The Vanguard series was built and designed to get you out into the backcountry with limited weight under your feet and total joy for the downhill. Icelantic's sustainably-sources, ultra-light Ochroma wood construction eliminates excess weight making those long tours much more enjoyable. Tip and tail rocker offer float in the powder and quickness through the trees. Icelantic knows that not every backcountry day is perfect so they included 8 mm of camber underfoot making it possible to skin through those difficult uphill sections and bust through the sometimes icy or windblown downhill parts. Total versatility going up and down, let the Vanguard 97 be your companion in the backcountry this winter. Ski FeaturesHandmade in Denver, Colorado USAWeight: 2971g at 178cmTri-axe constructionCarbonium topsheetsMatte fiberglass mounting plate (tiered)Unilateral fiberglassETXL 2200 Tri-Axe fiberglass 20mm rubber foils (3 layers)Ochroma wood coreDurasurf 2001 P-TEX sidewallsDurasurf 4001 sintered P-TEX base2.2mm steel edgesBackcountry-specific design3-Year Warranty