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Cred: 566 | Review by climbhigher
Good Features
The Salomon Tornado is not a little brother to those big fat new planks that most people seem to be skiing these days. The tornado is the big brother to itself. This ski is designed to carve all over the mountain. It has a springy feel from turn to turn. You also have a power transfer that fantastic. The skis are built around a wood core which allows a natural flew pattern you can feel through the whole length of the turn (carve). When you are ripping turns in the steep this ski really starts to shine. It will just keep holding that edge as long as you want it to.
Bad Features
The problem I had was with the integrated binding, I can see why Salomon did this but I have to say I do like the opportunity to mount any binding I want on my skis.
Recommended Alternatives
You should check out the Fischer World Cup RC or the Rossignol Zenith Z9 for other high end comparable carving skis. |
Was this useful? Yes | No Add a Review | From Evogear:Salomon XW Tornado Skis + Z12 Ti B80 Bindings- The Salomon X-Wing Tornado skis are the most well-balanced for precision and power. The Woodcore and Pulse Pad Technology offer the most stable ride on hard snow, combined with a Large width chassis for excellent floatation through crud and powder. Add the Salomon Z12 B80 Bindings you have a combination that will rip groomers and still allow you to head off piste. Advanced and expert skiers will love the XW Tornados Smartrak Control System which optimizes ski flex from tip to tail, provides consistent and balanced pressure distribution and improves edge grip and acceleration. These Salomon XW Tornado Skis and Z12 B80 Bindings absolutely rip. - Isocell Wood Core Pulse Pad- Balance of stability at speed, and excellent rebound characteristics, absorbs vibration for a smoother ride
- Smartrak Control System- Smartrak optimizes ski flex from tip to tail, provides consistent and balanced pressure distribution and improves edge grip and acceleration. Smartrak is also the widest interface footprint and maximizes performance on the widest skis.
- Salomon Z12 Ti Ski Bindings- With the introduction of the Z-concept, Salomon improves lateral rigidity, maintains optimum shock absorption, and decreases the overall weight of the system through the use of space-age carbon injected components. Versus previous S9 and S8 series bindings, the Z-concept bindings transfer power better and offer better on snow feel, while maintaining the same level of safety.
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Competitive Products| Image |  |  |  |  |  | | Name | Tornado | Apache Stryker | Apache Ranger | Monster Im78 | X Wing 10 | | Brand | Salomon | K2 | K2 | Head | Salomon | | Lowest Price | 226.55 | 299.99 | 229.99 | 425 | 487.95 | | Type | Alpine | Alpine | Alpine | Alpine | Alpine | | Women Specific | No | No | No | No | No | | Twin Tip | No | No | No | No | No | | Radius | 14.5 | 15⇑ | 14⇓ | 14.6⇑ | 14.5 | | Core | Wood | Wood | Foam⇓ | N/A⇓ | Foam/Wood⇓ | | Sidewall | Capped | Capped | Capped | Sidewall⇑ | Capped | | Tip | 124 | 118⇓ | 119⇓ | 124 | 124 | | Waist | 75 | 74⇓ | 72⇓ | 78⇑ | 75 | | Tail | 107 | 103⇓ | 103⇓ | 110⇑ | 107 |
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Cred: 566 | Review by climbhigher
Good Features
The Salomon Tornado is not a little brother to those big fat new planks that most people seem to be skiing these days. The tornado is the big brother to itself. This ski is designed to carve all over the mountain. It has a springy feel from turn to turn. You also have a power transfer that fantastic. The skis are built around a wood core which allows a natural flew pattern you can feel through the whole length of the turn (carve). When you are ripping turns in the steep this ski really starts to shine. It will just keep holding that edge as long as you want it to.
Bad Features
The problem I had was with the integrated binding, I can see why Salomon did this but I have to say I do like the opportunity to mount any binding I want on my skis.
Recommended Alternatives
You should check out the Fischer World Cup RC or the Rossignol Zenith Z9 for other high end comparable carving skis. |
Login to add comments. Was this useful? Yes | No | Image | | | Name | Tornado | | Brand | Salomon | | Lowest Price | 226.55 | | Type | Alpine | | Women Specific | No | | Twin Tip | No | | Radius | 14.5 | | Core | Wood | | Sidewall | Capped | | Tip | 124 | | Waist | 75 | | Tail | 107 |
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From Evogear:
Salomon XW Tornado Skis + Z12 Ti B80 Bindings- The Salomon X-Wing Tornado skis are the most well-balanced for precision and power. The Woodcore and Pulse Pad Technology offer the most stable ride on hard snow, combined with a Large width chassis for excellent floatation through crud and powder. Add the Salomon Z12 B80 Bindings you have a combination that will rip groomers and still allow you to head off piste. Advanced and expert skiers will love the XW Tornados Smartrak Control System which optimizes ski flex from tip to tail, provides consistent and balanced pressure distribution and improves edge grip and acceleration. These Salomon XW Tornado Skis and Z12 B80 Bindings absolutely rip. - Isocell Wood Core Pulse Pad- Balance of stability at speed, and excellent rebound characteristics, absorbs vibration for a smoother ride
- Smartrak Control System- Smartrak optimizes ski flex from tip to tail, provides consistent and balanced pressure distribution and improves edge grip and acceleration. Smartrak is also the widest interface footprint and maximizes performance on the widest skis.
- Salomon Z12 Ti Ski Bindings- With the introduction of the Z-concept, Salomon improves lateral rigidity, maintains optimum shock absorption, and decreases the overall weight of the system through the use of space-age carbon injected components. Versus previous S9 and S8 series bindings, the Z-concept bindings transfer power better and offer better on snow feel, while maintaining the same level of safety.
- Shop all Salomon items.
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