Sunday, August 17, 2008

Dynastar Omeglass World Cup Skis 2008/09

Dynastar Omeglass World Cup Skis 2008/09

Fabulous. Whilst the pure FIS-WC ski is known as a handful, the retail version, the Omeglass World Cup is an excellent performer. Even though the Omeglass hasn't appeared to change too much over the years the performance has always improved.

This newer model seems more direct than the outgoing Omeglass. As is the current trend the ski works stronger down the fall-line and allows the slalom skier to be more acute in their angles. Lightening quick from edge-to-edge and smooth with it, this is a ski for instructors or experts who love short, thigh-burning turns and precise, rock-solid edge control. The Omeglass WC does almost dance, float down the piste as opposed to many of the more Germanic models, which although they can feel more "planted" often also feel a little less agile and immovable. An excellent pair of skis.

Citizen Ski rating: 94/100

Great ski, not quite full-blown FIS version but a benchmark in the slalom class - am tired of those bloody graphics though.

The manufacturer says this about the Dynastar Omeglass World Cup Skis 2008/09:

The Speed range is to skiing what Formula 1
is to auto racing. The skis in this range come straight from the
competition department and are equipped with all the latest
technological innovations, to provide expert skiers, instructors and
clubs with speed and performance. les skieurs experts, moniteurs et
clubs. In accordance with new rules from the Internal Ski Federation
(FIS), Dynastar is launching the Speed Course World Cup with a 27m
radius.

SPEED TECHNOLOGI ES
1 New Racing plate, equipped with a central linking arm to maximize
lateral stiffness and offer exceptional rebound and powerful acceleration
coming out of the turn.
2 The PX Racing, completely in line with racers’ needs, this binding is
equipped with additional technical features to optimize its behavior on racing
skis. For example, Dynastar has added micrometric adjustment to allow
optimum thrust adjustment. The mounting zone has also been reduced.

Maximum edge grip: Autodrive technology,
full-length phenol sidewalls
Precise trajectory: New sidecuts, Race Flex WC
plate
High performance: Sidecuts developed by
the racing department

SI ZES CM 155 165
RADIUS M 11 12
WEIGHT GR 2322
SI DECUT MM 118 66 102
BEGINNER EXPERT
PISTE ALL MOUNTAIN

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