Majesty Superpatrol Carbon
Polish manufacturer introduces a new carbon line for technical touring
- Author: Michele Guarneri
- Photographer: Michele Guarneri
The carbon touring line is big news for next season from the Polish brand, which develops and tests their products at home in their backyard, the Tatras mountains. Majesty has taken the know-how and experience gained in the last few years from developing the Supernova (a benchmark for the rest of the collection in terms of its use of carbon) and used it on their range of classic touring skis.
The resulting models are extremely lightweight, thanks to the materials used in their construction: biaxial carbon fiber, which controls and optimizes flex without compromising on stiffness, and Kevlar carbon fiber, which increases torsional flexibility and responsiveness. Skis made from these materials are generally very light, but require a skilled, confident skier. Beginners should stick to skis made mainly from wood. As well as the Supernova (103 mm) and Superpatrol (95 mm), the Superscout (85 mm) and Superwolf (91 mm) are available in carbon versions.
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The Superpatrol Carbon, at 95 mm underfoot weighs in at just 1,450 g in the 177, which puts them in that classic touring segment that feels like a light ski. Construction-wise it has a paulownia core and classic Majesty shape: wide, rockered tip (though less so than the other models) and set back mount, typical of models designed to float.
«The Superpatrol Carbon, at 95 mm underfoot weighs in at just 1,450 g in the 177»
A lightweight, well-balanced ski with an even flex and solid construction, it feels most at home in fresh powder, where it floats like a dream, but holds up well on crust and windswept terrain, the tail releasing easily where necessary. It even does well on chop, largely thanks to its rocker and mount position, as well as the turn radius (which however makes it a little less nimble in thick forest terrain).
We’re curious to try a pair with centrally mounted bindings. This ski’s true vocation is clocking up vertical on technical, challenging terrain, while still being fun on the ride down. Not for everyone, beginners and more easygoing skiers should look elsewhere.
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