Built to excel in the backcountry, the Tempo tips the scale at a minuscule 1,400 grams per ski (at 179 cm) and strikes an impressive balance between the requirements of long skin tracks and demanding descents. With its 103-mm waist width and rocker in the tip and tail, the Tempo offers reactive, pivot-perfect control and flotation in both soft snow and variable conditions. The medium-length turn radius balances stability and agility, providing confident control whether you find yourself in an off-the-map couloir or on a steep and exposed big-mountain face.
Finding a super light ski that excels on frozen, bumpy terrain can be challenging with lightweight designs that often lead to deflection, making them unpredictable and sometimes a little scary in consequential terrain. Encouragingly, the Tempo performed well under tough, firm conditions. While it doesn’t handle bumped-up terrain as easily as heavier skis, it maintains predictability when you adopt a calculated approach.
The ski boasts a lively paulownia wood core, combined with aluminum stringers, to effectively minimize weight while maintaining responsiveness. Carbon laminates are strategically incorporated to increase stiffness, providing precise control and stability without adding unnecessary weight. The utilization of D30, a material commonly found in crash protection gear, effectively reduces chatter and elevates overall performance in the tip and tail, particularly in demanding conditions. And finally, the fusion sidewall construction enhances torsional rigidity and durability when things get a little hairy.
As a dedicated backcountry ride, the Tempo will take you to places you didn’t know existed, while its super light weight keeps you feeling fresh all day. With these well-engineered machines, you’ll be ready to earn your turns and then head up the next ridge to get some more.