Ramp Groundhog and Ramp Beaver Skis - REVIEW
RAMP’s Groundhog/Beaver ski is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Don’t let the lively cartoon graphics fool you – the Groundhog can charge the hill and float nicely off the piste.
I tested the Beaver in 179cm (131-100-119mm r=22m), which is the women’s version of the Groundhog. As we understand it, the two skis are identical. The Beaver was put through the paces in a wide variety of terrain, from side country tours in boot-deep powder to chopped up crud to corduroy.
Before we get to the handling and characteristics of the Beaver, let’s look at the construction. The Beaver features a wood core/fiberglass wrap construction with wrap-around edges. A durable, vertical ABS sidewall assists with the reasonable dampening and edge hold of this ski. The Beaver has RAMP’s 50-50 rocker profile, meaning a moderately rockered tip and traditional tail with a slight upturn (20mm) for navigating tight spots. A proprietary “razor-cut” sidecut features a straight section near the heal of the foot that purportedly provides enhanced carving grip.
Get the rest of the details over here in the full review.
