Black Diamond Big Mountain Freeride Skis Environment: Steep, deep and gnarly terrain General Level: Advanced to Expert

What to Consider:

Core Material Close info

Black Diamond Big Mountain Freeride Skis The interior material of a Big Mountain Freeride Ski, or its ‘core’, is designed with durability and stability in mind due to the extreme environments and conditions in which it is used.

Foam Core

Benefits

Lighter weight
Easier to turn

Wood Core

Benefits

Increased durability
Increased stability
Increased torsional rigidity

Construction Close info

Black Diamond Big Mountain Freeride Skis Big Mountain Freeride Skis commonly feature either a cap construction or a sandwich construction, or a variation of the two, which is called torsion box construction. For skis with cap construction the core material is ‘capped’ by the top layer or ‘top sheet’ of the ski. Sandwich construction by contrast sandwiches a ski’s core material between two ‘walls’ of structure.

Cap Construction

Benefits

Light weight
Easier to turn

Sandwich Construction

Benefits

More durable
More stable at high speeds
Easier to repair edge damage

Torsion Box Const.

Benefits

Consistent flex or feel
Improved stability

Profile Close info

Black Diamond Big Mountain Freeride Skis Big Mountain Freeride Skis are often used in deep snow and variable snow conditions. Consequently, float is key. The profile of the ski will dictate the ski’s performance in these conditions.