Callaghan Valley Snow  Forecast

 You will find below our most popular structures for skating and classic. However if you are looking for a more specific snow condition or a particular ski base texture don't hesitate to conctact us to discuss about all different solutions we can provide to you.     

         Skating Structures:

Performance demands on skate skis are extremely high, as the skis must run very fast, but also release the snow easily while in motion. Too much structure will cause a distinctive “bite” in the performance feel of the ski, and climbing speed can be compromised. In general the more advanced layered structures - designed to combine optimal moisture and crystal management with a very light feel - offer the best advantage on skate skis.

• CD03AF - This is a grind from the CD family. CD’s have a distinct angled pattern which makes them very versatile. This grind is very coarse but is a modification from CD03 to give it a bit more range. This grind is best in wet coarse grained snow, + ˚C to -4 ˚C.

• CD02 - This is a slightly finer structure than CD03AF, which allows it to cover a wider range. It is good in transformed snow from +5 ˚C to -4 ˚C.

• CD021 - is a modification of CD02. This is a grind with half the depth, which makes it much more of an all round grind. It is best in transformed/older snow from 0˚C to -12˚C.

• CD01 - this grind is half way between cold and very cold, it is very fine, yet has some depth which gives it an advantage in new snow. It is best in dryer conditions or cold new snow, -5 ˚C to -12 ˚C.

• CD011 - is a modification from CD01, for very cold and dry conditions, -10 ˚C and colder.

• LJ011 - this is a solid linear structure which is intended for those places which get typically once snowfall a year, yet it stays all winter, -12 ˚C and colder, with very low humidity.

CV – Series: Very Sharp New Snow Crystals

“CV” stands for the Callaghan Valley. These grinds were developed mainly by Zack Caldwell for the 2010 Olympics to deal with the constantly refreshing supply of new snow that is often seen in the Costal Mountain of British Columbia where it’s quite common to ski on snow that has only been through one grooming cycle, and is often enough coming out of the air while you ski. These grinds have done well in the fresh new snow, but have been more remarkable for their success in a broad range of conditions, and have surpassed expectations in their universality. The addition of a textural layer adds a little air to the interface on these grinds

• CV01 – High moisture new snow, +1C to -10C
  
• CV02 – Plus / Minus New Snow, +3C to -2C
  
• CV03 - Very wet new falling snow around zero.

       
Classic Structures:

Classic structures differ from skating structures but there is a cross over which you will notice. This is because of a couple factors. Factor number one is that in set tracks, the snow has been transformed by pressure to form the tracks and there is much more traffic in the exact same spot. This means that we are dealing with very transformed snow almost all of the time. The second factor is that the ski never leaves the snow in motion, so the structure does not need to be able to release the snow in motion. We therefore are able to create much more distinct channels in the base of the ski to deal with water. So, many of the classic structures are much more aggressive than the skating ones.

• CD03 – For the coarsest of snow crystals, corn snow, and very wet conditions. It is good between + ˚C to -4 ˚C.
  
• R4+ - This is a grind which was developed by layering a coarse linear structure and an angled structure over top. It is for very wet conditions and heavily transformed snow and glazing tracks. Good for a range between + ˚C to -4 ˚C.
  
• LZ5 – A really nice combination of structures, that gives a broader range of cooler temperature, from wet to dryer conditions, 0 ˚C to -8 ˚C.
  
• LJ3 - Great universal grind for classic klister skis. Also work well in higher moisture new  snow.   +2˚C to -12˚C
  
• LJ02 – A solid linear structure from the LJ family. It has a fairly wide range for new to older snow -4 ˚C to -12 ˚C.
  
• LJ01 – This is a very fine linear structure for those very cold conditions new to old snow with low humidity, good between -10 ˚C and older.
  
  At this time we run one batch of skis a week. Every Wednesday. So bring your ski in by Tuesday 5:00pm and have them ready by Friday 5:00pm. If you send it by courier you will have them back a week later.