The Salomon S/Race SL Pro is a dedicated men’s race ski aimed at skiers who want precise, controlled short turns on groomed slopes. With its focused design and included binding, it’s ready to tackle slalom courses or spirited carving sessions.
At 165 cm with a 13 m radius, this ski offers quick edge-to-edge response that helps you initiate tight turns with confidence. The 121-68-104 profile balances stability and agility—the wider tip and tail provide strong grip at entry and exit of each carve, while the narrower waist allows for rapid transitions. The package includes Salomon’s X 12 Lab Race Blue binding, which delivers consistent power transfer and reliable release settings, and each ski weighs 2 120 g for a reassuring feel at speed.
In ski terminology, the radius refers to the theoretical circular arc the ski would carve when fully on edge—a shorter radius means you can carve tighter turns more readily. Tip-waist-tail measurements describe the widths at the front, middle, and back of the ski: wider tips help initiate and hold each turn, a slim waist makes it easier to switch edges, and a broader tail supports a strong finish to the carve.
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