WNDR Alpine Vital 98 Camber Skis 2024
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Product Info
A refined verson of the previous Vital 100, the new WNDR Alpine Vital 98 Camber Skis return with a slightly narrower profile, stiffer flex and shorter turn radius, placing the emphasis on stability and edgehold and making the ski a natural for steeper, more engaging terrain. Great for ski mountaineering objectives where reliability on the descent is critical as well as newly capable on firm resort snow, the Vital 98 makes an excellent quiver of one for the backcountry-oriented skier who sometimes need to get their "family" days in.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Rocker-Camber-Rocker – More rocker in the tip than the tail with camber underfoot, for a more traditional and precise feel and better hard snow performance.
Flex
Progressive Flex – Stiffest in the middle of the ski, quite stiff in the tail for power and sticking airs, and gradually softer toward the tip
Core
Algal Core – Vertically laminated core of bio-based Polyurethane foam and domestically sourced Aspen wood. Damper and lighter than pure wood cores, with a bio-based content of 41% by ASTM D6866-18 Method B.
Laminates
45˚ Biaxial Fiberglass
90˚ Biaxial Fiberglass
SpiralMade™ Boot Plate – Made of ground up waste materials from the WNDR production process, keeping waste out landfills and strengthening the mounting area of the ski.
Super Sap® Resin – Bio-based Super Sap® technology replaces traditional petroleum based resin systems. We use Entropy Resins® to minimize the carbon footprint of our products. The certified bio-based content per ASTM D6866 of the ER-305 Resin is ~28%.
Sidewalls
Algal Wall – Bio-based cast Polyurethane sidewalls that offer better damping than traditional, petroleum-based ABS. WNDR uses a channel in the outside of the core to further strengthen the bond between core and sidewall, and pours the sidewall into place rather than gluing and milling off excess material. Polyurethane bio-based carbon content 68% by ASTM D6866-18 Method B.
Base
Black Sintered High Carbon UHMW Base – Treated with a penetrating biodegradable (no PFC's) all temperature application providing long lasting performance without toxic chemical impact.
Edges
2.2mm Heat Treated Hardened Steel
Additional Features
Skin Clip Attachment – Tail notch for secure skin fit
Love It or Return It – If you're not completely satisfied with your WNDR Alpine product, WNDR will take it back within 30 days of purchase. See here for full terms and conditions: https://wndr-alpine.com/pages/love-it-or-return-it
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain, Big Mountain, Alpine Touring
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm. Big Mountain Big mountain skis are designed for charging big lines with high speeds and big airs. These skis varry in width from wide, powder-oriented skis for skiing Alaska spines to narrower, mixed condition skis for ripping the beat up headwall at your local mountain. Skis in this category tend to be on the stiffer side, often with more rocker in the tip and less in the tail. Alpine Touring Also known as backcountry skis, alpine touring (AT) skis are designed for going uphill as well as downhill. These skis are typically light for their width and many feature fittings that accept climbing skins. AT skis vary in width and weight, with the wider heavier versions usually used for winter/deep snow touring and the skinnier, lighter skis usually used for spring/summer/long distance touring.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
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Turning Radius:
Medium
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Turning Radius
Medium 17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
- Core/Laminates: Composite, Foam, Wood
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Tail Type:
Partial Twin Tip
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Tail Type
Partial Twin Tip Partial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
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Made in the USA:
Yes
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 153 | 159 | 165 | 171 | 177 | 183 | 189 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 19.5 | ||||||
| Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1750 |