Seriously quick, firm flexing back-country, powder power-houses. The Ant’s are Armada’s “traditional” big-mountain freeride ski. Inspired by Ant Boronowski the ski is built for high-speeds, durability, reassurance and playfulness in the deep and steep. There is no “reverse camber” here but you do get a dedicated freeride stormer that is light [...]
Fantastic, I love this graphic, they look sublime in the flesh and you really do just want to hop on and go for a ride. The Big Daddy remain atop of the freeride pile Chez Atomic. With a meaty 125 mm waist this is a big ski for big powder days. [...]
Monstrous beasts for the pure back-country freerider. As per last season there are two versions, 181 and 192 cm, the profiles are slightly altered but not by much and they both sport vast turn shapes. In fact at 37 and 40 m respectively tip this ski on its edge and you’ll be [...]
Revised and revitalised for 2009, the Legend Pro Rider ski is built for the dedicated freeride expert, or even Pro rider. Firmer, smoother and more invigorating than the previous somewhat soporific model. The float is increased with the addition of an extra 3 mm underfoot, the lengths - there are 3 models [...]
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New for 2009 and should prove prove a very sweet introduction for back-country skiing for many skiers. The Yaka-Jam takes off from the very successful, and accessible, Yaka, as a ski that an advanced skier can explore the hill, take on new challenges or just cruise as they feel. With all the [...]
With Fischer you always expect engineering innovation and although introduced last season and featuring a refreshed graphic for 2008/09 the Watea 101 provide an excellent balance of flex, weight and strength through the I-Beam construction.
Super-stable through the wood-iBeam core, the wood has two separate carbon fibre channels running through to lower weight yet provide [...]
What better way to talk about Head skis for this coming year than this awesome photo of Maier in action, in training and having the good fortune to be in Portillo, Chile.
There is a definite Renaissance at the Austrian manufacturer. They have, through the quality of the their products, and most certainly their [...]
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Super-light, the Monster Alpinist is an all-mountain, freeride touring ski weighing in at a paltry 1190 gms, so the Alpinist is very much ideal for the serious ski tourer. As with a ski this light it is designed for heading up the hills as down them so the width is reduced to a [...]
Big-mountain ski touring with an emphasis on skiing rather than hiking is becoming ever-more popular and the iM O.B.’s are here to address those skiers. With 130 - 94 - 119 the dimensions are reasonably hefty but the weight is kept light through the use of “Hollow Glass Technology” and Head’s “Touring” construction.So [...]
Monster’s come in all shapes and sizes and the 102’s are about the biggest - or certainly one of the toughest. When I skied these I could certainly see their point but you need to be a passionate and powerful skier with a love of the backcountry - and if you’re not skiing [...]