Salomon X-Drive 8.0 FS Skis + XT12 Bindings 2015
Salomon X-Drive 8.0 FS Skis + XT12 Bindings 2015
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Product Info
If Muhammad Ali skied, this would be his ski. Designed with the words precision and maneuverability in mind, theSalomon X-Drive 8.0 FS Skis + XT12 Bindings float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. Salomon carbon X-Chassis, RKS technology, and a Titanal layer enhance edge grip and control without excess weight. The new All Terrain Rocker 2.0 increases versatility while maintaining maximum contact with the snow when laid on edge. For the skier looking for a light but stable hard snow carving machine, the X-Drive 8.0 FS is the clear choice. Plus, with the Salomon XT12, compatibility is guaranteed.
Product Details
Rocker Type
All Terrain Rocker 2.0 – Combination of precision and maneuverability for precise steering, terrain absorption, and increased maneruverability.
Core
Light Density Full Woodcore – Premium hand selected poplar full woodcore
Honeycomb Tip – Increased dampening and shock resistance and a lower swing weight
Laminates
Single Ti Laminate – Phenomenal edge grip, efficient energy transfer, and liveliness.
RKS Rocker Stabilizer – 3D Composite fiber reinforcement in the rocker contact zones for increased precision and control on-piste.
X-Chassis – Carbon/Polyamide diagonal reinforcement in the middle of the ski for increased torsional stiffness, edge grip, and stability
Sidewalls
Full Sandwich Sidewalls – Full Length ABS sidewall with laminate construction creates extraordinarily smooth ski to snow contact with great terrain adaptation.
Included Bindings
Bindings Do Not Come Mounted to Skis – Always have a certified binding technician mount and adjust your bindings.
Includes XT12 Bindings – Lower, wider, lighter and made for a better ski-to-snow contact. Bindings must be mounted and adjusted prior to use.
Specs
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Terrain:
Carving, All-Mountain
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Terrain
Carving For those that like the classic feeling of laying a ski over on edge and arcing a perfect turn, carving skis are what you want. These skis have narrower waists and shorter turn radii for edge to edge quickness and responsive turn initiation and exit on groomed runs and hard pack. The beginner-intermediate skis in this category are designed to make learning how to turn as easy as going from pizza to French fries. All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm.
- Skis: With Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Short
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Composite, Metal, Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
- DIN: Release Value Low: 4
- DIN / Release Value High: 12
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Ski Awards:
Skiing Magazine Official Selection
- Warranty: 2 Years
| Size (cm) | 161 | 168 | 175 | 182 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 123.2 | 124.2 | 125.2 | 126.2 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 109 | 109.5 | 110 | 111 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 13.8 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 16.8 |