BUY THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
In these pages we have put some tools to help you find the right skis and bindings for your use. To see all the skis we sell press ALL SKIS on the top meny and you will get right to the store.
All EVI skis are made in every five cm from the 150s up to the 200s. We offer a large selection of models and finding the best ski for you can be a bit overwhelming. First off we must start with the basics:
GENOMETRY
The quickest way to identify EVI skis is to take a look at the numbers on the left tail. You will see three numbers before the model name. These are also the first three digits in the serial number branded in to the side wall of the skis.
-The first digit identifies the general use of the skis, and is linked to a branch on the EVI tree. The branch also defines the construction type and layup. In general the branches from 0-4 are reserved for more down hill oriented skis and the 5-9 branches are reserved for touring skis. Therefore the left side of the tree is mostly fibreglass and the right side is mostly carbon.*
-The second number identifies the model -and a higher value is a ski intended for deep snow, a lower number is a more narrow ski compared to the other skis on that branch.
-The third number describes the skier. If you find your size you will find your right length by looking at the skier size value across all models.*
After the model name you will find the ski length (cm), then you have the waist size (mm), then you will find the radius (meter) and the last number is the overall stiffness (averaged SFI/5=average)
The Genometry has got some numbers in a contrasting colour. These are the values that change with the skier size. It is the length and the radius of the ski. The waist size and the flex index stays the same through all sizes.
*Our telemark models is an exception from the normal system
THE TREE EXPLAINED
The EVI tree is an ever growing representation of all the ski models we have produced. Each individual project gets a new twig on the tree.
There are ten branches numbered 0-9 from left to right. This number is the first digit in the serial number and genometry sequence.
The top branches (4 and 5) are the expert skis, the four bottom branches (0,1,8 and 9) are reserved for more nieche skis. On each sides you will find the more general use skis. (2,3,6 and 7)
The tree also works as a flow-chart. On the front page we have viewed the tree with names of main- and secondary branches so you can trace your ski up from the trunk: If you are mostly focused on the down hill performance you go to the left side. If you want a ski that is also very light and has got very good touring capabilities you go to the right.
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
WHAT SKIER SIZE ARE YOU?
This chart lets you find the lengt of ski that is right for you. The size number is the last digit before the model name. An average man is typically a five and an average woman is often a three. But your size as a skier is not easy to establish with out some approximations. Your personal preferations and experience is as important as the chart, but this is a good place to start:
CHOOSE THE RIGHT BINDING
Finding the right binding is an important step to bring the best out of your skis. Bindings with different properties will fit different skis and skiers, the wrong pair of bindings on a good pair of skis can make the skiing experience bad.
The most simple trick to find the right binding is the ski minus 1kg rule. If you take the weight of one ski and subtract one kilo you will have the approximate weight of a good binding for that ski. This rule of thumb is valid for all skis from the lightest constructions to heavy freeride skis with alpine bindings. The ski boot can have the same weight as the ski, but boots are even more personal.
However this rule does not give you any guideline for the functions of the binding, so we have made a list where we advise typical binding weight groups to branches on the EVI tree. All weights are for one binding with screws included.
<200 gr: Bindings whith as low weight as possible are good for skis under 1kg. These bindings lack ski brakes, adjustment of length and release, and need to be mounted exactly with your boot to work at all. We do not approve of bindings like these for ordinary customers and will not mount them for you.
200-400 gr: Bindings in this weight range can have adjustment, ski brakes and good performance, but not all functions in the same binding at once. These bindings fit our lightest skis on the 6, 7- and 8 branch.
400-600 gr: These are the most versatile fully functional touring bindings. Like with all sports equipment the lightest full function bindings are also the most expensive ones. These bindings work well with the skis on the 5, 6 and 7 branch.
600-900 gr: The heaviest ordinary ski touring bindings and can be suitable for use with -as much resort skiing as ski touring. The Bindings are (or should) allways be fully functional with a predictible release and good boot hold on all conditions. These bindings are good with skis on the 3 and 5 branch.
900-1200 gr: These are hybrid bindings or light alpine bindings. If you want a pure alpine rig but want to be able to walk with them, you will find options in this category. These bindings will suit skis on the 1, 2 and 4 branch.
>1200 gr: Powerful alpine bindings or old fashioned frame bindings, suit skis on the 4 branch.
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