Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120
Reason 120

Reason 120

Buoyant | Creative | Joyful

$899.00

"WNDR Alpine's widest ski is one that, unsurprisingly, really shines in deep conditions, but with a level of adaptability that is rare among ~120mm-wide skis." - Blister

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SPEC SHEET

Model Calc. Profile 170 177 184 191
Length (straight tape) cm na 168.3 175.4 182.4 189.5
Tip Width mm na 147 147 147 147
Waist Width mm na 120 120 120 120
Tail Width mm na 138 138 138 138
Turn Radius m na 16 18.5 20.5 22
Effective Edge cm na 111 118 125 128.5
Running Surface cm Camber 96 102 108 115
cm Reverse 97 103 109 117
Tip Height mm na 73 73 73 73
Tail Height mm na 35 35 35 35
Mount Point from Center cm na -7 -7 -7 -7
Midsole from Tail Notch Center mm na 774 809 844 879
Waist to Mount Point mm na 10 10 10 10
Camber mm Camber +3 +3 +3 +3
mm Reverse -1 -1 -1 -1
Weight (approximately) gr Camber 1860 1960 2060 2160
gr Reverse 1870 1970 2070 2170
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SIZE CHART

Skier Weight
Skier Height
Ski Length (Expert)
Ski Length (Intermediate)
120+ lbs / 59+ kg
5’4”+ / 163+ cm
170 cm
130+ lbs / 63+ kg
5’7”+ / 170+ cm
177 cm
170 cm
140+ lbs / 68+ kg
5’10”+ / 178+ cm
184 cm
177 cm
160+ lbs / 77+ kg
6’1”+ / 185+ cm
191 cm
184 cm
180+ lbs / 86+ kg
6’3”+ / 193+ cm
191 cm
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The Reason 120 is our widest shape, designed for flotation first and foremost, but with plenty of materials science wizardry up its sleeve. Its medium flex, tighter sidecut, and smooth rocker profile integrate beautifully with our stability-enhancing Algal Core and Algal Wall, creating a buoyant backcountry tool that’s deceptively capable in a wide range of snow conditions.

* Camber 170cm SOLD OUT - 2024 stock available here.

  • Lengths: 170, 177, 184, 191 cm
  • Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 147-120-136 mm
  • Radius: 20m @ 184 cm
  • Weight (per ski): 2100g @ 184 cm
  • Flex: Progressive - The tail begins with a medium to stiff flex, transitioning to stiffer through the mid section and decreasing gradually toward the tip. This flex pattern creates a solid platform for stability in the tail and underfoot while the medium tip flex handles crud and variable conditions with ease. Because of its girthy nature and inkling for softer snow, the Reason 120’s flex does feel slightly softer than both the Intention and Vital since the flex is dispersed more throughout the wider platform.
  • Camber Profile: Camber - for versatility, greater edge contact on piste and a more traditional feel | Reverse - for the ultimate in playful, off-piste float, charging and pivotability
  • Intended Use: Deep powder, pillows, playful and creative skiing
  • Designed, developed, tested and assembled in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Produced using 100% renewable energy

Bindings

min: 250mm, max: 350mm

If you require a custom mount point, select CUSTOM and specify +/- __ cm from the recommended mount point based on your boot length.


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Customer Reviews

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Larry
Loved the Reason 120

67 years old, 5 feet 9 inches, weight 157, ski 80-90 days a year, and will be wrapping up my 59th year on skis. Just spent my first two days on the Reason 120 reverse camber 184s on two consecutive legit powder days at PowMow. They floated great in the pow but also handled the cut-up, crud, and soft groomers very, very well. I bought these as a dedicated pow ski to replace my 15 year old Volkl Kuro (133 mm at waist). Perhaps just a tad less floaty as expected (although plenty), but so much more playful and dramatically better in crud, cut-up, on soft groomers, and a pleasure riding them back to the lifts (no chatter at all). Had a great experience working with Jeremy and got an interesting tour of the factory by him when I picked them up.

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Boon Huish
SKI LENGTH (CM): 184
RIDER HEIGHT (FEET + INCHES OR CM): 5’9”
RIDER WEIGHT (PLEASE SPECIFY LBS VS. KG): 175
People will ski this ski and say “hell yeah”

Thursday: pick up my Reason 120s, mounted with kingpins, and skins thanks to the fringe sale

Friday: cut my hair into a mullet

Saturday and Sunday: rip the new sticks around Baker during one of the last storms of the season.

These skis are so much fun. They can lock into all sorts of turn shapes thanks to the reverse camber. They pivot, slash, but also can take massive turns down steep lines. The short(er) turn radius for this ski makes a huge difference in how easy they are to maneuver. I’ve ridden other skis with similar shape that feel like a chore to swing around, these on the other hand are super intuitive. I feel like they maneuver just as well as my 104 touring skis, but float much better. They aren’t really that heavy either, did a few full days of touring on them, like 7-8 hours, and they’re fine. Like sure they’re heavier than a 100mm ski, but these also ski much better than that ski. I haven’t skied them in true bottomless snow yet but I’m super excited to. I have skied them on some very firm wind-buffed snow on a steep slope and again they just were so easy to ski on. It was not what I expected from a 120 mm ski, but I’m super happy about it!

Really the only limitation I’ve found is that due to the closer to center mount point, they were sometimes tricky for me on steeper switchbacks. But I think that’s more to do with the fact that I’m shorter and got the 184. I don’t regret it though bc they ski so well.

I even was trying to channel my inner Pep with some 180s off some lil backcountry kickers in the baker side country.

Great ski, can’t wait to keep rippin em. I think this ski will be in my quiver for years to come.

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Boon, you LEGEND! Absolutly psyched to hear about your weekend, we're glad to be a part of it. Keep treading light and charging hard, we'll see you out there!

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LM
ATE THAT S*** UP!

I demoed the 177 Reverse Reasons, and it was a revelation. For the first time ever, I truly felt like I was effortlessly surfing the earth on skis. I unexpectedly hit a jump straight into moguls and seamlessly maneuvered out of them, thanks to the wide platform that effortlessly absorbed whatever I threw at it. I glided through tighter trees with unprecedented ease. Despite their slightly heavier feel compared to my usual go-to, the Vital 98s, I discovered that this slight extra weight actually became an advantage, especially on the groomers. The stability they provided allowed me to carve with an unparalleled grip, which was new for me on a reverse camber ski. I know what I'm adding to my quiver this year!

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Yujin B
Reasons in Hokkaido

I was happy with the performance of the Reason 120 RC during a trip to Hokkaido. Float was outstanding as one would expect and manoeuvrability was highly impressive for a +2kg, 184cm ski. Unsurprising for a ski that was said to be developed/tested in Japan. The option of being able to order reverse camber is a huge drawcard to WNDR Alpine and a natural pairing for this ski.

Happy with the recommended mount point and overall flex. Possibly a bit more flex in the front end could be beneficial. The tail feels supportive enough, keeping in mind Hokkaido powder is about as soft as it gets. I definitely wouldn't want to increase the sidecut as high manoeuvrability and being able to easily slash and pivot is one of these ski's key traits. Getting the ski down to 2000g would be a nice to have but I don't think that is critical as it skis lighter than it is.

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Freddy
Wonderful Skis these WNDR Reason 120

tremendous in the powder and I can turn them in the junk and on groomers as well as my Nordica all mountains. Lover these skis. Got them at the Wonder Alpine SLC store, the folks there are great, explain the technology and techniques.

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