SKI PROPHET

Vestpac RadioPac Product Review With Lyndsay Strange

Cook — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:59:13 +0000

Lyndsay Strange, Alpine Ski Race Coach, talks about her two-way radio pack from VestPac on the Ski Prophet’s YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/SkiGearTV

The Vestpac was invented in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and is made in the USA.

Weighing less than 1 lb, the VestPac “RadioPac” is made with 3d airmesh, heavy duty elastic, and cordura nylon. It includes a 1 Liter, BPA free hydration reservoir and is made to stand up to the most demanding conditions while keeping your radio, GPS, beacon, phone, pen, reports, water, and more close at hand.

Add to that a 100% Guarantee for life and the VestPac is a great unit for ski patrolmen, ski instructors, and ski coaches alike.

2014 Salomon STH 2 WTR Ski Bindings

Cook — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:36:18 +0000

Erik Anderson, Sales Director for Salomon Sports USA presents 2014 Salomon STH 2 WTR alpine ski bindings coming next season in this “ski binding review” on the Ski Prophet’s Buyer’s Guide.

Salomon Official Press Release:

“Salomon combines top technologies in new alpine binding
The Salomon STH2 WTR binding marries a driver toe and Guardian heel to optimize downhill performance in mixed conditions
Ogden, UT—January 17,2013—Salomon, a leader in technical design and innovation in mountain sports, is proud to introduce the newest addition to its binding family — the STH2 WTR. The STH2 WTR builds on the groundwork laid by Salomon’s previous bindings while adding new features dedicated to enhancing the performance of today’s ski shapes, enabling quality skiing in any conditions.

The STH2 WTR binding combines Salomon’s recognized driver toe piece with the Guardian heel piece sans walk-mode, delivering expert power transmission and downhill performance. In addition, the STH2 WTR offers a wider platform for modern ski shapes, utilizing dampening pads under the toe and heel plates to smooth vibrations and remove the abrupt edging feel that can happen with traditional race bindings.

Improved downhill performance is only one aspect of the STH2 WTR. This binding also features WTR (Walk-to-Ride) sole compatibility, a new technology built into some of Salomon’s new boots and bindings—approved by the TÜV (a globally recognized testing, inspection and certification organization). The combination of WTR soles and STH2 WTR bindings enables secure grip when scrambling up rocky terrain or across slick surfaces, while actually improving downhill performance.

Binding Facts:

• WTR Compatibility—safety and performance are not compromised when skiers choose a Salomon boot with WTR soles to aid in better walk comfort.
• Oversized Platform—It is imperative to deliver a binding that adjusts to the trend of wider skis. An oversized platform ensures maximum lateral power transmission.
• 3D Driver Toe: This patented toe concept allows for multidirectional release options.
• Stomp Pedal—A fixed, wide pedal ensures the best transmission from skier to ski
• Low Profile Chassis—At 18 mm stand height, this increases terrain feedback and enhances power transmission.
• Progressive Transfer Pads—Increased dampening for shock absorption”

2014 LINE “Sick Day” Ski Series Ski Review

Lyndsay Strange — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:56:19 +0000

Line Skis‘ Jason Levinthal takes the Ski Prophet through the all new 2014 “Sick Day” series of skis. Levinthal explains how versatile and nimble this new line up is with lighter weight construction for hiking and an extended edge profile to perform on groomers while still maintaining the identity of a great powder ski.

Be sure to check out your local Line Ski dealer for the “Sick Day” series and check out more ski and gear reviews for 2014 from SkiGearTV!

2014 Salomon Skis Review With “Salomom” Jenny Naftulin Revue De Ski

Lyndsay Strange — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:56:18 +0000

Take a walk with the Ski Prophet and Alpine and Nordic Brand Manager, Jenny Naftulin, through the Salomon factory in Ogden, Utah. Jenny shows us around the service center including some of their most exciting new products like the Q 105 all mountain powder ski and the Quest Max BC boot for alpine touring.

Stay tuned for more exciting reviews and sneak peeks from all your favorite brands from the 2013 SIA Snow Show and Demo Days across the country.

2014 Atomic Skis Sneak Peek Gear Review スキーレビュー

Lyndsay Strange — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:39:00 +0000

Jake Strassburger from Atomic Skis gave the Ski Prophet an exclusive sneak peak into some exciting new products for 2013/2014. Strassburger takes us through the Atomic factory in Ogden, UT unveiling the all new “Nomad” carving skis, completely revamped park & pipe skis, and, what we’re most excited about, the redesigned “Waymaker” alpine touring boots built for high performance.

Check out reviews and sneak peeks from all your favorite ski brands for 2013/2014 here!

2013 Head WC Rebels i.GS RD Ski Review

Lyndsay Strange — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:49:45 +0000

Andrew Couperthwait, Alpine Product Manager for HEAD Wintersports, USA, presents the 2013 HEAD WC Rebels i.GS RD full on FIS race skis. These planks just don’t know how to go slow.

These are the same skis used by World Cup Ski Racers:
DANIEL ALBRECHT, MAXI ALTACHER, JOHAN CLAREY, DIDIER CUCHE, GAUTHIER DE TESSIERES, ANNA FENNINGER, BEAT FEUZ, ANNA GOODMAN, ELISABETH GÖRGL, HANS GRUGGER, MARIA HÖFL-RIESCH, KJETIL JANSRUD, MARIANNE K.-ABDERHALDEN, TRULS OVE KARLSEN, TED LIGETY, AKSEL LUND SVINDAL, JULIA MANCUSO, MARCEL MATHIS, BODE MILLER, HANS OLSSON, ANJA PÄRSON, GEORG STREITBERGER, BEN THOMSEN and LINDSEY VONN

HEAD Wintersports OFFICIAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

ENGLISH:
Worldcup Rebels i.GS RD
“The perfect tool for giant slalom missions. World Cup proof. Armed with KERS boost, Intelligence Technology and RD racing top sheet.

DETAILS:
Speed superfast
Skill racers
Terrain racing slopes, steep slopes
Style excellent, sophisticated skiing technique
Lengths 175cm, 178cm, 183cm, 188cm 191cm
Radius 25.4m @ 183cm
Sidecut 104/68/89 @ 183cm

FEATURES:
KERS
Intelligence Technology
Worldcup sandwich construction
RD racing top sheet
Race structured high speed UHM C base
Rebel Camber
HEAD Raceplate RDX
FIS approved for Continental Cup and Masters
NEW: FIS approved skis for World Cup and European Cup – GS Men: 98/65/81 @ length 195 cm; radius: 35 m & GS Women: 102/65/82 @ length 188 cm; radius: 30m

Deutsche:

Worldcup Rebels i.GS RD
“Der ideale Ski für Riesenslalom-Missionen. Weltcup-geprüft, ausgerüstet mit KERS-Schub, Intelligence Technology und RD Racing Oberfläche.

PRODUKTDETAILS:
Tempo Superschnell
Zielgruppe Rennläufer
Gelände Rennstrecke, Steile Piste
Fahrstil Sehr gute, ausgefeilte Technik
Längen 175cm, 178cm, 183cm, 188cm, 191cm
Radius 25.4m @ 183cm
Sidecut 104/68/89 @ 183cm

FEATURES:
KERS
Intelligence Technology
Worldcup Sandwich Konstruktion
RD Racing Oberfläche
UHM C Belag mit Race-Strukturschliff
Rebel Camber
HEAD Raceplate RDX
Für Continental Cup and Masters
NEUE GS Ski, die der FIS Norm für Weltcup und Europacup entsprechen: GS Men: 98/65/81 @ Länge 195 cm; Radius: 35 m & GS Women: 102/65/82 @ Länge 188 cm; Radius: 30 m

http://www.head.com/ski/products/skis/rd–race-department/worldcup-rebels-igs-rd/4654/?region=jp

詳細
Speed 最高速
Skill レーサー
Terrain レースバーン・整地された斜面・ハードバーン
スタイルエキスパート・レーサー・デモンストレーター
長さ 175 / 178 / 183 / 188 / 191
Radius 25.4 @ 183
Sidecut 104/68/89 @ 183

FEATURES
KERS
インテリジェンス・テクノロジー
ワールドカップ・サンドウィッチ構��
RDレーシングトップシート
レースストラクチャードUHM Cベース
レベルキャンバー
FIS公認（コンチネンタルカップとマスターズ）
HEADレースプレートRDX
※細部の仕様は変更となる場合があります

2013 Rossignol Skis “S3″ Ski Review

Lyndsay Strange — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:56:20 +0000

Nick Castagnoli, with Rossignol Ski USA, presents the 2013 Rossignol “S3″ in this installment of the SkiGearTV Buyer’s Guide on the Ski Prophet’s YouTube Channel, SkiGearTV.

ROSSIGNOL’s OFFICIAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

“The S3 is an all-mountain powder ski with an award-winning blend of versatility and float. Featuring narrower dimensions and more traditional tail-shape than the S7, the S3 delivers increased agility and all-mountain versatility. Powder Turn Rocker delivers fatigue-free manueverability, effortless steering and instant speed control, making powder skiing easier and more fun. Centered Sidecut provides the all-terrain versatility and edging power simply not found in other wide-waisted, rockered skis. Explore in-bounds and sidecountry stashes on the S3, the award-winning all-mountain powder ski.

70% Powder / 30% All-Mountain
Reference RA2SV01
Size Available 159,168,178,186
Structure MINICAP SANDWICH
Core WOOD FIBERGLASS
Camber height LOW
Rocker height HIGH
Camber length *50%*
Rocker length *50%*

Tip SPOON TIP
Sidecut 128-98-118
Profile sidecut CENTERED
Ski Radius 19,8mPOWDER TURN ROCKER:A profile with 50% standard camber in the center of the ski and 50% rocker at the tip and tail. The slight underfoot camber makes the skis grippy on groomed trails. The tip rocker makes its presence felt, giving better flotation in powder and paving the way for new experiences without tiring the skier. The tail rocker gives better steering and control. Powder – Support – Accessibility – Ease – Fun “RUSSIAN:
http://www.rossignol.com/RU/RU/s3-open_RA2SV01_product_alpine-men-skis-freeri…“S3 – универсальные лыжи для катания в целине, отмеченные наградами за сочетание универсальности и способности к всплыванию в глубоком снегу. Более узкая талия и более традиционная форма хвоста по сравнению с S7 обеспечивают высоку универсальность и маневренность. Благодаря ро

керу Powderturn лыжи маневренные, на них легко контролировать скорость, что упрощает катание в целине и позволяет получать больше удовольствия. Боковой вырез Centered обеспечивает большую универсальность и мощность закантовки, чем любые другие целинные лыжи с рокером. Исследуйте внетрассовое катание на курорте на лыжах S3, и получите максимум удовольствия от бэккантри далеко за его пределами. 70% целина / 30% универсальный фрирайд.

На почти нулевой скорости, носок и хвост лыжи свободны, не создают давления на снег из-за рокера. Инициирование начала поворота лыжи интуитивно и легко. Лыжа вращается без особого труда, прямо под Вашей ногой.

фаза 2
Когда лыжник развивает скорость, и только начинает поворот, вес лыжника перемещается, создавая дополнительное давления на кант. В этот момент, из-за рокера, променённого на носке и хвосте лыжи, уменьшается контактная длина канта, что и обеспечивает более высокое давление на снег. Это – то, что мы называем “эффектом факира”: начиная поворот, мы сразу же получаем отличную хватку канта на любой, даже самой жёсткой поверхности снега.
фаза 3
Во время самого поворота лыжи работают, как любые другие традиционные лыжи, обеспечивая полный контакт со снегом, контроль и безопасность. “

2013 Liberty Skis “Variant” Ski Review by Tom Winter

Lyndsay Strange — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:30:09 +0000

2013 Ski Gear TV Buyer’s Guide Presents:

Tom Winter, Director of Media Relations for Liberty Skis USA, gives the Ski Prophet a ski review of their new product launch, the 2013 Liberty “Variant” ski. This beast is designed for the “big boys” of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, or anyone who lives by the motto, “go big or go home,” when it comes to skiing.

2013 K2 “Coomback” Ski Test By Photographer Patrick Orton

Lyndsay Strange — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:06:01 +0000

Professional Sports Photographer Patrick Orton joined the Ski Prophet Test Team at Winter Park, Colorado for the SIA On-Snow Demo and took out a pair of next season’s 2013 K2 “Coomback” skis, inspired by the late great Doug Coombs.

Patrick’s photos have been published in some of the biggest skiing publications, including Freeskier Magazine, Ski Canada, Ski Journal, Ski Magazine, Skiing Magazine, Telemark Skier and Backcountry Magazine to name just a few. You can learn more about Patrick at http://www.patrickortonphotography.com

The 2013 K2 “Coomback” is generally considered a back country, off-piste ski, but due to the lack of snow, Patrick Orton had to ski these boards on some pretty firm man-made snow. Looks like they held well on the firm stuff!

SkiGearTV Buyer’s Guide: 2013 K2 “Coomback” Backside Ski

Lyndsay Strange — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:20:46 +0000

Mike Hattrup gives us a look at the 2013 K2 “Coomback” for the Ski Prophet’s 2013 SkiGearTV Buyer’s Guide.

K2 SKIS OFFICIAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

“The COOMBAck is the first of a three part graphic series, each celebrating a different era of Doug’s ski career. Coombs cut his teeth on the steep, narrow chutes of Bridger bowl, before moving to Jackson Hole to hone his technique. The 102mm waist and All-Terrain Rocker create a balance between float and agility reflective of Doug’s versatility, and make the COOMBAck equally adept making tram laps or climbing the Ford-Stettner route on the Grand Teton.

K2 will donate a percentage of all COOMBAck ski sales to Doug’s family, and another portion of the proceeds will fund the American Mountain Guide Association’s Chad Vanderham Endowment, which is focused on improving guide education and safety.”