INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Our expertise
At Ferreol, performance isn't just about numbers: it's felt under your feet, in every turn, every ascent, every descent. What sets us apart? Our ability to innovate, test, and refine, right here in Quebec, to offer you reliable, durable, and enjoyable skis, in all conditions.
TECHNOLOGY
Four innovations under the topsheet.
3-point camber
A three-point contact camber that combines hard snow grip with off-piste float.
Smart stiffness
At Ferreol, we precisely measure the stiffness of our skis using technology developed by the University of Sherbrooke and Sooth Ski.
Flax fiber
We are among the first to replace synthetic fibers (often petroleum-based) with flax fiber, a biosourced and almost carbon-neutral material.
Scalium®
One of the strongest aluminum alloys in the world
3-point camber
The 3-point contact camber maximizes the ski's grip and stored energy without compromising its agility. Instead of pressure being uniform along the entire edge of the ski during a turn, three distinct high-pressure zones are created.
- Three calculated contact zones
- At low speeds or in tight turns: the ski becomes very agile, easy to pivot, perfect for glades.
- When carving or at a greater angle: pressure increases at the ends for better grip and powerful energy return.
Smart stiffness
We're not talking about vague and useless "8/10 flex" here. At Ferreol, we precisely measure the stiffness of our skis, using technology developed by the Université de Sherbrooke and Sooth Ski. Why this is important:
- A softer ski = easier to maneuver, but lacks stability.
- A stiffer ski = stable, but more demanding to handle.
- So we work on the stiffness distribution—that is, where the ski is flexible and where it is stiff—to achieve balanced behavior suited to each use case.
Flax fiber
Flax fiber production is virtually carbon-neutral and also offers significant comfort properties for its user, such as dampening. This is why we will replace synthetic fibers, such as glass fiber and carbon fiber, with linen in our future skis.
- A smooth, natural, and comfortable gliding sensation.
- ISPO Award 2024 Winner
Scalium®
Up to 45% stronger than aluminum alloys used in aeronautics, Scalium® redefines the design possibilities for skis and products.
- Increases performance while reducing the product's carbon footprint.
- The scandium used in Scalium™ comes from the repurposing of mining residues in Quebec
- All primary aluminum is produced using hydroelectricity.
ALLOY — SCANDIUM CANADA
Scalium®, designed to never give up.
Scalium® is an aluminum-scandium alloy developed by Scalium+ (formerly Ferreol Technologies), a subsidiary of Scandium Canada Ltd. and our metallurgy supplier. Integrated under the topsheet, the Scalium® alloy makes the ski extremely strong and durable, without any weight or performance penalty.
Where standard aluminum fatigues and deforms, Scalium® retains its mechanical properties cycle after cycle.
An innovation by Ferreol
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OUR METHOD
Measure. Analyze. Adjust. Ski.
No ski leaves the workshop without having completed this cycle.
To measure
Each variable of the prototype is quantified: camber, stiffness, geometry, mass.
Analyze
The data is correlated with our behavioral targets for each use case.
Adjust
The layup, materials, and geometry are modified until the target is met.
Skier
Final field validation, under real-world conditions, by our testers.
DATA & METROLOGY
What gets measured, gets improved.
The stiffness distribution is measured with instrumental precision, thanks to technology developed with the University of Sherbrooke and Sooth Ski.
In collaboration with
Proprietary software
SkiDesigner
Each of our skis is designed using our proprietary development software, one of the most advanced in the world.
The statement of work
We first define the typical skier and their use, then the desired on-snow behavior. Once this task is complete, our software assists our designers in converting these requirements into engineering specifications.
Snow feel → Specifications
Geometry
Dimensions, radius, camber, and rocker are selected for this specific use.
3D Drawing
Core Materials and Profile
The combination of core thickness is what defines a ski's stiffness and strength. The thicker the core, the stiffer the ski will be at that point. Moreover, this effect is significant, as stiffness follows the cube of the thickness. Thus, a small error will have a large influence.
Fortunately, our SkiDesigner software precisely calculates the optimal profile to achieve the desired distribution.
Flexural rigidity ∝ t³
From Digital to Snow
Simulations, prototyping and validation
Once the digital design is complete, the ski is tested through various simulations of snow behavior and resistance to ensure it meets our quality criteria, even before the first prototype is manufactured.
Then, we start the machines and move from digital to ski. Each version is measured in the workshop and then validated in the field.
Real-time LCA with SkiDesigner
Carbon footprint
Throughout the design process, we calculate the carbon footprint of our products. We think about how we could do things better, reorient our choices, look at what compromises are possible and what is unavoidable. Ultimately, even if it's difficult, we improve with each new design iteration, because we believe it's the right thing to do.
PUBLICATIONS
The research behind the brand.
Our team publishes. Mechanical engineers by training, they document what they discover while designing skis.
Tuning the torsional stiffness of aluminum ski laminates using soft materials and cut patterns
This study focuses on controlling the flexural-to-torsional stiffness ratio of aluminum laminates.
Read the article