2021 Belle 90
- Details
- Construction
- Shape/Specs
- Size Chart
- FAQ
- Build Notes
Ash/Poplar Core
nanoMAG® Damping System
133-90-114
14m @ 162cm
Early Rise Rocker/Camber
Flat Tail
Corduroy, mashed potatoes, crud, ice, powder - you name it, the Belle 90s can handle it. As one of our most versatile women’s models, these truly fit the definition of all mountain skis.
With enough backbone to provide a smooth, confidence-inspiring ride when driven aggressively, the Belle 90s will boost you out of carved turns with impressive energy. But these skis don’t demand full throttle at all times - they can handle a more laid back, slower style just as easily.
Venturing into ungroomed terrain or off trail? The rockered tip will keep you floating in powder and provide stability confidence cutting through variable, choppy snow.
Now standard across our Belle lineup, the exclusive nanoMAG Damping System reduces vibration and chatter on ice without sacrificing the lively feel you’re looking for.
New for 2021: The Belle 90 has replaced the Belle 95, nanoMAG is now standard.
- Ash/Poplar Hardwood Core gives you a smooth and stable, yet energetic ride.
- Quick Turning Radius and Early Rise Tip Rocker let you dive predictably into turns and float through the crud and powder
- Camber + Camber Pockets underfoot provide exceptional edge grip on hard snow and ice
- Rounded Mini-Cap top edges with full-height UHMW sidewalls are scratch resistant and look good too.
Construction
Core
Laminated Ash/Poplar Hardwood: Long grain premium White Ash and Tulip Poplar is hand selected and cut into full length strips. Strips are individually flex indexed and laminated together symmetrically. Each laminated core is CNC milled to a precise thickness profile developed for each model and length.
nanoMAG® Damping System
nanoMAG® magnesium sheets are inlaid into the Ash hardwood cores. The unique characteristic of this material is its ability to dissipate mechanical energy into heat, with increased capacity as the material is moved faster. The faster you ski, the more stable they get!
Composites
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber strips beneath the core, lightweight Triaxial Fiberglass above and beneath the core, Fiberglass binding mat underfoot. Rubber bonding strips placed along edges, sidewalls, and ends for rock solid bonding.
Sidewall
Full height UHMW - the same raw material as your base, exceptionally durable and double chamfered for reduced swingweight. A rounded mini-cap top edge rolls over the sidewall to protect your topsheets.
Topsheet
Clearview gloss Nylon with sublimated graphics and transparent windows to inside the ski.
Base + Edge
1.4 mm CNC Knife Cut 4001 Race Grade Durasurf sintered UHMW. 2.2 mm over-sized and heat treated edges take a beating.
| Length (cm) | Dimensions (mm) | Turning Radius (m) | Mounting Setback (cm) | Weight (g/ski) |
| 174 |
133-90-114 |
16.25 - 17.9 |
-9.0 | 1800 |
| 168 |
133-90-114 |
15.2 - 16.7 |
-9.0 | 1750 |
| 162 |
133-90-114 |
14.2 - 15.6 |
-9.0 | 1650 |
| 156 |
133-90-114 |
13.1 - 14.4 | -9.0 | 1560 |
Get the right length skis
Not sure what length will suit you best? Use the chart below to get in the right ballpark.
If you really want to dial in your model and/or length choice, give us a call for expert, one-on-one, advice from a skier: (231)459-4323
Blog Post About How to Size and Pick Skis
Sizing skis is a little bit of an art and a little bit of a science. There are numerous factors that all effect the optimal ski length for you.
A few of the factors are:
- Skier size and weight
- Skier ability (experts size up, beginners size down)
- Type of terrain you like
- Where you normally ski
- Current ski size
What snow conditions are they made for?
Are they right for me?
You want a versatile all mountain ski that makes you feel at home on groomers and hardpack but isn’t afraid to get spicy in crud, bumps, and powder. The more traditional mounting position and flat tail will remind you of a race ski, but the added width and lighter weight make for a model that can hold its own anywhere on the mountain.
What length should I get?
The Belle 90s have slight early rise tip rocker and a partial rise tail. If you are between lengths, size up for stability or size down for maneuverability.
What bindings should I get?
You can use any binding on the Belle 90s as long as the brake width is at least 90mm wide. We run Marker Squire bindings on our women's demo skis. Visit your local ski shop for bindings and mounting.
What can I customize?
Graphics: Full custom topsheet graphics
Construction: Get a consultation
What are Camber Pockets?
Camber Pockets are additional small sections of camber (about 4 in long and 0.030" tall) molded into the overall camber of the ski in front of and behind your midsole position. They increase contact pressure to improve grip on hardpack and ice.
Are they tuned and waxed?
Skis come tuned with a 1° base edge bevel and a 3° side edge bevel and a slight tip/tail detune. The skis are waxed with a universal temperature wax to get you going.
The Rundown
Ride Notes: Confidence inspiring grip on the groomers and ice, but versatile enough to take on some morning powder. Easily breaks through the variable crud.
Design Needs: Strong grip on hardpack - quick edge-to-edge and stable - versatility in all snow types
Purpose: Build a rock solid women's all mountain ski that can be used in any condition.
Stephanie Thompson
Skier Level: Advanced | Belle 90 Length: 168cm | Height: 5'7.5"
Why You'll Love Them
- They're so stable and solid, yet light and nimble. It's like an instant ability upgrade.
- When the snow gets chewed up, the 90 mm waist width will blast through the crud like it's not even there.
- The early rise rockered tips keep you floating in the powder and make the skis more maneuverable.
- The flex pattern is optimized specifically for women to charge. It's not just a downsized ski.
- Camber pockets molded into the overall camber maximize edge hold on hardpack.
