A classic design revamped for 08/09. The “Mountain” is a very lightweight pair of touring skis aimed at the serious ski tourer.
Coming in at only 1200 g per pair at 161 cm this is a ski that should float up the climbs and be perfect for longer ski tours such as the Haute [...]
The manufacturer says this about the Amplid Infrablack Skis 2008:
Probably the lightest fat ski on the market. Our Amplid Helio Core, home grown carbon fibre and things we don’t wanna talk about make the Infrablack the superlight big mountain weapon.
Handling while riding or carrying while hiking 1700 gr. (!!!) per ski is more than [...]
The most advanced mountaineering/touring ski in the Stockli range. For experts who want to challenge the steepest and deepest but probably need to hike to get there.
The manufacturer says this about the Stockli, Stormrider, Pit Pro 2008 Skis:
Advanced, lightweight mountaineering skis with outstanding downhill performance.
154 cm - 184 cm.
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Ski touring is increasing massively in terms of its popularity. Touring is no longer the preserve of smelly mountain goats or skiers who don’t have the technique to arc a turn on groomed, icy pistes- thankfully those folk take their abyssal technique elsewhere, far away into the back-country. No, surprisingly the new breed of [...]
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Hugely popular in the french Alps the Legend 8000’s are great all-rounders for the good intermediate to expert skier- they do everything reasonably well and are pretty easy to use. They are a touch boring though and although you can ski everything with them and it is one of the more versatile skis out [...]
Versatile ski tourers ideal for mixed terrain and a hearty amount of downhill fun as well as uphill yomping.
The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Altitrail Vertical Skis 2008:
Rider ProfileFor high altitude fans who love climbing on skins but also want maximum performance from their skis during descent.
Advantages
Great floatation on all snow [...]
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Light, strong and agile touring skis with the focus on skiing and not just climbing. A good sidecut, sporty flex and the ability to ski down-hill as well as ascend rapidly. The Movement Shaman is a good alternative to traditional touring toothpicks for the modern skier.
The manufacturer says this about the Movement Shaman [...]
The Pearl is a new womens ski at Volkl and a versatile allrounder for park & pipe, piste and powder. Built with the light-weight Sensor Wood core the Pearl is an easy ski to maneouvre and is available in a large variety of sizes starting at a most petite 148. Suitable to confident advanced [...]
The men from Volkl were very excited by the Bridge. It is a ski that, forgive me, is to bridge the gap between traditional groomed run skiing and the new skool movement of park, pipes and backcountry. In effect this is an allmountain ski for the 21st Century. When fitted with Markers exceptionally well [...]
The Bandit Respect 78 looks fantastic and is a well-rounded pair of ski tourers for those that love not only to walk up but are look forwards to an exhilirating decent. Light, stong and formed in the mould of the legendary bandit 78. If you are looking for a great pair of very skiable [...]