Skiing

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Contents 1 2006 Equipment Review 1.1 SKIS 1.1.1 racing 1.1.2 carving 1.1.3 freestyle 1.2 POLES 1.3 BOOTS

2006 Equipment Review

There are many different facets to the sport of skiing. One needs skis, poles, boots, and most likely....clothing! Each link on this page references you to equipment that would be suitable for the advanced and expert skier.

SKIS

racing

Racing skis are usually very stiff skis. They do not ride well on all-mountain terrain. Each of these skis are made for fast turn initiation, high speeds, and deep carves.

• [Equipe CG + S914]
• [Equipe CG + S912 Ti]
• [Equipe SC + S912 Ti]
• [Equipe 9 GC + S810 Ti]

carving

Skis that are made especially for carving are always shaped skis. The skis listed below allow for easy but very fast turning and a responsive carving feeling.

• [Streetracer 10 + S912]
• [Streetracer 8 + S711]
• [Rush N10 + S810 Ti]
• [Rush N7 + S710 Ti]

freestyle

Freestyle skis are made for the skier looking for the big air! The skis listed below will allow for some of the biggest air of both jumps and in the pipe. They are also a great all-mountain ski.

• [Teneighty CR Johnson Lab]
• [Teneighty Gun Lab 188]

POLES

Each of these poles are made of a fiberglass/carbon construction material which allows for a very strong pole. They all come with interchangeable baskets. They are the ultimate free-ride pole!

• [Scrambler Hot]
• [Teneighty]
• [Racer]

BOOTS

The boots listed below are constructed using spaceframe technology. Each boot has the softex foot liner which allows for a very comfortable feeling while skiing.

• [X Wave 10 Fast]
• [X Wave 9]
• [1080 Foil]
• [X Wave 8 Free]