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Van Deer

Freeride 98

A 98 mm all-mountain ski. One ski for most days and most of the hill.

Van Deer Freeride 98, drawn from aboveVAN DEER
120Tail mm
98Waist mm
138Tip mm
Length

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Turn radius
19 m
Weight per ski
Not listed
Metal
Not listed
Tail shape
Not listed

From the side

Side profile: Tip rocker, camber underfootCamber underfootTip rocker
Tip rocker, camber underfoot. A slightly early-rising tip starts turns easily; camber behind it holds an edge on groomers. The dots mark where the edge contacts the snow. Illustration of the profile type, with heights exaggerated.

Where it's at home

  • Chop & crud100
  • Trees & bumps98
  • Soft groomers95
  • Powder56
  • Firm groomers43
  • Deep powder7

Scored 0-100 from the ski's waist width, rocker profile and turn radius. It describes the shape, not how the ski feels.

Who it's for

  1. First turns

    Not the target

  2. Cruising

    Good match

  3. Charging

    Good match

  4. Expert

    Good match

Rated for ability 6-9 on a 10-point scale, which is cruising to expert.

Every length

LengthTip / waist / tailRadiusWeight
164 cm138 / 98 / 120 mm19 mNot listed

What's inside

  • Full Sidewall

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