Simplifies selection right skis depending on the style of skiing and level of training.

The beginner needs control and ease of use, so the Snowscape skis are more suitable for them (shortened length, increased width and a specially shaped sidecut make these models easy to handle and maneuver).
. The athlete skier needs sport performance (fast skis that can accelerate vigorously). At the same time, if it is not only about racing, confident control is also necessary. Therefore, in this case, it is better to prefer the racing Equipe 10 to the 9-series models, which are slightly wider and more stable.

It is extremely important to remember about the ski construction (core/laminate). This is a key factor that determines the performance of the model. It is completely useless to buy skis with a racing base and spend hours lubricating them if the camber is incorrectly selected. The high-quality core and structure of the ski make it possible to precisely set the deflection parameters at the production stage and guarantee their long-term preservation.

Once a skier has chosen a ski model that meets his needs, it is very important to choose skis for his weight, height and level of training. The rigidity of the ski is related to its length, so for correct selection weight tables should be used. The recommendation fields overlap along the length of the skis, and the choice here should be made in accordance with the level of the skier: for beginners whose skiing technique is not perfect, shorter skis should be recommended - they are softer, easier to control, require less effort in the repulsion phase. Likewise, shorter skis within the recommended range should be offered to smaller skiers with a dense build, as they require more maneuverability. The recommended weight limits are also marked in white on the ski rack. The Equipe 10 only has hard/soft markings, but details of the ski are on the dANN sticker, also located on the binding site.

ski base structures

	Structure	Graphite content	Description
	G1	3,50%	The sliding covering for skis which is not demanding processing. Used for all types of snow and weather conditions. Low molecular weight base with the addition of 3.5% graphite.
	G2	7,50%	Sliding coating that provides satisfactory sliding under any weather conditions requiring minimal care and preparation. Medium molecular weight base with 7.5% graphite added.
	G3	7,50%	Sliding cover for all weather conditions. High molecular weight base with the addition of 7.5% graphite.
	G4	7,50%	Sliding surface with good gliding properties for all types of snow. Super high molecular weight base with 7.5% graphite added.
	G5 Zeolit		The best base for racing skis with "Zeolit" additive, which improves the absorption and retention of sliding paraffins. The area of ​​application of G5 sliding surfaces depends not only on the structure applied to the sliding surface, but also on the percentage of "Zeolit" additive and graphite, the amount of which determines the use of the sliding surface in various weather conditions.
	G5 Cold	5,00%	Sliding surface of the Word Cup level, most effective at low snow temperatures (below -5C). The addition of zeolite enhances the ability of the base to absorb and retain lubricant.
	G5 Warm	15,00%	Word Cup level sliding surface, most effective in warm weather conditions (above -7C). The addition of zeolite enhances the ability of the base to absorb and retain lubricant.
	Structure	Eng	Description
	AC1	cold manmade snow	On cold artificial snow with a wide temperature range.
	AC3	Universal cold dry conditions	Universal structure for a wide temperature range. Excellent performance in the European and Scandinavian part.
	AC4	Fine cold snow lower -5°C snow temperature	For very cold conditions with snow temperatures from -5° to -15°C and high humidity. Works regardless of the structure of the snow.
	AC5/AT1	cold manmade snow
	SIGMA	cold manmade snow	for very cold conditions at temperatures from -10° to -20°C and below. Works regardless of the structure of the snow.
	RUH5	open range cold	Versatile structure for cold weather conditions. Excellent slip performance in the range from -5 to -35. Perfectly proved itself in the cold in Siberia and the Urals.
	AM1	Universal	Universal structure with good performance in the medium temperature range. Excellent glide on artificial snow.
	AM2	Fresh new snow to shiny packed snow.	On fresh snow in sunny weather. Versatile structure with a wide range of operation. Ideal in the range from -2° to -7°C on fresh and wet snow, as well as in bright sunshine.
	AM4	Universal	Universal structure for various snow conditions at temperatures from -2 to -10 degrees.
	AM5	Universal	Universal structure with good performance in the medium temperature range.
	AM6	Universal	universal option for medium and cold conditions. Structure for a wide range of temperatures, but the best performance at temperatures from -1° to -8°C.
	AM7	Universal	universal option for medium and cold conditions, new snow. Structure for a wide range of temperatures, but the best performance at temperatures from -4° to -10°C.
	AW1	open range wet	Versatile structure for wet snow (warm weather conditions).
	AW2	Universal	universal option for very wet old snow with water. Best performance at temperatures from +5° to -4°C.
	AW4	Universal wet snow	Universal for wet snow and high humidity.
	AW5	Universal wet snow	Universal for wet snow
	AW6	New moist snow	On the new wet snow
	AW7	Universal wet snow	to high humidity and warm weather. Excellent performance at temperatures from 0° to -4°C and coarse snow. As well as high humidity and warm weather conditions from +10° to -4°С and coarse snow.

*Calculation of stiffness (midflex):

For skating MF = half the weight of the skier + 20-30kg.

For a soft track and for cold, you can add 20-25, and for heat, you can add 25-30.

For classic skis MF = half the weight of the skier + 5-10kg.

For cold, you need to add 5kg, and for heat, add 10kg.

SKI PROFILE

Racing Classic camber (Classic ski profile).

The new optimized ski profile is characterized by a reduction in its stiffness and a quick straightening of the ski profile during rolling after a strong and long push.

Skate ski profile with carbon reinforcement.

The profile of the ski is lower, but stiff and reactive due to carbon reinforcement, resulting in high performance on both soft and hard tracks.

Optimized profile with carbon board.

Improved base on classic skis top level made it possible to reduce the length of the ski, make it more maneuverable and, thanks to the carbon board, a better reaction of the ski to repulsion was achieved.

Optimized profile.

In touring models designed for the classic course, a change in notch and an improvement in the sliding surface made it possible to make the ski shorter and more maneuverable.

Optimized profile of female models.

Women's skis feature a low profile and low flex for improved grip. classic course and easier speed control. This makes skiing even more enjoyable for women.

SKI CORE

Aerolite.

For top models of skis, the core is designed to be as light, elastic and torsionally rigid as possible, which consists of a combination of a very light filler with air channels and a side reinforcement.

The core is good energy distribution, stability and low weight, obtained through a combination of wood, fiberglass and optimized air channels.

The core is a combination of wood and fiberglass with air channels, which provide sufficient stability and low weight.

Salomon sliding surface treatment.

Excellent multi-level structure applied to the sliding surface. Can be used in all weather conditions and requires little maintenance.

A World Cup grade structure applied to a sliding surface with light pressure. Provides a flat, smooth surface that has excellent absorption of sliding ointments. It is possible to change the structure.

Holding zone with notch against recoil

Double fish scale grooves along the entire length of the last for a secure grip and acceptable glide

The fish scale notch at the front and the double notch at the back of the grip area allow for slightly better glide compared to the Contagrip.

Contagrip sun

Notched with rounded “scales” for optimized glide and grip, as well as better ski maneuverability on virgin snow and off-piste.

* How to distinguish skis Salomon special workshop (sports workshop).

* MF skating selection table.

* Classic ski selection table.

* How to replace the holding module on Salomon RC SKIN skis

* Salomon S-lab Skate pro boots - 2015-16 season model.

* Ski premieres of the 2015-16 season.

* Selection table for MF skate skis (season 2015-16).

* MF ski selection chart EQUIPE RC (season 2015-16).

* Installation of fasteners.

* Sneakers. Which is better: CS (Clima Shield) or GTX (GoreTex®) system?

* What's new? Skis Salomon season 17-18.

How to distinguish skis Salomon special workshop (sports workshop)

All SALOMON skis are produced in the same workshop. In other words, there is simply no special ski SPORT WORKSHOP. There are experimental skis that differ from the stock ones in the design of the block. If this last works well in tests and in the World Cup, the skis go into production. And this process (experiment-luck-production) starts all over again...

Such "special" skis rarely go on sale. They differ not in the presence or absence of a sticker, but in marking across the ski with paint in small letters:
Y - means ZEOLITE G5 warm - a "warm" sliding surface (as on all manufactured skis) or

D - zeolite G5 cold - "cold" sliding surface (not different from that used in production). In very rare cases, there may be a different letter in this place if the company is testing a new sliding surface!

15 - pad design for skating,

16 - design or profile of classic skis.

W = warm - skis are warm,

С = cold - skis are cold.

As you can see, there is not much hidden or secret information in the markings. This data is simply used to track experimental data. Sometimes such skis, provided that they prove positively from all sides, are sold on pre-order or for skiers sponsored by the company.

MF Skate Selection Chart

Classic ski selection table

How to replace the holding module on Salomon RC SKIN skis?

Key points: iron temperature 150 degrees C. Warm-up time 30 seconds. Aluminum plate between the iron and the replaceable module for even heating. The length of the interchangeable module S - for skis up to 196 cm and L - for skis 201 and 206.

Salomon S-lab Skate pro boots - 2015-16 season model.

Changes from last year's model are small: a new black and blue colorway that matches the overall color scheme of the Carbon line and a new outer boot material. In addition to improvements in compatibility between paint and upper material, an additional layer of protection is applied over the pattern for abrasion resistance. All boots of the 2015-16 season (classic and skating, S-LAB and R lines) use a quick separate lacing system: 2 laces (blue and black), one is responsible for tightening the forefoot, the other for tightening the upper part of the foot. The production of two models of this type of boots will continue: with a last of 100 mm wide for a standard foot, and a width of 98 mm (Racer) for a narrow one. The latter can be distinguished by the presence of a thin 3-color label at the top of the inner boot.

Ski premieres of the 2015-16 season.

For the 2015-16 season Salomon introduced three new models of skis of the S-LAB series ( Yellow, Blue, Red ) and new skating Carbon Lab.

Blue (S-LAB Blue ) - cold plastic, design 562 - the last is balanced in the center, the contact zones are enlarged for a more even distribution of pressure, the toes and heels fit snugly on the track.

Red (S-LAB Red ) - warm (on the water) white plastic, design 587 - the block is balanced in the center, the contact zones are reduced (the peaks are pronounced) to reduce the suction effect on wet snow, the toes and heels diverge slightly.

On practice the zone of good work of the blue and red structures can be increased towards more difficult routes, i.e. partially overlap the yellow universal structure.

So, in the cold are recommended BLUE S-LAB - the skis are the same as the COLD S-LAB (design 562, last 14-15 years), the only change (except for the design) is that the block is more accurately tuned to the drier "Siberian" snow plan. The BLUE S-LAB will be applied with two textures: WC COLD or AC5, which work well on dry frosty snow. Course stability is achieved by the geometry of the ski, as well as the uniform distribution of pressure on the front and rear of the ski in the sliding phase.

Skate skis CARBON LAB were created in the image and likeness of the design of 569 skis (a warm model for World Cup racers), but to the general surprise of the creators, these skis work perfectly in cold weather. They are distinguished by a block shifted forward and are preferred for use in conditions of very hard tracks. A characteristic moment for them is improved acceleration in the initial phase of repulsion. These skis, due to their lightness and construction, provide a more relaxed position of the skier in the sliding phase, provide more efficient take-off, improved stability and easy toe return after take-off.

From the second half of the season, CARBON RED skis for water will be produced, with transparent plastic.

Ski line R

is the most versatile for amateur riders. This is a great choice if the athlete can only afford one pair. You can train and race on them! For skating - model EQUIPE RS, for classics - without ointment model EQUIPE RC SKIN. You can choose skis by stiffness according to the attached tables:

Sneakers. Which is better: CS (Clima Shield) or GTX (GoreTex®) system?

The construction of the ClimaShield running shoe is not waterproof by itself. It is a construction with a waterproof yet breathable membrane in the forefoot and is very breathable. back sneakers. This combination provides a quality ratio of sneaker materials for use in the off-season.
Running shoes with GoreTex® technology provide moisture protection throughout the upper thanks to a special internal structure sneaker.
Accordingly, GoreTex® technology is less breathable and more waterproof. This gives us the right to claim that running shoes with GoreTex® technology are warmer than those with ClimaShield technology.

What's new? Skis Salomon season 17-18.

S - LAB CARBON SKATE yellow & red design changes, ski construction unchanged.
S-LAB CARBON SKATE blue- a completely new model, the same design as the S-LAB CARBON SKATE yellow model, but with an extended contact patch and a "cold" sliding surface.
S - RACE SKATE yellow & blue identical to S-LAB SKATE YELLOW & BLUE season 16-17, only changes in graphic design.
S-LAB SKATE RED will not be released.

Every skier has at least once tried to figure out the stickers on Salomon racing skis. The company writes too much and openly about ski measurements. Probably more than any other manufacturer. In this article, we have compiled a Salomon ski numbers knowledge base for you. Structures, diagrams, designs, indicators MF, HBW, FBW, L1, L2, H3 and more. Let's talk about the features of these measurements and the subtleties of the work of different structures.

Ski design marking by color

Salomon Skate Skis

• Yellow– design 569. The most versatile design. Ideal for tough trails at any temperature. Good directional stability, the heel contact area is significantly larger for more acceleration on tight trails. Used in 70% of World Cup races.
• Blue– design 562. For soft track and cold conditions. Contact zones are enlarged for more even pressure distribution on loose tracks. toes and heels fit snugly on the track. Adapted for good performance on dry frosty snow. Used in 15% of World Cup races.
• Red– design 587. Servo plastic. For watery snow and warm weather. The contact zones have been reduced to reduce the effect of suction on wet snow. The toes and heels are soft and diverge slightly when the skis are compressed. Used in 15% of World Cup races.

On practice the zone of good work of the blue and red structures can be increased towards more difficult routes, i.e. partially overlap the yellow universal structure.

Salomon classic skis

Classic skis are also divided into blue, yellow and red. The emphasis is not on the length of the contact patch, but on the height of the pad. The warmer the conditions, the softer the holding ointment and the higher the block. Red skis have the highest block - they are adapted for liquid ointments.

• Yellow- design 866. Universal design for soft and hard ointments.
• Blue- design 864. Cold conditions, hard holding ointment.
• Red– design 865. Warm weather design and liquid holding ointments.

Behind all the skis Red is seen interesting feature : they must first be treated with 100% fluoride powder, then the glide is greatly improved. This method is called “activation” of skis. The powder is applied to the ski without prior priming and processed as usual. It is better to use the double fusion method. After processing for a long time, you can not repeat this procedure and use it as regular skis. The technique has been tried and tested by Salomon greasers and is recommended to all riders.

What is MF and HBW?

Index MF (MidFlex)- this is the force in kilograms per balance point required to push the pad up to 0.2 mm.

HBW- the residual clearance when loading a standard weight ski for a given size is similar. The force application point is 8 cm below the balance point.

How to use the MF indicator?

Formulas for calculating the weight of a skier according to MF are no longer relevant. Salomon moved away from this method of selection, because the data on the weight of the skier is not enough for a quality selection of skis. It is much better to use a table with an average MF, given the goals and skill level of the skier.

For marathon runners and distance runners with a smooth extended push, it is better to choose skis with an average or low MF (by 5-10 units). However, when choosing skis, it is better not to go beyond the recommended stiffness range.

Salomon recommends using the MF value to select skate skis. For classic, HBW is used.

Salomon classic ski selection table

Salomon experts recommend using the HBW indicator for the selection of classic skis. Here we have collected all the selection tables for classic Salomon skis of different generations.

Old Salomon HBW Ski Chart

My Custom Ski sticker: how to use?

Classic Salomon skis from the 2016/2017 season are selected by My Custom Ski sticker. It contains information about diagram(sticker color), range recommended weight(X-axis) and approximate scale ointment thickness holding (Y-axis).

Approximate thickness of the ointment is the residual clearance in mm below the balance point. The indicator is obtained after applying 1/2 of the skier's weight 14 cm below the balance point.

An example of a classic ski sticker S / Race SKIN Yellow 201 cm for 72-82 kg with a gap of 1.3 to 1.6 mm. The gap is large, because the skis with mohair SKIN deck.

Indicators on Salomon ski stickers

Salomon classic ski markings

• FBW (full body weight) - standard effort depending on the length of the skis. 206 - 80 kg, 201-70 kg, 196-55 kg, 188 - 45 kg
• HBW (half body weight) - standard effort depending on the length of the skis. 206-40kg, 201-35kg, 196-28kg, 188-22kg. On the sticker, the HBW can immediately show the remaining gap in mm after applying force.
• L1, L2, H4, L3 are measured with a force equal to the corresponding HBW
• P1, P2, H4.4, H3, L3.3 are measured with a force equal to the corresponding FBW
• BP (Balance Point) - balance point
• VSP - pad height measured at BP without force
• MF (MidFlex) - the force required to be applied at the VR point before the block closes at the same point up to 0.2 mm
• LP 1 - force application point located 7 cm back from the center (used ONLY for measuring the H3 indicator)
• LP 2 - force application point for measuring all other indicators except MF and VSP It is located according to the length of the skis back from the center: 206 - 14 cm, 201 -13 cm, 196 - 11 cm, 188 -10 cm
• H4.4 - the height of the block at the highest point after applying the appropriate force at the point LP2 and equal to FBW
• H4 - the height of the block at the highest point after applying the appropriate force at the point LP2 and equal to HBW
• P1 - forward distance from the center to the beginning of the rise (formation of a gap) when the force FBW is applied at the point LP2
• P2 is the distance back from the center to the beginning of the rise (formation of a gap) when the force FBW is applied at the point LP2
• L1 - forward distance from the center to the beginning of the rise (formation of a gap) when the force HBW is applied at the point LP2
• L2 is the distance back from the center to the beginning of the rise (formation of a gap) when the force HBW is applied at the point LP2
• H3 - The height of the highest point of the block when a force is applied to the corresponding FBW and applied at the point LP 1
• L3 - forward distance from the center to the highest point of the block when applying a force equal to HBW at the point LP2
• L3.3 - forward distance from the center to the highest point of the block when applying a force equal to FBW at point LP2

To select classic Salomon skis, you need to pay Special attention HBW or H3. These indicators are primary, only then MF is taken into account.

Salomon Skate Markings

• In the upper right corner of the sticker, the force in kilograms is written, which is fixed for each ski length - HBW. For example, in the photo 33 kg.
• L1 - block length in cm from the center of the ski forward after applying the HBW force
• L2 - block length in cm from the center of the ski back after applying the force HBW
• H3 is the block height in mm at the highest point after applying force in HBW
• VSP - block height at the balance point without force
• L3 - distance from the highest point of the block to the center with a force in HBW
• MF is the load to be applied 7 cm below the balance point to compress the pad to 0.2 mm

For a high-quality selection of skis, you need to consider not only MF, but also H3. Sometimes the HBW indicator is written in mm - this is H3.

Sliding surfaces (bases) Salomon

• G1- low molecular weight plastic entry level. Versatile in terms of use, contains 3.5% graphite. Does not absorb paraffin. The simplest quick-apply lubricants will do.
• G2- universal plastic with an average molecular weight. Contains 7.5% graphite. Can be treated with plain paraffins to improve performance.
• G3- universal high molecular weight plastic with 7.5% graphite. Well “accepts” lubricant, paraffin treatment significantly improves glide.
• G4– a universal surface of professional level. Contains 7.5% graphite. Excellent compatibility with all types of racing lubricants.
• G5 Zeolite– sliding surface of the World Cup level. Contains up to 15% graphite and the mineral zeolite. Zeolite, according to manufacturers, improves the absorbency of plastic. In such a base, the lubricant lasts longer compared to conventional plastic.

Salomon ski structures

Until the 2019-2020 season, Salomon offered the following structures:

AM, AC, AW– structures cut in Altenmarkt. M, C and W - respectively Mid, Cold and Warm There are structures cut in the center of Salomon in Annecy in France, but such structures rarely reach amateurs, they are experimental and made by the piece.

• AC 3- universal cold -8-17 C. Works well in Scandinavia. For classic and skate.
• AC 4– universal cold structure at -5-15 C. Suitable for skate and classic, especially good in high humidity.
• AC 5 very cold -8-20 C. Universal cold structure. Works well in Russia. Interestingly, Atomic recommends the same structure at -8 -30. Therefore, conditionally, the structure is -8 and colder.
• AM 1 medium -3-10 C. The structure is ideal for a mixture of artificial and fresh snow. On the classics and skate.
• AM 2 medium -1-5 C. Structure for fresh snow, gloss and wet snow. It is cut into classics and skate.
• AM 6 medium -1-8 C. Universal structure. Works great on coarse-grained snow after a thaw. Suitable for skate and classic.
• AM 7 medium -4-10 C. Universal structure for dry snow for skating and classic, works on classic even in colder temperatures
• AW 1 warm -4-0 C. Structure for wet and wet snow, designed for classic skis.
• A.W.7 warm -2-0 C. Deep structure on the water, coarse-grained spring snow. Suitable for skate and classic. Works well late spring in Russia. Atomic recommends the same structure at +5 -5.

For skis produced without a special order, the World Cup Cold structure is cut according to the structure ( WCC), World Cup Warm ( WCW) or World Cup Universal ( WCU) are universal structures.

• WCU– universal at -15 +5
• WCC– universal at -5 and colder
• WCW– universal for -5 and warmer

Salomon structures from season 2019-2020

In 2019, Salomon is changing its structures. Structures "A" will only be applied to .

Universal serial structures:

• WCU- universal at -15 +5. Applied to Yellow skis
• WCC- universal at -5 and colder. Applied to Blue skis
• WCW- universal at -5 and warmer. Applied to Red skis

Skating:

• G1– natural cold snow at a temperature of -5 -30
• SL1- natural cold and dry snow, a mixture of natural and artificial at low humidity
• SLRGL– warm structure for all types of snow, manual knurling can be added

Classic:

• 1L16– natural cold snow, temperature -5 -30
• SLR– wet snow, glossy, hard track

Universal:

• SL21– hard track, natural and artificial snow, temperature 0 -15
• SL32- soft and medium soft track, wet, wet, dirty snow, temperature -3 +5
• P6F– structure for old and artificial snow, suitable for hard skiing. Not suitable for fresh and falling snow. Works well at a temperature of 0 -5

Deciphering serial numbers of Salomon skis

• 5 - the last digit of the year of production (2015)
• 260 - serial number of the day of production from the beginning of the year
• 2784 - pair number
• 30 - 45 - recommended skier weight for this pair in kg
• 66 - 99 - recommended skier weight for this pair in pounds

The structure of Salomon skis: photos of cuts

Skis R-series made of foam material Densolite different densities. The cheaper the skis, the greater the density and the heavier the skis.

Top Models S/race And Carbon made up of a honeycomb core Nomex.

Salomon sports hall

Salomon Company says that there is no special workshop that produces some “special” skis. Salomon manufactures skis at Atomic's facilities in Austria. With the exception of amateur models, which are made in Bulgaria. At the same time, Salomon skis are identical to Atomic. Salomon uses different machine settings and puts other parameters into the skis.

Everything that we call workshop salomon is produced in one place with all skis, from the same materials. The only difference is in the selection, the application of the structure, the selection of the appropriate stiffness for a particular skier.

For contract riders, the company can supply experimental skis for testing. Few of these experiments work, so before buying “special” skis from under an athlete, think carefully.

Catalog and selection guide for Salomon skis 2018/2019

• Complete Salomon catalog 2018-2019.Cross-country skiing, skiing and snowboarding.
• Season guide 2017-2018 but still up to date.

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D2FC DIGITAL DYNAMIC HARDNESS CONTROL
DIGITAL CONTROL OF THE FORMING PRESS PROVIDES THE OPTIMUM FORM AND RIGIDITY OF THE BRACKET FOR THE DESIGNED WORK ON SNOW. D2F ALSO PROVIDES A PERFECT PRECISION PAIRING PROCESS WITH THE SAME PERFORMANCE SKI.

IMPROVED BODY 569
SPECIALLY ADJUSTED FOR HARD SNOW. THE 569 LAST PROVIDES INCREASED ACCELERATION AND EDGING CONTROL DURING THE EARLY PHASE OF SKATE AFTER PULL-OFF.

BALANCED BODY 587
SPECIALLY ADJUSTED FOR WET SNOW. SHORTEN LAMINATE LENGTH FOR REDUCED CONTACT ZONE IN SLIDING PHASE. COMBINED WITH MORE OPEN TOES AND HEELS WHEN CLOSING THE SKI, THIS DESIGN PROVIDES MAXIMUM SPEED IN WET SNOW CONDITIONS AND EXCLUDES SUCTION EFFECT.

BALANCED BODY 562
SPECIALLY ADJUSTED FOR COLD SNOW. LONGER CONTACT ZONES IN THE SLIDING PHASE AND MORE TIGHTLY CONVERGING SOCKS AND HEELS WHEN CLOSING THE SKI. THIS DESIGN PROVIDES A THIN WET FILM NEEDED FOR A QUICK SLIDE IN COLD SNOW CONDITIONS.

864 ADJUSTING THE BLOCK FOR HARD OINTMENTS
SPECIAL SETTING FOR HARD OINTMENTS. LOOSE TOES AND HEEL FOR OPTIMAL ACCELERATION.

865 CLISTER SHOE SETUP
SPECIAL SETTING FOR LIQUID OINTMENTS. LOOSE TOES AND HEEL FOR OPTIMAL ACCELERATION.

866 UNIVERSAL SHOE SETTING
SPECIAL SETUP FOR UNIVERSAL SNOW CONDITIONS. LOOSE TOES AND HEEL FOR OPTIMAL ACCELERATION.

HEEL - TOE
A VERY EFFICIENT CLASSIC LAST THAT ALLOWS TO CLOSE THE LAST FOR A GOOD GRIP WHEN ROLLING TO THE FOREFOOT AND LEAVING THE LAST OPEN WHEN SLIDING ON THE HEEL OR MIDFOOT. IMPROVES SLIDING AND ACCELERATION WHEN PUSHING OFF.

OPTIMIZED LAST
A SPECIAL BODY PROVIDING FULL CONTACT OF THE HOLDING ZONE WITH THE SNOW WHEN PUSHING OFF. ALLOWS USE OF SHORTER SKIS FOR BETTER HANDLING.

SALOMON SKI CORE

HARD STIFF NOMEX
VERY RIGID, COMPOSITE HONEYCOMB CORE COMBINED WITH CARBON, FIBERGLASS SHELL AND THIN WOOD WALLS. THIS CORE PROVIDES MAXIMUM CONSTANT PERFORMANCE WITH MINIMUM WEIGHT. STIFF NOMEX HARD CORE IMPROVES SKI PERFORMANCE ON WARM AND HARD PITS. SHORT SLIDING ZONES AND WIDE AMPLITUDE FOR
ACCELERATION ON KANT AND ENERGY FEELING WHEN PUSHING OFF.

NOMEX
VERY LIGHT COMPOSITE HONEYCOMB CORE COMBINED WITH CARBON, FIBERGLASS SHELL AND THIN WOOD WALLS. LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION FOR DURABLE AND PERMANENT PERFORMANCE OF THE SHOE.

D-CARBON
LIGHTWEIGHT RACING CORE DEVELOPED FROM THE S-LAB EXPERIENCE. TWISTING RIGID, LIGHTWEIGHT FOR A GREAT PUSH FEEL.

DENSOLITE 3000
DENSOLITE DRY FOAM WRAPED IN CARBON AND FIBERGLASS SHELL FOR EASY AND RESPONSIBLE BASE CONSTRUCTION.

DENSOLITE 2000
LIGHT AND TWIST RIGID DENSOLITE DRY FOAM CORE WRAPED IN A BI-DIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS SHELL.

DENSOLITE 1000
LIGHTWEIGHT DENSOLITE DRY FOAM CORE WRAPED IN A SPECIAL UNI-DIRECTIONAL FIBERGLASS SHELL.

SLIDING SURFACES OF SALOMON SKI

G5 ZEOLIT
WORLD CUP LEVEL SLIDING SURFACE WITH MAXIMUM SLIDING PERFORMANCE + ZEOLIT MINERAL ADDITIVE FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF SKI GREASES AND GETTING DEEPER PENETRATION OF OINTMENTS INTO THE SLIDING SURFACE.
SURFACE COLD — MOLECULAR WEIGHT 9 MIO AND GRAPHITE CONTENT 5%
WARM SURFACE — MOLECULAR WEIGHT 9 MIO AND GRAPHITE CONTENT 15%

WHITE SURFACE G5
WORLD CUP LEVEL SLIDING SURFACE FOR MAXIMUM SPEED IN WARM AND SPRING SNOW CONDITIONS.

G4 ZEOLIT
A RACING GRID WITH ZEOLIT MINERAL ADDED FOR DEEPER PENETRATION AND LONGER LIFE OF THE GLIDING OINTMENT.

SALOMON OIL-FREE SKI HOLDING SYSTEMS

SKINGRIP+
SKIN MATERIAL FOR EVEN DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN HOLD AND SLIDE IS GLUED BELOW THE SHOE OF THE EQUIPE RC SKIN AND AERO 9 SKIN.

SKINGRIP
SKIN TECHNOLOGY WITH IMPROVED SLIDING. FOR MORE EXPERIENCED SKIERS. MATERIAL COMPATIBLE WITH EQUIPE RC SKIN AND AERO 9 SKIN.

ZERO
WORLD CUP LEVEL TECHNOLOGY FOR TEMPERATURES AROUND 0 DEGREES AND WITH VARIABLE SNOW CONDITIONS. NEW POLYURETHANE INSERT PROVIDES IMPROVED ACCELERATION. A MORE ACCURATE PREPARATION FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS IS POSSIBLE WITH THE HELP OF THE SANDBOARD.

G2 SYNCHRO
OIL-FREE PUSH-OFF HOLDING TECHNOLOGY WITH TWO DIFFERENT PATTERNS PROVIDES A SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM THE SLIDING PHASE TO THE HOLDING PHASE. GOOD SLIDING AND VERY GOOD PUSH-OFF HOLD.

G2PLUS
OIL-FREE KEEP TECHNOLOGY WHEN PULLING OFF. VERY GOOD GRIP AND GOOD SLIDE IN ALL SNOW CONDITIONS.

POSIGRIP
EMBOSSED, RELIEF DRAWING. FOR SKI WITH IRON EDGING XADV.

SALOMON SKI GEOMETRY

S-CUT
LIGHTWEIGHT CARVING GEOMETRY AT THE BACK OF THE SKI AND A WIDE PLATFORM FORWARD PROVIDES MORE CONTROL WHEN YOU RIDE. SKIS WITH THIS GEOMETRY ARE VERY STABLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN SKIING WITHOUT A SKI ON PURPOSE SNOW.

SKATING RACE GEOMETRY
SKATE RACING GEOMETRY WITH GREAT EDGE CONTACT. MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IN ALL PHASES OF PUSH-OFF. WORLD CUP RACING LEVEL.

GEOMETRY CLASSIC PARALLEL RACE
THE PARALLEL GEOMETRY OF THE CLASSIC SKI GIVES THEM ADDITIONAL SPEED AND PROMOTES A STRAIGHTER SLIDE.

SALOMON SKI SURFACE PREPARATION

DGM DIGITAL CONTROL OF THE STRUCTURE CUTTING PROCESS
OUR MOST CLEAR CUTTING STRUCTURE AND DIGITAL PROCESS CONTROL GUARANTEES THE OPTIMAL PATTERN AND DEPTH OF THE CUTTING STRUCTURE FOR THE BEST SLIDE IN ANY SNOW CONDITIONS.

WORLD CUP WARM STRUCTURE
THIN IN DEPTH STRUCTURE CUTTING FOR TEMPERATURE -8 AND WARMER. ALLOWS TO PRODUCE WITH ADDITIONAL DEVICES FOR THE BEST SPEED IN ESPECIALLY WARM AND WET SNOW.

WORLD CUP UNIVERSAL STRUCTURE
THIN IN DEPTH UNIVERSAL STRUCTURE FOR TEMPERATURE -8 AND WARMER.

WORLD CUP COLD STRUCTURE
A VERY FINE PATTERN STRUCTURE FOR GREAT SLIDE IN COLD AND VERY COLD CONDITIONS.

RACE UNIVERSAL STRUCTURE
A VERSATILE STRUCTURE APPLIED ON A SLIDING SURFACE AT LOW PRESSURE FOR A GREAT SLIDE AT ANY TEMPERATURE.

PERFORMANCE UNIVERSAL STRUCTURE
A LOW-PRESSURE STRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS THE SKI TO GLIDE WELL IN ALL SNOW CONDITIONS.

PROTECTIVE FILM
SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILM WITH WORLD CUP STRUCTURE AND ZEOLIT SURFACE
FACTORY LUBRICATION AND BRUSHING
SCRATCH PROTECTION
PROTECTION AGAINST OXIDATION AND UV RAYS
EASY TO TEST ON FLEXOR MACHINES (ANTI-SCRATCH)
SIMPLY REMOVE THE FILM AND BRUSH THE SKI.

BRUSH AND GO
SIMPLY REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM FROM THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE SKI, PROCESS WITH A SKI BRUSH TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FLUOROUS OINTMENT. THE SKIS ARE READY TO USE.

Dear readers, if you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them!

Consider the Salomon 2016/2017 cross-country ski collection. Starting in 2016, all Salomon and Atomic skis leave the factory with binding holes that will fit SNS and Prolink systems. So, if you ride NNN boots, then there are two options: 1 - Put plugs on these holes and attach your NNN mounts into new holes. 2- Buy mounts with the Prolink system, which I will cover in future articles. (Prolink is suitable for ski Boot NNN). Let's start the review with the upper ridge model.

Salomon carbon skate lab

No changes have occurred, except for the mounting holes. An exact copy of last year's colleague. Works great on icy and well-packed trails.

SKI CONSTRUCTION: Thin Ply Carbon, full carbon construction, low-slung, responsive last.

CORE: Nomex

SLIDING SURFACE:

SURFACE STRUCTURE: World Cup

DGM:

Salomon carbon skate lab red

SKI CONSTRUCTION: Full carbon construction, low-slung, responsive last. D2FC Digital Dynamic Hardness Control

CORE: Nomex

SLIDING SURFACE: G5 WHITE, surface protection film

SURFACE STRUCTURE: World Cup

DGM:– Digital structure check

Now let's move on to the review of the skating series Salomon S-Lab skate.

The model is identical to last year, except for the mounting holes. There is also a division of skis by color.

Salomon ski color guide

Salomon S-Lab Skate Yellow

1. . On the side is the design number in a yellow square. racing skis for a hard track. Design 569. The last is set forward and low for better acceleration, responsiveness and stability when sliding on the edge early after kickoff.

Core - Stiff Nomex

Sliding surface - G5 ZEOLIT, Universal surface

Surface structure - WORLD CUP

Version	Geometry	Rostovki	Weight
extrastiff	44/43/44	187/192	1000 g
-	44/43/44	170/177/182/187/192	1000 g

Salomon S-Lab Skate Blue

1. Salomon S-Lab Skate Blue. On the side is the design number in a blue square. Racing skis for cold conditions. Construction 562. Responsive shoe, located low. The combination of the ZEOLIT skid and the applied cold structure gives maximum performance in cold snow conditions.

Core - Nomex

Sliding surface - G5 ZEOLIT Cold Base

Surface texture - WORLD CUP Cold Grinding

Version	Geometry	Rostovki	Weight
extrastiff	44/43/44	192	1000 g
-	44/43/44	177/182/187/192	1000 g

Salomon S-Lab Skate Red

1. Salomon S-Lab Skate Red. On the side is the design number in a red square. Racing skis for wet snow conditions. Design 587. The shoe is responsive and low in combination with the G5 white skid and applied structure for maximum performance in wet and wet snow conditions.

Core - Nomex

Sliding surface - G5, White

Surface structure - WORLD CUP Warm

Version	Geometry	Rostovki	Weight
extrastiff	44/43/44	192	1000 g
-	44/43/44	177/182/187/192	1000 g

Racing skis SALOMON season 16/17 for classical style movement.

Progress does not stand still. now and classic skis are divided by color.

S-LAB CLASSIC YELLOW

Suitable for the most common, versatile snow conditions. 866 Last Design and Universal Adjustment
production presses guarantee excellent performance for skiers of various weights.

SKI CONSTRUCTION: 569 improved block. Low-set, responsive kick-off last. D2FC Digital Dynamic Hardness Control

CORE: Nomex

SLIDING SURFACE: G5 Zeolit ​​Universal, surface protection film

SURFACE STRUCTURE: World Cup

DGM:– Digital structure check

Version	Geometry	Rostovki	Weight
HARD	44/44/44	206	1040 g
MEDIUM	44/44/44	188/196/201/206	1040 g
SOFT	44/44/44	188/196/201/206	1040 g

S-LAB CLASSIC BLUE

Suitable for conditions where solid holding ointments are used. 864 last design and production press setup for
solid waxes guarantee excellent performance for skiers of all weights.

SKI CONSTRUCTION: 562 is a perfectly balanced last. Low-set, responsive kick-off last. D2FC Digital Dynamic Hardness Control

CORE: Nomex

SLIDING SURFACE: G5 Zeolit ​​Cold, surface protection film

SURFACE STRUCTURE: World Cup

DGM:– Digital structure check

Version	Geometry	Rostovki	Weight
MEDIUM	44/44/44	201/206	1040 g
SOFT	44/44/44	188/196/201/206	1040 g

S-LAB CLASSIC RED

Suitable for conditions where liquid holding ointments are used. 865 last design and production press setup for
liquid waxes guarantee excellent performance for skiers of all weights

SKI CONSTRUCTION: 587 balanced last. Low-set, responsive kick-off last. D2FC Digital Dynamic Hardness Control

CORE: Nomex

SLIDING SURFACE: G5 White, surface protection film

SURFACE STRUCTURE: World Cup

DGM:– Digital structure check

Version	Geometry	Rostovki	Weight
—-	44/44/44	196/201/206	1040 g

SALOMON skis are delivered to Russia with four structures (drawing applied to the sliding surface):

• AC5 - Cold structure -8 to -30
• AM7 - Universal cold structure -4 to -12
• AM6 - Universal structure structure from -8 to +1
• AW7 - Warm structure -3 to +5

Selection of skis by type of track:

Soft , loose track : SALOMON CARBON SKATE LAB RED, SALOMON S-LAB SKATE RED, SALOMON S-LAB CLASSIC RED

Universal conditions trails : SALOMON CARBON SKATE LAB, SALOMON S-LAB SKATE YELLOW, SALOMON S-LAB CLASSIC YELLOW

Rigid , icy track : SALOMON S-LAB SKATE BLUE, SALOMON S-LAB CLASSIC BLUE