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HITTING THE SLOPES IN STYLE
Pirelli and Blossom, a leader in handmade high performance
skis, have partnered to launch skis dedicated to the most
demanding skiers. Crafted in the Blossom workshops in Val
Chiavenna in collaboration with Pirelli engineers, the special
feature is the layer of vibration-dampening rubber inserted by
Pirelli into the sandwich construction of the ski, characterized
by several layers of different materials.
e skis guarantee high performance and have very deep
sidecuts to adapt to various snow conditions for fast speed and
great handling. Featuring a wooden core with a graphite sole,
a double layer of Titanal for stability, and triaxial fiberglass for
perfect torsion, the new Pirelli skis also contain a layer of tailor
made rubber compound capable of dampening up to 60% of
the vibrations transferred from the piste to the ski during the
descent. e rubber compound, obtained following a series
of dedicated studies by Pirelli engineers, was subsequently
vulcanized at extremely high temperatures to obtain a thin
sheet, both for insertion as a layer within, and on top, of the
skis.
e end result is a ski that provides excellent performance
on narrow and sweeping turns due to improved fluidity
and accuracy, whilst the additional vibration-dampening
compound creates outstanding stability, consequently
promoting safer skiing. Available in seven different colors to
honor Pirelli's 110 year plus motorsport heritage: yellow / pink
/ green / red / blue / grey / white.
$1,400
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