Salomon Origins Lava + L9 B80 (2012)
The Lava, which is available flat or with a binding system, shares the same shape as the Intense Black but in a less-expensive, more forgiving construction that will suit less-aggressive women better. Like the Intense, it's a double-monocoque (structural cap) construction, but it's built on a foam core instead of wood, making it lighter and less powerful, with just a single layer of metal to quiet the ride. Salomon's All-Terrain Rocker combines zero camber with a rockered tip, so it will be buoyant in soft snow and smooth-riding in rough terrain, yet still responsive on the groomed. The Lava is available with a binding or flat. The system version comes with the lightweight L9 binding, which has a maximum DIN of 9.
PRICE (MSRP): $625.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2011/2012 |
| Level | Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| MSRP | $625.00 |
| Gender | Female |
| Category | Hard Snow Value |
| Awards | Winner - Hard Snow Value |
| Binding | W/ Binding |
| Lengths | 143 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 123-74-103 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.64 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.49 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.19 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.33 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 3.36 / 5 |
| Rating: Rebound Energy | 3.66 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 2.11 / 5 |
| Rating: Balance of Skill | 3.94 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 3.38 / 5 |
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