Aimed at confident skiers who spend most of their time on or near the marked trails, the Vantage 79 Ti is a brilliant piste-based all mountain ski. It likes a bit of speed & our testers were pleasantly surprised just how well it performed. With a 79mm waist it’s not the widest but it handles well in crud & when dipping off the side of runs. The combination of Titanium Tank Mesh, Power Woodcore & Cap Sidewall provides a punchy yet stable ride for confidence in all conditions. Terrain Type & Ability Level Terrain Type It’s a piste biased all mountain ski that is surprisingly fun to ski on groomed snow, with plenty of energy to zip in & out of the turns thanks to the Light Woodcore & Prolite construction. The shape & the fact it isn’t over-stiff mean that it also handles soft & mixed snow very well, encouraging the skier to search out different terrain & challenge themselves away from the groomed runs. The fact that pistes are rarely perfect makes this a good choice for piste skiers who will spend the vast majority of their time on marked trails & value a ski that will give them maximum stability when it is less than perfect courdory. Skier Type Good intermediates & lighter advanced skiers are going to enjoy the 79 Ti the most. It has the energy & precision for skiing on piste, without being over stiff or demanding so that it remains forgiving when in softer snow & different terrain. Good technique is rewarded with grip & clean turns, but, because it isn’t too stiff, little errors aren’t punished & it is happy to slide in & out of turns as skills improve, making it a great ski to improve on. It’s not scared of a bit of speed either. Overview Shapeeverything about the shape works perfectly for a ski that is designed for pistes with the ability to go down the sides as well. The waist is 79mm, a good size for a ski that needs to perform on groomers & still have some width for softer snow & skiing away from the marked trails. A medium radius ensures the ski feels good in a variety of turns on piste & still strikes a good balance between easy turning off-piste & stability. The contact points are only set back a little in the tip & tail, this helps with forgiveness when the snow is softer or trickier without affecting the hard snow performance. Rocker All Mountain Rocker uses 10/90 split of tip rocker to camber. The relatively small amount of rocker helps with turn initiation & control in unpisted & soft conditions, without affecting the camber which provides the grip & response on firmer snow. Core Atomic’s Light Woodcore uses poplar to optimise 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: Nat (Liverpool) The construction makes the ski feel light yet strong & it pretty much smashed through most of the chop on piste. A great ski to inspire progression. Technical Specifications Size (cm) Tip Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Tail Width (mm) Radius (m) Weight (g)17112179106.516.11950179122.57910817.12030 General Information Skier Ability: Intermediate/ Advanced Terrain Type: All Mountain Rocker: Tip Rocker Radius: Medium Base: Sintered Bindings: Integrated, FT 12 GWDIN: 4
- 12 Construction: Mini Cap Full 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.