[Editor’s Note: In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]
What Zag says about the Slap 104
“Intrigued by freeride but unready to leave the groomers forever? Light and playful on all terrain! The legendary versatility of S-104 is made… Easy in difficult snow, the Slap 104 permits skiers to play with off-piste terrain but also carve long turns thanks to its excellent traction on hard and groomed snow.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the 188 cm Slap 104:
Tips: 6-6.5
Shovels: 6.5-7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7.5-9.5
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-8
Tails: 8-7.5
And here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the 176 cm Slap 104:
Tips: 6.5-7
Shovels: 7
In Front of Toe Piece: 7-9.5
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-8
Tails: 8-7.5
On both lengths, there is a pretty slow and smooth ramp-up in the front halves. The back halves are a bit stiffer overall, but not drastically stiffer than the front halves. The 176 cm Slap 104 is actually a bit stiffer than the 188 cm Slap 104 at the very ends of the tips and tails.
Stay Tuned…
We just received several Zag skis, including two lengths of their Slap 104. Stay tuned for updates, and let us know of any questions you have regarding this lightweight freeride ski.