30 cm of powder shovel in the tip and 20cm in the tail gently lift off the contact points guiding the skis above soft snow and leading the sidecut into powder turns. In flex conditions the radius on the shovels extends the effective edge and sidecut for speed and confidence when skiing on hardpack or dicey conditions in between powder laps. Combined with 1.5mm of camber underfoot makes the Floaties a versatile and fun powder specific ski.
Ever had rockered powder skis that chatter and rattle like an old hoopty? Not very confidence inspiring is it? Floaties have low-profile wood core extending clear into the tips that’s reinforced with carbon fiber giving a strong even flex in the tip and tail that’s fully damped to high frequencies. No chatter, no quivering, just pure unadulterated hard-charging fun.
The Freeride core features a center backbone of ash which gives the ski longitudinal stiffness, great shock absorbtion, and helps transmit energy swiftly from the binding mounts to the length of the ski ensuring precise edge control and stability. Coupled with bamboo for pop and energy retention and poplar for damping and flex, these cores help the skis devour chunder and chop and ride silky smooth in powder and on hardpack. The Floaties benefit from a stiffer platform underfoot than the Tomorrows to soak up variable conditions and give confidence on steeper slopes.
With the Floaties on your feet you will be ready for the deep days. The Floaties are freaky light in weight, with a subtle tapered shape, easy rise functional rocker and traditional camber underfoot. This ski stays afloat and amazingly nimble in soft snow, trees, and chutes. Snappy hardwoods and carbon fiber reinforcement keep the ski stable in chunder and chop, and it is fast as hell and turns with ease even on hardpack. So get your Floaties, bring your snorkel, and schralp the deep gnar!