The Bold sits at the top of Salomon\'s very successful S/Force range. It\'s a ski built for going fast with big, long open turns. The Crossover Tip has the perfect shape that makes slicing or carving through any on piste terrain effortless. It\'s built with a full wood core, double Titanal laminate and a full ABS sidewall to really boost the power to a maximum and provide total stability at top speeds. This version comes with the brilliant race-inspired X12 binding.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type Pistes, all day long, this is the ultimate high-speed cruiser, capable of flattening rough pistes and making them feel as smooth as courdoroy. It\'s not a problem when there is some fresh snow on top as the tip rocker and shape deal well with more than just groomed piste, and the wider waist helps with the balanced feel.Skier TypePowerful skiers who enjoy fast and smooth skiing, taking in all runs on the mountain and clocking up the miles. Unshakeable stability is as important factor as is edge grip.OverviewShapeThere\'s lots of shape on an S/Force Bold. The widest sections are right towards the tip and the tail, giving it excellent grip with a long effective edge. The lengthy nose makes for smooth turn entry and predictable steering, capable of easily switching between shapes. The tail is blunted and wide, helping it hold a turn for clean, precise carves. The 84mm waist adds balance and stability, even when the snow becomes rough.RockerTip rocker provides the optimum balance between terrain absorption and stability, so you can carve through all snow conditions with confidence. The rocker improves turn initiation and helps with steering in tricker snow; the camber ensures grip and response.CoreA full poplar woodcore maximises stability and liveliness while ensuring good ski-to-snow contact. A double layer of Titanal, one on either side of the core, boosts hard snow performance. It increases precision, offers a good edge grip and improves responsiveness.ConstructionSandwich Sidewall construction provides the best precision and ensures the excellent edge grip on hard snow.Key Featuresedge Amplifier GSA redesigned GS-specific edge Amplifier ski-plate construction builds up the ski area around the binding, transmitting more power from the skier to the edge for improved edge grip and stability at high speeds.Crossover TipThe tip construction uses lateral TPU inserts, replacing the Titanal to act as bumpers and helping with the shock absorption. A layer of carbon powered C/FX improves the dampening properties. This new tip absorbs all terrain variations and enhances the ski\'s ability to cut through snow.eB tester’s comments: Chris (Braehead) Great fun, surprisingly easier to use than I\'d imagined for this level of ski. Loves to blast around doing long turns on piste and smashes through anything in its way.Technical SpecificationsSize (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1701328411615232517713284116162405General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced/expertTerrain Type: PisteRocker: Tip RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Integrated, X12 TL GWDIN: 4 - 12Construction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Titanal LaminateDemo: Sizing Description: Chin to nose height is ideal for quick responses and easy handling. Go longer for extra stability and wider, bigger turns.