
This is a wide-bodied ski that women can take anywhere and count on every day. Its wider dimensions deliver unquestionable float and cruising ability, while JoyRide technology insures that it remains effortless and nimble in all conditions. Early tip rise, reduced camber underfoot, low mass tip geometry and a dual density sidewall make the Zest an award-winning ski for those women who want to play hard all over the mountain.



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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tip/Waist/Tail Width: | 132 / 100 / 123 mm |
| Available Lengths: | 166, 172 cm |
| Weight: | 3.4kg / 7.5lb (166cm) |
| Skiing Style: | Freeride, Recreational |
| Construction: | Joyride |
| Ski Type: | Fat |
| Ability: | Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| Terrain: | Freeride, Touring |
| Post | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|
| G3 Women's Collection Design | Video | 02 Sep 2009 |
| G3's Joyride Ski Construction | Video | 02 Sep 2009 |
| G3 Receives Numerous Ski Test Awards | Blog | 01 Sep 2009 |
| New G3 Ski Program Brings Home Gold | Blog | 30 Sep 2009 |
| Zest It Is! | Blog | 26 Oct 2009 |
| Pick A Winner: Travel tips | Video | 03 Nov 2009 |
| Pack it up: What's in your pack? | Video | 03 Nov 2009 |
| Dress for Success : Picking the right gear for the job | Video | 03 Nov 2009 |
| Zest: keen relish, energy, gusto | Blog | 03 Nov 2009 |
| Win a Pair of G3 skis | Blog | 03 Nov 2009 |
| SheJumps Into Winter | Blog | 05 Jan 2010 |
| Waking into Winter | Blog | 07 Jan 2010 |
| G3 Announces 2010 Ski Graphic Contest | Blog | 13 Jan 2010 |
| Gotta Love BC | Video | 21 Jan 2010 |
| Zesty turns | Video | 27 Jan 2010 |
| Happy Valentine's Day | Video | 15 Feb 2010 |
| Powder Skiing ~ Japanese Style | Video | 25 Feb 2010 |
| More Face Shots in Japan | Video | 10 Mar 2010 |
| Deep Days | Video | 17 Mar 2010 |
| G3’s Women’s Specific Gear – Bring It On | Blog | 17 Mar 2010 |
| Silverton Sisters ~ Meeting in the Mountains April 9-11, 2010 | Blog | 25 Mar 2010 |
| RUBY Tuesday | Video | 01 Apr 2010 |
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| Post | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|
| G3 Joyride Ski Construction | Learning Centre Page | 10 Sep 2009 |
| Mounting Your G3 Skis | Learning Centre Page | 10 Sep 2009 |
| Ski Tech Manual | Learning Centre Page | 15 Sep 2009 |
| Tuning Your G3 Skis | Learning Centre Page | 11 Sep 2009 |
This is less of a review and
This is less of a review and more of a question. What is the turning radius on the G3 Zest?
G3 doesn't offer turning
G3 doesn't offer turning radius statistics as we don't use a simple arc when we design a ski side cut. This makes it impossible to offer accurate sidecut radii. G3's unique sidecuts have a curve that continuously changes in radius along the length of the ski. We could give you an approximate radius, but this value would not accurately position the arc on the ski and would not tell you how and where it merges to a tip and tail transition.Thus, giving you a sidecut radius or turning radius alone is relatively meaningless.
Many other factors like width, torsional rigidity, flex distribution, snow conditions, skier ability, and weight also contribute to how a ski performs and feels.
hello i am looking for a ski
hello
i am looking for a ski that handles long tours and is great to ski down with as well.
I am an aggressive skier and a guide and need a ski that is good to up and great to go down.
realistically how is the zest by long tours....
and how would it compare with the lucious...
i like that the zest comes in a 172 length...and the lucious is 165?
thanks very much for you help
jess
In terms of long tours, the
In terms of long tours, the Zest is fairly light weight for a fat ski, and compared to the Luscious it has early tip rise.
Just got a pair of these
Just got a pair of these babies and set them up with Black Diamond 01 bindings - for such a wide ski they do amazingly well on hard pack. Can really lay into my turns on these (as compared to my atomics which are way stiffer) . I think I'm in love ... or something like it. thx bunches!
Cool graphics on the
Cool graphics on the Zenoxide, cooler yet on the Tonics,but the Zest? Downright hideous. I really want to get these for the wife but do not know if I can get by the bird dropping look.
Question: since the Zest has
Question: since the Zest has reduced stiffness to match the level of aggression that your company purports women lack, how does this ski handle in crud or knee-deep solid wet stuff that we seem to get so much of in the PNW?
Thanks!
Any chanceof getting a 172
Any chanceof getting a 172 Tonic?
What is the difference in
What is the difference in construction between Tonic and Zest? Is the Zest just less stiff. I'm torn between 172 Zest and 177 Tonic and wanted to find out if there are differences other than length.
The Zest skis very similar to
The Zest skis very similar to the Tonic, and is a good choice if you are looking for something a little shorter.
Today was our first ever ride
Today was our first ever ride on 166cm Zest. 100mm waist, with ordinary Marker bindings on 18 cm of inbounds fresh powder. SEN -BLOODY-SATIONAL! We switched up from 158 Sirens with 88mm waist. Whoa! Still love the Sirens too, but we're going to ship them to New Zealand for the winter there.
p.s. 63 years old and totally loving these babies!
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