2012 Demo Ski Descriptions
MENS (Jump to Women's Skis)
LEGEND 94-(132-94-118) 18m @178.Wood/Metal laminate. With Freeride Rocker, the Legend 94 offers incredible user-friendliness, balance, edge-grip, and versatility for which the series is known.
LEGEND 85-(126-85-110) 16m @172.Wood/Metal laminate. Easy turner that is similar to the Legend 94 but narrower with more sidecut and a bit more precision on the groomers.
K2
AFTERSHOCK-(130-86-114)17m@174. Wood/Metal laminate-hybritech sidewall. The All-terrain Rocker gives you the versatility to rip off-trail and is still lively and agile on groomers. A favorite of the less aggressive skier.
RICTOR-(127-80-109) 16m@174. Wood/Metal laminate-hybritech sidewalls. A narrower version of the Aftershock, the Rictor has the optimal combination of width, shape, and profile for the front–side skier.
SIDESTASH-(138-108-127) 25m@181. Wood/Metal. Whether tracking out your secret stash in bounds, or heading out the backcountry gate to harvest week-old pow, the SideStash is the perfect tool, especially for Tahoe.
HARDSIDE-(131-98-119) 23m@181. Wood/Metal. The Hardside's construction and All-Terrain Rocker guarantees a solid, stable ski when blasting through crud and will handle firm snow with powerful precision.
KUNG FUJAS-(133-102-127) 19m@179. Wood/Triax glass. Laps in the park, wide open bowls, pillow lines , tree skiing, and even bonks and jibs are fair game on the Kung Fujas.
LINE
INFLUENCE 115-(153-115-142) 19m@179. Wood/Metal Matrix. Powerful, high-speed, hard-charging big mountain control and stability, with effortless float and a quick nimble feel.
PROPHET 98-(132-98-123) 17.2m@179. Wood/Metal Matrix. Float in powder and easier turn initiation on the hard pack while providing high speed stability, edge hold and a lively responsive feel.
NORDICA
ENFORCER-(135-98-125) 19m@177. Wood/Metal. With a 98mm waist and a slow rise tip profile that rises from the snow at a very gradual rate, the super versatile Enforcer will rip everything from powder, crud, and even the firmest snow. Mantra killer? We'll let you decide!
ROSSIGNOL
S7-(145-115-123) 17.5m@188. Wood/Carbon laminate. 50% low camber underfoot, 50% high rocker tip and tail with a centered sidecut for effortless powder skiing. Similar to Super 7 with more sidecut and without the metal layer.
S3-(128-98-118) 23m@186. Wood/glass. Camber under foot delivers power, energy, and grip for groomed snow while high rocker tip and tail provide floatation and effortless powder skiing.
EXPERIENCE 88-(135-88-124) 16.4m@178. Wood/basalt/glass laminate. Experience's unique combination of the latest technologies delivers easier turning on groomers and in powder and more stability in all conditions.
SALOMON
ROCKER 2-(139-115-129) 20.3m@180. Wood/Monocoque. With a honeycomb tip and tail for extreme light weight and Powder Rocker, this is the perfect weapon for freeskiers who enjoy deep powder.
CZAR-(131-111-121) 44.7m@182. Wood core. Twin-tip high performance powder ski with rocker shape for floatation and full wood core and double monocoque construction for stability.
SHOGUN-(130-101-120) 25.9m@182. Wood/Monocoque. High-performance 100mm waisted all mountain twin tip deisigned to be stable at speed yet playful and floaty.
SENTINEL-(129-95-121) 21.1m@184. Wood/Metal. Very high performance resort and backcountry ski for strong skiers who demand exceptional stability in all conditions. Salomon's answer to the Volkl Mantra.
LORD-(128-87-115) 17.4m@177. Wood core/monocoque. All-mounatn twin-tip combining solid edge grip and stability with enough floatation from All-terrain rocker for the occasional venture off-piste.
ENDURO XT 850-(127-84-111) 17.4m@177. Wood/Titanium/Bamboo. A true-performance all-mountain ski, the Enduro provides unrivaled stability and control with all mountain rocker for those occassional ventures off trail.
ENDURO XT 800-(125-79-107) 14.6m@168. Wood/Titanium/Bamboo. The little brother of the XT 850, just as strong and powerful, but with a little less width for even more precision, quickness and grip on the groomed runs.
VOLKL
RTM 84-(129-84-111) 18.0m@176. With ELP Rocker design, the RTM's (Ride The Mountain) are for the skier who wants incredible groomed snow, frontside performance plus an occasional foray off trail.(previously AC50).
RTM 80-(126-80-107) 17.8m@176. A bit narrower than the RTM 84, the 80 also features ELP Rocker for added maneuverablilty in soft snow while delivering smooth, graceful arcs on groomed terrain.(previously AC30).
KATANA-(143-112-132) 25.8m@184. Wood/Titanium. With ELP Rocker, an 111mm waist and beefy construction, perfect for skiers who want a big mountain powder ski that can handle the groomed on occassion.
MANTRA-(132-98-118) 24.2m@177. Wood/Titanium. Still unparalleled in the market, it's the go-to ski for those who want a powder ski that is versatile enough to ski hard on groomed trails as well. A favorite among our customers as well as Dave himself!
KENDO-(127-88-109) 21.9m@177. Wood/Titanium. The Kendo is perfect for the skier who wants an all-mountain freeride ski for 50/50 frontside/backside skiing. Same construction as Mantra, but narrower with more grip and precision for firm snow.
GOTAMA-(139-107-123) 24.9m@178. Wood/Carbon. With ELP Rocker it's a great choice for good skiers who want a playful big mountain twin tip that you can ski around the mountain as an everyday ski in all conditions.
TAHOE CITY SKI SHOP ONLY
ATOMIC
COAX-(137-105-128) 22m@183. Wood core. Wide twin-tip with Adaptive Rocker which goes anywhere you can take it-from back bowls, steep chutes, backcountry kickers, park, pipe, and even groomed trails-all with great ease.
CRIMSON TI-(131.5-88-117) 17m@178. Wood/Titanium. All-mountain offering with typical Atomic attributes-strong edge hold, powerful rebound and high-speed stability all with a versatile shape.
4FRONT
CRJ-(126-115-124) 27m@180. Wood core."With normal sidecut and camber underfoot, this ski carves through firm snow. The reverse sidecut and rocker towards the tip and tail make this ski ideal for skiing powder and playing with every feature on the mountain."- by CR
TURBO-(129-104-121) 27.6m@182. Wood core.A limited edition backcountry ski that has special features including minimal camber and rocker in the tip and tail for ultimate powder snow dominance.
CLICK!-(120-88-115) 19m@177. Wood core. All day cruisers to the park, the Click! has no limits. A mid-sized waist and medium/soft flex at tip and tail makes it extremely versatile for anybody.
LINE
SIR FRANCIS BACON-(140-108-136) 17.7m@184. Wood core/sidewall. Redesigned for increased versatility and quickness, the Bacons offer a floaty, smooth, solid feel that is fun everywhere on the mountain.
MOMENT
TAHOE-(127-96-118) 21.1m@180. Wood core. With a 96mm waist and a medium radius sidecut, this ski is perfectlty matched to any terrain-trees, crud, steeps, powder, park-you name it this ski will tame it.
BELAFONTE-(135-106-124) 25.7m@182. Aspen/Ash wood core. The all-new Belafonte is lighter and slightly softer, it has tip rocker to aid flotation and fight deflection, plus traditional camber for powerful edge engagement that keeps you motoring long after the pow turns to chopped-up crust.
NORDICA
JET FUEL-(126-84-112) 18m@178. Wood core. Made for expert level skiers in need of a ski that offers great flexibility in soft snow and versatile conditions with a lively response, predictable rebound, fluid turns and power.
TEMPEST-(127-80-111) 17m@178. Wood core. Made for advanced to expert level skiers looking for the ultimate combination of precision and versatility, the new Hot Rod Tempest handles all conditions with ease and has an aggressive side cut for hard packed snow.
PRAXIS
RX-(141-116-128) 28m@179. Wood core. "RX is a traditional all mountain powder twin, with a touch of rocker in the tip transitioning gently into underfoot camber, and then again into tail rocker." Floaty, carvy, and stable! FREERIDE-(133-107-124) 24m@184. Wood core. Sporting traditional camber and a stiffer flex, the Freeride initiates carves smoothly and exits turns just as easily. "Mini Rocker" tip ensures soft snow floatation and versatility off-trail.
ROSSIGNOL
SUPER 7-(146-117-127) 22.5m@195. Wood/Metal laminate. The award winning, game changing S Series provide amazing floatation and tracking, easy-steering and speed control, and respectable skiing on groomers. High rocker tip and tail with camber underfoot and centered sidecut offers effortless powder turns.
SALOMON
BBR 8.9-(147-88-110)12.5m@176. Wood core. Unlike any other ski ever made, the BBR features an oversized, surfboard-like tip, rocker shape and pintail to enable it to float in powder and adapt to uneven terrain smoothly and predictably.
WOMENS
ATOMIC
AFFINITY STORM-(127.5-84-107) 15.2m@159. Wood core. A light, quick turning, confidence inspiring, all conditions ski coupled with early rise tip and wider platform that may take you to terrain you've never skied before.
DYNASTAR
EXCLUSIVE EDEN-(126-85-110) 16m. Wood/Metal. The Exclusive Eden combines a wide platform with deep side cut that delivers a unbelievable ski experience whether skiing chutes, groomers and everything in between.
EXCLUSIVE IDYLL-(124-78-106) 14m. Wood core. The new Exclusive Idyll is the perfect all mountain ski for women skiers who want easily carved turns on hard snow and groomers; and the occassional run through the crud and trees.
K2
SUPERSTITIOUS-(128-84-112) 14m@160. Wood/Metal laminate.With All-Terrain rocker and a wider chassis, the Superstitious provides top-notch performance in soft snow, both on and off trail for the expert-level woman. Replaces the infamous Lotta Luv.
SUPERFREE-(120-76-104) 14m@160. Wood core. This all-mountain women's ski is the most versatile advanced/expert ski in the line and offers an extra level of control and energy on both groomed snow and off-piste. Replaces the Free Luv.
MISSBEHAVED-(133-102-127) 14m@159. Wood core. From deep powder turns, straightlining out of untouched bowls to chopped up crud and even laying deep turns on hardpack, this ski does it all.
MISSDEMEANOR-(121-90-115) 15m@159. Wood core. With a lightweight core for forgiveness and reduced swing weight, and torsional rigidity for grip on hard snow, this ski can go anywhere with any skier at the helm.
BRIGHTSIDE-(132-90-115) 16m@167. Wood/Metal. Quick, energetic, and extremely smooth, this ski with All-Terrain Rocker is a definite "must try" for any Tahoe condition. All new this year!
LINE
PANDORA-(142-115-139) 15.5m@172. Wood core. Engineered with Early Rise, Early Taper and a perfectly tuned flex, the Pandora is one of the most fun, playful and surprisingly effortless skis to ride in the powder and anywhere else on the mountain.
CELEBRITY 100-(134-100-125) 15.4m@165. Wood/Metal. The Early Rise tip provides extra float and even easier turn initiation on the hard pack, while it's wood and metal construction provides stability and responsiveness.
ROSSIGNOL
S7W-(140-110-118) 14.8m@178. Wood core. Based on the award-winning S7, these womens versions provide amazing floatation and tracking, easy-steering, and speed control along with effortless skiing on groomers. Why shouldn't women have their own S7?
S3W-(124-96-114) 17.5m@168. With Powder Turn Rocker and spoon tip for maximum floatation and a centered sidecut for edge grip, power, steering and playfulness, these skis will appeal to every woman skier looking for adventure.
S2W-(122-92-115) 20m@170. Wood core. More traditional than the S7W and S3W, these are still a super versatile all-mountain ski with Powder Turn Camber (100% camber underfoot) for maximum stability, power and precision on groomed trails.
TEMPTATION 82-(132-82-120) 14m@168. Wood/basalt/glass. Temptation's unique combination of rocker, sidecut, tip profile and width delivers easier turning and carving on groomers and more stability in all conditions.
SALOMON
GEISHA-(126-97-116) 20.3m@164. Wood/Bamboo. Women's freeride ski with rockered tip and tail, lightweight, snappy, and easy to initiate a turn-for women who ski in all conditions.
LADY-(128-85-113) 13.6m@161. Wood core. All-mountain freeride, twin-tip ski for women who ski equal amounts on and off-piste. Another favorite of our customers for the last 2 seasons!
BAMBOO-(125-78-106) 13.1m@159. Wood/Titanium/Bamboo. Reliable and playful performance ski, designed to explore the whole mountain with a bit of power and precision.
LAVA-(123-74-103) 12.4m@159. Wood/Titanium. A great ski for the intermediate woman that will spend most of her time on the groomers and hard pack. A true game-improvement ski that is light, nimble, and easy to ski.
VOLKL
KIKU-(139-107-123) 20.3m@162. Wood/Carbon.The Kiku features ELP - Elongated Low Profile rocker technology that gives it incredible manueverability in the deep stuff, combined with solid groomed-snow performance.
AURA-(131-96-114) 20.2m@163. Wood/Titanium.The Aura is a women's big mountain ski for experts and near-experts that can also take on the groomed when the snow gets firm. It has a 94mm waist, a full Sensorwood Light core and 2 sheets of Titanium for stability in any snow condition.
KENJA-(129-86-105) 15.9m@156. Wood/Titanium. Best suited for advanced to expert women skiers who want to ride a 50/50 blend of groomed or soft snow conditions, the Kenja (meaning: wise person) is sure to become a go-to all mountain freeride ski for the Tahoe region. Think of it as a svelte Aura.
TIERRA-(139-78-99) 13.2m@154. Wood/Metal. With Bio-Logic technology, the stance, ski geometry, and flex are perfectly dialed, allowing the Tierra to take advanced to expert women to groomed runs with the ultimate combination of top-end performance and ease of use.
AURORA-(132-82-103) 15.1m@161. Wood/Metal. The Aurora is for expert women skiers who want stellar performance for everyday groomed snow skiing, combined with a wide enough platform for a an occassional powder run.
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