Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

These are great skis. In powder, just phenomenal. But that is to be expected. Nothing that hasn't been said before. On groomers, will do well enough that the skis are not really wanting. The point I want to make is about the mounting. Salomon provides two lines. One is at the center for progressive riders. The rear line, which is 6cm back, is for freeriders. This is where I originally mounted my skis. At this location, there was way too much ski in front of the binding. It made the skis feel cumbersome and clumsy. I saw the video by Mike Douglas who recommended mounting about one inch behind the center line. I remounted the skis 3cm forward of the rear line at the +3 mark (which is also 3cm behind the center line or the middle between the two lines). All awkwardness was resolved. These skis came to life for me. These skis were magic on the powder. No nose dive despite the forward mounting. They floated over pristine and not so pristine powder. The skis were very agile and nimble. Needless to say, I have found my powder skis. Thank you Salomon.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

If I could describe my experience with this ski in just one word it would be "Wow!" I rode them today for the first time and was in love. This thing is a powder beast and surfed over and through anything I put in front of it. I was skiing on 40cm of fresh pow and couldn't have picked a better ski for the day. They turned on a button when in the trees, easily rose above the deepest powder and chopped through the crud. These skis were incredibly playful and really allowed me to go wherever I wanted to. They ski a lot shorter so have a second thought about getting a bigger size then what you normally ski. This is definitely the best powder ski I have ever rode and I cannot wait to take them out again.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

Just a great ski. Another step in the evolution of modern rockered skis. The rocker, flex, and taper are really well thought out. I don't do flippy spinny things or airs but this is also a great all-around PNW ski. I'm 55 years old, 6'1" & 210lbs, I skied it in a 184 mounted around +4 from Classic and I wouldn't go any further back. This ski wants to be skied from the center. Much slicer than a HellBent.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

I have been waiting for a similar ski from Salomon for some time now. I think the wait for these guys was worth it. They feel pretty light and easy to maneuver. The rocker profile and the flex made it pretty good for cutting through chop and wheelie-ing over bumps and chop. Overall they seemed pretty fun, and could handle well all over the mountain.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

Love the new skis floats above the powder smooth and silky ride downhill. I highly recommend the rocker 2 skis in big sky Montana powder. Great ski fun ride what more can I say but go out and have fun in the big sky and Montana powder! John

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

These skis are a blast on every type of terrain. I also tried the Armada JJ and the K2 Missbehaved. The shop at Taos suggested I wait until next year when the womens' version (Rockette) is coming out, but I just couldn't wait. No regrets. Skied Taos and Snowbird/Alta on them this year. Can't wait for next year! They ski beautifully on every type of terrain.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

What ever you want to do these skis do it. They were made for the pow pow, they eat it up for breakfast, they're buttery, smeary and one last thing, they are pretty good on the groomers, a must have west coast ski

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

I can't say enough good things about this ski. For skiing any kind of powder/crud they are amazing. They 'pivot' well under foot and the low swing weight (from the lighter weight tip/tail) allow you to make quick turns when you're in a tight spot. They feel a little like the pre-2012 Pontoon in this regard, but they don't have the narrow tail so you don't end up in the back seat. They float really well and are overall a very fun, predictable ski.

I mounted mine with a new pair of Salomon STH14 bindings which looks really sharp and is a great compliment to a great ski.

I highly recommend you check out the Mike Douglas video (under the product image) as he does a great job of explaining what Salomon was setting out to accomplish with this ski. From my experience, I'd say they nailed it!

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

I really like how soft and playful the Rocker 2 skis. Yet it is also stable and holds an edge at speed. The rocker makes this ski feel shorter than it is so I wouldn’t shy away from a slightly longer length.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

I really like how soft and playful the Rocker 2 skis. Yet it is also stable and holds an edge at speed. The rocker makes this ski feel shorter than it is so I wouldn’t shy away from a slightly longer length.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

Really fun ski to have in the light and fluffy snow. Keep on top of the snow making it easier on your legs. Also one of the better rockered skis to turn with even on the groomers. The best in deep snow though.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

Super fun playful ski that is also able to charge. Light tip makes for very spinable ski and also adds to surfiness. Just a fun ski.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

The Rocker 2 skied very well in mixed conditions. It was very stable and responsive for its size (in a 192) and capable of making a variety of turns. There is a lot of rocker in the soft tips and tails but this does not start until further down the ski so it does not hinder its performace on harder snow.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

Ski is so light in the tip and tail making it surfy and fun. The honeycomb gives it a swing weight like no other ski. It turns on a dime if you smear it or is stable if you utilize the longer sidecut and open it up. I felt I could put the skis sideways and gas pedal the tails to control my speed easily. I think Salomon slept a bit the fat twin tip market but in doing so they introduced a ski that put them on top by doing their homework and built of the success of others and worked around bugs from some other brands designs. I was really impressed with this ski.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

if you want the most playful, floaty, buttery ski there is, get the Rocker 2. Soft in the tip and tail and enough rocker for powder but not so much rocker it flops around. There is no way you won't have a good time on the Rocker 2.

Comments about Salomon Rocker2 Skis 2012:

There are perfect in the powder and very good carving, i would recommend these skis for the people that like to be hardcore and like to drop huge cliffs into some huge pow. This is the most versatile ski to ski on anywhere on the mountain