Skis Flashcards
Waist Width
The wider the ski is under foot, the easier it will be for the skier to handle those imperfect conditions like slush, crud , powder, and the ever popular loose granular that Mad River specializes in
what kind of skier needs a waist width of 70mm to 80mm
These skiers that spend days skiing groomed runs. They like to make A LOT of turns. they lack stability in softer snow conditions because they aren’t quite wide enough underfoot to float through powder and bust through the slush and crud.
Mens beginner 70mm-80mm ski?
Atomic Smoke
Womens Beginner 70mm-80mm ski?
Elan Zest
Mens intermediate 70mm-80mm ski?
K2 Amp 76ti
Womens Intermediate 70mm-80mm ski?
K2 Superific
Mens advanced 70mm-80mm ski?
Elan Amphibio 14
Womens advanced 70mm-80mm ski?
Dynastar Exclusive Elite Light
what kind of skier needs a waist width of 80mm 100mm.
This skier will ski Ohio, Colorado, Vermont, New York, West Virginia, anywhere. They need a ski that can handle all of the conditions any of these ski areas have to offer. Keep in mind this ski is NOT a powder specific ski. This category fits the “one ski quiver” that is desired by most of our customer. Having a wider waist increases the skiers stability on variable terrain, so slush, crud, and powder are more manageable than ever thanks wider waists.
Chands Pick for Mens intermediate to advanced 80mm-100mm?
Line Sick Day 95
The other mens intermediate to advanced 80mm-100mm?
Rossignol Sin 7
Mens Advanced 80mm-100mm?
Blizzard Bonafide
Womens Intermediate 80mm-100mm?
Line Celebrity
Womens Intermediate/advanced 80mm-100mm?
Rossignol Temptation 88
What skiier needs 101mm-115mm?
These skis are perfect for those customers looking for a western specific everyday ski.
Mens intermediate/advanced 101mm-115mm
Rossignol Soul 7
Mens intermediate/advanced 101mm-115mm
Volkl Gotama
What skier needs a 115mm and beyond ?
When you arrive at this category, you have entered the world of specific. These skis are designed with soft snow in mind. Could you ski a 100mm waisted ski in Ohio? Of course you could, but the are designed to be used specifically out west in the big mountain arena. These wide skis are sold daily in our shop, to people who live in Ohio. They have bought in to our progressive theory and are ready to shred the mountain with less work.
What is a side cut?
The sidecut, or turning radius of the ski determines what kind of turn shape a ski will “naturally” make. So, tip the ski on the edge and ride the edge all the way through the turn and that would be the “natural” turn radius of the ski.
What kind of turns will a 10m-14m side cut make?
short turns, all groomers, not super versatile
What kind of turns will a 15m-18m side cut make?
variety of turns, still quick without being grabby, great for Midwest skiers who travel occasionally
What kind of turns will a 19m-23m side cut make?
mostly long higher speed turns, usually these skis are the true all-mountain performers, GREAT in soft snow, but still rips the groomers.
What kind of tunrs will a 23m and beyond side cut make?
POW POW POW!
What size sk does tha average male need
170 cm
what size ski does the average female need
150 cm
Elan Zest
73mm underfoot, cap construction with a system binding. The cap construction makes this ski super forgiving for a beginner looking to learn to carve turns. This wood core ski is super light, which makes the feel quick edge to edge and is easy to carry from the car to the hill. Package Price 369.95
K2 Amp 76ti
76mm underfoot, cap construction with a sheet a Titanium. The cap construction at this level allow the ski to enter and exit turns easily, and the sheet of Titanium give the ski a stiffer feel increasing the stability of the ski at higher speeds. This is a great ski for intermediates that like skiing fast and enjoy the confidence of a stiffer ski on hard snow. Package price 569.95
K2 Superific
76mm underfoot, wood core with MOD Techology. The wood core acts as a natural dampening material that cuts down on ski chatter on icy conditions. The MOD Technology is a composite material that sits on top wood core in the tip and tail, providing the ski with torsional stiffness, giving it great edge hold at higher speeds. This is a ski that is forgiving enough for a beginner to ski, but will still hold up to the demands of a solid intermediate. Package Price 469.95
Elan Amphibio 14
74mm underfoot, full sidewall construction to give the ski ultimate torsional stiffness providing the skier with excellent edge hold at high speeds. Two sheets of titanium increases the stable feel especially on hard snow and ice. This is the ultimate carving ski for aggressive advanced skier looking for high performance hard snow ski. Package Price 899.95
Dynastar Exclusive Elite Light
72mm underfoot, Full sidewall construction. The Full sidewall construction gives this ski amazing edge grip as high speeds, and its narrow waist makes it a quick turning carver. This ski has a racy feel, and is the staff choice for a high performance front side carving ski. Package Price 679.95
Line Sick Day 95
95mm underfoot The Sik Day is Skiing Magazines one and only ski of the year for a reason, its supremely versatile. Full sidewall construction gives this ski a rip and grip feel on the hard snow, and the metal free contruction skis effortlessly in mixed snow conditions. This ski is a great choice for an intermediate looking to explore more of the mountain, or an advanced skier that likes an effortless ride. At 95mm the Sick Day is suppressing quick edge to edge, perfect for the Midwest skier who does a little traveling as well. Package Price 639.95
Rossignol Sin 7
96mm-100mm underfoot depending on size. Full sidewall construction, with Air Tip Technology. Air tip is a core material used in the tip and tail of the ski to give the ski a light weight feel on the snow. By reducing weight in the tip and tail, the skier has better control of the ski throughout the turn transition. The Sin 7 is the evolution of Aspen Ski and Boards best selling S3. The Sin 7 is lighter, more stable, and more powerful that the popular S3, making it an even more versatile ski. The Sin 7 is a great choice for intermediate to advanced skier who are looking for the true all mountain experience. Package Price 649.95
Blizzard Bonafide
98mm underfoot. Full sidewall construction for exceptional edge hold on hard snow at speed. The Bonafide has a wood core sandwiched between two sheets of titanium for maximum stability at high speeds. The ski has early rise rocker in the tip, which allows this ski to blast through crud and float when the powder is deep, and the traditional camber underfoot skis like a carving ski on hard pack. This Ski is perfect for our Ohio customers who ski some Midwest and some out west.
Line Celebrity
85mm underfoot full cap construction. The cap construction gives this ski supreme forgiveness for the conservative skier looking for confidence. Early rise in the tip gets this ski up on top of the soft snow making it easier to ski in variable snow.
Rossignol Temptation 88
88mm underfoot. Full sidewall for edge grip on the hard pack, and a very small amount of rocker makes the Temptation 88 a versatile ski both on and off the groomers. The sidcut of this ski is very drastic lending to its ability to carve beautiful “S” turns, in fact it’s the best carver in the category. With enough width underfoot to still plow through the soft snow, the 88 is perfect for the front side gal looking to explore a little ungroomed terrain out west.
Rossignol Soul 7
106mm underfoot. The Soul 7 is a completely new ski in Rossignol’s fabled “S” series. Rossignol has always been known as a company who builds skis that are stable at speeds and durable, but they have always been a bit heavy. Enter “Air Core”. Air Core is a unique tip and tail construction that cuts weight from the tip and tail, making them quicker edge to edge and much more playful than older Rossignol products. The beautiful thing is you and your customer can see the technology! The Soul 7 is a game changer for the aspiring advanced skier looking to ski better and work less in soft snow and the expert looking for a lightweight, versatile, one ski quiver
Volkl Gotama
107mm underfoot. The Gotama has been an iconic big mountain ski since the late 90’s and it continues to rule! Full sidewall construction gives this ski great edge grip on hard pack, while the low profile rocker floats this bad boy on the soft stuff. The expert skiers love the stability the Gotama possesses at speeds for which Volkl is known.
