Coalition Snow Rafiki Skis - Women's 2023
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Product Info
The Coalition Snow Rafiki Skis are a feminist approach to powder: wide, surfy, offered in a size range for riders of all abilities, and made with high performance materials that excel when the snow gets deep. Every pair pays tribute to the trees Coalition plants in Kenya when you drop the dough, their name literally means "Friendship," in Swahili. Plus a dual radius sidecut lets you make effortless turns everywhere from the fluff to the runout. Indulge yourself with the Coalition Snow Rafiki Skis.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Early Rise Tip – 420 mm Tip Rocker / +2 mm Camber / 330 mm Tail Rocker
Sidecut
Dual Radius Sidecut – This sidecut has a shorter radius at the tip of the ski to make for easy turn initiation in many conditions, and a slightly longer radius at the tail of the ski to maintain stability and control, especially at speed.
Shape
Recommended Mount Point – -4.5 cm
Core
FSC Certified Birch + Poplar
Laminates
Sandwich Construction – Full Width Triaxial Fiberglass
Sidewalls
ABS Sidewalls
Base
IS 7500 Sintered Base
Edges
2mm Full Wrapped Steel Edges
Graphics
Art by Lauren Bello Okerman
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
Big Mountain, Powder
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Terrain
Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Powder These skis are for the deep days. If you like to find powder stashes at your local resort, go on backcountry missions for the freshest of fresh or heli ski trips to BC, powder skis are what you need to stay afloat. Skis in the powder category are wide and most often have some form of rocker or early rise plus a relatively soft flex. Many powder skis today are versatile enough to handle mixed conditions and harder snow.
- Skis: No 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:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: 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.
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Made in the USA:
Yes
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime
| Size (cm) | 157 | 164 | 172 | 180 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 131 | 132 | 137 | 138 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 111 | 111 | 115 | 115 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 126 | 127 | 132 | 133 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21.4 |
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1542 | 1588 | 2041 | 2087 |