Gear Review
Salomon XW Tornado TI + Z12 Ski
ok intermediate ski
By Todd Schmalhurst
Ranked #139 - Alpine Skiing
March 14, 2011
These are a fine ski for an intermediate skiing only groomers. I gave them a shot hoping to have something for hard pack days in between storms. They hold an edge fine, but aren't responsive enough when pushed hard. I also found them terrible off piste. I felt like I was back on my old 200cm straight skis. I would give them usage split of 95% piste/5% off-piste. Even if you want a groomer only ski, I think you could find something better than these for the price.
Groom: ***
Powder: *
Moguls: **
Speed: ***
Crud: **
Binding: **
* ratings based on my non-scientific 5 star rating scale
View Details: Salomon XW Tornado TI + Z12 Ski
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 159 cm, 166 cm, 173 cm, 180 cm
- Dimensions:
- [173cm] 120 / 79 / 107 mm
- Turn Radius:
- [173cm] 16.3 m
- Construction:
- double monocoque, double titanium laminate
- Core:
- full wood core
- Base:
- Ptex 4000
- Tail:
- flat
- Binding Included:
- Saloman Z12
- Recommended Use:
- all mountain, intermediate to advanced
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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