Line Vision 108 Skis 2022

The Vision 108 sits perfectly between freeride and backcountry categories, meaning it has the benefits of both: powerful all condition performance, and lightweight no compromise build. The mix of THC Construction and Partly Cloudy Core is the key. THC combines Aramid, carbon and fibreglass so there are no excess grams and vibrations are dampened for a smoother ride. The core is a mix lightweight paulownia that keeps it lively and denser maple that adds strength and stability. This is a ski that feels incredibly light, is playful and responsive and has the dimensions to ski any conditions no matter how deep. Mount it with alpine bindings or to really maximise the potential put a BC model on.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type A 108mm waist provides plenty of float for soft snow days and fresh turns, working with the early Rise at the tip and tail and early Taper, plus the THC construction, to produce smooth turn initiation and completion. This build also inspires confidence even when the conditions aren't great thanks to the balanced handling, meaning it is much more than just a pow ski. It's a fully rounded freeride option, capable of skiing anything with confidence.Skier TypeWith a ski this light it's perfect to partner with a tour capable binding for an impressive BC set-up, but the downhill performance is so good that it's also a great choice as a freeride ski with an alpine binding. With the more central stance and rocker at the tip and tail, it almost has the feel of a freestyle ski, and this makes it super easy to get on with. No need to be a hard-charging expert. It is going to suit skiers who prefer playful over powerful.OverviewShapeIt's 108mm underfoot, shines in deeper snow but is also effective in other conditions, and has a 19.5m average radius (183cm) that also aids the versatility. Where it differs from the competition is the early Rise or rocker at the tip and tail, and the early Taper that creates long tips and tails. Plus, the fact that it is more centrally mounted and has more tail lift – almost like a twin tip. The result of this is easy handling and surfy performance in soft snow and excellent manoeuvrability for tighter spots.Rockerearly Rise at the tip and tail lift them away from the snow to bring the contact points closer to the centre of the ski. This increases the ski's lift in deep snow and allows it to engage more quickly on hardpack when rolled over on edge.CoreLine's Partly Cloudy core uses stringers of paulownia and maple. The paulownia is a lively, flexible wood with excellent weight to strength ratio; the maple is a dense, hardwood with excellent power transfer and stability. This combination helps keep the weight down without sacrificing performance.ConstructionSidewall construction uses Ultra-High Density Polyethylene vertical walls over the edges to absorb vibrations and provide powerful energy transmission. Thin Tip uses a super thin core and sidewalls in the tips and tails to reduce swing weight as well as tip and tail bounce. THC Construction ensures that the lighweight core doesn't suffer from excess vibrations, making it an especially smooth ride compared to similarly weighted skis that often can feel rattly.Key FeaturesTHC ConstructionThree different composite layups (Carbon, Aramid and Fibreglass) on top of the core resonate at different frequencies to cancel out the harsh vibrations you'd normally get in such a light ski.5Cut Multi-Radius SidecutFive different radiuses are blended into the ski's sidecut. The result? A wide variety of turn shapes and an intuitive feel.Thin TipSuper thin core and sidewalls in the tips are 100 grams lighter per pair for reduced swing weight and tip bounce.eB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) I skied a pretty tracked out bowl, on some skis I imagined could have been hard work, but that was absolutely not the case. They felt light and playful yet cruisy and planted over the roughest stuff in there. It was an absolute blast.Technical SpecificationsSize (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)17514210812817.5148018314210812819.51605189142108128211780General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced/expertTerrain Type: Freeride Rocker: Tip/Tail RockerRadius: LongBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Carbon, AramidDemo: NoSizing Description: Forehead to over head height. The increased length ensures better grip, stability and floatation and is essential to making the ski work to its full potential. Large rockers at the tip mean it is important not to size down.