Summary: Wide and stiff, the Verdict
is meant to withstand straight-lining it from top to bottom.
Lightweight for the backcountry, solid and carvey on steeps,
quick in the trees, and floaty in the pow.
Expect a smoother flex and increased stability due to a
new wood core and an additional 4mm in width throughout.
A great powder-day addition to your quiver, or
a perfect ski for an area consistently receiving lots of
soft snow!
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Making its presence felt, the powerfully
designed and crafted Verdict bridges big mountain and in-bounds
skiing by handling firm on-piste snow as easily as it rules
powder and chunked-up crud. This season's Verdict increases
in width by 4mm and incorporates a NEW Formula One Technology™ and
a damper 3D wood core to increase agility and render decisive,
high-speed turning. The geometry is fat, with a terrain-busting
tip and stable mid-section that floats underfoot. A smooth
flex and high torsion allow solid, race-inspired turns.
Guilty of carving trenches on the hardpack while retaining
innocence in deep powder. Race inspired. Cult following.
Features:
-Formula One Technology with integrated 3D dampening
-CNC-machined solid wood core wrapped in torsion box construction
-Built for the fat ski aficionado with a race/power background |
Skiing magazine:
"This ski had no business ranking so well, because the test length (180cm) was too short for most of our testers. But nearly everyone found it stable, smooth, and effortless. And it bit into harder snow when told to. Gripes: The lightweight feel takes some getting used to. Props: The stiff construction doesn't get deflected by crud."
Backcountry Magazine: "BD finally
quenched the Verdict's unsettling Inquisition graphic for a more
aqueous hue and a wider profile. Ana updated its edge-stiffening
rig-and-bridge Formula I core. In the West, as the snow got softer,
the verdict was more unanimous, coming down on the side of versatility.
'Solid turns both big and small. Great stability ...floatation,'
said one tester. 'Smooth in soft or crud. Medium flex [and] radius.
Good for short tours/slackcountry,' said another. In the East,
there was a debate on its tight-glade suitability, but most testers
were impressed. 'Very well balanced, smooth even flex, predicable
and fun. Frontside, backside, up and down - true all-mountain
traveler.' 'Damp feel with an easy progressive flex, rebound
and shape that seemed to promote effortless, flow-y transitions,'
said the patroller."
Powder Magazine: "The Verdict is a powerful ski
for the freeride crowd. Not limited to O.B., it can drive
through the most challenging snow and hold steady on ice.
And the skin-friendly tail design is a rarity on larger skis."
Couloir Magazine: "In a trial by Sierra snow, the Verdict helped set a precedent for big-mountain turns. A moderate sidecut dept it from hooking in the funk - letting the testers choose the turns they wanted to make - and its firmer flex kept the performance of these light sticks in the range of heavyweight crud-busters. 'Impressive performance out of light board,' ruled testers. 'Stable and predictable at any speed - lay down huge arcing parallel turns or power tele turns through deep crud'..."
AT: "An overall favorite on the day, the lightweight Verdict skied with precision but didn't compromise its power. Across the spectrum of styles and conditions, AT testers echoed their freeheel brethren: 'Very responsive when directed, stable in variable conditions.' 'Best combination of liveliness and stability'."
2008 Gear of the Year winner from Outside Magazine!
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