The biggest descents ask a lot from your equipment. You¡¯ll need tenacious edge hold and dependable stability for billy goating through no-fall zones while maintaining enough float to surf high-speed turns through creamy pow and perfect corn. The Locator 96 covers all these bases, which is no small feat. The 96 mm waist quickly gets up on edge and bites hard on even the iciest sidehills, all at a weight that¡¯s low enough for the biggest objectives on your tick list. The blended rocker lines make the 96 a versatile, confident performer in a variety of conditions from meadow skipping in hero snow to traversing refrozen sastrugi in the high peaks.
| 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: 5 | Mid: 6 | Tail: 6 |
| Ability Level | Advanced-Expert |
| Rocker Type | Rocker/Camber |
| Turning Radius | Medium |
| 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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Light and strong, this heat-treated edge minimally affects the feel of the ski to ensure a snappy, lightweight feel.
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Carbon appliation to provide excellent energy rebound.
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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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Sintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon creates our fastest base without sacrificing durability.
