Tour skis
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- Author: Tommaso Cardelli
- Photographer: Giovanni Danieli
94 to 96 at the center, minimal rocker—just a little at the tip, a tapered tail, 1500 grams. This could be the identikit of the modern ski in the Tour class.
In the core, paulownia is increasingly being paired with more substantial wood species such as poplar or ash, or being replaced altogether, along with fiberglass, flax, and titanal.
As regards profiles, the trend when compared to a few years ago is something of a return to the past. This is particularly true for rocker profiles (with the exception of a few decidedly US-styled offerings), which translates into an early-rise tip to help turn initiation and float without having to shift weight back to tackle powder, but nothing like the more radical profiles we’ve seen over the years. Tapered tails help them release when exiting turns. Flax fiber is a sign of the times, as ski makers search for increasingly sustainable materials. Also on the rise are bio-based adhesives, and resins and sidewalls made from algae.
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