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Salomon S/Max N°8 (Lady Ski 2022/2023)

Product Summary

The Salomon S/Max N°8's full retail price is 550 €. The Ski is roughly 10 € cheaper than the average price of all Lady Skis, making it a mid-range model. During our extensive review the Ski proved to be easy to master as well as very stable at speed. Moreover he proved to be a ski with excellent edge hold. Effortless to ride at all speeds, this ski is just right for all intermediate skiers. This Lady Ski definitely prefers groomers to powder runs. It is designed for perfect edge hold on-piste. Available lengths for the ski are ranging between 145 and 165cm.

The ski in details

For women who want to make the most out of every day, Salomon's modern and performing S/MAX N°8 has been designed to give you the confidence to carve every turn. It combines top-end technologies with a unique shape, so you can work on perfecting every turn from day one.

Edge grip
The enhanced Edge Amplifier provides an even higher energy transmission to the edges, resulting in 30% more edge grip and an unmatched edge-grip experience.

All day precision
Salomon's slalom-specific Edge Amplifier makes it easier to flex the ski through the turn, so you can be more precise with less effort when skiing all day.

Control
The ABS sidewall construction makes this ski easy to maneuver and allows more control with less effort, so you can progress your skiing at every turn.

Technologies

Poplar Woodcore
Woodcore offers stability, liveliness and forgiveness while ensuring good ski-to-snow contact.

Single Ti
A single layer of titanal reinforcement on top of the core for great edge grip, efficient energy transfer and liveliness.

Edge Amplifier SL
The redesigned, SL-specific two-piece Edge Amplifier provides 30% more edge grip while maintaining the right amount of flex underfoot for increased reactivity, agility and grip.

Full Camber
Underfoot camber with no rocker.

Tail & Tip Protector
Increased ski longevity: keeping skis visually attractive even after intense use.

Ski review Salomon S/Max N°8

At the 2022/2023 WorldSkitest the skis in the category „Ladies Allround“ were closely evaluated at Silvretta Montafon. Tester’s opinion: "The "Salomon S/Max N°8" is - in a very narrow field - just ahead with top values and ends up at the top of the podium. Its great strengths are running smoothness, perfect edge grip and low effort. On top there is the silver medal in SnowStyle for its beautiful design."

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Ski review score

Physical effort: 8.3 / 10
Stability at speed: 8.4 / 10
Edge hold: 8.1 / 10
Short turns: 7.6 / 10
Long turns: 7.4 / 10
Final score 39.8 / 50

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Facts

Season 2022/2023
Season start: 2022
Season end: 2023
Category Lady Ski
Suggested Retail Price 550 €
BindingM 11 GW
Lady Ski

Best for ...

Terrain

Slope
80%
Powder
20%

Skill Level

1 = Newbie, 10 = Pro
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Available lengths

Length (cm)Radius (m)Sidecut (mm)
145
12 m
118
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73
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101
150
13 m
118
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73
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101
155
13 m
119
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73
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102
160
14 m
119
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73
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102
165
15 m
120
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73
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103