The Salomon Men’s Suspect Skis is very unique compared to its other “siblings” in the Salomon family. Influenced by street art and urban culture, the graphic art not only rivals that of Rossignol’s Seven Artistic Sins, but it also rivals other companies’ boards in terms of performance. With its all-terrain versatility, it can easily take on the mountain and downhill skiing scene.
Designed to handle downhill and park terrains, the Salomon Men’s Suspect Skis perform very well on both on-piste and off-piste areas. Whether it may be groomed or icy and hard, the Suspect Skis take it smoothly, with its tough and sturdy materials, it can handle any snow condition with great ease.
The Salomon Men’s Suspect Ski’s sidecut measurements are 122mm / 86mm / 115mm (tip / waist / tail), with all sizes sharing the exact same measurements. It comes in different sizes, ranging from the smallest at 151cm, 161cm, 171cm, 176cm, and the largest measurement, at 181cm. The board’s turn radius is 19.7m at the largest size (181cm). This is surprisingly small for a wide-waisted board, but it proves to be advantageous because you can easily make small turns on narrow paths and tracks.
Like the other boards made by Salomon, the Suspect Skis is made from the same materials used on other boards. But of course, it has its own unique additions as well.
The board is made with full-wood core, giving the board a stable build, but not reducing its agility and speed. Power transmission is made more efficient with this core material, as well as improving the board’s edging ability thus giving the skier a more comfortable ride. The sidewalls are made with ABS construction that provides strong support for extra durability for park and pipe skiing. Its edges are also equipped with elastomer Pulse Pads to absorb vibrations, resulting in a much smoother ride. A unique addition to this board is the “edge armor”, containing a super polyethylene fiber material sandwiched in between the edges of each ski to improve big impact absorption by up to 25%. This is very useful when doing complex tricks and hard landings. P-Tex 4000 graphite base technology ensures the smoothness of its performance by giving it high abrasion resistance, making its flotation ability unmatched by others.
The Suspect Skis does not have its own Integrated Binding System, or even a binding set to use. You can use your favorite binding set, as long as it does not measure 87mm and up. You can use one of the Salomon’s binding sets, particularly the Z12 Protrak Bindings. These bindings provide extra stability, and also protect the skier’s feet from injuries he / she might get from traveling downhill.
With its all-terrain versatility, and unmatched toughness, it’s no wonder why experienced skiers recommend this one. It can handle downhill terrains easily, and it can also be used on park and pipe skiing. What more could you ask for?
If you need more information on the different specifications of the Salomon Men’s Suspect Skis, or the other boards of the Salomon Company, you can head on to their official website.