FW 21 Salomon Supplements Most Popular Lines With Additions To Each Range
Over the past three winter seasons, Salomon has unveiled a number of alpine ski franchises that have been universally praised by skiers and received countless awards in equipment tests across Europe and North America. From the on-piste collection, it’s been the S/Force and S/Race skis—along with the ultra-comfortable S/Pro boots—that have garnered the bulk of the attention.
For the 2021 - 2022 season, Salomon will supplement all of its most popular lines—S/Force skis, S/Pro boots, Stance skis and QST skis—with additions to each range that enable a wider range of skiers to benefit from their designs. In the on-piste category, the S/Force Ti.76 is a new 76 mm waist width ski that has been added to the S/Force range, complementing the 80 and 84 mm skis already in the line.
“The S/Force range, which we launched for the 2019-2020 winter season, has been extremely well received by resort skiers,” says Cyril Espalieu, Product Marketing Manager for Salomon’s Alpine Skis and Boots. “The edge grip and construction has been a big hit, especially the crossover tip that makes the Force range very versatile throughout the resort. Now we will deliver this ski technology in a narrower width for skiers who like a quicker ski from edge to edge.”
To create the S/Force skis, Salomon relied on its racing know-how and it’s learnings from ski-cross, where the brand was an early pioneer. The result is a ski that performs like a race ski when you want to hold an edge, but also has a bold attitude to take on any in-bounds resort terrain, from bumpy runs two days after a storm to icy slopes orfresh groomers.
Like its predecessor (the XPro), the S/Pro boot was an instant hit with skiers, professional boot-fitters and ski publications when it was launched in the winter of 2019. Now the Select 120 boot, built on the same geometry as the S/Pro, makes this comfort and performance available to a wider range of skiers, even coming in a high-volume fit.
“The entire on-piste range for Fall/Winter 2021 reflects our efforts to add to the successful franchises we have across multiple alpine ski categories,” Espalieu adds. ”In the on-piste category we’ve tried to build on the momentum we have with the S/Force skis and S/Pro boots by making the technologies in those products available to more skiers in more offerings.”
KEY PRODUCTS:
The S/FORCE Ti.76 ski is built so you can be playful on one run and arc high-speed turns on the next. Salomon’s Edge Amplifier skiplate construction transmits 100 percent of your energy to the edge of the ski for unmatched edge grip. The Crossover Tip was developed to absorb vibrations and provide unyielding ski-to-snow contact, so you can handle any terrain in any snow conditions. A full ABS sidewall and two sheets of titanal combine to offer maximum power to the edges, so you can carve your way through every turn.
Built for skiers who need a high-performing boot that perfectly fits their feet, the S/Pro 120 combines easy step-in access, a customizable MY CUSTOMFIT 4D liner and the ability to fully customize the shell. Cushier foams make it easy to step-in and the outside placement of the Talyn® fabric facilitates customization. The elastic toe box naturally adapts to the available space. Salomon’s Coreframe 360 technology allows you to customize the cuff, shell and liner so you can enjoy Salomon's most tailor-fitted boot. That Coreframe technology combines with Sense Amplifier and Sense Strap technologies for power and rebound at every turn. It’s also pre-mounted with the GripWalk feature for more grip, walking comfort and safety.
Developed based on Salomon’s extensive boot-building know-how, the Select 120 boot lets you experience a fit that instantly adjusts to the specific shape of your foot for outstanding performance with minimal fuss. The Autostretch liner is made of extendable foam with flexible edges, making it instantly adaptable to your feet and calf morphology, while the 100 mm last offers secure wrapping of the foot and the Sensifit insert makes it easy to step into. The morphological cuff is designed to offer a more open position and automatically adapt to the shape of your calf, so you can enjoy more comfort while skiing. Based on the geometry and volume of one of Salomon’s classics, the S/PRO, the Select 120 makes no compromises on performance even with all that comfort. It’s also available in a high-volume version (the Select Pro HV) with a 102 mm last for wider feet.
The Stage GW 11 is the lightest DIN 11 flat binding on the market, yet still delivers all the safety and performance you need. The user-friendly interface makes stepping into the binding a breeze, and the lightweight body is agile and easy to drive, even in varying, all-mountain conditions. An Automatic Wing and Toe mean there is no adjustments needed to adapt the wings and toe-height to your boot. Just step-in and ski. A specific pedal profile ensures the binding’s automatic compatibility with all Alpine and GripWalk boots, delivering perfect contact between pedal and boot-sole for optimal power transmission. The heel features dedicated micro-wheels for an easy and comfortable step-in and out of the binding.
The most technologically advanced goggle Salomon has ever made, the Radium Prime Photochromic Sigma goggle stands out in both performance and style. It features a magnetic lens-changing system, photochromic lens technology and an oversized spherical lens with Anti Fog + to maximize your field of vision and keep fog at bay. It’s never been easier to switch lenses. Sixteen strong magnets hold the lens in place while rubber grips allow you to avoid smudging while removing it. The Photo Sigma lens offers enhanced contrast and adjusts its brightness to the conditions, while also offering eight degrees more to your field of vision than any other Salomon goggle. The Custom ID Fit technology provides superior fit even when worn with eyeglasses, while the no-slip silicone strap keeps your goggles in place while you ski.
On its own or with layers, theOutlaw 3L Jacketworks in any mountain conditions. In addition to offering breathable weather protection, the jacket follows your every move thanks to ski-specific MotionFit 360 patterning, so there’s no flapping and no tightness. It features a four-way stretch design, an adjustable helmet-compatible hood and cross vents. The three-layer stretch fabric makes this jacket extra comfy and easy to layer, while the 20k/20k fabric keeps the elements out, while also being extremely breathable.
The Outlaw 3L shell pantsare sturdy enough to handle any weather conditions and work on their own or with layers underneath. In addition to offering breathable weather protection, the pants also follow your every move thanks to ski-specific MotionFit 360 patterning. Like the Outlaw Jacket, the pants have essentials like four-way stretch, soft fabrics and vents. The three-layer stretch fabric makes this pant extra comfy and easy to layer and the 20k/20k fabric keeps the elements out, while also being extremely breathable.
With bold color blocks, the Race Jacket is a racing-inspired insulated jacket that offers full weather protection, lightweight warmth, effortless movement and a host of features to make your ski day warm and comfortable. The four-way stretch shell fabric (20K/20K) keeps you dry and moves with you as you carve up the hill. The DWR shell is also PFOA & PFOS free. Made of recycled Primaloft® Black Eco 100g insulation, the Race Jacket offers just the right amount of warmth without weighing you down. Simply unzip the side vents if you get too hot. It’s also fully equipped with everything you need during a day on the slopes—a removable hood, ski-pass pocket, two zipped pockets, goggle wipe, warm cuffs and cozy fleece inside the neck.
