The Black Diamond Impulse 98 skis are an pure alpine ski offering from a company who has built their reputation on earning turns with lightweight touring skis. But this ski is a different animal from your typical alpine ski that you find on most ski shop racks.  You can certainly put a hybrid or a tech binding on it, but it also very capable on having a pure downhill clamp due to its hefty construction.  These skis have the power and mass (1757 grams per ski) to satisfy those who like to charge hard with a ski that wont back down to any condition or terrain thrown its way.  At 98-millimeters underfoot, we are talking about a great daily driver ski that cover the entire gauntlet of all-mountain conditions.   Poplar wood is the material of choice for skis where downhill performance, toughness, and torsional stiffness is a priority. Its longitudinal stiffness offers a consistent contribution to the flex profile, while its shear and compressive strength allow the composite layers to properly carry the dynamic loads when the ski bends, and its natural damping properties smooth out the chatter. For skiers looking for downhill performance as their main priority, but still want a ski that go beyond the ropes, the Black Diamond Impulse 98 will satisfy your desire to shred.

Features:

Dimensions: 131/98/119 at the 175 cm length

Turn Radius: 17 at the 176 cm length

Weight: 1757 grams per ski

Rocker/Camber/Rocker

Core: Carbon, Metal, Wood

Internal Dampening Laminate

Titanal Binding Plate

ABS Sidewalls

PTEX 4500 base

ABS Tail Protector

Integrated Tail Skin Clip Slot

Ability Level: Intermediate to Advanced Skiers