La Machine 4
$949.00
The La Machine 4 touring ski is a 117mm-wide beauty to behold in the world of ultra-light freetouring and powder skiing.
Its blend of lightness, generous rocker and progressive profile is ideal for skiers seeking a setup for extended backcountry adventures in soft and variable snow. its carbon-loaded constuction affords torsional rigidity that ensures stability and edge hold when conditions become hairy in areas far off the grid.
You'll love this ski if...
- You want extended tip and tail rocker for effortless turn initiation
- You need a super-light free-touring ski for long expeditions
- You need a floaty ski that easily surfs above variable snow conditions in the backcountry
- You want a premium, carbon-loaded ski for torsional strength on the downhill, without the bulk
terrain
ski shape
Extended tip & tail rocker
ability
flex
float
style
| ski size | 171 | 179 | 185 | 191 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tip width (mm) | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| waist width (mm) | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| tail width (mm) | 131 | 131 | 131 | 131 |
| radius (m) | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
| weight per ski (g) | 1630 | 1680 | 1730 | 1790 |
product features
Lightweight Paulownia Core
Paulownia is an ultra-lightweight wood core with excellent strength, offering great flex and vibration absorption without bulk. Perfect for touring skis, Paulownia excels both uphill and downhill. Paulownia shares nearly identical properties with Karuba, differing only by their growing regions.
Full Carbon Layers
Two full-length sheets of carbon fiber sandwich the wood core, for a lightweight, yet responsive and torsionally rigid ski. Transform your skiing on the uphill and downhill, with minimal weight penalty.
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.
Mustache Flex
The 'Moustache Flex' pattern is ideal for most skiers. It offers stability in front of and behind the binding for solid edge hold, with a smooth, progressive flex in the tips and tails to absorb bumps and snow debris. Perfect for progression and easier turn initiation and finish.
Elliptical Sidecut
The Elliptical Sidecut features a longer radius underfoot for quicker, easier pivots, and shorter radius in the tip and tail for effortless turn initiation. This innovative sidecut supports a wide range of turn lengths, angles, and mounting positions, enhancing your skiing versatility and control.
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. Enjoy the same strength and durability as petrochemical resins while reducing your environmental impact. Top-tier, sustainable performance.
Full Strength Sidewall
Experience superior edge hold and stability with the XL Full Strength sidewall. This construction adds protective strips along the core, shielding the woodcore, edges, and topsheet from impact and damage. Enhanced durability and performance with every season, peak and itinerary.
Anti-Chip Micro-Cap
The Anti-chip Micro Cap protects the ski's tips and tails from wear and tear. Where the ski's topsheet wraps around and meets the sidewall, this delicate area is shielded by the Micro Cap. This protects from chipping and additional sidewall damage, each day you set out on the mountain.
Skis Size Guide
FIND YOUR SIZE WITH OUR EXPERT ADVICE VIDEO:
As explained in our video guide above, choosing the right ski length depends on a mix of different factors. On a basic level, height, weight and ability should give you a good idea of what length of ski you should go for.
As a rule of thumb, start with a ski around nose to eyebrow level height.
If you are just starting out, or at an intermediate level, then we suggest that you take some length off. If you’re a more advanced/expert skier, then we suggest you should push your ski length towards your full height or even further. If you are heavier than the average weight for your size, feel free to add some ski length as well.
SKI SIZE CHARTS:
| Skier Height (cm) | Skier Height (Feet'Inches) |
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| 130 | 4'3 | 115-125 | |
| 135 | 4'5 | 120-135 | |
| 140 | 4'7 | 130-140 | |
| 145 | 4'9 | 135-145 | |
| 150 | 4'11 | 140-150 | |
| 155 | 5'1 | 145-160 | |
| 160 | 5'3 | 150-165 | |
| 165 | 5'5 | 155-170 | |
| 170 | 5'7 | 160-175 | |
| 175 | 5'9 | 165-180 | |
| 180 | 5'11 | 170-185 | |
| 185 | 6'1 | 175-190 | |
| 190 | 6'3 | 180-195 | |
| 200 | 6'7 | 185-204 |
Go towards the lower end of our suggested range if:
- You’re a beginner or an intermediate looking to progress quickly.
- You want to make even quicker, shorter turns more easily.
- You will spend most of your time on hard snow.
- You have a cool head and like to keep the revs down.
- You’re so tall, none of our skis are long enough for you.
Go towards the higher end of our suggested range if:
- You ski pedal to the metal
- You’re skiing fast and aggressively in off-piste conditions.
- You weigh more than average for your height
- You plan to do most of your skiing off-piste
- You want to look like a FWT athlete in the lift line
If you’re still unsure after reading this size guide, please get in touch with us on our live chat and we’ll be happy to find the right length for you!
Delivery & Returns
We offer free shipping over €450 along with a 30-day return policy.
For more information on shipping please refer to our Shipping & Duties page.
For more information on returns please refer to our returns page.
