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Wayback 80
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In the backcountry you spend far more time going uphill on your skis than you do going down. The Wayback 80 is in an uncommon weight class that favors vertical gains and holds up reasonably well on the downhill, despite the trappings of its style.

In terms of uphill performance and stacking up vert, few skis can keep up with the Wayback 80.

With an ultralight balsa wood touring core, reinforced with titanal this feather-weight ski walks the line between efficient climbing and fun skiing.

Wayback skis also feature a hydrophobic topsheet to prevent ice buildup. They perform as expected on hard surfaces and perform reasonably well in powder. You have to look out for the kind of snow that you wouldn’t want to ski anyway.

Things we like:
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    Unmatched uphill performance
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    Performs reasonably well given its weight on the descent
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Things we don't like:
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    Downhill performance is limited by its weight; very much rides like a skimo model
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Specs & Features
  • Balsa Wood Core
  • "TI Spyne" for edge to edge stability
  • Carbon fiber construction to keep the ski super light
  • Hydrophobic Topsheet
  • Sizes range from 163-177cm
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Things we like:
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    Unmatched uphill performance
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    Performs reasonably well given its weight on the descent
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Things we don't like:
  • check-mark
    Downhill performance is limited by its weight; very much rides like a skimo model
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