The Vantage 77 Ti W will appeal to sporty intermediates & advanced skiers. It uses a Light Wood Core with Prolite & has the construction & shape to ski fast & precisely especially on pistes, or to knock back the speed & enjoy easy cruising. This ability to be forgiving is ideal for a ski that is 77mm in the waist as it makes it smoother & simpler to control in rougher or softer conditions; perfect traits for exploring away from the piste. Terrain Type & Ability Level Terrain Type It is an all mountain ski but the kind that favours the pistes with occasional forays off the side. It has the build & credentials to ski any marked run on the mountain with control but it isn’t too stiff to make cruising blues or skiing fresh snow difficult. Skier Type Advanced skiers & confident, skilled intermediates. Technique doesn’t need to be perfect but the mindset wants to be sporty skiing on pistes with a desire to find challenges away from the groomed snow too. Overview Shape The Vantage 77 Ti W is an all mountain ski that is biased to pistes & firm snow & the shape reflects this. It has a 77mm waist that suits it perfectly. Not so wide that it loses the nimbleness you’d want on firm snow & carving on pistes, but with enough width to boost the stability for variable snow & add some float for softer conditions. The sidecut is relatively deep for great carving potential. Rocker The All Mountain Rocker uses a 10/90 split of tip rocker & camber. The 10% rocker at the front assists with control in softer & variable snow, allowing the the tip to rise slightly for better float & smoother initiation in these conditions. The camber provides the grip & the energy for all condition skiing, whether on piste or playing off the side. Core The poplar wood core optimises the skis weight without sacrificing any shock absorption or stability. Construction Cap Sidewall uses a full sidewall underfoot for controlled power transmission & great edge grip. The tips & tails use a cap construction to increase durability & make turn initiation & release simpler. Key Features Prolite Prolite is all about keeping the weight down without affecting the performance, achieved by using exactly the right amount of material in the right places & removing it where it isn’t needed. This creates interesting profiles such as the milled-out areas through the centre of the ski that save weight but use tougher materials so strength isn’t compromised & the built-up areas along the edges that transmit power so effectively. Titantium Tank Mesh A layer of super rigid, woven mesh reinforced with increases strength across the ski without adding weight.energy Backbone An ultra-light insert that runs the length of the ski like a backbone, this provides exceptional agility without extra weight.e B tester’s comments: Ailsa (Covent Garden) It’s super light & easy to handle but thanks to the Titanium Mesh it’s still rigid enough to carve hard on piste. Technical Specifications Size (cm) Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Radius (m) Weight (g)15611777102.514.31680163118.57710415.11760 General Information Skier Ability: Intermediate/ Advanced Terrain Type: All Mountain Rocker: Tip Rocker Radius: Medium Base: Sintered Bindings: Integrated, M 10 GWDIN: 3
- 10 Construction: Semi Sidewall Core: Wood, Composite, Titanal Laminate Demo: Yes Sizing Description: Nose level to forehead height is ideal, but longer length is important if there is a bigger rocker or you’re spending more time off piste where the extra stability & float a larger size provides will be beneficial.