CONSTRUCTION
DAMP TECH / FIBREGLASS
Wood core combined with layers of fibreglass. Rigid and resistant topsheet for better durability.
ROSSIGNOL BLACKOPS SMASHER DESCRIPTION:
The new Smasher skis from the Rossignol brand are aimed at young skiers with talent and energy to spare and need the means to express themselves. To dream up your next trick, to leapfrog, to move even faster: choose the Smasher. PEFC-certified poplar wood is used for this ski for eco-friendly durability. Ride free to infinity... and beyond.
119/92/109 in 170 cm, Radius: 23m
BINDINGS
Look Xpress2 10 bindings.
DIN 3 to 10.
Suitable for boots between 260 mm and 380 mm long
Durability
Reinforced topsheet for good durability.
Black base to help with repairs.
What is the rocker?
When placing a ski on the ground, its points of contact are found near the nose and tail, whereas the middle of the ski (under the bindings) is slightly raised (this is the camber). The longer and higher the camber, the greater the edge grip and more responsive the ski. The lower the camber, the more forgiving the ski and the better the handling.
WHAT IS A ROCKER?
On a "rocker" ski, the nose, and sometimes the tail, comes off the ground much sooner than with a cambered ski. This moves the points of contact towards the centre of the ski. The surface of the ski in contact with the snow is shortened: they have better handling and more buoyancy on soft snow. When leaning into turns, the edge length offers more grip on hard snow. The longer the rocker, the better the handling of the ski.
What are ski sidecuts?
The sidecut is determined by 3 measurements: the width of the tip (front of the ski), the waist (middle of ski) and tail (back of ski). The wider the tip, the easier the turn entry. The narrower the waist, the stronger the grip in hard snow. The wider the waist, the more comfortable and stable in different snow conditions. The wider the tail, the better the grip exiting the turn. The narrower the tail, the better the glide.
Sidecuts
119/92/109 in 170 cm
Radius: 23 m in 170 cm
Profile: Rocker/Camber/Rocker