The biggest descents ask a lot from your equipment. You’ll need tenacious edge hold and dependable stability for billy goating through no-fall zones while maintaining enough float to surf high-speed turns through creamy pow and perfect corn. The Locator 96 covers all these bases, which is no small feat.

The 96 mm waist quickly gets up on edge and bites hard on even the iciest sidehills, all at a weight that’s low enough for the biggest objectives on your tick list. The progressive shape and blended rocker lines make the 96 a versatile, confident performer in a variety of conditions from meadow skipping in hero snow to traversing refrozen sastrugi in the high peaks.

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EST FREERIDE ROCKER
Fore body rocker and extra tip-taper combine to create EST for optimized float in the soft stuff. Positive camber underfoot with no tail rocker ensures these skis stay on rails when carving is the priority.

CARUBA CORE
Our lightest weight core material, Caruba delivers premium performance characteristics without the weight penalty. With snappy, resilient ride qualities and versatile construction characteristics, it’s ideal for a wide range of uses. Caruba is also our most sustainable core material, regrowing in a fraction of the time poplar and ash wood does.

1.7 LIGHTWEIGHT EDGE
Light and strong, these heat-treated edges affect the feel of the ski minimally to ensure a snappy, lightweight feel.

COMP SERIES BASE

TI BINDING DAMPENER
Below the binding, a sandwich of rubber, Titanal and finally more rubber work to dampen vibration that otherwise chatters into your boots and shortens your day. Ski bell-to-bell with extra damping provided.

CARBON STRINGERS
Used either full length or in specific locations, specially placed Carbon Stringers add pop and stiffness without adding weight.

AR BAT TAIL SELF CENTER TAIL CLIP DESIGN

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