I’m lucky living in Utah. Not only do we have the Greatest Snow on Earth™ (yeah, trademarked), but this is also an awesome proving grounds for ski equipment. It’s no wonder that so many ski companies call this area home–large and small. All the way from Salomon, Rossignol and Atomic down to DPS, Bluehouse and Surface Skis all call Utah home. But let me take this one step further… the owner of Surface Skis lives just down the street from me–how cool is that?
For this season, Surface expands their product lineup in a big way with a wide variety of fat, rockered and twinned skis for all types of skiers. As always, the lineup consists of creative graphics and solid designs built to handle the abuse that will surely be doled out. Lets take a look at a couple of skis from the lineup.
Surface Skis: One Life
A new ski in the lineup for this season, the One Life sports Three Stage Rocker technology to keep you on top of the pow, crud, cement, hardpack or whatever you throw its way. With 8-degree rockered tip/tail and completely flat underfoot, the One Life will surf in the pow and still carve up the groomers. Skiing full rockered skis in powder is something you’ve got to experience.
One Life Features:
- Tip-to-tail Maple/Poplar Wood Core
- Full Wrap Edge Protection
- Thick 2.5mm Edges
- ABS Sidewalls
- Reinforced Mounting Points
- Sintered Base
- 3 Stage Rocker Technology – learn more
- Lengths: 179 cm and 189 cm
- Dimensions: 140/112/132
- MSRP: $599
Surface Skis: Watch Life
This ski not only looks cool (simple is cool), but the dimensions are stellar for a “do-it-all” ski. Hence why Surface calls this “the new standard in a One-Ski-Quiver”. This year, the Watch Life has been overhauled, making it even more versatile in all conditions.
Watch Life Features:
- Tip-to-tail Maple/Poplar Wood Core
- Full Wrap Edge Protection
- Thick 2.5mm Edges
- ABS Sidewalls
- Reinforced Mounting Points
- Sintered Base
- Lengths: 172 cm and 182 cm
- Dimensions: 132/100/122
- MSRP: $499 (yup… really!)
If you’re looking at buying a new pair of fatties or interested in checking out rockered skis, for the money, Surface Skis 2009/2010 lineup is hard to beat. And, you’re supporting a growing local company owned by a great guy.
Buy Now: Visit SurfaceSkis.com for Retailers