Freeride Skis
Designed to float.
As you carve into the powder, the tip immediately breaks the surface, and silence falls over the slope. We design these skis with a wide, lightweight tip to keep them afloat in deep snow and on steep terrain. Tested on north-facing slopes, they’re built to tackle the most demanding conditions.
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Still taking shape.
The next freeride ski is on the
bench.
This week, three freeride prototypes with waist widths of 95, 105, and 110 mm are being fine-tuned in the workshop, each offering a specific response for carving into deep snow at full speed. We’re testing them on the north-facing slopes of Chamonix until the model with the best performance stands out. Only pure performance counts.
Built to keep you on top.
A freeride ski must maintain consistent float as snow accumulates and the slope steepens. We design a wide, progressive tip to glide over powder without ever digging in, while maintaining a firm tail to stay on course in rough terrain. At the Lab, we test our shapes on the steepest slopes, where every turn must be flawless. Our skis deliver the float and grip needed to carve out big lines with complete confidence.
What defines a freeride ski?
Freeriding takes place in natural, unsecured terrain: off-piste, forests, couloirs, steep slopes, and powder fields. The skis are wide—100 mm or more at the waist—with a double rocker, designed to float in powder, handle speed on uneven terrain, and provide stability when attacking the slope.
Freeriding takes place in natural, unsecured terrain: off-piste, forests, couloirs, steep slopes, and powder fields. The skis are wide—100 mm or more at the waist—with a double rocker, designed to float in powder, handle speed on uneven terrain, and provide stability when attacking the slope.
SLAP 100 or SLAP 112?
There’s just one key question: How often do you ski in deep powder? If you head out as soon as there’s off-piste skiing available—regardless of snow conditions— the SLAP 100 is the versatile freeride ski. If you wait for real powder alerts—30 cm or more—the SLAP 112 is your powder weapon.
What is the ideal width for freeride skis?
From 100 to 105 mm, you’re looking at a versatile freeride ski: float in light powder, maneuverability on groomed snow, and decent turning ability in the woods. Beyond 105 mm, you’re entering the realm of powder freeriding: more lift and fluidity in wide turns, less maneuverability in tight terrain, and less precision when the snow gets harder.
Should you choose a longer pair of freeride skis?
Yes, the trend is to ski on longer boards than for on-piste or all-mountain riding: the length provides lift in powder and stability at high speeds. A good rule of thumb: your height or 5 to 10 cm longer. The SLAP 100 is available in lengths from 166 to 187 cm, while the SLAP 112 is available only in 182 and 188 cm.
Why use a double rocker for freeriding?
This is the most important factor. The tip with rocker allows the ski to plane in powder: instead of sinking, it rises and floats. The rocker at the tail makes it easier to slide and pivot—two essential maneuvers when the terrain narrows or the slope changes abruptly. The residual camber underfoot remains essential for grip when the snow hardens.
What are the best " Bindings " for freeriding?
A high-DIN alpine Binding r is the standard: the terrain is technical, and the forces involved are significant. A DIN range of 5–14 covers intermediate to advanced skiers; the most dedicated skiers aim for DIN 16 to ensure the Binding r doesn’t release in the middle of a run. To access slopes not served by lifts, hybrid Bindings s provide alpine-level stability during the descent.
I spend just as much time on the slopes as I do off-piste: which skis should I choose?
The SLAP 92 is an all-mountain ski, but its SLAP DNA gives it a natural feel for light off-piste skiing: 92 mm at the waist, double rocker. It won’t replace a SLAP 100 in 30 cm of powder, but it’s often the best starting point for a single pair.
