THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD
THE BALLAD

THE BALLAD

$949.00 USD Sale • Save
Size/Length 165cm
Composite Layer Fiberglass

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Craftsmanship Takes Time

Every pair of skis and snowboards is handcrafted and #MadetoOrder just for you. This kind of quality and attention to detail takes time. We begin crafting your boards usually within a couple of days after you place your order. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery as we create your bespoke piece. For more information, feel free to email us at connect@poetskis.com. We will keep you updated on your order's progress.

DESCRIPTION:

Shape: All Mountain Mid Fat

A ballad is a poem of musical quality, sometimes set to music. It is narrative in nature; this means that it tells a story. This name reflects the poetic inspiration and elegance of the ski while also hinting at the balance and versatility described in its features. PoetSkis Ballad invites a rhythmic flow so you can tell your story with lyrical delight down the mountain.

The Ballad is a playful all-round ski with an undeniable powder bias. Playful and versatile, the full Tri-Axial laminate layer (Carbon Fibre or Fibreglass) is stiff enough, edge to edge, to carve fiercely on the groomed trails, yet wide and smooth enough to float over pillows. The straight-grain AAA Grade Poplar wood core and pressed eco resins create a soulful feel underfoot. A layer of VDS ("Vibration Dampening System”) rubber is added for balanced dampening, and a responsive hybrid camber creates snappy snow surfing boards that are ready for anything. They sport an elongated nose and tail with subtle early-rise camber to keep you afloat while remaining stable when you need it most. These skis are built for speed, offering a stable platform that thrives on velocity. A modest waist with symmetrical flex makes them an excellent choice as your daily driver freeride ski.

SKI LAYERS:

- 4001 Sintered Base Material
- 2x Layers of Rubber Damping Foil
- Triaxial Laminate Composite Construction
- AAA Grade Poplar Wood Core
- Titanal Binding Plate
- “I” Pattern Carbon fibre Stringers
- Carbonium Topsheet
- Super Sap Eco Epoxy

The Ballad Size Chart

Length (cm) 160cm 165cm 170cm 175cm 180cm 185cm 190cm
Running Length (mm) 1206 1245 1295 1141 1346 1389 1439
Nose Length (mm) 210 215 215 245 245 248 248
Tail Length (mm) 185 190 190 210 210 213 213
Nose Width (mm) 124 128 127 133 138 142 146
Tail Width (mm) 114 118 117 123 127 131 134
Waist Width (mm) 93 95 98 101 104 107 110
Sidecut Radius (mm) 14000 14000 15000 15500 16000 16500 17000
Camber Profile Early Rise Early Rise Early Rise Early Rise Early Rise Early Rise Early Rise
Flex Pattern Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid

Construction:

These are not your average planks. Our skis and snowboards are handmade on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The components for our snowboards and skis are built in-house with an acute eye for detail, allowing us to maintain strict quality control over every build that leaves our shop.

If you're eager to delve deeper into what sets our skis and boards apart, visit our Materials, Construction & Craftsmanship page, and discover why our planks are the pinnacle of perfection.

https://poetskis.com/construction

- Many of the larger snowsport companies use a foam core that is injected into the shell of the ski/board. Our boards are hand-built with grade AAA Poplar Wood Cores, which are vertically laminated and knot-free, giving our boards higher performance and longer life over foam-injected cores.
- We then add a layer of VDS ("Vibration Dampening System”) rubber for balanced dampening and a composite layer (with the option of adding a carbon fibre layer for increased performance) to improve torsional stiffness and responsiveness. This creates a well-balanced core that translates vibration evenly throughout each piece.
- We place a Titanal Binding Plate underfoot, which delivers torsional stability and dampening for precision power transmission throughout the ski matrix.
- Our signature Carbonium Topsheets are reinforced with a tough, carbon-textured PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) material to make your boards last longer and look better.
- Every ski and snowboard is finished with extreme care, leaving a lasting impression on every piece we build.
- We only use premium-quality composites, including Carbon Fibre, Fibreglass, and Titanium, to tailor the flex and feel of your snowboard or skis. Specific fibre weave and orientation are chosen to maximize performance and feel in each shape we build.
- While offering a very smooth ride, these materials and construction offer the responsiveness required in a high-performance ski or snowboard, giving you a premium tool that will outperform and outlast your average ski or snowboard.

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Pieter
Relearning how to ski on my Ballads

My PoetSkis Ballads were my first ever new skis. A gift to myself. The carbon fibre makes them lighter than I expected, which led to an amusing first outing, where I literally had to relearn some of the basics. Soon enough though you realize that these sticks can handle the heavy stuff, float through the lighter stuff, and keep an edge on just about anything while reducing fatigue and increasing the stoke. Highly recommend you treat yourself to a pair.

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