Salomon Equipe GC Race 2008

The GC is excellent for aging racers like myself who find it increasingly difficult to tame the full-on FIS race skis. A full wood core and slightly over-sized sidecut give you heaps of stability and a slightly tighter radius. This increases your control so that you can finish the turn without wondering if you may end up impaled in the car park as your trusted planks refuse to go any direction other than straight.
Ideal for the sporty advanced ski or expert the GC's can be skied pretty much anywhere on the hill but do prefer some nice groomed terrain if at all possible.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Equipe, GC Race, 2008, Race Carver, High Performance, Piste, Advanced, Expert, Skis:

High-performance carving.

Looking for radical performance? This full woodcore ski is still accessible and versatile yet performs extremely well in icy conditions. With the attractive design and finishing. You can take on the medium to long turns with the mindset of a champion.

Salomon Foil 2008

Another year and we get another Foil. unchanged from '07 the Foil has proven to be a huge success due to their combination of lightness, reasonable firmness of flex and a sidecut that still gives a good carve with enough width to keep you on top of the fluff. The ski itself has proved itself stronger, stiffer and much more suited to the latest jibbing and back-country adventures of the Freeride generation than the now long gone 1080 of yore. Confidence has been restored in the Salomon brand on the back of the Foils and last years LAB Simon Dumont & LAB Gun which were great skis for the expert.
Sure to continue to be popular amongst the brigades of freeride/ freestyle jibbers the Foil is a versatile and fun allround backcountry to allmountain ski.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Foil, 2008, Freeride, Freestyle, Advanced, Expert, Skis:

Unlimited performance for parks and powder!

this ski does it all...get the fresh powder first thing and then hit the park in the afternoon without changing your skis. Rock solid structure that was built for performance. Mad action requires radical design, so Jamie Strachan dug deep into his sub-conscious to create his acid test vision of the world today.

Salomon Jewel Origins 2008

The Salomon Jewel Origin's are a gorgeous pair of skis. With hand-laid fresh flowers under the tough topsheet the sweet looks belie one of the most versatile and tougher skis in Salomon's women's line. The 74 mm underfoot is capable of skiing offpiste and yet still laying down a decent carve on the firmer stuff.
Available in a limited edition and at quite a hefty price last season the success of an expert womens ski with a feminine look has been proven and this year the Origin is widely available and should be a first port of call for the experienced skier looking for a one ski does it all offer.
Grippy, lively, great in medium to larger turns the Origin is an excellent pair of skis for the adventurous advaced skier or expert who has her racing days behind her but fun days ahead.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Jewel, Origins, 2008, Womens, Allround, Advanced, Expert, Allterrain, Skis:

Unique and authentic feminine design meets technical superiority.

The game of seduction begins with the tantalizing design featuring hand placed flowers on a visible wood core making each ski unique. Completed with the best of our technologies including a womens specific sidecut for precision, the Jewel Origins is a ski of prestige.

Salomon Instinct Fever 2008

Extremely light and agile. Great in short turns and the Fever will really get you carving and feeling like you have grip and control on piste. They are great skis for the intermediate skier or slightly timid advanced skier without pretentions to ski off piste or to attempt the jumps and spins of the park.
Instinct Fever are skis that are slalom-like in their turn shape so make very neat short to medium length turns but can feel a little twitchy when you wind up the knots and start hurling youself down the reds and blacks.
In all a very positive and fun pair of skis for the aspiring intermediate or female advanced skier who'd love a nippy, agile pair of friends.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Instinct, Fever, 2008, Womens, Piste, Allround, Intermediate, Carver, skis:

Fire up the slopes with speed and precision!

For women who want it all: light manouevrablem tolerant and not lacking in performance. The iNstinct fever will let you experience the sensations you have been searching for. Carve in style, ski with your instinct!

Salomon Temptress 2008

The Temptress is the latest incarnation of the legendary 1080 but with a feminine graphic. Again Salomon have their graphics sorted for this year and the Temptress looks fantastic. The core is an isocell woodcore with a mix of wood and isocell foam- so you have the lightness and agility from the foam plus stability and durability of the wood.
The Temptress is one of the most versatile skis available with something to offer everyone from intermediate to expert skier and its not only freestylers who will have fun with this pair of twin-tips.
Highly recommended.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Temptress, 2008, Women, Freestyle, Advanced, Expert, Recreational, Skis:

Lead them to temptation.

Tempted to follow the boys to the park...don't follow, lead them to the park! With all our latest freestyle technologies you've got better rail contact and even smoother landings. Just because you can stomp tricks with the best of them does not mean you can't be punchy and feminine. Show them what you've got with this ski inspired by you.

Salomon Mynx 2008

Agile, mid-bodied and enough strength to let you tear it up. The Mynx is developed from the hugely popular Foil but with a graphic inspired for women. For 2008 they look great, feminine but cool without being too girly.
They ski very well and are great allmountain skis and very easy in fresh snow and heavy spring conditions. The light construction makes the Mynx easy to use for even the holiday skier whilst the seasonaire will find them adept throughout the winter.
Perhaps a touch wide for use in the bumps and also a little flappy at speed or on firm snow the Mynx is happiest when cruising off piste or on fresh snow. Both advanced and expert skiers will enjoy the Mynx in the right conditions.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Mynx, 2008, Womens, Freestyle, Freeride, Advanced, Expert, Skis:

Rock solid femininty....

The natural, elegant design of the Mynx may be feminine and delicate but you can still experience twintip action on the whole mountain with this rock solid ski packed with versatility. Show the guys who reigns the mountain!

Salomon Amber 500 2008

This is the tougher-built Amber 500 constructed for the rental market. The edges, base material and core are all beefed to deal with their more abusive life. Ideal for beginners to intermediate skiers.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Amber 500, Rental, 2008, Womens, Piste, Intermediate, Beginner, skis:

Head out for all-terrain exploration.

Salomon Flyer 2008

As per the 151 reviewed earlier in the blue and white graphic. Versatile, fun freestyle skis for teenage skiers or light adults.
Modelled around the original 1080 model the Flyer is a versatile allmountain twin tip ski that is great for the intermediate to advanced skiers. They are available in four lengths and the 171 is fine for light adult skiers and also pretty adept at shredding the bumps. If you're looking for your first pair of freestyle skis then you will find the Flyers easy to use agile and fun in soft snow conditions. As with the majority of freestyle skis they don't offer the best in on piste performance but they are forgiving and you can ski pretty much any slope on a pair of Flyers.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Flyer, 2008, Junior, Freestyle, Skis:

To become one of the best...

You can really begin to express your style and fly high. Perfect for park and pipe, this solid twin tip is for aspiring jibbers to take their stand.

SALOMON XW LAB 2008

Phew!! These are big! Massive in fact. Only available in a 198cm length this ski takes a little getting used to but they are surprisingly easy to ski. The flex pattern is very unusual and they are obviously designed to twist as you ski them so that they skid and smear their turns. In fact if they didn't achive this then you really would need to be a hairy chested napalm swilling devil on skis to get any action out of them but thankfully this pliable flex pattern allows you to ski them on all sorts of terrain without too much fuss and without a lost feeling of inadequate control.
In all I really enjoyed my several runs on the XW LAB, they are extremely specialised and best suited to those perfect days when the snow never stops falling and you can't feel the ground beneath your feet- but for lift line impressions, wooing the Swedish version of the opposite sex and for also skiing on they really are quite good!

The manufacturer says this about the SALOMON, XW LAB, 2008, Expert, Pro, Freeride, Skis:

A legend is born.

Nothing can stop you. No terrain is too tough or too high. you are capable at everything backcountry terrain can throw at you. Fly over the snow with no speed limit with the XW LAB, a legend is born.

Salomon Aero Ti 2008

As with all the Aero skis the ethos is that they are incredibly versatile and "Hybrid" skis that combine the latest construction and shape innovations to give you a ski that will help you perform at your best on piste conditions. The Aero Ti is built for the intermediate to advanced skier and as such ha a slightly softer flex tamer sidecut so the turn-in when you initiate the turn is less aggressive and they are going to be somewhat more forgiving when the going gets tough on the reds or black runs.
Lightweight, easy to use and with a sporty feel they are great for the eager intermediate but probably a little too tame for an aggressive advanced skier- they should head for the Aero GT + or really break the bank and plump for the excellent Aero X.

The manufacturer says this about the Salomon, Aero Ti, 2008, Piste, High Performance, Advanced, skis:

Carving control on demand.
With the Aero Ti and you can switch from carving to sliding in an instant! With technological assistance fo the hybrid technology. You'll carve beyond your limits.

Atomic ST 12pb 2008

Beautiful skis. the St 12pb's are marketed as womens skis but they are also delightful as an easier alternative to the racy SL 12. Everyone on test loved this ski. They are just so grippy, so turny and so much fun. They are packed with energy, agility and are almost playful in the hands of an expert. Ideal for lighter men (in terms of kilos or lbs).
Superb slalom skis for the advanced to expert of either sex. highly recommended.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, ST 12pb, 2008:

`Highly versatile slalom racing ski. Also equipped with the latest Powerbridge technology, with a softer flex, but above all tuned to the racing needs of athletic racing skiers.

Atomic SL 10ib 2008

The SL 10's are great slalom style skis. the sidecut is very much that of a slalom ski but the flex is toned down and the tail is less whippy than with a thoroughbred.
Advanced skiers will find that they can arc all day long on the SL 10 without exhaustion and experts will enjoy a more laid back ride than with the full-on SL 12pb.
The thing is with slalom skis is that they get you carving and enjoying a feeling of control over what you are doing on-snow than the normal gliding in thin air feeling. that is why so many ski instructors and professional skiers like to use skis with lot so of shape like this- the ski does the work for you.
Whilst not in full race territory the SL 10 is quite nippy and will give you lots of smiles for your bucks- i think they are a great and exciting pair of skis and every advanced skier should have a pair of slalom skis.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, SL 10ib, 2008:

Maximum performance on even the hardesst slopes. The new slalom ski for lovers of short and medium radii. versatile and easy to turn, this ski features an integral bridge and dual torsion bar for a perfect transmission of power and excellent edge grip.

Atomic Super B 2008

Top o the line women's ski. Racy sidecut with a 68 mm will have you ripping up the pistes and hammering down any blacks. With a race derived construction this is a ski for those who want to be in control and power their way down the hill. The 16 m radius carve is good for faster medium radius arcs and the ski grips very well as one would expect from Atomic. If you've parked up your 911 and fancy something thrilling on-snow then give these a go.
The Super B is best in the hands of the experienced advanced ski or expert who likes to shred the piste.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, Super B, 2008:

The perfect allround ski for the most exacting sporting demands. Fast and safe. really shows what it can do in medium-long radii. Delivers optimal edge grip and perfect ski control even at high speeds. For girls who like to set the sparks flying on the slopes.

Atomic Sweet Daddy 2008

Lighter and more approachable graphics should see the Sweet Daddy's gaining in popularity for 2008. The ski is a mid-sized, 80 mm underfoot allmountain Freeride ski. This is a great ski if youhave not skied much off piste before and want a ski that is going to help you find your feet and some feeling for un-groomed terrain. The 21m radius is quite long so don't expect a great carve out of them on the piste but you can rotate them and get them to skid easily off piste which is good for speed control on steeper descents.
An excellent allround freeride ski for the adveturous advanced skier.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, Sweet Daddy, 2008:

Allmountain model for the perfect flotation in the powder,, fast carves and an accomplished performance over the moguls.

Atomic Sweet Mama 2008

Womens specific Freeride ski with all the attributes to get you off in the backcountry and have some powdery adventures. There are four lengths available in this model and you want to be heading for a ski to at least nose level- the Sweet Mama is designed to be skied in powder so you need a slightly longer length to gain the stability and float in the deep stuff.
The light construction and soft flex will make the skiing easy and the Sweet Mama's will make an ideal first pair of powder- backcountry skis for the advanced to expert skier.

Sweet.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, Sweet Mama, 2008:

The first special lady freeride ski. With its wider geometry the Sweet Mama promises an enormous lift in the powder. For greater safety and better Balanze for modern ambitious women.

Atomic SX 1 2008

A baby in the SX range. The 1 is the intro model and a tame, easy going beginner to intermediate carver that is available in only one length, 168 cm. The 1 is a ski that is great for learning on, pottering around on greens and blues and very easy to control.
Perhaps best hired as opposed to bought the 1 will see you gaining confidence in your first week of skiing but then you may wish to move on to something with a little more oomph (spunk for you American readers).

Atomic SX 1- an ideal beginners ski.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, SX 1, 2008:

Good natured, extremely light ski with a soft flex and Fibreframe-technology. Easy to control in turns, very forgiving and therefore ideal for beginners.

Atomic SX 10 B5c 2008

A new ski for this year with Atomic's smooth but heavy B5 technology. Again very grippy but you do get a slightly uneven flex from the B5 system that you can really feel at the front mounting point when being aggressive.
IIn fairness though the SX 10 is a strong performer for the advanced to expert skier. They are very sure footed, the sidecut is sporty and the 68mm underfoot means that youhave a rapid edge to edge feel that almost resembles a slalom or GS ski. I do like this ski but think of it is a soft sports coupe, kinda comfort version rather than RS or GT.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, SX 10, B5c, 2008:

A new product development that uniquely combines the advantages of a race carver with the properties of a supercross ski. Agile, excellent tracking ability and highly robust thanks to the new B5 connected technology.

Atomic SX 12 2008

Phew, these are rapid. A great race carver-skiercross ski. Still not sure about the graphics but this ski sure performs. Its it like being on a Supersport motorbike- agile, stable and with rapid acceleration and great grip. i loved skiing on these and they grip so well even on very hard packed snow- in fact Atomic do probably excel in making some of the grippiest and best performing skis on the hard stuff.
Pure carving for the advanced to expert skier, the SX 12 will let you chill and cruise a little but really they want to be driven hard and fast, begging for you to attack the fall line and tale a little more risk.
Excellent and everything a retail Skiercross ski should be- perfect for the advanced to expert who wants to spend their time ripping it up on the groomed stuff.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, SX 12, 2008:

New top model for highly athletic supercross fans. redesigned profile with innovative Powerbridge technology, imrpoved sidecut for even greater ski control and precise skiing even at high speeds.

Atomic SX 7 ppm 2008

The SX 7 has been revamped for 2008 with the PowerPuls system. A favourite with the sporty intermediate for many a year the SX 7 is once again a lively and exciting ski for its price point that is great fun and exhilirating for a ski of this level. Even expert skiers, although you will find it quite soft, are surprised by the agility, carve and poise of what is essentially an intermediate ski. If you are looking for your first pair of skis and want something with a little get up and go then the SX7's are fantastic.
Light, grippy, easy to use and a sporty intermediates dream ski.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, SX 7 ppm, 2008:

Excellent edge grip, extremely light and excellent precision. A new ski that will delight pleasure orientated carvers.

Atomic SX 9 ppl 2008

The Atomic SX9 is the sporty intermediate to advanced skiers reference ski. They are fun, very carvy and very sporty. Kinda like buying into an RS Ford or Mini Cooper S, they are nippy, quite fast and you can have some good sensations of speed and racing for not much buck.
I really love this ski and think it is a great all round package to get the majority of intermediate skiers carving, slicing down the reds, surging with speed and revelling in their new found confidence. A great package at a good price and not many will find the SX 9 a disappointment.

The manufacturer says this about the Atomic, SX 9 ppl, 2008:

The new red and blue high tec allrounder with power plus technology for athletic downhill enthusiasts who want to get ahead fast and expect the best performance characteristics from their ski at every aspect.