DP Skis Weight

[The Dad]

Another request for shape change info -- any chance it involves less front-to-back symmetry (i.e., making the tip a little broader)?

[dp]

The Lotus 138 from last season was rocking in maritime snow. In low to medium density snow/lower speeds it wasn't self-surfacing quite the way it should. We have been given the opportunity to cut new tools, so we are going to take advantage of it and keep evolving the shape.

The basic dimensions, length, etc. will remain the same.

The shape change is in line with what you suggest-the whole shovel will be a touch wider, and the tail a touch longer. Also, look for a nice tweak in the rocker line that will optimize planing at lower speeds while maintaing power at the end of the turn. A little birdie has reported that bigger companies seem to be, eheeeem, 'inspired' by some the shaping going on, so will leave it at that for the moment, but these tweaks should make it all the sweeter.

Such a cool time to be involved in powder ski design. The speeds these new skis allow for open a whole new batch of things to consider. At 55 mph, railing across the fall line, bad characteristics that are barely noticeably at 20 mph all of sudden become noticeably major problems. The details and tons of testing in the right locations will yield the best skis. Ah, good times for this great sport, and so much to explore.

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[1000-oaks]

weigh skis and bindings, subtract 14.4. is that really that difficult?

Figured Lemon was BS'ing with the 14.4# figure.