Built as a twin tip, but with more modest splay, this lower-profile ski is smooth and easy to use. In deep snow, this means that the tips and tails don’t get pushed down too hard, allowing for great flotation—better than some competitors for sure due to this shape. Overall, it’s pretty flat—not a ton of camber underfoot and containing width-appropriate rockers in the front and rear. Again, this leads to the silent and strong character of the ski that makes it fun and versatile. There’s some decent taper here, enhancing that flotation and working in harmony with the rocker profile. Turn initiation is smooth and easy and the finish portion of the turn is predictable and strong. Since the turn radius is a bit longer (19-meters in the 182), it’s more up to the skier to dictate the shape and duration of the turn rather than it being hooky or grabby. This falls in line with the freeride personality of the ski, keeping it squarely in the fun-loving category.
