![]() They feature Icelantic’s Reflexive Rocker profile, which is a full rocker with zero camber underfoot. The Saba Pro and Nina Pro skis were designed as a collaborative effort between all the Icelantic professional athletes-from the shape, flex, artwork and construction. Pioneer 86 / Riveter 85ĭefinitely the most eye-catching Icelantic skis are in their Pro Collab collection. New for 2022-2023 model year, Icelantic has reduced the amount of rocker in the tail-giving the skis a longer effective edge for a more secure grip on the snow in turns. Featuring more camber underfoot and less rocker in the tip and tail than their Freeride series, the Pioneer/Riveter offers more grip and control on firm snow and in varied conditions, with the ability to blast through crud while offering a stronger and more responsive ski. Icelantic’s all-mountain skis are called the Pioneer and Riveter. All of that comes together to make a fun playful 115mm-wide powder ski that’s exceptionally versatile when compared to other similarly sized skis. Tons of rocker and surface area to stay afloat in soft snow, but a thoughtfully designed sidecut and taper shape that makes them intuitive and eager to carve in a wide range of snow conditions-especially considering how large these skis are. Steep and deep that’s what the widest Icelantic freeride skis are meant for. So, Icelantic wants to offer the most versatility in the most conditions, and the narrower and wider models are meant to be used for more specific conditions. For instance, the longest Nomad 105 is actually 111 mm underfoot-closer to their powder specific Nomad 115 than the stated 105 mm! This makes sense, if you consider that the 105/101 is meant to be a generalist all-mountain ski. What’s different is that Icelantic adjusts seems to adjust the widths more on this model than any of their other skis. A smaller person on the shortest models doesn’t feel overwhelmed by an unwieldy ski, or likewise a larger person on the longest models isn’t overpowering the skis. This feature is becoming more common among various brands because it allows them to give a consistent feeling and profile to different-sized skiers. But with a wider ski that’s meant for more time in the soft snow found in the trees and back bowls of mountains, it makes sense to increase stability when you’re more likely to encounter varied snow.Īnother quirk is that the ski’s width varies in correlation with the offered lengths (shorter skis are narrower than 105/101, and longer skis are wider). Don’t misunderstand, there is still a good deal of looseness in this ski and it’s easy to pivot and break off your turns quickly in tight spots. What this does is give their middle widths a little more stability in varied conditions. Interestingly, Icelantic keeps the same rocker profile as the ski widths get larger. The Nomad 105 is Icelantic’s best-selling ski. They are also an accredited Climate Neutral company committed to taking steps forward in creating a sustainable company that balances people, planet, and profit. Icelantic is a Certified B Corporation, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance by helping the community and environment. Their mission is twofold to create a product and experience that inspires people to “return to nature,” and create a culture that leaves the world a better place than they found it. They stand by the durability and construction of their skis-offering an industry leading three-year warranty and “ Bombproof Construction”. Since then, the company has grown to be synonymous with high-quality freeride skis and to this day, 100% of their skis are still handmade in the state of Colorado. In 2003, Ben Anderson started building prototype skis in his garage, and the first Icelantic skis were sold in 2005. ![]() ![]() Like most small startups, Icelantic Skis was founded in a garage. Do you enjoy riding fun, versatile skis that are ideal for a variety of conditions? Do you appreciate high-quality craftsmanship, made in the USA by a progressive-thinking, environmentally conscious company? Do you want to ski in beautiful pieces of art that everybody will be jealous of? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Icelantic deserves your consideration.
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