Salomon RC8+ eSkin Ski with Prolink Shift Binding

The RC8+ eSkin is a classic ski for groomed tracks, and Salomon rates it for intermediate skiers. Grip comes from an eSkinGrip+ insert of 100% mohair, so there is no kick wax to apply before each outing. When the skin wears out you swap it by hand, and Salomon puts its life at 500 to 800 km. The reverse fishbone Stringer Core uses less raw material in the core while keeping the ski torsionally stiff, and the Prolink Shift binding arrives premounted. Length is chosen by body weight: the 174 suits skiers from 40 to 55 kg, and the 206 suits 80 to 95 kg.

Features

• eSkinGrip+ insert of 100% mohair skin that balances grip and glide without kick wax
• Manually replaceable skin, so a worn insert is a swap and not a new ski
• Reverse fishbone Stringer Core that uses less core material while keeping the ski's torsional rigidity
• G4 racing base with an additive that helps it absorb and hold wax
• World Cup grinding, a low-pressure stone grind with a light structure for glide in all snow conditions
• D2FC Digital Dynamic Flex Control, a digitally controlled molding press that sets flex and camber and keeps skis paired
• Heel-toe camber that kicks and compresses easily under the forefoot and stays lifted under the mid or rear foot
• Prolink Shift binding premounted on a plate, so it slides onto the ski