Salomon are well known in the ski industry for producing solid dependable skis that are powerful & versatile yet still easy to ski on. For the 2015 season they do not disappoint. They have split their skis up into different categories to make things easier with their All mountain frontside (piste orientated) skis falling into their X-series range, while the backside range becoming part of their Quest category. Still utilizing their popular X-Chassis on a number of skis in their X-series range this diagonal carbon reinforcement placed mid ski adds torsional stiffness for great edge grip & stability, they use this with RKS rocker stabilization to really lock in the tips of the ski & this offers really easy turn initiation. On their quest range they use many of these ideas from their piste side, yet incorporate the honeycomb tip to reduce the swing weight along with utility rocker for optimum flotation & control with excellent terrain absorption. The X-drive 8.0 FS uses a combination of on-piste precision & manoeuvrability like never before. The carbon X-Chassis & RKS strategically reinforces the lightweight construction of the X-Drive 8.0 FS, while all-terrain rocker 2.0 adds a whole new level of versatility to this high performance all mountain carver. Ski
Specification Geometry: 125.2mm/80mm/110mm for 175cm length Turn Radius: 15.9 Metres for 175cm length Terrain: All Condition Core
Material: light density Full Woodcore. Camber/ Rocker: 2.0 all terrain Rocker Technology: XX-Chassis / RKS (Rocker Stabilzer) / Single Ti Laminate Bindings: X-Track / XT12 binding Ski Profile Skier Level: For good intermediates to advanced skiers Snow Conditions: Groomed Piste Snow Terrain: On-Piste, Light Off-Piste Using a new low density Woodcore that is 15% lighter than standard wood this ski does not feel as heavy as some of its predecessors, yet still offers that great edge hold & really stable feel that you get from a Salomon ski. This ski comes with a single layer of titanium that offers great edge grip & a fun solid performance. We found this really quick on piste & offered the really solid feel that is so noticeable with Salmon’s all mountain range. It is not an ‘all mountain’ ski but one that sits very well in the ‘all conditions category. Is this for me? This would be aimed at the good intermediate to advanced skiers who are a good skier & want something slightly heavier that cuts through the crud & crust really well. Great for the piste skier who want to ski hard & fast, but have enough width underfoot to cope when there is some new snow on top.