on this concept—but Shandoka Flow wasn't part of it! Using computer rendering skills that the rest of us can only dream of, Jack transforms topographic maps into glass-like graphics, with the colors seamlessly blending into the rest of the ski.

Second Place: First Light

First Light takes second spot
"First Light" is a tribute to those early mornings on the mountain. As the sun kisses the peaks, it’s time for another adventure. This graphic perfectly captures the essence of why we rise early in the winter.

First place: The Forest Fairy

The Forest Fairy by Nikki Niedringhaus

With an impressive 27% of the vote, Alaska’s Nikki Niedringhaus claims the top spot for her custom painting on her husband’s skis. A graphic designer and illustrator, Nikki explains that “having a toddler and spending our days reading fairy tales has helped us see everyday life through a more magical lens.” Her artwork, The Forest Fairy, is a tribute to the serene beauty and rustic charm of Girdwood, Alaska. Inspired by the woods and the mushroom-loving locals, the piece brings to life a whimsical world where woodland creatures play among the red-capped mushrooms found on local trails—home to fairies and gnomes in their hidden sanctuary.

"My art takes you back to the wonder of childhood and reminds you of the magic that surrounds us here in Alaska."


The rest of the best (in no particular order):

Pixel Eye Wagner Custom Skis
Pixel Eye 
Zebra Nod Wagner Custom Skis
Zebra Nod
Dark Side of the Mac Wagner Custom Skis
Dark Side of the Mac
Graffiti Names Wagner Custom Skis
Graffiti Names
Plumage Wagner Custom Skis
Plumage Rubra (House Graphic) by Jack Plantz
3D Glasses Wagner Custom Skis
3D Glasses by @Eldf3n (Sherwood Smith)
Southwest Elk Wagner Custom Skis
Southwest Elk
Skulls Wagner Custom Skis
Skulls

Thanks for voting, and look for us again in 2026!

Interested in creating a custom graphic? Check out our "How to Custom" series here.


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