Team

Denali Team 

Adam Cord
Co-Founder

Cord competed on the Purdue University Water Ski Team, where he also received his BS in Industrial Engineering. After graduating, he worked at O'Brien Watersports where he learned about ski design and manufacturing. He has been actively involved in tournament slalom skiing for 15 years and is capable of running into 41 off when he is not testing skis. 

Cord creates the CAD and generates the computer-aided machine code used with the Denali CNC machines. Also, he is a mentor to customers by providing guidance on ski tuning, fin setup, boot position, and slalom philosophy.

Adam lives in Seattle with his wife, Ashley, and their two sons. 

Tournament Bests: .5 @ -41, 36mph

Adam Caldwell

Co-Founder

Caldwell grew up free skiing on the frigid waters of Maine. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine and went on to work as a Nuclear Test Engineer on 688 Class Submarines. Following his work on the base, he became a Mechanical Development/Test Engineer for a marine diesel engine manufacturer. 

He has been diligently working on tuning skis and perfecting his technique on the water since meeting Adam Cord in 2006. He has run 41 off in record tournaments while riding his handmade custom skis. 

Caldwell executes the mechanical side of the business, running the CNC machines, hydraulic presses, and many other custom tools to create Denali water skis. 

Tournament Bests: 4 @ -41, 36mph | 1.5 @ -43, 34mph

Meg Deeley
Manufacturing | Brand Management

Meg joined the team in 2020 when she moved to Charleston to work for Trophy Lakes. Through spending time with Caldwell, she transitioned to Denali in 2021. As a former AP Physics Teacher, she has a passion for science, learning, and skiing, making her the perfect fit for the team. 

Meg works with Caldwell on the manufacturing side, and has over the past year been involved with every step of our process. Many of the c85s in the world today came out of her hands. She also works to promote the brand through social media engagement and running our demo program. 

Though she just ran the course for the first time in 2018, she is committed to improving her technique and giving feedback on the skis from a different perspective. 

Tournament Best: 5 @ -22, 34mph

Austin Able
Pro Team 

Austin is a true student of the sport. He has been competing and coaching for over 10 years. He has finished top 10 in multiple professional events and runs into 41 off. 

Austin is a huge asset to the Denali team because of his experience working with many types of skiers and his systematic approach to coaching and ski setup. He runs able ski school in North Carolina when he is not traveling the world coaching and competing. 

Austin lives in North Carolina with his wife, Michelle, and their daughter. Visit ableskischool.com for coaching. 

Tournament Best: 2 @ -41, 36mph

Brent Triplett
Pro Team

While Brent has been skiing at a high level for many years, he made a huge jump in 2018 when he switched to the Denali c65, skiing into 41 off many times. A Mechanical Engineer by trade, he is an asset to Denali as an analytical skier who understands the science behind his craft. 
Brent and his wife, Tori, live in Michigan with their son. 

Tournament Best: 2 @ -41, 36mph