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Philpug: The Citadel 106 is the ski that Cyrus has wanted to build since the moment he decided he wanted to build skis. I will stop the accolades before I mutter the words that the Citadel is the compilation of a lifelong endeavor or the pinnacle of Cyrus's work, because no one in his mid-20s has completed a lifelong endeavor. The Citadel is Cyrus's technological tour de force, it has the basis of an aspen core, Titanal in key structural areas on the ski, carbon integrated, and twice the HDT of any of Renoun's other models. This sounds cool and all, but what does it all mean -- or do?
Light and damp is one of the toughest balances to achieve in ski design, but with Renoun's HDT it is much more achievable. The Citadel has everything you would expect from a ski with its price tag: it feels light but doesn't ski light, it is stable yet nimble. In mixed conditions where most other carbon-based skis get jostled around, the HDT keeps the Citadel calm on the snow and completely connected without the nervousness that carbon can have or neutered like an overly damp slug. Here is the announcement and long-term discussion of the Citadel.
Light and damp is one of the toughest balances to achieve in ski design, but with Renoun's HDT it is much more achievable. The Citadel has everything you would expect from a ski with its price tag: it feels light but doesn't ski light, it is stable yet nimble. In mixed conditions where most other carbon-based skis get jostled around, the HDT keeps the Citadel calm on the snow and completely connected without the nervousness that carbon can have or neutered like an overly damp slug. Here is the announcement and long-term discussion of the Citadel.
Insider tip: Play with mount point; it is definitely back from where the mark suggests.
Tricia: Renoun's award-winning VibeStop (HDT™) is the secret sauce for this powder powerhouse. I was waiting for my size after the rave reviews from others on Pugski test team last season. I skied the Citadel in some interesting Sierra powder, which most of you know can be slightly dense. The Citadel kept me floating above the wet snow and sliced through the tracked-out bits of the mountain as promised, leaving me dreaming of more powder days to get back out there on this Pugski Tester's Choice ski.Insider tip: Looking for more of a daily driver? Check out the Renoun Endurance 98 or Earhart 88.
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- Who is it for?
- Those with deep pockets. These are not cheap but they are well worth it. Whoever wants a lightweight but powerful powder ski.
- Who is it not for?
- Lesser skiers could get taken for a ride; you need to bring your A-game.
- Skier ability
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- Expert
- Ski category
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- All Mountain
- Powder
- Ski attributes
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- Off Piste
- Trees
- Touring/Backcountry
- Segment
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- Men
- Women
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 169, 178, 185, 191
- Dimensions
- 136-106-125
- Radius
- 19m@185cm
- Rocker profile
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- Camber with tip and tail rocker
- Construction design
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- New graphics
- Binding options
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- Flat
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