Kaizen 112

PREVIEW 2023

For deep powder and freeride, as well as a bit of resort touring

In brief

Suitable for

big mountain touring, fat freetouring, American style

Not suitable for

old-school skiers, former resort skiers, steep, technical gorges

Also suitable for

resort freeride, transition to fat skis, younger skiers

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In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

This is the fattest of the brand-new Kaizen series, a ski for deep pow and freeride, and maybe even a bit of touring. It features a Split Core construction, with ash on the bottom and poplar-wood on top. This layout is designed to absorb vibration and give the ski a progressive flex. It features reduced edge contact in favor of abundant tip rocker, with less rise at the tail, complemented by significant tapering at both tip and tail. Its waist width points to a preference for soft snow, while its light weight is suited for skins and resort touring.

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Technical specifications

Recommended level

Intermediate

Construction

cap-sidewall

Materials

ash, poplar, carbon fiber

Base

polietilene sinterizzato UHMW con carbonio

Length

182 cm

Tip width

140 cm

Tail width

127 cm

Waist width

112 cm

Individual weight

1920 g

Sidecut radius

15 m

Available sizes

158, 168, 178, 184, 189

Released in

2023

Made in

United States

Price

1549.95 €

Status

Novelty

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Bindings

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Marker

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ATK Bindings

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