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First:
They don't sidehill worth a hoot...
Oh wait.
Best sidehill cutting ski I have ever owned! Yeah... that's it!
This can be attributed to the outer "wing" design of the Gen III. It will allow the skis to cut into a sidehill without sinking in or washing out from under you.
Secondly:
The dual keel design allows for exceptionally stable on trail behavior. The "camber tip" of the skis "unloads" one of the carbides on each ski while in a turn, so you are not strong-arming 4 carbides. (A brilliant engineering use of the natural Ackerman angle and long arm/short arm geometry inherent with this style of suspension)
When turning, only 1 carbide per ski is "fully" engaged with the hard pack. The carbides are also different from inside to outside of each ski to facilitate different cutting rates between each ski - again, refining handling characteristics.
C:
Above and below, you can see there are also lateral grooves between the keels to add a bit more straight line and turning stability. If you think these are inconsequential, think about "sipes" in a set of snow tires... the more cutting edges, the more traction. In addition, the is a slight bit of a concave shape between the keels. This lends itself to helping compact the snow beneath the ski, and hence creating better flotation in loose, deep snow.
Lastly:
Note the spindle mounting location.
A ski with a mount in the center might turn a bit easier than one with it forward or rear of center?????
DUUUHH!!!!
It's a simple physics equation, wrapped with friction applied to the apparent fulcrum, mixed into rotational forces applied to a long or short lever... yada yada yada...
I don't think it is necessary to reiterate the immense rough trail comfort benefits of the "flexi-ski" tip and loop design, or the pioneering that Simmons has done over the years. After all, what other aftermarket ski manufacturer has endured one of the "major 4" manufacturers stealing their design? Dunno, but it speaks volumes to their products!
All in all, OFT Racing gives a 10/10 to the new Simmons Gen 3 (Gen III). It will tame even the most rude handling Nytro on the hill. (I should know - I own it)
They don't sidehill worth a hoot...
Oh wait.
Best sidehill cutting ski I have ever owned! Yeah... that's it!
This can be attributed to the outer "wing" design of the Gen III. It will allow the skis to cut into a sidehill without sinking in or washing out from under you.
Secondly:
The dual keel design allows for exceptionally stable on trail behavior. The "camber tip" of the skis "unloads" one of the carbides on each ski while in a turn, so you are not strong-arming 4 carbides. (A brilliant engineering use of the natural Ackerman angle and long arm/short arm geometry inherent with this style of suspension)
When turning, only 1 carbide per ski is "fully" engaged with the hard pack. The carbides are also different from inside to outside of each ski to facilitate different cutting rates between each ski - again, refining handling characteristics.
C:
Above and below, you can see there are also lateral grooves between the keels to add a bit more straight line and turning stability. If you think these are inconsequential, think about "sipes" in a set of snow tires... the more cutting edges, the more traction. In addition, the is a slight bit of a concave shape between the keels. This lends itself to helping compact the snow beneath the ski, and hence creating better flotation in loose, deep snow.
Lastly:
Note the spindle mounting location.
A ski with a mount in the center might turn a bit easier than one with it forward or rear of center?????
DUUUHH!!!!
It's a simple physics equation, wrapped with friction applied to the apparent fulcrum, mixed into rotational forces applied to a long or short lever... yada yada yada...
I don't think it is necessary to reiterate the immense rough trail comfort benefits of the "flexi-ski" tip and loop design, or the pioneering that Simmons has done over the years. After all, what other aftermarket ski manufacturer has endured one of the "major 4" manufacturers stealing their design? Dunno, but it speaks volumes to their products!
All in all, OFT Racing gives a 10/10 to the new Simmons Gen 3 (Gen III). It will tame even the most rude handling Nytro on the hill. (I should know - I own it
)A++++ Val!
Keep innovation alive!!
Keep innovation alive!!
P.S. The skis pictured above are prototype models. Actual production models may vary.
