Blardone skips to Salomon

Italian Max Blaredone has jumped to Salomon rather than accept the half-wage pay cut suggested by his sponsor for the 2009 season Rossignol. Blardone skied on Dynastar last season, a brand owned by Rossignol.Italian Max Blaredone has jumped to Salomon rather than accept the half-wage pay cut suggested by his sponsor for the 2009 season Rossignol. Blardone skied on Dynastar last season, a brand owned by Rossignol.

According to a report on the Swiss ski site skonline.ch, Blardone, the winner of four World Cup GS races, is switching to the company with which he had his early successes.

“I have full confidence in the company and am sure I can also help the ski to be further developed,” the 30 year old is quoted.”

Salomon international race director Christian Frison Roche said “The quality of our products has for us absolute priority. … A champion like Max Blardone is therefore a valuable member of our team.”