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What is Camber?- You can visualize camber as the concave arch the ski makes with the snow. Camber is why most skis don't contact each other under the bindings when you hold them base-to-base. It gives the skis energy and pop, and when you flex the ski through a turn, this shape gives you edge grip.
What is Rocker?- A few years ago, we were calling it a new technology in the ski industry. Now, you'll find some amount of rocker in most skis. It is described as the ski surface's early departure from the snow. Rocker can be found in the tip, tail, or fully throughout the ski. Visualize it as the opposite of camber. It gives you easier turn initiation, pivot-ability, and powder-surf.
| Ski Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Camber | Maximum effective edge. Skis arch from tip to tail. | Kastle MX84 |
| All Mountain Rocker | Skis contact the snow down from the tips. Camber extends through tails. This is tip rocker. | Stockli Laser AX |
| Freeride Rocker | Rocker in the tips and tails with camber underfoot. | Blizzard Rustler 10 |
| Reverse Camber | Full rocker. Skis look like bananas, with contact underfoot and rise through tips and tails. | Black Crows Daemon |
If there is a rocker in the ski, at the tip or tail or both, you may want to size your ski a little differently. Depending on the degree of tip rocker, the point of contact is lower on the ski. If there is tail rocker, the lower contact point will be higher. Rockered skis therefore "ski shorter" than a traditionally cambered ski at the same length. When choosing a rockered ski, feel free to add a few centimeters to the ski — we don't recommend you go shorter in length for a rockered ski.
If you'd like, you can contact us to find out the degree of rocker in a particular ski and how it will perform in various snow conditions. As always, feel free to call us to discuss a great ski length for you. We love to discuss skis.
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