Line Sakana 2021 Ski Review | Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports
Channel: Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports
Date: 08/10/2020

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Experience the ski that everyone is talking about. The Ski Of The Year from Powder Magazine proved the ski world is hungry for new shapes and product inspiration. The Line Sakana is a versatile all-mountain ski like no other on the market. With a 105mm waist and signature swallowtail design, the Sakana offers unmatched carving abilities paired with deep snow float. This is the best ski for all-mountain carving, slashing and just generally having a great time. Grab yourself a pair of Sakana’s and start drawing your own lines down the mountain.

The most striking element of the design is the swallowtail. This is a dramatic tail knockout that de-couples the farthest reaches of the effective edge while simultaneously forcing the tail of the ski down in soft snow. The result is a ski that can be ridden at shorter lengths without sacrificing performance. An eye-catcher for sure in the lift line but it's not just eye-candy, designer and skier Eric Pollard pushed for this feature after experiencing its advantages in surfing and snowboard designs. The swallowtail is as important as what it is, as what it's not! The absence of material in the tail drastically reduces weight while the shape maintains a long effective edge for arching turns and staying in control. In powder, the tail drops you back in the snow lifting your tips for ample flotation while maintaining a neutral skiing stance so you're not in the backseat trying to stay afloat. For those concerned about durability have no fear, the tail is reinforced with titanal so stay in once piece.

It's not just about the swallowtail, there is a lot more to the Sakana. Early Rise means the tip and tail lift away from the snow to bring the contact points closer to the centre of the ski. This increases the ski's lift in deep snow and allows it to engage more quickly on hardpack when rolled over on edge. Sidewall Construction uses an ultra-high density polyethylene over the edges to absorb vibrations and provide powerful energy transmission. Carbon Stringers add pop but are offset by Flax Taping with the result that stiffness is added without the pingy, deflective properties of carbon. A combination of paulownia and maple woods in the core create the best strength to weight ratio in the whole Line offering. To make the most of all this a 5Cut Multi Radius Sidecut blends 5 different radii so that the ski is comfortable in a variety of turns and keeps an intuitive feel.

It’s a new take on an all mountain ski, as happy ripping out tight carves on groomed pistes as it is slashing turns on deep powder or popping off natural features. It’s certainly different and it’s definitely fun.

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