The perfect backcountry partner is someone who is up for anything and will never let you down whether the conditions are all time, apocalyptic or something in between. Sounds a lot like the Locator 104. Multi-day hut trip in your future? The lightweight construction will keep you going on the skin track. Blower pow in the sidecountry? Ample rocker and a blended tail shape let you point it down the fall line or throw it sideways in bottomless snow on demand. When you need one ski with a soft snow focus that can do it all with predictable performance, the Locator 104 is ready.
| Rocker Type | EST Freeride Rocker ¨C Forebody rocker and extra tip taper combine to create EST for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber under foot with no tail rocker ensures these skis stay on rails when carving is the priority. |
| Core | Caruba Core ¨C Armada's lightest wood species creates the best uphill feel while retaining the power and dampness required for descending in the gnarliest of terrain. This core makes no concessions in its quest to be ultralight. |
| Terrain | Alpine Touring |
| Flex | Flex (1=Soft, 10=Stiff) ¨C Tip: 6 | Mid: 7 | Tail: 7 |
| Ability Level | Advanced-Expert |
| Rocker Type | Rocker/Camber |
| Turning Radius | Long |
| Core/Laminates | Carbon, Metal, Wood |
| Tail Type | Partial Twin Tip |
| Binding Compatibility | We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width. |
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Sidewall on 75% of the ski to allow for weight savings on tip and tail while maintaining ridgitiy and drive in the prime zone.
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Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber and Titanal works to reduce vibration that otherwise chatters into your boots and shortens your day. The extra damping lets you ski bell-to-bell.
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Carbon appliation to provide excellent energy rebound.
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Backcountry = Bat Country with this tail clip zone built into ski that always keeps skins centered and secure.
