Salomon Lord (2009)

Just a touch of rocker sent testers scrambling for every synonym for "easy" they could think of. The Lord isn't a reverse-camber ski (and, mercifully, doesn't feel like one on hardpack). But its tip begins to rise off the snow about 2 cm farther back than a traditional tip. That gives it noticeably better maneuverability in powder and chop. The Lord was just plain easy to ski in deep snow. "Light, quick and nimble, with an ultra forgiving nature," said Preston.

Best For

Instilling confidence on tougher terrain

Not For

Carving trenches on hardpack

PRICE (MSRP): $850.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2008/2009
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$850.00
Gender	Male
Binding	without binding
Tip/Waist/Tail	128/87/115
Rating: Powder Performance	3.30 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	2.44 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	2.88 / 5

Rating: Medium Turns	2.98 / 5
Rating: Short Turns	2.48 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	3.44 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	2.65 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.23 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	2.20 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	2.69 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.53 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	3.44 / 5