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Lightweight freeride skis are a hot ticket item nowadays, particularly those with a wide waist. The Vision is on the stiffer end for skis in this style, giving you more support underfoot for steeps and soft but uncertain landings. They nail the “light in hand, heavy underfoot” feel manufacturers aim for in this category.
We’d recommend the Vision 118 as a wide touring ski or a resort powder ski for people looking to cut down on fatigue and aren’t as concerned about throwing tricks.
To say that the Vision is Line’s answer to Atomic’s Bent Chetler wouldn’t be inaccurate, but that’s not the whole story. The Vision is constructed in a way more conducive to going straight down the hill, offering more stability and support if less “trickability.”
If you’re after more versatility, the rest of the Vision series includes offerings at 108 and 98mm alternatives.
Notable Features
Directional Flex: Soft tips and a stiff tail allow for easier turn initiation and more edge bite through the length of a turn
5-Cut: Multiple-radius sidecut allows skiers to more easily make a variety of different turn shapes.
THC Construction: Aramid, carbon, and fiberglass stacked laminate absorbs vibrations giving the ski a damper, more stable ride at high speeds
Things we like:
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Lightweight yet directional, feels heavier than it is -
Supportive tails for landing drops
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Skis more intuitively than Line’s other powder oriented options
Things we don't like:
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Can’t charge through chunky snow -
On the less playful side of Line’s catalog
- Waist: 118 mm
- Length: 175-189 cm
- Rocker Profile: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
- Core: Paulownia/Maple
- Tail: Twin Tip
- Turn Radius: Medium
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Things we like:
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Lightweight yet directional, feels heavier than it is
-
Supportive tails for landing drops
-
Skis more intuitively than Line’s other powder oriented options
Things we don't like:
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Can’t charge through chunky snow
-
On the less playful side of Line’s catalog
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