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Vital 100 - 2021
Vital 100 - 2021
Vital 100 - 2021

Vital 100 - 2021

Built For the Backcountry

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The Vital 100 is your ski for alpine conquests - a precision tool for situations where edge hold is paramount. Impressively stable for its weight, this ski charges intuitively in any condition, while remaining easy to pivot for technical maneuverability. The secret of the Vital 100’s unique performance characteristics lies in the integration of advanced biobased materials, which allow it to punch above its weight class in any terrain.

Impressively stable for its weight, this ski charges intuitively in any condition, while remaining easy to pivot for technical maneuverability. The secret of the Vital 100’s unique performance characteristics lies in the integration of advanced biobased materials, which allow it to punch above its weight class in any terrain.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 126-100-118mm

• Radius: 24m @ 183cm

• Weight: 1850g @ 183cm

• Lengths: 169, 176, 183, 190cm

• Camber profiles: Rocker-Camber-Rocker, Reverse Camber

• Intended Use: Backcountry

FEATURES

• Strength, Stiffness and Binding Retention data.

• Utilizes novel biobased materials derived from microalgae, designed from the ground up for ski performance.

• Narrow waist width paired with a medium to long turn radius keeps the ski quick edge to edge in technical situations, but able to comfortably arc high speed turns when the terrain opens up.

• Two camber profiles available for each length. Choose a shape for your skiing style - positive camber for widespread versatility and stability or reverse camber for the ultimate in playful, off-piste floatation.

• Designed, developed, tested and manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah.

BIOTECHNOLOGY

• The Algal Core is a composite of vertically laminated, locally sourced aspen with high-density, algal polyurethane stringers. Biobased carbon content 41% by ASTM D6866.

• NEW Algal Wall cast polyurethane sidewalls are made utilizing a proprietary biobased polyurethane, engineered to improve edge hold and bondline strength with core over traditional materials. Algawall sidewalls utilize a novel manufacturing technique that diverts plastic waste from the landfill compared to traditional use of ABS plastic sidewalls. Biobased carbon content 60% by ASTM D6866.

• Biobased Super Sap® technology replaces traditional petroleum-based resin systems. We use Entropy Resins® to minimize the carbon footprint of our products. The certified bio-based content per ASTM D6866 of the ER-305 Resin is 28%.

LEARN ABOUT OUR TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

Camber Selection

Two camber profiles are available for each length. Choose a shape for your skiing style - positive camber for versatility or reverse camber for the ultimate in playful, off-piste charging and slashing.

Camber

Reverse Camber

LOVE IT OR RETURN IT

We prototype and test our skis both in the lab and with feedback from athletes, guides, and mountain professionals. We don’t release a product unless we love it, and we’re confident that you’ll love our skis as much as we do. If for any reason you’re not 100% satisfied with a product manufactured by WNDR Alpine, you may ship it back to us for a full refund under our Return Policy.

OUR RETURN POLICY


SPEC SHEET

Model Calc. Style 169 176 183 190
Length (straight tape) cm na 167.9 174.8 181.7 188.6
Tip Width mm na 126 126 126 126
Waist Width mm na 100 100 100 100
Tail Width mm na 118 118 118 118
Turn Radius m na 19 21 24 26
Effective Edge cm na 135.3 142.4 148.3 154.6
Running Surface cm Camber 116 123 115 137
cm Reverse 118 126 133 141
Tip Length mm na 209.9 201.3 220.5 230.7
Tip Height mm na 52 52 52 52
Tail Height mm na 30 30 30 30
Midsole from Tail mm na 781 814 845 879
Waist to Mount Point mm na 10 10 10 10
Camber mm Camber +5 +5 +5 +5
mm Reverse -2 -2 -2 -2
Weight gr Camber 1680 1760 1840 1920
gr Reverse 1690 1770 1850 1930

Customer Reviews

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Tom Smith
Wow

Bought as a touring ski, liked them so much I just ordered another pair for inbounds. Awesome edge grip on the hardpack for reverse camber. Super playful but also confidence inspiring.

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Roger Englund
Vital 100 second review

This is my second review of the Vial 100 (176 cm) skis.
The first review was not very favorable, I found them quite sluggish and
not very responsive to Telemark turns. I am a backcountry telemark skier, with over 50+ years of experience. I have the Vital's set us with NTN bindings (Meidjo 3.0) and Scarpa TX Pro NTN boots. The Vital does not feel very snappy like the skis I am use to i.e. ( Goode 106), DPS Wailer 112 RP and Pagoda tour) all of these skis have the same binding and boot configuration. The Vial is very slow in reacting to a turn (telemark) The ski much better in an alpine turn than a telemark turn,
As for skinning - Not much difference between the Vital and the rest of my quiver. I am adjusting to the feel of the Vital and it is performing a little better. I give them a solid 4 out of 10. I would not recommend WNDR skis for a telemark setup i hope you post this review, because the first one did not get posted?

Roger, thanks for the reply. Can you share where you mounted them? We think mounting telemark pin line can make or break the feel. Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what we can do to ensure you love them?! Thanks again for your review and honesty!

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Conor Hurley
Excellent skis

I’ve been really impressed with the Vital 100s. They are incredibly agile, yet damp and predictable. They’re lightweight, yet stable.

I’ve skied them in boot top pow and boiler plate—the rocketed tip keeps them afloat and the camber helps them hold an edge on firm snow. I really like how you can pivot the ski in confined terrain.

All in all, I’d highly recommend this ski.

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Marguerite Van Komen
Ripping ski for those who prefer a traditional feel

I have the Vital 100's in a 183 Traditional Camber. This ski does it all and makes you feel like a rock star doing it. Forgiving, lively, and Hard-charging grip and stabilty.

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Lisa Van Sciver
Vital to my Quiver

The vital is the perfect all around ski. Fun, snappy, and quick but still floats through pow and crust. The ski rides solid but not too big. I'm 5'5" and rode the 176cm which felt perfect. Although this may not be lightest ski available, it is worth weight as this board can charge the steeps and float the pow.