All-Mountain Skiing

MATA

Ti

The shape

Quick underfoot, steady at the tips.

Le Mata intègre un rayon court sous le patin pour déclencher la courbe dès le premier appui. Son shape s'élargit en spatule et en talon pour filtrer le relief sans crocher dans la trafolée. Sa construction associe le titanal qui verrouille la prise de carre sur glace au caoutchouc qui absorbe les vibrations. Il offre une relance nerveuse sous un appui puissant et une transition fluide d'une carre à l'autre.

The ski

The resort is its playground.

C’est le ski parfait pour enchaîner les descentes en station. Sur le velours du matin, il se cale sur la carre et trace des arcs précis. L'après-midi sur piste fréquentée, son rayon court se faufile facilement et réagit sur chaque mouvement de terrain. Ses 90 mm au patin apportent la portance nécessaire en bord de piste tout en gardant une excellente accroche sur le dur. Pour la station, c'est le choix idéal.

Shaper's Note

The turn was the whole point.

Nous voulions créer un ski capable de restituer plus d'énergie qu'on ne lui en donne. Nous avons combiné un rayon court et un renfort titanal, puis testé de nombreux prototypes à Chamonix pour trouver le rebond parfait. Un flex trop rigide fatiguait le skieur et un flex trop souple perdait sa puissance. Le caoutchouc apporte la finition idéale en conservant un dynamisme constant sans épuiser les jambes.

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Technical details

Technical details

Construction

Heavy Duty Ti:
We’ve added Titanal (Ti) to our Heavy Duty construction to enhance the ski’s grip and energy return. This construction is perfect for precise carving. The dual layer of multiaxial fiberglass and the rubber insert make the ski comfortable in all conditions.

Semi-Cap:
Our SEMI-CAP sandwich construction ensures optimal power transfer throughout the ski and provides the skier with all the grip needed on the hardest snow. The skis’ durability is also enhanced by ABS sidewalls (increased resistance to cold and impact).

Rockers & Camber

"10%" Tip Rocker
"10%" Tail Rocker

Moderate camber

Shape

Multi-radius shape:
A ski design method that allows the radii to vary across several independent zones (front, middle, rear). This enables a very short radius underfoot (for increased maneuverability) while maintaining forgiving tips in difficult snow conditions.

Flex

Stiffness:
4/5

Torsional stiffness:
The Titanal plate provides excellent stiffness and responsiveness under torsion

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Who is the MATA designed for?



For the all-mountain skier who wants fun, powerful carving with enough width to never feel restricted when snow conditions change. The one ski you’ll want for the vast majority of days.

Why an asymmetrical design?

For a design that stands out in line for the ski lifts ;)

Does the MATA have a left ski and a right ski?

There's no such thing as a left or right ski—even though the design is asymmetrical, the shape itself isn't. You can switch them around, although it looks better with the tips pointing inward.

Which MATA size should you choose?

The MATA is available in lengths of 154, 160, 167, 173, 178, and 183 cm. For responsiveness and tight turns, choose your usual length or 5 cm shorter; for stability at high speeds, choose your usual length or 5 cm longer.

What are the dimensions and radius of the MATA?

The MATA Ti measures between 85 and 90 mm, depending on the size. The dimensions range from 128 × 85 × 106 mm for the 154 cm size to 143 × 90 × 120 mm for the 183 cm size, with a radius ranging from 13.4 to 14.7 m. Detailed measurements by size are listed in the table on the product page.

How much does the MATA weigh?

The MATA weighs 1.6 kg at 154 cm and up to 2.08 kg at 183 cm

What is MATA's profile?

Medium camber, stiff torsion, medium flex, short turning radius.

Which " Bindings " should be installed on the MATA?

The MATA is compatible with the following alpin Binding : Salomon Strive 10, Salomon Strive 12 GW (DIN 4-12), Strive 14 MN (DIN 5-14), or Strive 16 MN (DIN 7-16)

Is the installation of the Bindings s included with the MATA?

Yes, assembly is included if you purchase Bindings at the same time as your skis and provide us with the necessary assembly information (boot shell length in mm / skier's weight / skier's skill level / skier's age).

What is Heavy Duty Ti construction?

A heavy-duty construction to which ZAG has added a Titanal plate to enhance the ski’s grip and energy return. This is what makes the MATA Ti ideal for precise carving.

Is MATA accessible?

More than just the AROC. Its moderate camber and medium flex make it less demanding when entering a turn and more playful when exiting. But the titanal makes its presence known as soon as you apply pressure: the ski picks up speed.