What does a ski's sidecut correspond to?
The dimension line corresponds to the width of the tip, runner and tail.
The wider the tip, the easier the ski enters the turn. The narrower the runner, the grippier the ski on hard snow. The wider the runner, the more comfortable and stable the ski is in snow changes.
Profile: Rocker/Camber/Rocker, Directional Shape.
In 165cm 136/95/118mm, radius 15m
In 175cm 136/95/118mm, radius 17.5m
In 185cm 136/95/120 mm, radius 19m
Weight
In 165cm, ski only: 1825g
In 175cm, ski only: 1925g
In 185cm, ski only: 2075g
Which skier are you?
If freeride skiing means more to you than just powder, and you're already an experienced freerider, the Patrol is the ski for you. Like the pisteurs it's named after, the Patrol will support you whatever the conditions. If, like the pisteurs, you don't want to ask yourself any questions when you pick up your skis, the Patrol will give you pleasure whatever the conditions. It's THE one pair for the advanced freerider.
Description
Grippy, stable and secure on hard snow, it retains good lift when the snow softens, whether in powder or spring snow. The Patrol's directional shape makes it easy to turn on edge or drift. Its 19 m radius, neither too long nor too short, allows for a wide variety of turns. The rockers are taut and not too pronounced for good stability.
Selection assistance
If you want to get started in freeride skiing, the Rookie is the ski for you.
If you already do a lot of off-piste skiing, you'll want to choose between a Patrol and a Slash.
The Patrol is for those who like their skis serious, grippy and versatile.
The Slash is more for those who prefer super-playful skis.
For powder hunters, a Pow Chaser is the ski for them.
Construction
Woodcore Tec is a construction with a wood core (poplar) and vertical edges. The advantage of this construction? It gives the ski excellent bounce, which is particularly pleasant in powder. It gives you a lively ski underfoot in powder without sacrificing grip on the piste.
Tip rubber
The ski's construction incorporates a rubber insert. The role of this tip insert is to dampen deformations and reduce rocker-related vibrations.
What is a camber?
On a rocker ski, the tip and sometimes the tail lift off the ground much earlier than on a cambered ski. This shifts the contact points towards the center of the ski. This shortens the surface area of the ski in contact with the snow, giving you more maneuverability and lift in soft snow. The angle of the rocker gives you more edge length for greater grip on hard snow. The longer the rocker, the more maneuverable your ski.
Solidity
Black outsole for easy repairs.
Structured topsheet to resist scratches and semi-cap to prevent chipping.
Metal heel reinforcement.
Preparation
Skis waxed and sharpened, ready to use. Edges sharpened to 89°.
