When you want to make the most out of every day, Salomon's S/MAX 8 gives you the confidence to carve every turn. This modern, performing set combines top-end technologies with a unique shape, so you can work on perfecting every turn from day one.
TERRAIN: ON PISTE
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
TURN SHAPE: MULTITURN
USE RECOMMENDATIONS
- Piste : 6/6
- Powder : 1/6
- Skier level : 3/6
FEATURES
Edge grip: The enhanced Edge Amplifier provides an even higher energy transmission to the edges, resulting in 30% more edge grip and an unmatched edge-grip experience.
Agility: Salomon's slalom-specific Edge Amplifier helps you experience increased agility thanks to more underfoot flex, so you can carve through the slopes with more efficiency.
On-snow performance: Experience great performance and a nice ski-to-snow contact with the Woodcore construction and sandwich sidewalls.
CORE: Poplar Woodcore: Woodcore offers stability, liveliness and forgiveness while ensuring good ski-to-snow contact.
REINFORCEMENT: Single Ti: A single layer of titanal reinforcement on top of the core for great edge grip, efficient energy transfer and liveliness.
SPECIFIC FEATURES: Edge Amplifier SL: The redesigned, SL-specific two-piece Edge Amplifier provides 30% more edge grip while maintaining the right amount of flex underfoot for increased reactivity, agility and grip.
SHAPE PROFILE: On Piste Profile
CONSTRUCTION: Semi Sandwich Sidewalls
PLATE: Leisuretrak monopart
Topsheet: Glossy, Noppe, 3D Structuration
Contents of pack: Skis + plates + bindings
Waist Width: 63 - 75
SIZE GUIDE
- These skis should be ordered approximately10cm shorter than you.
WHAT ABILITY AM I?
Choose the right ski length for you based on your height and skiing level.
Beginner
- Min: You have never skied before
- Max: You can ski in a cautious wedge.
Intermediate
- Min: You can make round turns with confidence on green terrain
- Max: You link turns with speed control and bring skis together parallel at the end of the turn on green and easier blue runs
Advanced
- Min: You ski mostly parallel but may wedge or step to start the turns. Confident on green and blue runs.
- Max: You use a parallel stance on smooth blue runs and are testing your skills on varied terrain and snow conditions including red slopes
Expert
- Min: You ski with controlled parallel turns, maintaining rhythm and speed control on groomed black runs
- Max: You ski with good technique on all terrain and snow conditions, using carved short radius turns