RAMP Peace Pipe Skis - REVIEW

Recently I received a pair of RAMP’s Peace Pipes (179cm length, 146-112-134mm) and Beavers (179cm length, 131-100-119mm) to use, abuse and ultimately report my impressions. Both of these skis compare well to the Black Diamond Megawatts and Atomic Access skis I used in 2010/11. I typically have a two-ski quiver, one for backcountry touring and one for Red Mountain and slack touring, and these skis fit the bill perfectly.

The Peace Pipes have some unique aspects, using what RAMP calls the “Razor Cut” sidecut profile. From the mid-point of the boot back the sidecut is straighter – where you get your “cutting power” – and then curves again for turn shape. According to RAMP this increases edge grip and makes even wide skis excel on hard snow, and I’d have to agree. While I haven’t had them on the ski hill (our resort is now closed), they did have remarkable grip on the steep wind slab I encountered, and with a tight turning radius of 14.43 metres, these things should eat up groomers for their width.

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