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The Piste V3/88 is a shot across the bow at the heart of a segment of some very good skis like the Augment AM 88Ti, Blossom Cross Wind, Kästle MX88, and of course the Stöckli Stormrider 88. Skiing the V3/88 in the 186 did feel a bit cumbersome, as I usually ski a model like this in a 177-180. Even though it felt a bit truck-like, I have become pretty adept in discerning a ski's attributes.
Like the Piste RS/78, the V3/88 has a similar unique shape in the tip and tail as well as a similar rocker profile as its narrower brother. The shape and design allowed the 88mm offering to ski slightly shorter than its published length. When asked of it, the V3/88 skis its full length, and when needed it shows no speed limit.
Like the Piste RS/78, the V3/88 has a similar unique shape in the tip and tail as well as a similar rocker profile as its narrower brother. The shape and design allowed the 88mm offering to ski slightly shorter than its published length. When asked of it, the V3/88 skis its full length, and when needed it shows no speed limit.
- Insider tip: While the name of the ski is the Piste V3/88, the 177 length is 86 mm underfoot and the 168 is 84 mm.
- Who is it for?
- Skiers looking for a bit more off- than on-piste performance in a mid- to upper-80s ski.
- Who is it not for?
- Conservative skiers. Yes, Stereo is an unknown, and yes, it is a premium in price. YOLO.
- Skier ability
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- Advanced
- Expert
- Ski category
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- Frontside
- All Mountain
- Ski attributes
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- Off Piste
- Trees
- Segment
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- Men
- Women
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 168, 177, 186
- Dimensions
- 126-88-113
- Radius
- 19.5m@186cm
- Rocker profile
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- Camber with tip and tail rocker
- Construction design
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- Carryover
- Binding options
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- Flat