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Drew Tabke

Skier
American·b. ~1985
Known for:
Two-time Freeride World Tour champion (2011, 2013). Certified avalanche course instructor and ski guide.
Sponsored by: Praxis Skis, Eddie Bauer, Giro, Crystal Mountain

Drew Tabke grew up skiing Park City and Alta/Snowbird in Utah. He entered the Freeride World Tour in 2008 and won the overall tour ranking in both 2011 and 2013, including a first place finish at Chamonix. He designs pro model skis with Tahoe-based manufacturer Praxis, having created the GPO (Giant Pacific Octopus) model after his 2013 championship season. He is also a certified avalanche educator, writer, and marketing professional.

Drew Tabke's Gear List(2)

GPO (Giant Pacific Octopus)

Praxis

Product description

Measures 140-116-128mm with 55cm tip rocker, 35cm tail rocker, 22-meter turn radius. Approximately 2,000g per ski standard (ultralight carbon variant available). 92cm contact patch provides float and edge hold. Handmade in the Sierra Nevada, available 155-192cm as custom order.

Connection note

Co-designed pro model; used during 2013 FWT season
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Quixote

Praxis

Product description

Freeride ski with asymmetric left-right outlines, 188cm measures 142-118-131mm at approximately 2,200g per ski. Offset taper geometry places outside edge taper earlier for consistent sidecut arc and improved carve initiation. Maple, ash, and paulownia core. Built to order in the Sierra Nevada.

Connection note

Newer pro model
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Last updated March 12, 2026