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"UBAC" has undergone a full model change for the first time in 10 years
The UBAC series has gained popularity among many backcountry skiers as touring skis that combine light weight and gliding performance. While retaining the highly praised "intuitive operability" and "lightness to withstand climbing", it has been reborn as a new "UBAC" with a natural feel that anyone can quickly blend in with.
To provide a firm edge grip on any burn, the camber has been redesigned with a modest and a reduced rocker shape. This increases the sense of contact with the snow surface, significantly improving stability and control performance when sliding. Additionally, the new flex balance, which is slightly softer at the feet and firmer at the top and tail, smoother introduction of turns, allowing the edge to run firmly into the second half of the turn. It is easy to deal with rough burns and unstable snow surfaces, and the overall response of the sliding has been further improved.
UBAC 95 | D=129.5-95-114.5mm (173cm) | L=158, 166, 173, 178, 185cm | R=18m (173cm) | ¥105,000
The wood core uses Poplar & Paulonia mixed cores, which are also used in the SLAP series. By combining the suppleness of Poplar and the lightness of Paulonia, it maintains its lightweight yet provides a comfortable feel to step on.
UBAC 108 | D=141.5-108-127mm (180cm) | L=173, 180, 183cm | R=20m (180cm) | ¥125,000
The top sheet is made of a new material that is resistant to wear and scratches. In addition, a new semi-cap structure has been introduced to enhance the durability of the sidewalls and edge protection performance while maintaining lightness. Furthermore, the reinforcing plate on the binding attachment part uses a titanium plate instead of the conventional phenolic resin. It has improved force transmission and durability, and is designed to accommodate hard gliding and frequent removal of bindings.
"SLAP" is a graphics change
Designed by Tommy Knuts, a French street artist who designed the top sheet for SLAP 104 Lite last season. The vibrant and playful style has been reborn as a graphics that will make you feel a little excited, whether you're on the run or leaning it up at home.
BRAND features
ZAG was born in Bourg Saint-Maurice, France in 2002. The founder is Stephan Radiguet, ski instructor, high-level snowboarder and shaper of the snowboard brand Nidecker. Based on his idea of "giving all skiers the experience of snowboarding and the feeling of carving on the slopes and floating in the powder with amazing ease," he developed a ski equipped with a new rocker technology. In 2003, this rocker technology won the ISPO Brand Award, and in 2008, ZAG's know-how was condensed into the development of the SLAP series, and the first double rocker technology was released.
In 2010, in order to become the largest brand in France, the base was moved to Chamonix Mont Blanc. Since 2016, the "ZAGREEN Program" has been promoting the production of environmentally friendly products. In 2019, Wadek Gorak used the SLAP112 and won the final round of the FWT Verbier, and is also active in the competition.
BRAND info
ZAG
URL: https://strandsgear.com/brands/zag/
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