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Somewhere out there, just over the next ridge, is the line you've been waiting your whole life to ski. Maybe it's a perfect pillow field, or a straight line chute with serious implications. Whatever it is, there's certainly not a chairlift that goes to the top of it, and it's certainly not the type of thing you want to be skiing on dinky little skimo planks. To help you find the nirvana you've been seeking, Armada has developed a new line of touring skis. The Armada Locator 112 Skis are the big guns of the new Locator series. They're wide and beefy for float and power charging the fall line and surfing through soft snow, but they also are remarkably light to make the skin track a breeze.
EST Freeride Rocker – 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.
Caruba Core – 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.
TI Binding Dampener – Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber, titanal, and finally more rubber works to dampen vibration that otherwise chatters into your bots and shortens your day. Ski bell to bell with extra damping provided.
Carbon Reinforcement – Specially placed carbon stringers add pop and stiffness without adding weight.
Comp Series Base – Sintered UHMW polyethylene with added carbon aids in speed and durability on snow.
1.7 Lightweight Edge – Light and strong, these heat-treated edges effect the feel of the ski minimally to ensure a snappy, lightweight feel.
AR Bat Tail Self Center Tail Clip Design
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 166 | 173 | 180 | 187 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 134 | 135 | 136 | 137 |
Waist Width (mm) | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
Tail Width (mm) | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Turning Radius (m) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 1500 |
When the Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings first dropped, they represented a quantum leap forward in freeride binding design. Combining the smooth uphill performance of pin technology with the added safety, reliability, and power transfer of fully DIN certified release, they're a fantastic choice for skiers looking to service both resort and backcountry riding on a single setup. MNC compatibility means they play nice with almost every boot in the known universe - a comforting notion given the dizzying array of options. For backcountry beginners and grizzled vets alike, the Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings are in a class of their own.
Dual Mode Toepiece – MNC (Multi-Norm Certified) for skiing, including Alpine, Grip Walk, WTR, and ISO 9523 soles. Converts to a tech toe for touring (requires a boot with tech toe fittings).
Automatic Wing Adjustment – Automatic adjustment just by stepping-in. You can forget but nevertheless trust your binding!
Toe Height Adjustment – Adjustable toe height to let you switch between different boot norms.
Easy Step-In – Less effort needed to step-in and out of bindings
XL Wings – Long wings for a great envelopment of the boots.
Lateral Elasticity – 47mm
Sliding Toe Pedal
Freeski Brakes – Self-retracting brakes for a close position to the heel so they never catch.
Hike and Ride Switch – Lever at toe shifts between hike and ski mode.
Accessing Toe for Touring – 1. Pull back on block between toe wings to open tech arms. 2. Depress front lever to widen arms to step in. 3. Pull up on lever to lock arms securely for skinning.
Preparing Heel for Touring – Pull back on the brake pad and fix the brake in the "up" position by stepping down on the pad.
Climbing Aids – 2° & 10°
MNC (Multi-Norm Certified) – Certified for use with ISO 5355 Alpine, ISO 9523 Alpine Touring, and WTR (Walk To Ride) boots.
Tech Toe Fittings Required For Use In Uphill (Touring) Mode
Requires Boot with Full Heel and Toe Lugs – Not compatible with boots like the Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour and TLT, Atomic Backland, Salomon X-Alp and Arc'teryx Procline, among others. These boots have shortened or non-existent lugs and will not fit into the Shift in downhill mode.
Low Profile Chassis – Low stand height for increased terrain feedback and enhanced power transmission.
Oversized Platform – Wide footprint and double aluminum frame tubes create a super strong interface between boot and ski. Ensures maximum lateral power transmission.
+Elastic Travel – Ultimate elastic travel to hold in boots during impact in order to go bigger with no risk of pre-release.
Compatible with Salomon S/LAB Shift Crampons
Carbon-Infused PA Construction
Adjustment Range – 30mm
Height – 30mm
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (mm) | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
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Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 885 | 885 | 885 | 885 |
Back for another year of all-terrain dominance, the Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 120 GW Alpine Touring Ski Boots gain a few grams this season due to switching from polyamide to True Flex Polyurethane - a move that give the boots a smoother, more progressive flex and make them easier to put on/take off. The tradeoff is well worth it in our opinion in the hybrid class, as our experience shows these boots are used more for downhill skiing than hard core touring, but the choice is yours. The rest of the package remains trusted and true, with the excellent Free/Lock 4.5 walk mode, Memory Fit heat molding, and updated Prollite shell (reinforcement was added in the midfoot area in the second generation Ultra) giving you the ride of a lifetime.
Last: 98 mm – A narrow and low volume touring last.
Memory Fit – Advanced heat-fitting technology creates a fully personalized shell, cuff and liner in minutes. The key is Memolink, Atomic's special additive that improves the moldability and stretch of their plastics. Expansion can be up to 6mm forefoot width and up to 10mm ankle width, resulting in a permanent and complete anatomical fit in minutes. See your bootfitter for details.
Flex: 120 – A stiff flex that promotes aggressive skiing, but not so stiff as to hinder your descent in variable conditions.
Mimic Platinum Tour Liner – With flex zone and Dura Shield, washable and breathable
3D Stretch Toe Box
3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation
Achilles Flex Zone
Dura Shield
Cuff – Polyurethane
Shell – True Flex Polyurethane
Energy Backbone – A reinforced, asymmetric backbone providing extra strength for powerful skiing plus enhanced lateral energy transmission for better edge grip.
Prolite Construction – Instead of starting with a standard construction and cutting material away to save weight, Prolite does the opposite. It starts with the slimmest possible profile and then it builds up reinforcements in key areas where strength is needed.
Forward Lean – 13˚, 15˚ (default), or 17˚
Shell Rotation – 3˚
Free/Lock 4.5 Mechanism – 54˚ range of motion
Frictionless Pivot – Igus polymer bearings provide completely natural movement for effortless ascents.
7000 Series Aluminum Tour Buckles
50mm Velcro Strap
ISO 23223 GripWalk Sole
Investment Cast Tech Inserts
Size | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 |
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Indiv. Boot Weight (g) | 1826 | ||||
Boot Sole Length (BSL) (mm) | 292 | 302 | 312 | 322 | 332 |