Salomon X Drive 8.3+XT12 Ski System

Power you feel, weight you don’t. Precision and stability combined with unprecedented maneuverability

Technologies:

• Semi Sandwich: Combination of ABS sidewalls under foot and monocoque construction at the tip and tail, gives the smooth ski-to-snow contact of sandwich construction with the forgiveness and easy turning of monocoque.
• Light Density Woodcore: Great stability and rebound with a 15% weight savings over our traditional wood core.
• Integrated PTP: Elastimer pads within the construction of the ski at the ends of the X-Chassis increase smoothness of power transfer to edges for a more progressive feel, while also filtering vibrations.
• Tip protector: Increased ski longevity: to keep skis visually attractive even after intense use.
• Single Ti Laminate: A single layer of Titanium reinforcement for great edge grip, efficient energy transfert and liveliness.
• Basalt layer: Basalt fiber layer running the length of the ski provides outstanding dampening and vibration absorption.
• RKS (Rocker Stabilizer): 3D composite fiber reinforcement in the rocker contact zones. Dramatically improves precision and steering on-piste when applied to rockered skis.
• X-Chassis: Carbon/Polyamide diagonal reinforcement in the middle of the ski, increases torsional rigidity of a flexed ski, and prevents twisting from forces applied in a carved turn. Dramtically improves edge grip and stability, especially when applied on lighter constructions.
• All-Terrain Rocker 2.0: With a slight tip and tail rise, All Terrain Rocker 2.0 adds an extra dimension of versatility and control for all mountain skiing. Camber in the middle of the ski and full length contact guarentees strong edge grip, stability and power for hard snow and piste skiing. In addition to the excellent terrain absorption and intuitive turn initiation, the slight twin rocker also allows the ski to pivot much easier when ski is flat, increasing control and maneuverability in all conditions.