Name: Explo 96
Brand: Ferreol
Price: 894.95 CAD
Availability: InStock

$894.95

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Choosing the right ski for your needs

All of our ski models are versatile in a variety of snow and terrain. Refer to this table to help you make your choice.

Choosing the right size of skis

Choosing the right ski size is very important for an optimal skiing experience. There are several factors to consider when choosing the size of your ski, such as: its size, its weight and the type of ski.

Below is a table to guide you in choosing your ski size, depending on your size. However, it is important to consider his needs and where you ski.

If you're still not sure after reading this size guide, contact us and we will be happy to find the right length for you!

SURFEUR 112

SKI SIZE	176	184
Your size	5’5” – 5’10” (166 - 178 cm)	5’11” – 6’3” (180 - 190 cm)

PIONNIER 104

SKI SIZE	164	172	180	188
Your size	5’3” – 5’5” (160 - 165 cm)	5’6” – 5’8” (167 - 173 cm)	5’9” – 5’11” (175 - 180 cm)	6’0” – 6’3” (185 - 190 cm)

EXPLO 96

SKI SIZE	156	162	172	182
Your size	5’1” – 5’3” (155 - 160 cm)	5’4” – 5’6” (160 - 167 cm)	5’7” – 5’10” (170 - 175 cm)	5’11” – 6’3” (180 - 190 cm)

EXPLO 86

SKI SIZE	156	162	168	174
Your size	5’1” – 5’3” (155 - 160 cm)	5’4” – 5’6” (160 - 167 cm)	5’7” – 5’10” (170 - 175 cm)	5’11” – 6’1” (180 - 185 cm)

ZIGZAG 92

SKI SIZE	177
Your size	5’7” – 6’1” (170 - 185 cm)

For downhill skiing : On-piste skis need to be agile, responsive and able to make turns. It is advisable to choose skis that are 10 cm smaller than the recommended size.
For freestyle skiing : Freestyle skis are designed in Twin Tip mode, which means they have a reduced contact area with the snow. To ensure stability and agility, it is advisable to choose a ski of your size.
For touring skiing : It's best to choose a ski of your size.
For freeride skiing : Freeride skis need to offer stability at high speeds and float in powder. It is recommended that you select A ski of your size, up to 10 cm more.

Why choose a longer ski?

Your level of skiing experience is advanced/expert
You like to ski fast and appreciate stability at high speeds
You like to ski aggressively
You're looking for better flotation
You are heavier than average for your height
You think your current skis are too short
You ski on terrain with a lot of space

Why choose a shorter ski?

You are a beginner in alpine skiing
You prefer agility over flotation
You ski slower / want to initiate turns at low speeds
You don't ski aggressively
You're lighter than average for your size
You think your current skis are too long
You ski on narrow terrain

Trouver en magasin

With its poppy, agile nature the Explo 96 is a standout choice for backcountry enthusiasts. This versatile ski excels in a variety of terrains, from packed snow to powder, delivering optimal grip and stability.

The Explo 96 incorporates "3P camber," featuring additional camber sections both in front of and behind the binding area. This design results in a significantly robust edge grip on hard-packed snow. The ski's tip and tail rocker, along with a mount point that isn't excessively rearward and a dynamic flex pattern, collectively contribute to making this ski playful and maneuverable when skiing off-piste.

Its moderately light construction is a practical choice for those who prioritize a lighter setup while ascending slopes. This ski maintains stability and power, ensuring a confident and controlled descent.

"The Explo 96 is the slightly more firm-snow-focused counterpart to their Pionnier 104, but both are quite versatile. The Explo 96’s “3P camber” features added camber sections fore and aft of the binding area, which translate to notably strong edge grip on firm snow. On the other hand, the Explo 96 still has some tip and tail rocker, and combined with its not-super-rearward mount point and lively flex pattern, that makes it feel fairly playful and maneuverable off piste. The Explo 96 manages to cover a lot of bases quite well, and with its light-but-not-super-light construction, it’s a viable option for both uphill travel and resort laps for those who prioritize quickness over high-speed stability."

BLISTER Review

SKI SIZE	156	162	172	182
Tip width (mm)	129	129	129	130
Waist width (mm)	96	96	96	97
Tail width (mm)	118	119	119	120
Radius (m)	13.5	14	15	16
Weight per ski (g)	1466	1523	1602	1725

Designed and manufactured in Quebec

Carbon neutral

2 year warranty

Free delivery to Canada

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Poplar core: Poplar cores are sourced from sustainable forests, less than 100 km from the factory. The environmentally-friendly harvesting involves selective cutting to enhance forest regeneration, resulting in lightweight and durable skis.

Titanal plate: The titanal plate is designed to withstand challenging conditions, providing added stiffness under the boot for improved grip and stability on firm snow, exceeding safety standards.

Carbon fibre: Perfect for high-end and touring skis, carbon fibre provides an excellent lightweight-to-stiffness ratio, ensuring lightweight ascent and solid descent performance.

Fibreglass: While fibreglass may not be as rigid as carbon fibre, it possesses greater strength. The strength lies in the fibre's ability to resist breaking under the weight of a load. That's why this fibre is the preferred choice when it comes to imparting strength and durability to skis.

Biosourced epoxy: Entropy Resins' Super Sap biosourced epoxy utilizes renewable materials, offering performance equivalent to traditional resins with reduced environmental impact.

Biosourced topsheet: The 50% biosourced topsheet, made from renewable materials and 20% recycled materials, is manufactured with castor oil, ensuring exceptional durability and waterproofing.

The Explo 96 strikes an ideal balance between weight and stiffness, making it a versatile choice for powder, groomed, or icy surfaces. Its carefully selected materials contribute to its suitability across various conditions. Despite its size, the ski maintains commendable torsional stiffness, providing excellent grip on firm snow. The integration of rockers further enhances its versatility, making the Explo 96 a well-rounded ski for diverse terrains.

Torsional stiffness (Nm²) : How difficult it is to flex a ski

Bending stiffness (Nm²) : How difficult is it to twist a ski

Carbon footprint composition: An overview

The Explo 96 has an average carbon footprint of 23.51 kgCO2eqwhich corresponds roughly to the carbon emissions produced by a small car over 124 km.

Carbon footprint composition: Materials

To improve performance on hard snow without compromising weight, the Explo incorporates two layers of carbon. While this choice contributes to its carbon footprint, it is partially offset by the use of a locally sourced poplar core from the Bas-St-Laurent region of Quebec, as well as biobased topsheet and epoxy.

Technical Specs

Simplement WOW !

J’ai utilisé mes explo 96 182 cm une bonne vingtaine de journée de ski de rando alpine à Sutton et plusieurs autres jours dans les Chic Chocs. Aussi agile sur la piste que dans le back country. Très bonne rigidité en virage et très facile à tourner et agile en neige profonde. Enfin un ski québécois à la hauteur ! Je recommande!

J'ai choisi l'Expo96 pour la facilité à effectuer des virages courts ici à la station de ski. Je mesure 5'11'' ou 180 cm et j'ai choisi le 172 cm malgré la recommandation des vendeurs et amis d'utiliser 180 cm et plus.

Ce ski est vraiment agile. Tenez vous bien sur vos carres!
Lorsque je met de la pression sur le ski sur une surface durcit, il toune! Et tourne toujour en contrôle! Il est à l'opposé de mon 180cm/104mm, qui lorsque je le pousse, veut garder son long rayon interminable (je dois toujours le décrocher).

J'aimerais vous remercier pour la qualité de mon ski Expo96 et le plaisir qu'il me procure. Merci également à la Station de ski Val St-Côme.

Amazing Skis

Bought the Explo for a good mix of groomers and east coast pow. Took them out west for a trip and they performed amazingly. They are the ATV of skis. Truly an all mountain as they perform just as well on the uptrack as they do on any other surface. I don't know what the secret sauce is but there is one and it works really really well.

Wow ! Mes Explo 96 !

Mes Explo 96 sont vraiment des skis cool, je suis très satisfait. Du mordant et stable en descente sur les surfaces travaillées et surtout dans la poudreuse, c’est comme surfer. En montée, les skis sont légers et bien équilibrés.

J’ai testé mes skis à Sunshine et Lac Louise, des petites machines.

Beaucoup de gens de l’Ouest Canadien m’ont posé des questions sur l’origine de mes skis et quand je leur disais qu’ils étaient de fabrication Québécoise ils étaient surpris! Même une boutique de Banff m’a demandé des renseignements sur mes skis.

Félicitations Férréol!

Wow!

Dès la première descente avec les skis, je me sentais à l’aise. Suite à une saison quasi complète, je peux confirmer que les skis performent bien dans de multiples conditions. Je suis très satisfaite du ski en plus d’être fière de dévaler les pentes avec un produit québécois!

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Explo 96

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