The 2023 Salomon S/Force Ti.76 is an awesome option for advanced and expert skiers looking for front side performance and a high-end feel. At 76 mm underfoot, these skis offer a nice and stable platform to stand on while achieving high-edge angles and deep carved turns. While it’s not a true race ski by any stretch, it’s certainly an upper-tier recreational carver that will suit the needs of a vast array of skiers.
ROCKER PROFILE
Rocker / Camber
CORE MATERIALS
Crossover Tip
PREFERRED TERRAIN
Groomers
Built with a poplar wood core, two sheets of metal, Edge Amplifier GS, and Salomon’s Crossover Tip, these skis have a lot of technology packed into a fairly narrow shape. The Edge Amplifier is basically a beefed-up sidewall that’s found underfoot, and this allows skiers to really get into the carve by increasing the torsional stiffness and edge hold. Thanks to the extra material, the edge grip is amplified to a higher degree, which is great news for former racers and expert carvers who want some more confidence in their skis when they’re laying them over. The S/Force Ti.76 has minimal taper and rocker creating a long effective edge and a smooth ride. Adding to that smoothness is the Crossover Tip. By replacing the titanal with TPU inserts, the tips of the skis become a lot damper and more shock-absorbent, allowing skiers to drive into turns with confidence and poise. When the snow gets cut up or a bit choppy, the Crossover Tip really starts to come into its own, allowing skiers just a bit of forgiveness when they are linking carved turns. In the 170 cm length, these skis generate a 15-meter turn radius, so it’s on the shorter side, but that’s the trend these days, and we’re all about it here at SkiEssentials.com
Andrew McNeil skied the 177, noting that it was just right for him. He gave the S/Force Ti.76 a top score of 5 out of 5 for stability, and 4’s for playfulness, quickness, maneuverability, forgiveness, torsional stiffness, edge hold, versatility, and overall impression. These are some high scores across the board for a seemingly narrow and focused ski, so that speaks volumes as to Salomon’s success in varying the experience of the skier. Andrew also gave it a lower score of 3 out of 5 for flotation, which is not surprising in the least. Andrew states that the Ti.76 is a “Great ski. Great carver. Forgiving when you need it.” And that brings up a very interesting point and benefit to a ski like this. While most skiers want that high-end edge grip, they don’t all want or need a real race ski to do it. These recreational carvers are a lot more accessible than they used to be, with the ability to pack more technology and construction benefits into a slightly forgiving flex. The end result is that the skier gets a lot of performance benefits without making them work too hard for it.
Between Andrew’s experience and the overall nature of these skis, the Salomon S/Force Ti.76 represents an excellent option for advanced and expert skiers who spend most of their time on the front side of the mountain and on groomed terrain. If you’re looking for race-like performance without the race-ski demand, these skis are an excellent choice for a huge number of skiers.
