Icelantic · Men’s · 26/27
Torrent 96
Intermediate–Advanced–Expert · blue runsAll-mountain · Hybrid camber · Flex 8
Add bindings 5 fit this ski · from $199.95
We mount them in store at Richmond Hill or Ottawa, with your boots. Shipped skis come unmounted.
Get it · 166 cm
Live stockSame-day pickup, during store hours, at a store that has it. Choose pickup or delivery at checkout.
14-day returns, any store · Free same-day mounting at Richmond Hill and Ottawa, with your boots
Common questions
Borderline fittersOur Find my length tool starts from your height: intermediates about 8 cm under their height and experts about 2 cm over; plus 4 cm if you're heavier than most people your height, minus 4 if lighter. Example: an intermediate skier 170 cm tall gets about 162 cm, so the 166. We carry 166, 171, 176 and 182 cm.
Icelantic rates the Torrent 96 for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers; it describes its personality as versatile, energetic and precise.
All-mountain. Icelantic calls it its most versatile all-mountain ski, from first-chair groomers to bumps and chop, and rates it 8/10 for groomers and hardpack, 7/10 for trees and bumps and 5/10 for powder. At 96 mm it's wider than the 66–80 mm we suggest for mostly groomed Ontario runs.
Icelantic rates it 8/10 for groomers and hardpack. Its V12 Carbon Matrix adds strength, power and precision, with eight carbon stringers for pop, a poplar and beech core and 2.2 mm hardened steel edges.
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About
Torrent 96
The Icelantic Torrent 96 is the middle width of Icelantic's men's Torrent all-mountain line for 26/27 (88, 96 and 102 mm), for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers. Icelantic describes it as versatile, energetic and precise.
Icelantic calls it the most versatile, stable and energetic all-mountain ski it has built: confident carving and smooth soft-snow performance, from first-chair groomers to bumps and chop.
Key features
- Beech and poplar core — light and lively, with damping and edge grip
- V12 Carbon Matrix — carbon in the tip and tail keeps the ends calm at speed
- 8 carbon stringers — full-length carbon strips above and below the core for pop and rebound
- Directional Rocker — tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot for easy turn entry
Specifications
- Level — Intermediate to expert (Icelantic's rating)
- Terrain — All-mountain, carving. Icelantic ratings (1–10): groomer/hardpack 8 · trees/bumps 7 · backcountry 6 · powder 5 · park/jib 1
- Flex — 8/10 (Icelantic's scale)
- Rocker / camber — Directional Rocker: 29–31 cm tip rocker, 8 mm camber (9 mm at 182 cm), 21–23 cm tail rocker
- Construction — Durasurf 2001 P-Tex sidewalls, triaxial fibreglass, VDS rubber foil, 2.2 mm hardened steel edges, sintered base
- Binding — Flat — binding sold separately
By length
- 166 cm — 15 m radius · 137 / 96 / 121 mm · effective edge 141 cm · 3,439 g per pair
- 171 cm — 16 m radius · 137 / 96 / 121 mm · effective edge 146 cm · 3,601 g per pair
- 176 cm — 17 m radius · 137 / 96 / 121 mm · effective edge 150 cm · 3,780 g per pair
- 182 cm — 18 m radius · 137 / 96 / 121 mm · effective edge 155 cm · 3,943 g per pair
Specs by length
Tip · waist · tail
137 · 96 · 121mm
Sidecut radius
15m
Weight
1.72kg per ski
Construction
How it rides
Ratings from Icelantic
Level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced ExpertWhere it shines
Flex
Questions
Asked in store, answered by our fitters
What length should I get?
Our Find my length tool starts from your height: intermediates about 8 cm under their height and experts about 2 cm over; plus 4 cm if you're heavier than most people your height, minus 4 if lighter. Example: an intermediate skier 170 cm tall gets about 162 cm, so the 166. We carry 166, 171, 176 and 182 cm.
Is this ski right for my level?
Icelantic rates the Torrent 96 for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers; it describes its personality as versatile, energetic and precise.
Is it for groomers, all-mountain or powder?
All-mountain. Icelantic calls it its most versatile all-mountain ski, from first-chair groomers to bumps and chop, and rates it 8/10 for groomers and hardpack, 7/10 for trees and bumps and 5/10 for powder. At 96 mm it's wider than the 66–80 mm we suggest for mostly groomed Ontario runs.
Will it hold an edge on icy Ontario groomers?
Icelantic rates it 8/10 for groomers and hardpack. Its V12 Carbon Matrix adds strength, power and precision, with eight carbon stringers for pop, a poplar and beech core and 2.2 mm hardened steel edges.
Does it come with bindings?
No, it's sold flat (ski only), so you choose the binding. Pick one whose brake is at least as wide as the 96 mm waist.
Will my boots fit? What does GW mean?
That depends on the binding you add. For GripWalk boots, choose a binding marked GW (GripWalk-compatible); standard alpine boots fit any alpine binding.
What's its turn radius?
The turn radius grows with length: 15 m at 166 cm, 16 m at 171, 17 m at 176 and 18 m at 182 cm.
Is it a men's ski?
Icelantic lists the Torrent 96 among its men's skis; its women's all-mountain line is the Tempest. Skis aren't really men's or women's, though: anyone can ski it if one of our lengths (166–182 cm) fits.
Is it stiff or soft?
Icelantic rates the flex 8 out of 10.
Can you mount bindings on them? Do I need my boots?
Yes, when you buy bindings with them: mounting is then free and the same day at Richmond Hill and Ottawa. We set the bindings to your boots, so bring yours or buy boots with the skis; you check and sign off on the setup in store. Skis we ship go out unmounted.
Does it have rocker or camber?
Icelantic's Directional Rocker: rocker in the tip and tail with camber underfoot, for easy turn starts and stability across mixed terrain (at 166 cm: 29 cm tip rocker, 8 mm camber, 21 cm tail rocker).
What warranty does it have?
Icelantic gives a 3-year warranty on this ski. If something goes wrong, contact us with your order details.