Name: Explo 96
Brand: Ferreol
Price: 715.96 CAD
Availability: InStock

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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.

Factory tune
Base bevel: 1°
Side bevel: 1°

"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

Complete your kit :

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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 twist a ski

Bending stiffness (Nm²) : How difficult is it to flex 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

Juste du positif !

Dès la première descente j`étais à l`aise sur ces skis légers et facile à faire tourné. Sans même les avoir essayer auparavant !

Le bonheur

C’est ce que j’ai ressenti dès la première descente….ce ski est vraiment facile à contrôler en toute condition. Moi aussi je me suis fié au review plutôt qu’essayer avant d’acheter et je suis très satisfait du produit ainsi que des conseils/service reçus des proprios qui étaient à la boutique lors de mon achat. Bravo Ferréol !

Ski Review

Skier: 205 lbs, expert, some racing background
Daily Driver: Liberty Origin 96
Test Location: Mammoth Mountain, California
Conditions: Post-storm mix of groomers, chopped-up powder, and soft bumps

Initial Impressions:
My first few runs were straight into black and double-black terrain with plenty of cut-up powder. Right away, I was struck by how well these skis handled the variable snow. For a 96mm underfoot ski, the flotation was impressive. They felt surprisingly nimble and composed in crud, with a solid platform that tracked well through mixed conditions.

The tails released predictably, which made the skis easy to pivot and throw around—just how I like them. They had a playful feel in soft, uneven snow, and I found myself grinning through chopped-up sections, thinking: “Do I need a pair of these?”

extra comment: this kind of skiing is my favorite, and they did super well.

Trees & Bumps:
In tighter terrain—trees and moguls—they continued to impress. They were easy to control, didn’t punish me for quick direction changes, and never felt like they were trying to throw me off balance. Compared to skis like the Volkl Mantra, which I’ve found more demanding in similar terrain, these felt forgiving yet still precise.

Groomers:
Here’s where the skis left me wanting a bit more. The edge hold was excellent—I had no trouble carving and holding a line at speed—but they felt pretty flat coming out of turns. There wasn’t much rebound or pop, which made high-speed carving feel a little lifeless compared to more energetic resort skis. They do the job, but not that exciting.

Bottom Line:
I wouldn’t choose them as my daily inbounds resort ski, primarily due to the lack of energy on groomers. But as a touring ski—or for days when you're chasing soft snow and want something quick, intuitive, and stable in variable terrain—it’s a very compelling option. For a 96mm ski, the combination of flotation, maneuverability, and composure in crud is excellent.

Got lots of questions on the lifts while wearing them, so I spread the word as best I can (the positive bits ;-)

Explo 96 Polyvalence et performance au rendez-vous!

“Merci Ferréol pour la démo à Bromont en ski de printemps, une expérience qui m’a convaincu! Le Explo 96 est facile à skier, même dans la neige lourde. Il mord bien sur les surfaces dures et reste tolérant et maniable dans les bosses. Un ski polyvalent et agréable à rider!”

Un ski unique

Je me suis acheté une paire de ski Ferreol à la mi-janvier (en prenant un risque de ne pas les avoir essayé avant...) et je suis entièrement satisfait. J’ai reçu les skis seulement 3 jours après ma commande (envoyé à Ottawa). Le ski Ferreol Expo 96 est super léger et versatile. En plus, c’est produit au Québec/ Canada! Le service après-vente doit être aussi souligné. Finalement, le ski Ferreol attire le regard de bien des curieux car il est unique…

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Explo 96

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