Black Diamond Gigawatt Skis 2012
Black Diamond Gigawatt Skis 2012
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Product Info
At a massive 135 mm underfoot, the Black Diamond Gigawatt is the biggest, baddest ski that Black Diamond makes. By combining an extended running length with a tip-to-tail, fully rockered profile, the Black Diamond Gigawatt achieves longboard-style, powder skiing bliss with enough edge underfoot for confidence on groomers and hard snow. That profile, combined with the weight-saving ribs and channels of the iconic Black Diamond Formula One Technology, allows this supertanker to still be responsive and quick edge-to-edge, critical in a ski of this size.
Product Details
Shape
Full-length, de-cambered Rocker for instant turn response
More surface area and usable contact length than the Megawatt
Construction
Formula One Technology with three ribs and Torsion Box Construction for maximum torsional stiffness
Flex
Poplar and birch Internal Wall Core Technology for added pop and stability
Dimensions
135 mm waist with Black Diamond powder specialty geometry
Binding Compatibility
We recommend a brake width that is equal to the ski waist width and at most 15 mm wider.
Specs
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Terrain:
Powder
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Terrain
Powder These skis are for the deep days. If you like to find powder stashes at your local resort, go on backcountry missions for the freshest of fresh or heli ski trips to BC, powder skis are what you need to stay afloat. Skis in the powder category are wide and most often have some form of rocker or early rise plus a relatively soft flex. Many powder skis today are versatile enough to handle mixed conditions and harder snow.
- Skis: No Bindings
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker Rocker (also called reverse-camber) is just as it sounds – camber turned upside down. Rocker skis have a side profile with a smooth downward curvature and a contact point at the middle of the ski. Rocker skis excel in deep powder. This profile provides the skis with less tip and tail hang up to prevent from catching edges and allows the skis to initiate turns extremely quickly. This profile doesn’t perform as well in icy conditions or on harder snow but if you spend lots of time in deep, untracked snow and like a more playful ski, Rocker is a great choice.
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Turning Radius:
Long
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Turning Radius
Long > 22 m radius is best for powder and big-mountain.
- Core/Laminates: 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.
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size (cm) | 185 | 195 |
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| Tip Width (mm) | 163 | 163 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 141 | 141 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 28 | 31 |