Vanguard 118 Carbon - Backcountry Freeride Skis | 118 mm
$ 1,150.00
$ 1,150.00
$ 1,150.00
Vanguard 118 Carbon - Backcountry Freeride Skis | 118 mm
It is the middle of February. Temps clock in at a frosty 15°F. You have magically found yourself in interior British Columbia. It snowed 20 inches of dreamy, stable Kootenay cold smoke and the clouds are parting. It is the day that dreams are made of, and the days the Vanguard Carbon is built for. With a strong design and carefully tuned profile using our 4x4 Design Concept (4Radius sidecut and rockers), this 118 mm waisted playful backcountry freeride powder ski offers the stable platform you need to power through drops and blast through chop. With a balanced, progressive stance and raised tail, you can tackle booters and scoops with confidence, and at a nimble 1840 g in 182 cm, this ski will not slow you down on the skin track when you are chasing the last licks of fresh snow.
| LENGTH | WEIGHT | SIDECUT | RADIUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 cm | 1690 g | 142 - 118 - 132 mm | 22 m |
| 176 cm | 1770 g | 143 - 118 - 133 mm | 22 m |
| 182 cm | 1840 g | 144 - 118 - 134 mm | 24 m |
| 188 cm | 1930 g | 145 - 118 - 135 mm | 24 m |
| 194 cm | 2010 g | 146 - 118 - 136 mm | 24 m |
*The turn radius shown above refers to the geometric values of an unloaded ski. Average weight of the product series; weights +/- 5% tolerance. No guarantee or warranty of accuracy. We reserve the right to make any changes at any time without notice.
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
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color: | Black, graphite with cardinal red |
| top sheet finish: | matte, scuff resistant material, carbon layup visible in transparent Majesty logo | |
| skier ability: | intermediate - expert | |
| designed for: | backcountry freeride touring, powder, heli and cat skiing | |
| design: | hybrid, tip 4Radius rocker, flat camber, 4Radius tail rocker | |
| shape: | directional twin tip | |
| flex: | directional | |
| flex ratio: | 7 (1 soft | 10 stiff) | |
| rocker type: | 240 mm tip and tail rocker | |
| construction: | 4Radius rockers, 4Radius sidecut, semi cap sidewalls, triax and biax fiberglass, full carbon fiber layup | |
| wood core: | tip to tail paulownia core with poplar inserts | |
| base: | IS7200 fast base | |
| extras: | 4x4 Design Concept, composite binding reinforcement, kevlar fibers, tail designed for skin mounting | |
| mounting drill bit: | 4.1 mm x 9 mm | |
- Recommended AT binding: Majesty ATK R13 EVO 120 mm or equivalent
- Recommended Alpine binding: Tyrolia Attack 14 GW 130 mm or equivalent
- Recommended crampon width: 120 mm
Deep Dive:
Big mountain performance designed for diverse backcountry terrain and variable snow. The Vanguard Carbon was developed for skiers who love playful skiing in the backcountry. This is a big and stable platform for advanced level skiing and deep snow fun, think Revelstoke, Jackson Hole or Hokkaido. It features a strong 118 mm underfoot width, playful flat camber, and semi symmetrical twin tip shape. It is a great choice for open terrain and perfectly suitable for tight backcountry runs where agility is a must. The ski is relatively lightweight for its size thanks to the light paulownia wood core and carbon fiber construction. The 4x4 Design Concept combines a 4Radius sidecut and 4Radius rockers to improve maneuverability and control. The carbon fiber construction enhances responsiveness and torsional rigidity without making the ski overly stiff. It provides flex when landing drops, energy when transitioning in turns, and strong control when skiing throu