Experience
Designed for skiers who want to enjoy the slopes whatever the conditions, the S/MAX 8 XT from Salomon is just as capable of sliding turns as it is of carving turns at full speed. With this stable package featuring an 80 mm skate and innovative technology and design, you can put on your boots, enjoy your skiing and make your best turns on the slopes and beyond.
Construction
Semi-sandwich / Wood core /Edge Amplifier GS / Spatula Crossover
Fasteners
Binding brand Salomon, model M 10 GW black yellow
Din 3 to 10. GripWalk compatible.
Suitable for ski boots with sole lengths from 257mm to 380mm.
Solidity
Heel and tip protection and full-length edge structuring ensure durability even under heavy use.
Preparation
Skis waxed and sharpened, ready to use. Edge sharpened to 89°.
Dimension lines
127/80/110
The sidecut corresponds to the width in mm of the tip, runner and tail.
The wider the tip, the easier the ski enters the turn.
The narrower the runner, the faster the transition from edge to edge.
The wider the runner, the more comfortable and stable the ski is in snow changes
Radius = 16 m in 170 cm
As for the curve radius, the smaller the radius, the shorter the turn (small turn)
The larger the curve radius, the larger the turn.
What is a camber?
When a ski is placed on the ground, the points of contact between the ski and the snow are located near the tip and tail, while the center of the ski (under the bindings) rises slightly. This is camber. The longer and higher the camber, the more grippy and responsive the ski. The lower the camber, the more forgiving and maneuverable the ski.
What is a rocker?
On a rocker ski, the tip and sometimes the tail lift off the ground earlier than on a cambered ski, shifting the contact points towards the center of the ski. The ski's surface in contact with the snow is shortened, offering maneuverability and lift in soft snow. With the angled rocker, you gain edge length for more grip on hard snow. The longer the rocker, the more maneuverable your ski.
