TESTED 2023
A stiff ski reserved for powerful, expert skiers and skimo (including with long ascents) with a fat ski underfoot
In brief
Suitable for
balanced mix of freeriding and freetouring, expert skiers
Not suitable for
entry and intermediate level, new school, slow speeds
Also suitable for
long, challenging outings; resort freeriding, alpine lines
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In words
Intro
Until last year, this was part of a line of skis known as Free. This year, it's called Radical and has a slightly different construction, which is stated as being heavier and stiffer. But the substance and objectives remain the same. We're talking about a mid-fat ski at an interesting weight point for the ascent in powder and with very respectable performance on the descent, without the compromises that can impact a lightweight ski's performance.
On the snow
Tenacity is its most immediate trait. Despite its size and fat shape, we're talking about a stiff, challenging ski reserved for powerful, high-level skiers. It's a valid choice for freeride skimo, and its light weight makes it suited for long, alpine outings in variable powder. It floats perfectly in deep pow, but it's not specifically designed for fresh snow. It also performs well in packed snow and on choppy terrain. You feel like you've got a longer ski than you actually do, so you might consider buying one size shorter to not have difficulty in the switchbacks. It performs best and most reliably at full speed and in wide turns. It's harder work in tight spaces, but is still manageable so long as you keep your speed up. We recommend mounting a pin binding for long ascents, or a step-in when mixed with resort skiing.
Lab
Very concave base that is unlikely to be corrected. Only roughened, not waxed, scratches on the base. Decent edges 1.4 x 1.5 mm at 90.2°, no base edge. Finish to be redone, widespread burring. Definitely needs tuning.
Technical specifications
Construction
sidewall
Materials
poplar, carbon fiber
Base
sintered polyethylene
Available sizes
173, 181, 188
Released in
2023
Made in
Austria
Price
900 €
Status
Novelty
Declared specsMeasured by us
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181 cm
Length
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134 cm
Tip width
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124 cm
Tail width
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107 cm
Waist width
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Edge contact
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Camber
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Tip rocker
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Tail rocker
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1.700 g
Individual weight
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Left weight
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Right weight
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21,5 m
Sidecut radius
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Load-bearing surface
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Tip torsion
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Center torsion
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Tail torsion
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