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Designed to excel in the park and built with dimensions that can go anywhere your heart desires, the Salomon Twenty Twelve Ski can to just about everything but travel through time. The Twin Rocker profile makes spinning, buttering, and off-center landings second nature, and thanks to a small amount of traditional camber underfoot, you still have 80-percent edge contact when you tip it on edge for catch-free carving in hardpack.
- Twin rocker profile combines and early rise tips with a slightly rockered tail for a playful feel and easy switch riding
- Sandwich sidewall construction delivers stability at high speeds and improved durability
- Full wood core lends stable, predictable performance at any speed
- Wide edges stand up to abuse and provide additional shock resistance, and Pulse Pad tech delivers an elastomer layer along the edges to reduce shocks and vibrations
- Total Edge Reinforcement adds a fiberglass layer directly on the edge for added durability
Bottom Line: Welcome to the future.
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Hey I just recently bought the 171 Twenty-Twelve's and need
Hey I just recently bought the 171 Twenty-Twelve's and need some bindings. I am an east coast skier who is relatively aggressive and love the trees. Don't mess around too much in the park. Does anyone have any suggestions on bindings that won't pre-release in heavier powder days but will come off if I take a spill. I'm an int to adv skier.
By: rob3972641
December 15, 2011
My guess is you don't need a 16 DIN binding if you riding 171's. Not that you aren't good enough for them, you just aren't big enough for them. For a high end binding you can't go wrong with the FKS/Pivot 140's (Look makes the Pivots, and Rossi makes the FKS, but they are identical bindings). I've ridden these on my main ski and love them. This binding will last forever... Seriously.
By: Joe Marchell
January 4, 2012
try Salomon STH 16 or any of the STH line... bombproof bindings with a long history.. can't go wrong with them
By: Ali Samieivafa
December 15, 2011
I am 5'9" and 135 lbs and I spend a lot of time in the
I am 5'9" and 135 lbs and I spend a lot of time in the trees where I need to turn quickly, what size should I get
By: Jake
November 21, 2011
Don't cross your skis!!
By:
Phil Davis
February 12, 2012
If you cross your Twenty Twelve skis, there is a great chance the cap will delaminate. The dealers claim that neither they nor Solomon will warranty this event, since it's considered an "aethestic" (vs. structural) problem. Reviews of other Solomon skis mention this issue with the Suspect ski, too.
Hey, I'm a 5-9, 170lbs highschooler from the east coast looking
Hey, I'm a 5-9, 170lbs highschooler from the east coast looking to get the twenty-twelves. I'm a very aggressive skier, I love to ski the woods, love to rip the hardpack (eastcoast ice), dabble in the park, and take an annual trip to CO for some powder. Whats the better length for me, 171 or 179? I want a ski that i can maneuver easily in the woods, yet still have reasonable stability and comfort at highspeeds
By: stoweked22
October 27, 2011
I'd go with the 179's. Because of the early rise the contact points are farther back, which will mean 179 will be much better for groomers. At the same time, the early rise will make it extremely maneuverable and knarly in the trees.
By: Elliott
October 28, 2011
How dose this do in pow and how dose it compair to the line
How dose this do in pow and how dose it compair to the line blend?
By: danny
September 27, 2011
Reminds me of 2002...
By:
ben3171924
November 20, 2011
when I bought my first 175cm Pocket Rockets. It felt like cheating, but in a good way! I'm 5'7" and 165 lbs.
I tried the Twenty Twelve in a 179cm and felt right at home. Easy turning, light and pretty smooth through chopped snow.
I would consider the Twenty Twelve as a quiver ski, but one that should get a lot of play in my surroundings, the Colorado Front Range. I still want to be on something wider/longer for deep days, but for anything under 8 or 10 inches, or tighter trees and firmer bumps, this ski should be super fun!
The early rise and going to the 179cm from a 175 could make the deeper days pretty fun too, but probably not as much fun as something 110mm under foot or wider.
Other skis I liked a lot were the Line Prophet 90 179cm, and the Icelantic Pilgrim 179cm, both 90mm under foot. Both felt like really solid skis, easy turn initiation and stable, just not as lively or should I say "Salomon feeling" as the Twenty Twelve.
The Prophet and Pilgrim both have traditional camber, i.e. no early rise, which could explain the different feel.
Can't really speak to durability, but I've had decent success with Salomon’s in the past, although I'm not one of those guys who skis like I'm trying to break my equipment. I know people who've had better longevity from brands like volkl, but I never liked the way volkls felt, so an indestructible volkl just means I'll be unhappy with my ski longer.
Also tried a Dynastar Sixth Sense Distorter (87mm under foot) 179cm and was pretty underwhelmed.
3 Comments Last Comment: April 10, 2012 by: ben3171924
By: ben3171924
April 10, 2012
Jbar, I ended up blowing my ACL Dec. 2nd so no rush to replace my PR. I will probably be pulling the trigger on the 179cm when the time is right. I liked them that much!
FWIW, I've got a 112mm waisted 186cm Lhasa for deep days, and 83mm waisted 171cm Solly Thrusters for firm bumps, but still want something 90ish waisted for those inbetween days. The Twenty-Twelve will probably be it.
By: Jbar
April 8, 2012
Ben- did you end up getting the 20-12's? I'm finally giving up my PR 175s and am looking for its successor. 20-12's sound like they could be it...?
By: gwidt
December 7, 2011
Good review, interesting the comparison to the PR...I wondered what the Pocket Rocket would evolve to with the advent of rocker
is this ski durable enough to last more than one season? i am
is this ski durable enough to last more than one season? i am looking at all mtn park skis like the armada ar7 volkl ledge and dynastar sixth sense. I have looked at k2s stuff and was not thrilled but any advice?
By: zander
September 14, 2011
thank you for the advice. i ski about 40+ days a season weigh about 110 lbs (im 14 and 5'6'') i ski pretty hard and am an advanced park and all around skier. i have heard from people at my ski camp that armadas are durable and also something about salomons breaking but am still not sure as to if these rumors are true. thank you again
By: zander
September 20, 2011
Well Zander, it all depends on what you do to it. For some people a season is 10-15 ski days...for others its a 100. So depending on how you ski and how much you weigh, it may last you more or less. Overall though, I've seen Volkl skis last longer than most others, including Salomon.
By: knanier
September 14, 2011
is this ski durable enough to last more than one season? i am
is this ski durable enough to last more than one season? i am looking at all mtn park skis like the armada ar7 volkl ledge and dynastar sixth sense. I have looked at k2s stuff and was not thrilled but any advice?
By: zander
September 14, 2011
Hi there... I've read some reviews on the twenty-twelve but
Hi there... I've read some reviews on the twenty-twelve but none answered truly my questions... Would that 2012 be suitable for an aspiring intermediate to push for progression?...
How easy/maneuverable/forgiving does it feel?...
Rides true length or shorter?... What length would fit best a 185lbs /5'10" ? (171 seems little too short, whilst 179 a little too big...)
Thanks!
By: marius_h915884
September 1, 2011
I would definitely go with the 179, especially since its a softer ski (and has rocker). Im close to your size (5'11" - 180 pounds) and skied last years model in 179, it definitely didn't feel to big, if anything it skied a little shorter than my 178 El Reys.
By: Scott W.
October 19, 2011
turns and maneuvers extremely easily due to tip and tail rocker. this effectively shortens the contact points of the ski considerably. however, as an intermediate, I don't see why you would go longer than 171, unless you are already skiing a ski in the 175 range in which case do not hesitate sizing up to the 179.
By: jamey parks
September 6, 2011
Thanks Ryan! anyway...
By: marius_h915884
September 5, 2011
I can't answer most of your questions, but can tell you that the difference between the ski sizes is only 2.3". It will make a difference, but a very small difference. Get the shorter if you like to play more, short turns, etc. Get the longer if you want to hit the deep pow.
By: Ryan Hamilton
September 1, 2011
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Don't cross your skis!!
If you cross your Twenty Twelve skis, there is a great chance the cap will delaminate. The dealers claim that neither they nor Solomon will warranty this more...
Reminds me of 2002...
when I bought my first 175cm Pocket Rockets. It felt like cheating, but in a good way! I'm 5'7" and 165 lbs.
I tried the Twenty Twelve more...
- Length:
- 163 cm, 171 cm, 179 cm, 186 cm
- Dimensions:
- (all sizes) 123 / 91 / 116 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (163cm) 17.6 m, (171cm) 19.7 m, (179cm) 21.9 m, (186cm) 23.9 m
- Profile:
- rockered tip & tail
- Construction:
- sandwich
- Core:
- wood
- Base:
- P-Tex 4000
- Tail:
- twintip
- Binding Included:
- no
- Weight:
- 8 lb 5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- all-mountain, freeride, park and pipe
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year