Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Nordica, Olympia, Speed XBS, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Olympia, Speed XBS, Skis, 2008




High-speed all-terrain skis for the aggressive, sporty advanced female skier.

The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Olympia, Speed XBS, Skis, 2008:

Target
Engineered for freedom at high speeds, the SPEED will give any advanced woman a thrilling ride, passing all the boys on her way.

Sizes
146(R10,8),154(R12.3),162 (R13.8),170 (R15,4),178 (R17.4)

Sidecut
116-70-102

Available colours
red/chrome

Construction
2V ACTIVE CA

Type of core
wood

System/binding
X-BALANCE SYSTEM ADJ - N0311 TI binding by Marker - Alu Chrome

Nordica, Olympia, Victory XBS, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Olympia, Victory XBS, Skis, 2008




The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Olympia, Victory XBS, Skis, 2008:

Target
All-mountain expert women will love the VICTORY when charging the hard packed, but still feel comfortable in the day old crud or the occasional powder day with a wide tip
and tail.

Sizes
146(R12),154(R12,6),162 (R14,2),170 (R15,8),178 (R17,6)

Sidecut
116-74-104

Available colours
crème/chrome

Construction
2V ACTIVE CA

Type of core
wood

System/binding
X-BALANCE SYSTEM ADJ - N0311 TI binding by Marker - Alu Chrome

Nordica, Speedmachine, 10.3 XBS, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Speedmachine, 10 XBS, Skis, 2008



Lively and agile intermediate to advanced all-mountain skis.

The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Speedmachine, 10 XBS, Skis, 2008:

Target
Skiers enjoying fast carving and great response.

Sizes
152 (R13),160 (R14),168 (R15),176 (R16)

Sidecut
114-68-100

Available colours
white
colour variation:black-green

Construction
2V ACTIVE Torsion Box

Type of core
composite-wood

System/binding
XBALANCE SYSTEM - N0310 Ti binding by Marker - 3D top

Nordica, Speedmachine, 12.3 XBS, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Speedmachine, 12, Skis, 2008



Another capable advanced all-rounder from Nordica. The 12.3 is a sharp turnign but not overly physically demanding ski. Ideal for the red and black run skier.

The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Speedmachine, 12, Skis, 2008:

Target
For any good skiers who want a stable and powerful ski with performance and maximum character.

Sizes
154 (R12.3),162 (R13.8),170 (R15,4),178 (R17.4)

Sidecut
116-70-102

Available colours
dark red/chrome

Construction
2V ACTIVE CA

Type of core
wood

System/binding
X-BALANCE SYSTEM ADJ - N0311 Ti binding by Marker - 3D top

Nordica, Speedmachine, Mach 2 XBi, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Speedmachine, Mach 2, Skis, 2008



Aimed at the advanced skier with an adventurous mind. Able to tackle virtually all conditions that you're likely to encounter during a winter break in the Alps. A strong sidecut matched to a slightly lighter and more manageable flex is easier to use for lighter or less aggressive skiers.

The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Speedmachine, Mach 2, Skis, 2008:

Target
Carvers who want a stable and powerful ski with performance and maximum character.

Sizes
154 (R12.3),162 (R13.8),170 (R15,4),178 (R17.4)

Sidecut
116-70-102

Available colours
black-orange

Construction
FULL TWIN V ACTIVE CA

Type of core
wood

System/binding
XBALANCE SYSTEM INTEGRATED - N0311 Ti binding by Marker - 3D top

Nordica, Speedmachine, Mach 3 XBi, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Speedmachine, Mach 3 XBi, Skis, 2008



Versatile all-mountain performance with a speed orientated 72 mm sidecut eager to carve into firm hardpacked snow or challenge your limits in softer crudier snows later in the season. A strong ski for the advanced to expert.

The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Speedmachine, Mach 3 XBi, Skis, 2008:

Target
Speed lovers, experts looking for pro-level performance in a high performance ski.

Sizes
154 (R13,5),162 (R14,5),170 (R15,0),178 (R15,8)

Sidecut
119-72-104

Available colours
orange-chrome

Construction
FULL TWIN V ACTIVE CA

Type of core
wood

System/binding
XBALANCE
SYSTEM INTEGRATED - N0312 Ti XBi binding by Marker - ALU Chrome

Nordica, Supercharger, Blower, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Supercharger, Blower, Skis, 2008



Very solid. Race ski derived construction, full-wood-core, 110 mm underfoot and built with the expert Freerider in mind. 100 % performance.


The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Supercharger, Blower, Skis, 2008:

Target
With 110mm of solid wood core stability under your feet, you’ll float almost effortlessly in any type or depth of powder. The Blower’s unique tip and tail design gives you
maximum performance in deep snow and the ability to stick any air, even if it’s switch!

Sizes
185 (R26),193 (R29)

Sidecut
139-110-129

Available colours
black

Construction
ENERGY TI

Type of core
wood

System/binding
14 FREE 110mm o 12 FREE 110mm bindings by Marker

Nordica, Supercharger, Enforcer, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Supercharger, Enforcer, 2, Skis, 2008



Great graphics, a really strong and aggressive look. This is a pair of skis that really want to make you charge down any hill in any conditions. Wood cored, 98 mm underfoot and a powerful pair of freeriders for the expert or very aggressive advanced skier.


The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Supercharger, Enforcer, 2, Skis, 2008:

Target
A 98mm user friendly side-cut under foot dominates absolutely any type of terrain. Whether you ski powder, crud, groomers, or the park, the super versatile Enforcer
will crush them all and make you look good doing it.

Sizes
169 (R17),177 (R19),185 (R21)

Sidecut
135-98-125

Available colours
black-yellow

Construction
ENERGY TI

Type of core
wood

System/binding
14 FREE 110mm o 12 FREE 110mm bindings by Marker

Nordica , Supercharger, Ignition, Skis, 2008

Nordica , Supercharger, Ignition, V2, Skis, 2008



Stiffer, livelier and more advanced to expert freestyle ski than the easy-going Spark model form Nordica. A versatile all-round ski for park, pipe and back-country freestyle.

The manufacturer says this about the Nordica , Supercharger, Ignition, V2, Skis, 2008:

Target
Park & Pipe ski with the perfect flex to rip the park and pipe and stable enough to stomp a switch landing in powder. Ideal control in the air, the perfect waist (84mm)
for doing it all and a bomber wood core laminate sidewall construction for maximum durability.

Sizes
156 (R15), 163(R16),170 (R17),177 (R18)

Sidecut
122-84-112

Available colours
green
blue

Construction
ENERGY CA

System/binding
14 FREE o 12 FREE bindings by Marker

Nordica, Supercharger, Spark, Skis, 2008

Nordica, Supercharger, Spark Skis, 2008



Wood-cored all-terrain freestyle ski for the advanced skier and upwards. Available in a tiny 144 cm length so agility shouldn't be a problem if you choos ethe correct length. With 84 mm underfoot they are going to be good landing in the back-country and able to give you aenough support in deeper snow. A good all-round free-style offer.

The manufacturer says this about the Nordica, Supercharger, Spark Skis, 2008:

Target
All new Park & Pipe ski very easily in the handling, perfect in the flex to rip the park & pipe. Design very light for easy control in the air, the perfect waist 84mm support
the landing very much.

Sizes
144 (R13), 152 (R14.5), 160(R16),168 (R18),176 (R20)

Sidecut
118-84-110

Available colours
orange
fuchsia

Construction
ENERGY CA

Type of core
wood

System/binding
14 FREE or 12 FREE bindings by Marker

Friday, August 24, 2007

Elan ski reviews coming soon...

Elan ski reviews coming soon...
The new Elan website is up with all their latest equipment. We're just waiting for images, but check out skireviews.co.uk in a week or so for the latest news from the Eastern European manufacturer- meanwhile here is an image from their exclusively women's W Studio range. They don't breed them like that in Blackburn, Lancashire!

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Amplid Teddy Skis 2008

Amplid Teddy Skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Amplid Teddy Skis 2008:

Technical Freestyle tricks combined with sick lines out there in the big mountain universe this is where Teddy Berr is at home.

People who get to see Teddy's performances at contests or movies know his aggressive and yet elegant riding style.

The 23year old half german half us-american Amplid Research Cartel Member has designed the right tool for his perception of new age skiing:
a 107 waist fat ski with a smooth big nose radius for the right flotation in deep pow.


:: P10 Ultralight Woodcore
:: Magma Edge Shock Absorber
:: 360° Wrap-Around Steel Edge
:: 1x8 Insert Pattern (optional)
:: Spin Tips low weight TPU spacer
:: UV Supergloss Coating
:: Matt-gloss silkscreen effect
:: Glassfiber Light Biax
:: Doomsday Camber
:: UD Subbinding Matrix
:: Superstomp Waistbox
:: FMC Bezier Spline Sidecut
:: 22° Slanted ABS Sidewalls
:: Extruded BA 4.4 Duraspeed Base (Bonk All)
:: Shred Ready Pretuning

overall length 1910 1830
running length 1581 1501
tip length 185 185
tail length 144 144
tip height 55 55
tail height 50 50
tip width 136 136
waist width 107 107
tail width 126 126
sidecut depth 12 12
sidecut radius 27,36 24,72
camber 5 5
tip radius 300 300
tail radius 200 200

Armada JP vs Julien Skis 2008

Armada JP vs Julien Skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Armada JP vs Julien Skis 2008:

Armada athletes and founders JP Auclair and Julien Regnier are in a league of their own. JP's creative energy and Julien's superior technical understanding coupled with their experience and ability come together in the JP vs. Julien Signature Model. Take off and land switch with more confidence behind a tail 10 mm higher than the tip. Our full-wood Ultra Light Core, heat-treated 1.7 Edge wrapped around a 103-mm waist, makes this one of the most universal backcountry skis out there. The great wide open isn't just about hitting booters though, it's about skiing extremely variable conditions anywhere on the mountain. JP and Julien designed this ski with a soft flex profile and very little camber and sidecut to get more out of the reduced weight and extra width in powder. According to JP, if he could take only one ski with him on any trip, this would be it.

Armada ARW Skis 2008

Armada ARW Skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Armada ARW Skis 2008:

This is our women’s-specific performance park ski. It is essentially an AR6 platform with a woman’s touch. The ARW is starting off this new year by trimming some weight with a thinner version of our all-wood AR Core 2. The ARW performs with yoga-like flex from Carbon Fiber Stringers, Sandwich Fiberglass Laminates and specific Flex Profiling. A 2.5 Impact Edge and Seven Series Base make it tough and quick on the surface, but soft on the inside.

Armada ARV Skis 2008

Armada ARV Skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Armada ARV Skis 2008:

When we started Armada, we introduced two models – one for park and one for the steep and deep. The ARV was our original ski for the all-mountain arena and is left standing as the only model still in the line since our inception – of course with a variety of improvements. If you ski all over the mountain but ride the park on occasion, this is the ski for you. This year we shaved weight and added more vertical stiffness with the re-designed AR Core 2 and heat-treated 2.5 Impact Edge. A generous sidecut and stiffer flex profile keeps the ARV stable at high speeds, while remaining nimble. Fully twin-tipped, lightweight, and finished with craftsmanship, the ARV is truly our high-performance all-mountain ski.

Armada AR 6 Skis 2008

Armada AR 6 Skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Armada AR 6 Skis 2008:

All the years of “progressing the sport” have led to this. Skiers have a new identity. The AR6 is here for them; the park skiers who ride the entire mountain. We addressed park features first with weight, durability and flex. The AR6 starts with our lightweight, all-wood AR Core 1 and heat-treated 2.5 Impact Edge. We incorporated a variable flex profile to enhance the performance of its solid overall flex, while the Carbon Fiber Stringers in the tail of the ski create pop and torsional stiffness. As one of the firmest park skis out there, you’ll be able to hold an edge carving off the lip or in variable snow on the steeps. Renowned artist Mad Steez put his finishing touch on this ultimate all-mountain ski for the park rider.

Armada Pipe Cleaner skis 2008

Armada Pipe Cleaner skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Armada Pipe Cleaner skis 2008:

The Pipe Cleaner placed as well with the public as it did with judges under the feet of most major competition winners last season. The Pipe Cleaner resembles the AR6 by sharing many construction characteristics - Sandwich Fiberglass Laminates, ABS Sidewall Construction and Carbon Fiber Stringer. In addition, we’ve added the 2.5 impact edge for those wishing to take it out of the pipe. It differs from other skis and achieves its functional purpose in the pipe with speed from a World Cup-inspired die-cut race base and stiffer Flex Profiling on a lightweight AR Core 2. Those fortunate enough to grab a pair of the limited-production skis last season found its speed and obedient control made it an all-mountain high-performance ski as well. Limited quantities available.

Armada ARG: La Gordo Skis 2008

Armada ARG Skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Armada ARG Skis 2008:

A very limited number of ARGs hit stores last year and within weeks they were gone. On the mountain, they forever changed how their lucky owners skied deep snow. The ARG remains a limited-production model for the 2007-08 ski season. Its patent-pending design stands alone among a plethora of reverse-camber, reverse-sidecut skis hitting the market. A surfboard-inspired rocker and slight sidecut under foot allow this ski to cruise over powder, while allowing you to make it back to the lift on the groomers. We developed several improvements for this year. The ARG boasts our new sidewall/cap combination construction, the AR Fifty Sidewall. We also made it faster with our 50/50 base. The ARG also remains super light weight with an improved all-wood Ultra Light Core and 1.7 Edge.

Armada The Ant Skis 2008

Armada The Ant Skis 2008

The manufacturer says this about the Armada The Ant Skis 2008:

Right about the time Anthony moved to the Pro Team he started laying off the urban rails and ledges. He spent more and more time jumping and ripping huge lines in the backcountry. He needed something that provided stability when straight-lining and hitting big natural features in the B.C. backcountry. Anthony came up with a 191 cm-long, wide-under foot, sidewall-constructed beast. The length, width and stiff flex provides unmatched stability at speed. His ANT carried him to big-mountain greatness and generated a following of hardcore mountaineers and critics alike.

Armada, Fleet Cantika 2008 Skis

Armada, Fleet, Cantika, 2008, Womens, Freeride, Backcountry, Advanced, Expert, Skis

The manufacturer says this about the Armada, Fleet, Cantika, 2008, Womens, Freeride, Backcountry, Advanced, Expert, Skis:

Cantika is the Fleet Series ski for women. This woman-specific model is engineered for the all mountain skier. Cantika is a turnier, fatter alternative to the ARW, thanks to a deep sidecut, lightweight solid-wood Fleet Core 3 and Torsion Sock. The Torsion Sock and sidecut create a super-smooth and sharp turn radius. Staying true to its all-mountain concept, the Cantika comes ready for the park with a true twin-tip design and tough base. Take this ski anywhere, she can handle it.