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Newschoolers' Review: The Wrenegade 96 is a perfect daily driver for the skier who likes to charge hard through everything the mountain likes to throw at them. It's strong edges hold the snow in everything from groomers to crud and will leave you as one of the fastest, and most composed skiers on the mountain. The ON3P Wrenegade 96 isn’t vastly different than the Wrenegade 98 it replaced, but it still sticks out from most of the other skis in its class due to its very generous rocker profile. Keep an eye out for our full review, and Blister Members can check out our initial on-snow impressions in our Flash Review linked below. Flash Review. Aug 14, 2018.

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Rocker Type
Sidecut

Bi-Radius SidecutThe sidecut consists of a smaller turn radius in the tip that works in conjunction with a larger turn radius in the tail, creating a directional ski that is stable going straight, but will easily carve once the turn is initiated and the ski is on edge.

Core

Bamboo CoreThe heart of every pair of ON3P ski is a FSC-certified, vertically laminated, 100% bamboo core. Bamboo provides a responsive, yet damp characteristic to their skis that everyone has grown to love.

Laminates

Carbon FiberProvides strength, rebound, responsiveness, and stiffens torsionally and longitudinally.

Tri-Axial Fiberglass19 oz or 22 oz tri-axial fiberglass provides torsional and longitudinal stiffness, ensuring proper edge hold and power transfer.

Extra Wide Binding MatAn additional layer of fiberglass mat prevents pullouts. To ensure proper coverage for all types of hole patterns, ON3P runs their mat full width on every ski they make. Their binding mat is double-biax fiberglass, increasing torsional stiffness.

Vibration Dampening Strips (VDS)VDS rubber is applied to the edges and sidewalls, acting as a shear layer that provides improved bonding strength and vibration dampening.

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Sidewalls

UHMW SidewallsUHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is an incredibly strong material, has a higher abrasion resistance than steel, and resists cracking.

Base

1.8mm 4001 Durasurf Sintered BaseON3P's Durasurf 4001 base material provides their skis with better glide and protection from damage compared to any other sintered and extruded base material, and is 50% thicker than the industry standard.

Edges

2.5mm x 2.5mm Extra Thick EdgesON3P uses a 3/4 wrap for their 2.5mm x 2.5mm Rockwell 48 steel edges. The 3/4 wrap allows the tips and tails of the skis to flex, decreasing the risk of delamination.

Graphics

Nylon TopsheetSublimated nylon topsheet is chip-resistant to ensure you always look your best.

Additional Features

Made in OregonEvery single pair of ON3P skis is built by an ON3P employee in their Portland, Oregon factory. No shortcuts of OEM here -- they do it themselves. Design, build, sell.

Review
Binding Compatibility

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.

Specs

  • Terrain:All-MountainMore
    All-MountainAll-mountain skis are designed to handle anything you throw at them including powder, ice, groomers, steeps, heavy snow, and everything in between, but they aren’t necessarily a master of any one terrain. If you’re only going to own one ski to do it all, this is what you want. All-mountain skis generally have what we call mid-fat waists that range from 80-110 mm.
  • Skis:No Bindings
  • Ability Level:Advanced-ExpertMore
    Advanced-ExpertWhether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
  • Rocker Type:Rocker/Camber/RockerMore
    Rocker/Camber/RockerRocker/Camber/Rocker skis have the playfulness and float of a rockered ski as well as the added edge hold of a cambered ski. The contact points on skis with this profile are closer towards the middle of the ski than a fully cambered ski, but still not underfoot. The cambered midsection provides a longer effective edge on hardpack, increasing edge hold and stability, while the rockered tip and tail provide floatation in deeper snow and allow the ski to initiate and release from turns easier.
  • Turning Radius:MediumMore
    Medium17-22 m radius is best for all-mountain and park & pipe.
  • Core/Laminates:Bamboo, Carbon
  • Tail Type:Partial Twin TipMore
    Partial Twin TipPartial twin tip skis have a tail that is turned up, but not as much as the tip. This gives you the ability to ski backwards and back out of tight spaces, but these skis are mainly designed to ski forward.
  • Made in the USA:Yes
  • Warranty:2 Years

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Size (cm)172177182187
Tip Width (mm)124125126127
Waist Width (mm)96969696
Tail Width (mm)115115116117
Turning Radius (m)20.220.821.522.2
Effective Edge (cm)135.5140144.5149
Indiv. Ski Weight (g)1820194020002060

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