La Sportiva slashes ski weight with boost from D30
18/12/2023
It has released four new ski models along with two new lightweight alpine touring boots.
Jonathan Lantz, president of La Sportiva North America, said: “When designing the 2024 ski collection, we set out with one question in mind: how do we make our skis lighter without sacrificing performance?
“We found a unique combination of materials that helped to lighten these models by 20% without inhibiting their dampening ability. Our team found that the addition of D30, an innovative material used in crash protection pieces, helped eliminate chatter and improve overall performance.”
It is also offering two new lightweight boots. The Kilo is a lightweight boot, with a Carbon shell and cuff, which provides durability and stiffness without increasing weight. The Stratos Hybrid is carbon-cuffed racing boot weighs 730g.
“As technology continues to improve, we have been able to push the boundaries of what lightweight ski boots can do,” explains Lantz. “A perfect example of this is the Kilo, a one kg carbon infused boot that provides amazing performance while skiing.”
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