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In words
Intro
An enduring classic from Austrian skimaker Hagan, it's got a shiny new look but under the topsheet it's the same ski as last year, with carob and carbon fiber core. Available in two sizes, 151 and 161 cm, in terms of weight it sits somewhere in the middle of the category, opting to use a little more material rather than shaving off a few extra grams just for the sake of it. Over the years it has become a benchmark for medium–high level athletes.
On the snow
As we all know, virtue lies in the middle. And that's certainly the case with the Ultra 65. It initiates and holds turns easily, never losing the line, even at speed. But despite this, it's not an easy ski; you need to stay centered and know that it gives as good as it gets. But it's the right kind of twitchy, never tiring. It's easy to turn, though less so than the Mezzalama or DNA; lively, but less so than the Transalp RC, putting less strain on your leg muscles. It requires a little movement to release a turn, and on cold snow that's not too hard you can trace wider arcs and pick up speed. On bulletproof terrain it's penalized a little for a slight lack of tip and tail, even if it in terms of contact it's one of the best in its class. When the snow gets deep it needs a little tail work to get it to float well. All these scenarios can be managed by detuning the edges a little, especially for women and lighter men.
Lab
Very concave at the tip and tail; flat with uneven sections in the center. Not waxed, structure applied. Good edges 1.5 x 1.3 mm at 89.5°, base edge 0.8°. Edge at tip and tail very poor, needs tuning and waxing before taking it out.
Technical specifications
Construction
cap-sidewall
Materials
carob wood, carbon fiber
Base
sintered polyethylene with graphite
Available sizes
151, 161
Made in
Austria
Price
759 €
Declared specsMeasured by us
We measured the length 161 to get all the details
161 cm
Length
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97 cm
Tip width
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80 cm
Tail width
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65 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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700 g
Individual weight
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Left weight
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Right weight
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23 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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