The Sverdrup is as stiff as the Gamme/Amundsen underfoot-
The Sverdrup has a more flexible shovel and tail compared to the Gamme.
The Sverdrup is as stiff as the Gamme/Amundsen underfoot-
This is still speculation IMO- I have not strode on the Sverdrup yet-Stephen wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:13 pmI’m wondering how the Otto compares to the Traverse 78?
They have the same dimensions. Only visual difference is T78 traction pattern.
I’m sure they are different skis, and am wondering how they compare?
More specifically, how the difference in flex characteristics translates to snow feel / skiing experience.
The more I look at the Sverdrup the more I see them as super fast BC XC ski. They might not have the longest gliding surface (is that a thing?) but the spring in the camber reminds me of my fastest track skis. I think it’s a ski that will need a pretty good technique and waxing to get the most out of it. As for DH, it feels like if someone can properly bend them, the stiffness should procure a pretty solid base despite the narrow waist and that combined with the rocker and the sidecut they should be « easy » to turn. On my good day, with the proper snow conditions and enough space, I can turn my 210 Europa so I look forward skiing the Sverdrup in those conditions. I also see them as proper ski for multi-days trip. Will know more in a couple of weeks/months but I don’t see how those won’t be the ski I most use… So… there might be less speculation now but the expectations level has sky rocketedlilcliffy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:18 am
Regardless- in terms of geometry- the 78mm tip is the only thing that the Fischer 78 and the Asnes Sverdrup ski have in common.
The moniker "Off-Track Crusiing" really does describe the 78.
Asnes is obviously trying to deliver both XC performance and downhill performance with the Sverdrup.