![]() Overall, I see them as the best carving of the really soft, jib oriented skis if that is a relevant consideration for you. Certainly more so than the Blend which is perhaps the closest ski to these on paper (they are also still stiffer than the Blend in general). They are still fairly torsionally stable too, probably thanks to the extension of some sidewall all the way to the contact points in the new AR75 constructions. I really enjoy how they carve in good conditions, and even with your edges detuned underfoot, there is a fair amount of effective sharp edge, unlike with many of the heavily rockered jib skis that the EDollo might typically be seen as competition for. That is still the case, even with the tail being a touch softer. ![]() The full sidecut of the EDollo has always combined well with the cambered tail and fairly mellow rocker in the nose to make for a surprisingly versatile ski. The nose is still very soft and the middle two-thirds of the ski is still decently solid (though that solidity doesn’t extend as far into the tail as it did before). The tail is certainly softer on the new EDollo, but the extended sidewall seems to keep the tail relatively torsionally stable, which balances it out in most situations. The flex of the ski also remains very similar to the previous model. The new EDollo also has thicker edges than previous models but gains some weight as a result. Like the ARV series, there are also full-length Ash stringers in the core, rather than only harder wood underfoot, which should theoretically strengthen the ski. The move to Armada’s new AR75 sidewall construction means the EDollo now has ‘full’ sidewall underfoot (actually half cap), with a thinner sidewall running to the rocker point in the tip and all the way to the contact point in the tail of the ski. The main changes to the ski come in the form of construction. The ‘19 ski does have more camber underfoot than previous models though. That means full sidecut, a moderately (by today’s standards (see Vishnu, ON3P, Faction Prodigy etc for reference) rockered nose and a full camber tail with a large tip. The new EDollo retains the same rocker profile and footprint as the previous model. There are also two brand new sizes, a 172 and a 164. So while the new ski is far from a full revamp, in fact, it has pretty much the same footprint as the older model, I was very excited to see if they’d fixed the few things I didn’t love about it and turned it into the unbeatable park ski it has the potential to be for someone who skis as I do. The older model was definitely one of my personal favorite skis despite a couple of flaws: thin edges and a slight imbalance between the stiffer tail and softer nose being two of the primary ones in my mind. Except that now, after five years, the EDollo has received its first ever changes. ![]() As such, it’s no surprise that the ski hasn’t changed because ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. At least in Europe, where I’m based, it’s probably THE most common ski to see in the park (at least on good skiers), which is a solid testament to its popularity. The EDollo has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2013 (though it was formerly known as the Al Dente) and in that time, it’s become something of a classic. It's a matter of pride for us that 'NS Tested' means something, that these reviews can't be bought and that we advise you as best as possible what you should be slinging in your roofbox.Īctual length (tip-tail w/ straight tape): 177.8Ĭonditions skied: Freshly groomed, icy days, chopped up pow, fresh snow, park, mellow tree skiing, open terrain, Kimbosessions Then, when we feel we've spent enough time on a ski to judge it fully, we tell you what we honestly think about the pros and cons of the ski and who we think it will work for. Brands send us the sticks and we spend a solid chunk of our own seasons shredding them. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took three runs at a ski test'. Roofbox Reviews: Our no bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by skiers for skiers.
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