Performance
EXTREME QUALITY STANDARDS FOR UNIQUE PERFORMANCE
To manufacture our skis, we combine modern technological performance with traditional manual expertise to create technical and robust skis.
The ski core, the main element of the design, is a unique signature in the skiability of each ski, both in terms of the combination of wood species used and the thickness profile of the core.
It is then combined with two types of reinforcement: Glass fibre fabrics, which allow us to adjust the elasticity and resistance of the ski according to the weight and orientation of the fibres. Titanal, a specific aluminium alloy, which allows us to control the grip and incisiveness of the skis.
These different combinations of materials enable us to create tailor-made ski structures. The performance and comfort of each ski is adapted to each of our ranges in order to meet the expectations of every skier.
6 REASONS TO CHOOSE A SKI MARCEL LIVET
RESISTANCE
Wood is an anisotropic material which, when worked along the grain, offers an excellent mechanical strength-to-weight ratio. It is reinforced by technical fibre fabrics, which increase the material's elastic limit. In practical terms, this allows the ski to absorb the stresses of use without becoming brittle.
ENERGY
As mentioned above, the elastic module created by combining wood and technical fibres gives the skis great flexibility. This allows them to deform in the curve to absorb the energy generated by the skier. The more powerful the skier or the faster they ski, the more the ski will deform and store energy.
ABSORPTION
Wood is an absorbent material that helps limit the spread of micro-vibrations, which are particularly harmful to the knees. It provides a smooth ride on the snow.
LIFESPAN
The ski will maintain its performance longer than a mass-produced ski thanks to the stability of the core. Wood degrades very little with use, which means that its mechanical performance will remain stable over time.
HOOK
The wooden edges used also enhance the ski's performance. The hardness of the ash or bamboo used allows for better energy transfer from the edge to the rest of the ski, superior to the plastic edges widely used in the industry.
WEIGHT
The low density of wood (the main component by volume) and the addition of lightweight technical fibres make the finished ski lighter, thus making it more manoeuvrable.