Salomon S/Force 7 Women's Skis + M10 GW L80 Bindings 2022

Ellis Brigham £260.00 Go to Ellis Brigham First seen in Apr 2022

Description

Much like the men's version the S/Force W 7 is a piste cruiser extraordinaire, happy to just take it easy and glide around or to be pushed and worked harder. The key is the shape, the long nose and slight rocker make turn initiation hassle-free at any speed, the width underfoot adds stability and the size of the tail helps with clean turn completion. It's firm enough that it's happy at speed, but not so stiff that it is hard to use.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type even though it has some width to it, the S/Force 7 is definitely a ski for the marked trails. It's probably happiest lapping blue and red runs all day, but that doesn't mean it can't deal with trickier blacks either.Skier TypePiste skiers who want an easy, but fun, to use, cruiser. It'll suit intermediates up to lighter weight advanced skiers who don't want a powerful ski. But this isn't some noodly beginner ski. Faster speed aren't an issue and the level of control is remarkable for the price.OverviewShapeThe whole S/Force range has a deep sidecut with an obvious curve. The widest sections are right towards the tip and the tail, giving it excellent grip with a long effective edge. The lengthy nose makes for smooth turn entry and predictable steering, capable of easily switching between shapes. The tail is blunted and wide, helping it hold a turn for clean, precise carves.RockerTip rocker provides the optimum balance between terrain absorption and stability, so you can carve through all snow conditions with confidence. The rocker improves turn initiation and helps with steering in tricker snow; the camber ensures grip and response.CoreA poplar woodcore offers stability, liveliness and forgiveness while ensuring good ski-to-snow contact. Considering the price and performance level, the rebound this creates is impressive, even at faster speeds.ConstructionSemi Sandwich Sidewall is the best of both. The cap at the tip and tails reduces the swing weight, adds durability and assists with starting and completing turns due to its forgiveness. The sidewall underfoot improves the precision and the grip on firmer snow.Key FeatureseB tester’s comments: Ailsa (Covent Garden) Nice and responsive, good edge to edge and happy at all speeds; this is a great ski for an intermediate looking to learn to carve but who wants to be able to cruise the pistes as well. Technical SpecificationsSize (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1501237610711172016012476107131815General InformationSkier Ability: Novice/Intermediate/AdvancedTerrain Type: PisteRocker: Tip RockerRadius: ShortBase: SinteredBindings: Integrated, M10 GWDIN: 3 - 10Construction: Semi SidewallCore: WoodDemo: YesSizing Description: Chin to nose height is ideal for quick responses and easy handling. Go longer for extra stability and wider, bigger turns.