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qmc (qmc) 于 (Thu May 20 01:26:09 2010, 美东) 提到:
http://www.willisskiandboard.com/Wil/pages/Rocker%20Skis%20and%
Every few years an evolutionary shift happens in the world of snow sports.
When snowboarding was first born it changed the industry forever. Shaped
skis had a similar impact and now Rocker Technology has impacted the slopes
by creating a whole new way to relate to the mountain.
To fully understand Rocker Technolgy and how it has effected skiing and
snowboarding it is important to understand it's counterpart, camber. The
camber of a ski or snowboard can be seen when it is on a hard, flat surface
- it is the gap seen under the waist between the two contact points at
either end. Camber is the concave shape the ski or snowboard takes at rest.
The idea is that as the ski or snowboard is weighted, as when entering a
turn, it creates an arched edge that enables the ski or snowboard to carve a
turn. Kinetic energy is stored up as a side benefit to enhance the
transition to the next turn. This is good in theory, and deeper side cuts
have improved on this approach, but innovations come as a result of the
changes in skiing an snowboarding styles. Rocker Technology is one of these
innovations. Rocker Technology differs by manufacturer as well as by style
of ski or snowboard. Rocker is, essentially, a reverse-camber and can be
located in the tip and/or the tail. Many skis and snowboards feature some
combination of rocker, flat and cambered sections to achieve a specific
result. So while every ski or snowboard on the market today that has a tip
and/or tail elevated off of the snow when stepped on has been thrown into
the Rocker catagory it is important to understand the specifics of the
rocker on a particular ski or board and how it will behave on the slopes.
As previously stated, Rocker is a form of reverse camber, but it does not
mean that this reversed camber is used along the full length of the ski or
snowboard; nor does it mean that the concept of camber is dead. To add to
the confusion, many jargon terms have been developed to describe this new
technology. Terms like, reverse camber, inverse camber, banana, early rise,
s-rocker, negative camber, V rocker and low rize rocker can be found in
reviews, articles and ski shops in an attempt to explain and describe this
innovation. Rocker Technology doesn't have to be complicated.
It is easier to understand when it is broken down into four, general
catagories:
Classis Rock
Punk Rock
Alternative Rock
and Soft Rock
The Classic Rocker - Powder Skis and Snowboards
The Classic Rocker category was the initial foray into Rocker Technology—It
was created by Shane McConkey’s full-on reverse camber, reverse sidecut
shape.
The Classic Rocker is a great shape to attack the slopes on the deepest
powder days—a full reverse camber ski owns the fluffy stuff, but because of
the continuous rocker shape, it won’t track well on firm or icy snowpack.
Even though it can't hold an edge, this shape will float and surf through
the top layer of the powder without sinking down to the layers below.
The benefits of the Classic Rocker shape: float, ability to quickly ditch
speed, lightning quick turn-initiation in trees and tight spots, and low
swing weight.
Best for: Deep powder skiing A new variety of Classic rocker shape can be
combined with a traditional sidecut to create an easy-landing backcountry
jib ski as well—but these beasts are made for landing switch in the deep
powder, not sessioning the park.
Classic Rocker Skis
* Armada ARG
* K2 Pontoon
* Volkl Kuro
* K2 Hellbent
* Line EP Pro
Alternative Rocker Skis and Snowboards
Alternative Rocker is all terrain rocker. Alternative Rocker skis and boards
have an upturned (reverse-camber) shovel with a flat or more traditional
cambered underfoot, and sometimes a flat tail. This is the shape most often
found in true big-mountain skis and snowboards This shape caters to those
looking for the float of a big, surfy shovel, minus the potential squirrelly
-ness and wheelie-prone nature of a fully rockered ride. Since many don’t
enjoy the flavor of full-on reverse camber and sidecut, this hybrid shape
offers the stable, carve-able dependability of a traditional sidecut, while
maintaining rocker’s new wave of float and ease. The alt rocker is the
greatest mix of ease and versatility in any condition giving all terrain
rocker a fun, lively and playful feel.
Benefits of the Alternative Rocker shape: floatability, stable, carve-able,
holds an edge better than the Classic Rocker
Examples of Alternative Rocker Skis and Snowboards
* Salomon Lady
* Atomic Atlas
* Volkl Gotama
* Salomon Lord
* K2 Turbo Dream
* Ride Machette
Punk Rocker Skis and Snowboards
The Punk Rocker skis and snowboards are the new park and pipe jib skis and
boards. This hybrid profile is best for park and rails. Punk rocker allows
for a loose, buttery feel while jibbing around the park. Whether you’re
pressing boxes or just playing around on the flats, punk rocker has a
forgiving no-catch feel that allows you to pull off even the most wild
combinations.
Benefits of the Punk Rocker shape: still float to some extent, jack of all
trades
Best for: General all-mountain skiing and snowboarding
Examples of Punk Rocker Skis and Snowboards
* Volkl Chopstick
* Atomic Bent Chetler
* Ride DH 2
* K2 WWW
* K2 Kung Fujas
* Rome Artifact
Soft Rock Skis and Snowboards
Soft Rock Rocker Technology is a small camber design for entry level skis
and boards that slightly raises the contact points of the ski off the snow
for easier transitioning between turns. A ski with Soft Rocker Technology
makes it easier to swivel the ski from left to right without the tip or tail
catching.
Benefits of the Soft Rock shape: Ease of turn iniation
Best for: All beginners, all-mountain skiing and riding.
Examples of Soft Rock Skis and Snowboards
* K2 Free Luv
* K2 Apache Force
* Rome Postermania
* K2 Crush
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xyzok (Active Guy) 于 (Thu May 20 10:52:12 2010, 美东) 提到:
It's funny that my skis are listed as one of the "Punk Rocker Skis and
Snowboards".
"Benefits of the Punk Rocker shape: still float to some extent, jack of all
trades. Best for: General all-mountain skiing and snowboarding"
Yeah, I don't do park stuff but they do go afloat on powder alright.
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kolaz (...) 于 (Thu May 20 12:10:34 2010, 美东) 提到:
你准备下手买rocker啦？ ：）
不过的确很好用，呵呵
slopes
surface
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Thu May 20 15:13:47 2010, 美东) 提到:
不嫌软么
all
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xyzok (Active Guy) 于 (Thu May 20 19:08:15 2010, 美东) 提到:
Good for me in powder!
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qmc (qmc) 于 (Fri May 21 01:20:01 2010, 美东) 提到:
我研究一下我那副90mm要宽的powder skis，有合适的可以买一副。
传统的ski在powder上是要往后坐。。。
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Fri May 21 01:23:15 2010, 美东) 提到:
which one?
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qmc (qmc) 于 (Fri May 21 02:22:50 2010, 美东) 提到:
还没决定买哪副。那个Rocker的实际滑行接触长度短好多，怪不得都买那么长的ski。
我现在ski不少了，想看到实在好的再买。
你有啥推荐？
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Fri May 21 02:37:58 2010, 美东) 提到:
all mountain or powder?
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qmc (qmc) 于 (Fri May 21 03:13:01 2010, 美东) 提到:
偏powder的，我都有两副all mountain的了
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Fri May 21 12:35:21 2010, 美东) 提到:
对付UT还是CO
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kolaz (...) 于 (Fri May 21 15:41:37 2010, 美东) 提到:
这两有这么大的区别？
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Fri May 21 15:44:57 2010, 美东) 提到:
有
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kolaz (...) 于 (Fri May 21 15:47:45 2010, 美东) 提到:
具体说说
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Fri May 21 15:52:00 2010, 美东) 提到:
一次下两三尺的雪在UT/CA是家常便饭，一次下四五尺一年能有好几次。
CO难得一次下两尺以上的。
所以fat ski只在UT/CA流行
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kolaz (...) 于 (Fri May 21 15:59:17 2010, 美东) 提到:
有道理哈。
建议qmc买一副true fat ski, :)
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Fri May 21 16:02:24 2010, 美东) 提到:
据说tahoe是全世界powder ski卖得最多的地方
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kolaz (...) 于 (Fri May 21 16:17:12 2010, 美东) 提到:
不奇怪，不奇怪，你们那每次下雪都疯了一样
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Yoss (...but we still have the radio) 于 (Fri May 21 22:04:18 2010, 美东) 提到:
what kind is the heavy metal death rocker?
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Fri May 21 22:43:18 2010, 美东) 提到:
啥意思
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qmc (qmc) 于 (Mon May 24 01:38:51 2010, 美东) 提到:
科州fat ski也很多
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qmc (qmc) 于 (Mon May 24 01:39:49 2010, 美东) 提到:
Tahoe雪场多，人多。。。 ：）
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qmc (qmc) 于 (Mon May 24 01:42:51 2010, 美东) 提到:
你现在在玩啥？
是说又要沉，有重金属的，又要rocker的？
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mooth (破狗臭猫) 于 (Mon May 24 01:48:07 2010, 美东) 提到:
relatively speaking, much less. And the definition of fat ski
could be different. |
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