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Black Diamond Zealot Ski - 2008

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Black Diamond Zealot Ski - 2008 BCS

Item # BLD0367

Black Diamond's stiffest ski, the Zealot gives big-mountain freeride disciples the power to charge down the steepest, deepest, and most committed terrain. Black Diamond uses high strength laminates and 3D dampening technology in the Zealot to provide a stable, solid ride at speed. The 3D CNC Wood Core distributes torsional power farther toward the tip and tail to produce a ski with incredible power and retain a smooth, predictable flex. Powder Magazine, Outside Magazine, and Skiing Magazine have allbestowed awards upon the Zealot. Stiff enough for hucking cliffs and making huge GS style turns in the steep and deep, the Zealot caters to the most aggressive skiers. Its fat waist was built for powder, but this ski boasts enough sidecut to rip on hardpack.

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Drop in on steep, deep, exposed lines with the Black Diamond Zealot.

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Are these rockered at all?

Are these rockered at all?

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March 14, 2011

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These are the 2008 version, which were NOT rockered- traditional camber.

The newer versions however do have a rockered tip. They are available here:
http://www.departmentofgoods.com/black-diamond-zealot-ski?AID=10430014&PID=399861&SID=14776822

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Rating for this product: 5

These WILL turn in the trees...

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December 23, 2010

Love this ski. It is my quiver of one here in Jackson Hole. My first season on these big, stiff, versatile boards I had a pair mounted in normal boot center position with Freeride+ and found them tricky in the trees. I'm on the 182cm and 5'-10" 145lb so I don't flex them much and I really had to body english them into action in the trees. Aggressiveness is the key, as with any ski. Stay in charge and this ski will do tight trees. I picked up another pair for this season and had them mounted forward +1cm of normal boot center, the new ones with Dukes for inbounds/sidebounds and the old ones remounted with Dynafits for backcountry (this ski is stiff enough that re-drilling didn't change the flex at all on me). Both setups seem to turn MUCH easier in the trees now plus they can butter and "slarve" effortlessly, while their hardpack turning and crud busting abilities are left unharmed. For reference, I went through several pairs of Volkl Gotamas until the Zealot was introduced.

My humble suggestion is to mount them forward +1cm.

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are these the models with an early rise tip?

are these the models with an early rise tip?

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November 17, 2010

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
182cm, 192cm 
Dimensions:
[182cm] 136mm / 110mm / 126mm; [192] 138mm / 110mm / 127mm 
Turn Radius:
[182cm] 30m; [192] 33m 
Core Material:
3D CNC machined solid wood core 
Tail:
Flat 
Binding System:
Telemark, AT, alpine 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
No 
Weight:
[182cm] 9.3 lb (4.2kg); [192cm] 9.7lb (4.4kg) 
Recommended Use:
Big mountain skiing, backcountry freeride, touring 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year