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Does the base material really matter on a powder skis? Slinterd...
By Mike
Ranked #543 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 19, 2011
Does the base material really matter on a powder skis? Slinterd vs Extruded Base? What are the pros and cons?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Todd Kehoe
Ranked #14 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 22, 2011
I can second that on the slower more absorbent bases.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Matthew Tabrys
Ranked #16 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 19, 2011
Even though you're not trying to win by hundredths of a second, the base material still matters. Sintered bases are a little bit softer, but faster. Extruded bases are cheaper, more durable, but are slower. Does faster and slower matter in pow, yes. The same properties that make a base faster or slower also translate to less drag and better glide, both of which you want and will appreciate in the long run, especially with pow that is higher in water content (i.e. denser). At the end of the day, skis are skis, meant to be used and have fun on, but why not do it as fast and easily as possible.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 174 cm, 184 cm, 194 cm
- Dimensions:
- (all sizes) 151 x 122 x 151 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (174cm) 15.5 m, (184cm) 16.5 m, (194cm) 17.9 m
- Profile:
- early rise tip and tail, flat underfoot
- Construction:
- sandwich
- Core:
- wood
- Base:
- extruded
- Tail:
- twintip
- Binding Included:
- no
- Weight:
- (pair, 174cm) 9 lbs 1 oz, (pair, 184cm) 9 lbs 12.8 oz, (pair, 194cm) 10 lbs 4.8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- big mountain freeride, backcountry freestyle, powder
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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