Italian Giant Slalom specialist Massimiliano Blardone is returning to the Dynastar and Lange teams, according to Dynastar.

With 20 podium placings on World Cup, including five victories, Blardone brings unparalleled expertise to the Dynastar/Lange brand.

Now 31, Blardone's first win came in 2005 at Adelboden. His most recent was 2009 at Alta Badia.

He twice finished second in the Cup season long GS standings.

Blardone was with Dynastar in 2009, switching to Salomon for the 2010 season.