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Black Diamond Zealot Ski
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Merchant: Backcountry |
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Price: $607.20 |
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Merchant: Eastern Mountain Sports |
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Price: $607.20 |
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Product Descriptions
Eastern Mountain Sports Description: Supremely damp and stable, thanks to the new 3D metal sandwich, the Black Diamond Zealot is a big gun with a playful side. Use the Zealot to stomp Freeride lines one minute and slash windlap airs the next. Formula 1 technology uses three major ribs to increase edge power. 3D metal sandwich that uses two sheets of Titanal machined into the three ribs of the Formula 1 technology. Wood core made with Paulownia; a lightweight and fast growing wood with the strength of poplar and the weight of balsa. ABS sidewall. Rockered tip for more forgiveness and agility in all terrain, semi-rocker tail.Backcountry Description: Without getting too preachy, it's hard not to tout the improvements that Black Diamond has made to its Zealot Ski over the past two seasons. Last year saw the addition of a rockered tip (kudos, BD), and thanks to its new metal laminate and sidewall construction, the 2011/12 model promises to deliver even more performance. Whether you decide to ski it alpine or tele, in bounds or out, you'll appreciate the Zealot's unmatched stability and enhanced durability as you embark on your mission to slay those big, intimidating lines.
Retailer Reviews
Pocket Knife
These literally do everything! For context:I'm 6'1, 180lbs. I got the 192s and mounted them with DynaDuke swap plates right on the line and have skied them with Dynafit FT12s and Marker Dukes. For boots I've used BD Factor 130s with a World Cup Booster Strap. I left the factory tune (whatever it is) - its decent, but i might put a 1 degree base / 2 degree side edge next year.They totally dominate east coast hardpack. They don't really pop out of a turn as much as a race ski, but they have excellent edge hold. You can really get some good angles and hold an edge through huge fast turns. The 192 sometimes feels a bit unwieldy in east coast woods, but it's definitely manageable. I'v found I can ski pretty much all but the hardest of bumps with these skis. The large radius really lets you get after it in the steeps. This is the longest turning ski I've ridden and I'm totally sold on this shape. They're burly enough to plow through wet, heavy snow and bust through rain and sun crusts and damp enough to just blast straight over crud and chop. I have not skied any real blower powder on these yet. I did ski some high density fresh and they did really well. I'm really thinking that these will be my go-to skis for basically everything except deep powder days and early season / pre-season. Basically if you ski them with confidence, they'll do whatever you want.
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