Atomic Camber Profiles
Up to now, the character of a ski has been influenced by three main factors: sidecut, waist width and the flex of the ski. Now, a new distinguishing characteristic is becoming more and more influential: the camber, or the skis profile when viewed from the side. In a ski bearing no weight, camber describes the points of contact with the surface, the preloaded tension between these points, and the profile in front of and behind them. In action, camber plays a decisive role in determining riding characteristics, and thus the conditions for which a ski is best suited.
Rocker Camber:
Floatation
•Maximum flotation in powder.
•Maintain stability when edging on hard snow.
Adaptive Camber:
Versatility
•Slight rise in tip when ski is weighted.
•Quick and easy turn initiation.
•No edge catches.
•When edged, the ski delivers contact the full length of the ski.
Traditional Camber:
Stability
•Maximum length stability when ski is weighted.
•Maximum edge length for perfect ice grip when edged up.
D2 Doubledeck Series Technology
The Double Deck Effect Smoother Glide & Easier Turns
Up to now, every ski has been a compromise: nippy or forgiving, flexible at low speeds or smooth at high speeds. The D2 double succeeds in uniting these apparent opposites. The reason is its unique construction, Taken from two different skis: the relatively soft lower deck-- the adapter deck-- mutes vibrations, guarantees optimum edge-grip and makes for a perfectly smooth ride. The stabilizing upper deck-- the controlling deck acts like a steering module, receiving the skier's impulses and transmitting these directly to the lower deck.
Double Deck Vario Cut
The First Ski with Variable Sidecut and Adaptive Flex
The new D2 Vario Cut is the worlds first ski with self-adapting radius and flex. It reacts to the skiers impulses by automatically adapting its radius and by providing the optimum dynamics for each individual skiing situation. Additionally, two new elastomer mounted glide connections between the upper and lower deck provide optimum shock absorption. All this allows the ski to glide and turn with special ease making its rider a better skier.
Double Deck Vario Flex
The Double Deck with Self-Adapting Flex
In the D2 Vario-flex, the elastomer-mounted connection between the upper and the lower deck influences the way the ski flexes according to current skiing speed. At low speeds the ski is extremely easy to control. The higher the speed, the more dynamically the ski reacts. Its flex builds progressively and uses the desired rebound to support acceleration out of turns.
Vario Cut Densolite:
The incarnation of the Doubledeck technology boasts a lightweight and dynamic Densolite core, while the Vario Cut construction allows the radius of the ski to adapt automatically to the speed and style of the skier.
Vario Flex Powercore Cap:
The Doubledeck construction with tip to tail woodcore in the lower deck allows for progressively increasing flex which guarantees perfect power in turns with high G-forces.
Vario Flex Densolite:
The densolite core is dynamic and lightweight, the Doubledeck construction allows the flex of the ski to adapt automatically to the speed and style of the skier: ideal for performance-driven skiers.
Nomad Series Technology
Step Down Sidewall Woodcore Ti:
The half-cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage, the sidewall construction in the binding area improves dampening, shock absorption and therefore edge grip. A tip-to-tail woodcore in conjunction with a titanium insert gives the ski an impressively sporty and dynamic character.
Step Down Sidewall Cap Fibre Ti:
The half cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage, the sidewall construction in the binding area improves dampening, shock absorption and therefore edge grip. The Cap Fibre construction with titanium inserts delivers an even more dynamic rebound at higher speeds.
Step Down Sidewall Cap Fibre:
The half-cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage, the sidewall construction in the binding area improves damping, shock absorption and therefore edge grip. The lightweight Cap Fibre construction reduces weight and ensures that even the entry models deliver superb performance.
Junior Series Technology
Step Down Sidewall Cap Fibre:
The half-cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage, the sidewall construction in the binding area improves damping, shock absorption and therefore edge grip. The lightweight Cap Fibre construction reduces weight and ensures that even the entry models deliver superb performance.
Cap Fibre:
The classic shell construction ensures great performance even with entry models.
Freeski Technology
Step Down Sidewall 3L Woodcore:
The half-cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage. The triple layer sidewall construction in the binding area improves damping while ensuring optimum edge grip and extraordinary durability. The combination of sidewall ski and wood core ensures lively performance and maintains the flex of the ski at all times.
Step Down Sidewall 2L Woodcore:
The half-cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage. The dual layer sidewall construction in the binding area improves damping while ensuring optimum edge grip and extraordinary durability. The combination of sidewall ski and wood core ensures lively performance and maintains the flex of the ski at all times.
Slanted Sidewall Woodcore:
The combination of sidewall ski and woodcore means these skis are both forgiving and durable.
Cap Fibre:
The classic shell construction ensures great performance even with entry models.
Womens Ski Technology
Vario Flex Densolite:
The Densolite core is dynamic and lightweight, the Doubledeck construction allows the flex of the ski to adapt automatically to the speed and style of the skier: ideal for performance driven skiers.
Cap Densolite:
Very light skis but yet stable and perfect edging in any conditions on and off-piste.
Slanted Sidewall Woodcore:
The half cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage. The sidewall construction in the binding area improves damping, shock absorption and therefore edge grip. The combination of sidewall ski and woodcore ensures lively performance and maintains the flex of the ski at all times.
Step Down Sidewall 2L Woodcore:
The half-cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage. The dual layer sidewall construction in the binding area improves damping while ensuring optimum edge grip and extraordinary durability. The combination of sidewall ski and wood core ensures lively performance and maintains the flex of the ski at all times.
Ascape Technology
Step Down Sidewall 2L Lite Woodcore:
The half-cap construction at the tip and tail area protects the ski from mechanical damage. The dual-layer sidewall construction in the binding area improves damping while ensuring optimum edge grip and extraordinary durability. The new Lite Woodcore cuts a great deal of weight without sacrificing performance.
Slanted Sidewall Lite Woodcore:
The combination of sidewall ski and woodcore means these skis are both forgiving and durable. The new Lite Woodcore cuts a great deal of weight without sacrificing performance.
Salomon Rocker Shapes
Rocker has gone from a simple idea, to float in powder like a waterski, to a completely new approach to designing skis for every type of snow condition. During this time, Salomon has been combining all different combinations of rocker / camber height and length, sidecut depth and tip shape, and constructions. Exhaustively testing hundreds of combinations on all kinds of terrain. Today we use these ingredients to create exacting performance for every kind of skiing.
Powder Rocker Shape:
For Maximum Flotation
Floats on snow
Playful and maneuverable
Stable at high speeds
Twin Rocker Shape:
Playful
Maximum spin/pivot and easy switch
Maximum surfs
Very playful and maneuverable
All Terrain Rocker Shape:
Terrain Absorbing and Precise Turning
Fluid Terrain Absorption
Performance on groomers
Easy and progression turning precision
Carve Rocker Shape:
Instantaneously Cornering
Easy and precise cornering
Playfulness
Salomon Core
Full Woodcore from Tip to Tail:
Offers optimum stability on snow and powerful rebound. Maximized ski snow contact and filters vibrations.
Woodcore:
Addition of wood in the core. Stability on snow and rebound. Smooth ski/snow contact and filters vibrations.
Composite:
Combination of fibers offers lightness, maneuverability and forgiveness.
Salomon Structure
Single Monocoque:
Single structural layer of fiber. Optimal for comfort, response and maneuverability.
Double Monocoque:
Double layer of fibers. For maximum response and edge grip.
Edgy Monocoque:
Offers precise edge grip. No excess material. Efficient energy from skier to snow for freeski practices.
Sandwich Sidewalls:
Extraordinary smooth ski/snow contact and great terrain adaptation. A must for park & pipe and performance proven in the Race Malieu!
Monocoque Sandwich:
Integration of monocoque and sandwich constructions. Provides power and edge grip with comfort.
On-Piste Powerline: Substantially diminished the vibration all along the ski for efficient carving in all snow conditions.
All-Mountain Powerline:
Active dampening system designed specifically for all mountain skiing. Twin arms integrated into the top edges of the ski absorbs
Salomon Reinforcement
Bamboo Layer:
Light and strong. Provides liveliness edge to edge.
Double Ti Laminate:
Double layer of titanium. Improves on-piste performance. More precision, enormous edge grip and responsive skiing experience.
Ti Laminate:
A single layer of titanium reinforcement for great edge grip, efficient energy transfer and liveliness.
Edge Armor:
Innovation for durability. Extremely strong polyethylene fiber cord linking the edges of the skis 25% less edge depression 10% less edge wrenching.
Total Edge Reinforcement:
Fiber reinforcement laying directly on the edges. Edge stiffness for improved edge durability and edge grip.
Wider Edges:
Thicker edges for increased durability and improved shock resistance.
Specific Features
Honey Comb:
The honey structure creates the lightest extremities. Much less inertia for better tricks and rotations.
ABS Protection Frame:
Protect against ski cuts and shocks.
Edge Free:
No steel edges on the tip means no edge catch on the snow and smoother pivoting. The rounded base profile causes snow to flow under the tip and smoother flotation.
Extended Transfer Plate:
A wide integrated aluminum plate embedded in rubber, for direct feedback from the terrain and better power transmission. Integrated = Feel the terrain. Oversized = Wide ski precision. Dampening = Shock absorption (embedded in the rubber).
3D Stealth Tip:
Vertical extension of the 3D stealth tip for all mountain skiing. The lower shaped shovel has a flat contact angle to the snow, allowing the ski to rollover terrain variations and keep the front of the ski calm and smooth.
Pulse Pad/Oversized Pulse Pad:
Elastomer layer all along the edge and/or along the whole front part of the ski. Shock absorption and anti-vibration for smoother and softer ski/snow contact.
Variable Radius Management (VRM):
Evolutionary development of the side cute along the ski for a quiver of homogeneous radius variations. It allows skiers to naturally and progressively choose their radius, for intuitive skiing.
