Which skier are you?
If you have an intermediate level on groomed slopes, but you dream of powder snow, the Rookie is the ski that will enable you to take your 1st step! Designed for beginner freeriders seeking a comfortable ski on piste and an easy ski off piste. Reassuring, easy to handle and forgiving, they are ideal to discover off-piste on the edges of groomed slopes with the markers in sight, and then slowly going further afield.
Description:
The 90 mm width under the foot for good stability and comfort when snow changes. Its shape with small camber under the foot and front and back rockers enable you to pivot easily for more maneuverability no matter what the snow quality. It is ideal for your 1st outing on powder snow in 6" to 8" of fresh snow.
In 162 cm 129/89/113 mm, radius 16 m
In 170 cm 127/88/111 mm, radius 17 m
In 178 cm 124/88/109 mm, radius 18 m
Construction:
Woodcore Tec is a construction with a wooden core (beech and pine) and vertical edges. The advantage of this construction? It makes the ski very versatile and comfortable, whatever the type of snow.
Bindings:
Branded bindings, TYROLIA PR11 GW, Din 3 to 11.
Compatibility with soles - Alpine, GripWalk
Suitable with boots measuring between 259 mm and 382 mm
Durability
Black sole for easier repairs.
Topsheet semi-cap to avoid use of scales.
Metal reinforcement on the heel.
Preparation
Ready-to-use waxed and sharpened skis. Edges sharpened at 89°.
What is the camber?
On a "rocker" ski, the nose, and sometimes the tail, comes off the ground much sooner than with a cambered ski. This moves the points of contact toward the center of the ski. The surface of the ski in contact with the snow is shortened: they have better handling and more buoyancy on soft snow. When leaning into turns, the edge length offers more edge grip on hard snow. The longer the rocker, the better the handling of the ski.
What are ski sidecuts?
The sidecuts have 3 measurements, the width of the nose (front of ski), the waist (middle of ski) and the tail (back of ski). The wider the tip, the easier the turn entry. The narrower the waist, the stronger the grip in hard snow. The wider the waist, the more comfortable and stable in different snow conditions. The wider the tail, the better the grip exiting the turn. The narrower the tail, the better the glide.
Sidecuts
Profile: Rocker/Camber/Rocker, Directional shape.
Available sizes: 162 cm/170 cm/178 cm
In 162 cm 129/89/113 mm, radius 16 m
In 170 cm 127/88/111 mm, radius 17 m
In 178 cm 124/88/109 mm, radius 18 m
Weight:
In 162 cm, ski alone: 1570 g, ski + Binding pack: 2655 g
In 170 cm, ski only: 1720 g, ski + Binding pack: 2805 g
In 178 cm, ski only: 1870 g, ski + Binding pack: 2955 g
Choice guide:
If you are a Freeriding beginner, the Rookie will be your ski.
If you already enjoy off-piste skiing, your choice will be between the Patrol and the Slash.
The Patrol is for those who love serious skis that grip and are versatile, whereas the Slash is for those who prefer super-playful skis.
Powder chasers will be delighted with Pow Chasers on their feet.