109mm
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La Machine 3

£779.00

Length:

The La Machine 3 touring ski is our 109mm-width option in the middle of our ultra-light carbon-loaded La Machine family. Balancing float and supreme torsional stability, the La Machine 3 holds its own when conditions far off the grid can vary widely between floating in powder and navigating sharky hard-pack. Its progressive, rockered shape allows for hook-free pivoting and surfing across any snow you may encounter on your ski-touring adventures, with minimal weight penalty.

Terrain

Freeride
Freeride
Touring
Touring
Powder
Powder
WIDTH

109

WEIGHT

1530g

RADIUS

20m

Based on size 178

Ability

Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Personality

Flex

1 - SOFT STIFF - 10
6

Freeride / Powder

1 10
8

All-Mountain / Carving

1 10
6

Park / Freestyle

1 10
4
Ultra-light Rocker Freeride
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Shape and Construction

1 - TOPSHEET

2 - BINDING PLATES

3 - FULL CARBON LAYERS

Two full-length sheets of Carbon Fiber sandwich the wood core, for a lightweight yet responsive and torsionally rigid ski

4 - Lightweight Paulownia Wood & Fiberglass Core

Paulownia is an extremely lightweight wood core with excellent strength properties. Paulownia provides beautiful flex and vibration absorption without adding bulk, making it an ideal wood core for a touring ski that performs just as well on the uphill as on the downhill. It's set between two layers of fiberglass for strength, rigidity and durability.

5 - SINTERED BASE

1 - Elliptical Sidecut

Elliptical Sidecut is made up of a longer radius underfoot and shorter radius in the tip and tail of the ski. The long radius underfoot means you can pivot faster and easier, while a shorter radius in the tip and tail result in easier turn initiation. This sidecut allows for a wide variety of turn lengths, angles and mounting positions

2 - Mustache Flex

The "Mustache Flex" offers stability underfoot for solid edge hold, with a smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to easily absorb all the different bumps and snow debris the mountain throws at you.

3 - A Progressive Flat-Tail Shape and Profile

Extended tip and tail rocker + low camber, for optimal float in soft snow, and effortless turn initiation and smearing in variable conditions.

Sustainability

1% For The Planet

As a proud partner of 1% for the Planet, we donate 1% of all sales of our Agent, La Machine and Dancer Series skis to approved environmental non-profits. 1% for the Planet’s mission is to build, support and activate an alliance of businesses that are committed to mitigating climate change.

Recycled Materials

We work closely with production partners to eliminate material waste. We mix base, sidewall and topsheet material scraps back into the raw material used for production, reducing carbon emissions and maintaining the same level of quality & durability.

Bio-Based Resin

This ski features an eco-friendly, bio-based resin with 35% plant-derived materials.

Full Strength Sidewall

Added protective strips along the core, shield the woodcore, edges, and topsheet from impact and damage.

Anti-Chip Micro-Cap

The Anti-chip Micro Cap protects the ski's tips and tails from wear and tear.

Technical Specifications
Ski size Tip width (mm) Waist width (mm) Tail width (mm) Radius (m) Weight per ski (g)
165 132 109 124 19 1480
172 132 109 124 19 1480
178 132 109 124 20 1530
184 132 109 124 21 1610
190 132 109 124 22 1690

Size Guide
Skier height (cm) Skier height (in') Relaxed Active Aggressive
155 - 160 5'1 - 5'3 - 165 165
160 - 165 5'3 - 5'5 - 165 165
165 - 170 5'5 - 5'7 165 165 172
170 - 175 5'7 - 5'9 172 172 178
175 - 180 5'9 - 5'11 178 178 184
180 - 185 5'11 - 6'1 178 184 184
185 - 190 6'1 - 6'3 184 184 190
190+ 6'3+ 190 190 190
RELAXED

For easy-going cruising and effortless control for those who prefer comfort over speed.

ACTIVE

Balanced performance and versatility for confident skiing across the entire mountain.

AGGRESSIVE

High-speed stability and powerful riding for big-mountain freeriding.

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