Powder

ROCKER/CAMBER PROFILE

Camber is the traditional upward curve in the core structure of a ski. It applies pressure to the tip and tail to help engage the edges during a turn. Rocker, also called reverse-camber, is camber turned upside down (think of a surfboard) and is the shape any ski achieves when put on edge and weighted in a turn. If a ski is built with natural rocker, it requires less pressure to flex into position than a cambered ski.

This, of course, changes on-piste performance, where more traditional cambered skis function better. Rockered skis are made to float in soft snow and ease turn initiation. Wide skis designed for powder typically include rocker, especially in the tip of the ski (also known as early rise). Most skis now feature