Skiing may not be regarded as the green sport but an effort could be made to make this activity eco friendly by using green equipments. Environmentally friendly skis have made their way to the market and we will be discussing some of them in detail.
Given below is the list of 7 best eco friendly skis for your next ski trip.
1. Kingswood Megafat 185
Kingswood Megafat has been designed to raise the standard and boundaries of fatness of skis. These fat skis have been spotted in Terrain Park being used by the skiers to perform various snow tricks. These planks can be seen used extensively these days in Terrain parks where they double their wings. They are available in 182 cm and 199 cm dimensions with prices NZ$1500 and NZ$1600 respectively. Their specialty is that their founder Alex Herbert has designed a unique handmade process which each pair has to undergo. Edges and sidewalls are fixed with more caution to provide extra strength.
2. Movement Joystick 176
These skis are narrower as compared to the other skis and have softer flexes. Joystick has constructed these to provide perfect kicks and park stuff. New upgrades have been added to provide extra strength and receptiveness. Looking at the size the users first thought they won’t be easy and comfortable but to their surprise the came out to be interesting and smooth. The extra tail in the skis provided strength while bumpy jumps. The control over the speed could let you ski with great speed. The rotating and spinning control is really impressive.
3. Grown ski
The German company has combined customary carpentry skills with modern designs to form the stylish and efficient designs for ‘freeride’ ski. These have been created with a new material that resembles wood and gives it a traditional look. Most of the ski companies use local grown wood and timber for ski construction that poses a great threat to the environment and should be prohibited. These skis have been kept simple with just a simple brand logo on them that speaks itself. To make these skis lighter in weight and simple in construction a single layer of carbon fiber will be used with epoxy resin. They will have smooth PE base for uninterrupted ride and edges covered with metal base to protect skis and extend their life duration. These skis will be lighter than the plastic skis. The skis are constructed in an eco friendly manner which uses more time but less energy. All the energy is obtained using renewable resources. When the life time of ski is over they are again recycled in the carpentry workshop to produce furniture like bed frames etc.
4. Blue House District 187
The District has been proved to be a successful with the success of its ski. The company progresses every year by producing the best ski designs. This new ski is big, light weighed and fast. District has carved out the best designs for furious mountains. The district is the wise choice if you are looking for the ski that you could take out on any winter day and enjoy. They are not designed for any specific condition therefore their versatility and could be used on any type of snow. They provide superb balancing with 111mm length or 108mm length. They are blend of extremely thin and extremely fat skis. They are made up of bamboo wood core which makes them light weighed. They could be carried to any place and provides a smooth float over snow. The Blue House District 187 has been fully tested and compared with other similar models available in the market. They are priced at $384.00.
5. Lokomotiv Freebird 190
The locomotive freebird has been created for all types mountain skiing. The speed stability to the skis is given by imparting them stiffness. They are strong enough to cross the knee height snow incline with furious speed. They are tough and reliable and fill you with the confidence while dropping from steep snow lines. They are used for skiing, snow sports and free rides. They are 190 cm long with 136 mm tip width and 124 mm tail width. They are made up of bamboo with a proper lamination. They are basically manufactured in Scandinavia and used all over the world.
6. Karhu BC 100
BC 100 has been designed by Karhu and uses carbon Powerband technology in its construction. The lamination above and below the skis are made using carbon Powerband to give them longer life. They are 100 mm think and have refined the concept of fat skis. The round flexes help in smooth movement and avoids hooking.
7. Liberty Jinx 164
Jinx 164 can play hard in any conditions with light bamboo covering over the core. The design have been made keeping in mind durability and strength. Base made up of P-Tex 2000 helps in providing smoothness. They have fancy and beautiful designs and are specially designed for women.
