Van Deer Freeride 98 Skis 2027

Van Deer FREERIDE 98 Skis 2027 – a versatile freeride daily driver that mixes surfy playfulness with the power and precision you’d expect from race-bred construction.

The FREERIDE 98 is a strong choice if you want one ski that feels just as at home chasing fresh snow between storms as it does carving back to the lift. At 98 mm underfoot with rocker at both ends, it floats and pivots easily in softer or mixed snow, yet the camber underfoot still gives it reliable edge hold when you roll it over. A powerful wood core reinforced with metal and carbon keeps it smooth and composed at speed while avoiding that dead, overly stiff feel. Full sidewalls and a high-quality base and edge package bring precise grip and quick acceleration, so you can trust it on steeper, firmer pitches. The flex is supportive and directional, with enough backbone for bigger lines but enough looseness in the rocker to smear and slarve when the terrain gets tight or technical.

Features

• 98 mm waist: Balanced width for mixing powder, chop, and groomers without feeling sluggish edge to edge.
• Tip & tail rocker: Surfy, pivot-friendly feel with easy turn initiation and release in soft snow and trees.
• Metal- and carbon-reinforced wood core: Damp, powerful ride that stays stable when you ski fast and strong.
• Full sidewall construction: Precise, confidence-inspiring edge grip and consistent flex along the ski length.
• High-performance base and edges: Fast glide and durable finish to handle long seasons and varied snow.
• All-terrain versatility: Happy ripping resort laps, exploring off-piste, and tackling mixed snow in one setup.

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