RMU w22 catalog

from RMU w22 catalog

by Joe DuBois

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WINTER 2022RMUOUTDOORS

Ben Smith x Andrew Mildenberger

photo of RMU WhistlerBlackcomb location by

Graeme Meiklejohn

10APOSTLE 3.0 96

The new Apostle 3.0 series breathes new life into one of RMU’s longest standing models. On its 10th year in production, a new age for the Apostle begins with freeride touring at the forefront of its ethos. Don’t be fooled by the word touring because these skis are designed for the down, with subtle tweaks that make it more touring friendly. With subtle tweaks that make it more touring friendly. The Apostle 3.0 employs a longer effective edge to ensure grip and power through its turns. Matched with its new low-rise rocker in the tip and tail, the 3.0 can smear and surf at will. The Apostle 3.0 also moves to a blended directional radius, ensuring any turn at any speed. The 96 holds a tighter radius through the length of the ski as well as a longer effective edge. This ensure its performance on hard pack days in the resort and out in the backcountry. The 96 will be available in 2 constructions: Wood and Tour (Carbon). The Apostles Wood construction goes unchanged from previous years, with poplar/beech core and reinforced triax fiberglass. The new Tour (Carbon) construction is a new standard for downhill performance on a carbon layup ski. We have added a unique vibration dampening tip, to decrease carbon chatter that disrupts variable snow performance. The 3.0 will also use a lighter biax fiberglass mixed with reinforced aerospace carbon. This increases ski fore and aft flex but maintains torsional rigidity. The sum of these parts equals a lighter carbon ski, with dampness to power through any condition.

5-POINT SHAPE ROCKER TIP/CAMBER UNDERFOOT/ROCKER TAIL

2 CONSTRUCTIONS

Painting by JuliWatson

Apostle

Wood

Apostle

(Carbon) Tour

APOSTLE 3.0 106

BIG MOUNTAIN

The new Apostle 3.0 series breathes new life into one of RMU’s longest standing models. On its 10th year in production, a new age for the Apostle begins with freeride touring at the forefront of its ethos. Don’t be fooled by the word touring because these skis are designed for the down, with subtle tweaks that make it more touring friendly. With subtle tweaks that make it more touring friendly. The Apostle 3.0 employs a longer effective edge to ensure grip and power through its turns. Matched with its new low-rise rocker in the tip and tail, the 3.0 can smear and surf at will. The Apostle 3.0 also moves to a blended directional radius, ensuring any turn at any speed. The 106 holds a tighter radius through the length of the ski as well as a longer effective edge. This ensure its performance on hard pack days in the resort and out in the backcountry. The 106 will be available in 3 constructions: Wood, Pro (Metal) , and Tour (Carbon). The Apostles Wood construction goes unchanged from previous years, with poplar/beech core and reinforced triax fiberglass. Our new Pro construction adds (x2) 70mm stringers of Titanal, to ensure speed and dampness. The new Tour construction is a new standard for downhill performance on a carbon layup ski. We have added a unique vibration dampening tip, to decrease carbon chatter that disrupts variable snow performance. The 3.0 will also use a lighter biax fiberglass mixed with reinforced aerospace carbon. This increases ski fore and aft flex but maintains torsional rigidity. The sum of these parts equals a lighter carbon ski, with dampness to power through any condition.

5-POINT SHAPE ROCKER TIP/CAMBER UNDERFOOT/ROCKER TAIL

3 CONSTRUCTIONS

Painting by Juli

WatsonApostle

106

Apostle

106

Apostle

106

(Carbon) Tour

Wood(Metal) Pro

VALHALLA 97

ALL MOUNTAIN

Keri Herman, 5-time X-games medalist, Olympian and RMU athlete, worked with the RMU design team to fine-tune the women’s specific Valhalla line, culminating in the Valhalla 97 and Valhalla 107. The Valhalla 97 and 107 have added longer radius and more effective edge from predecessors, the Valhalla 95 and 104 respectively, to increase stability and speed. New low rise rocker allows them to slash powder and carve groomers from top to bottom. RMU enlisted the help of Keri Herman and female skiers of the local Breckenridge community to design these big mountain skis perfect for any condition.

5-POINT SHAPE ROCKER TIP/CAMBER UNDERFOOT/ROCKER TAIL

1 CONSTRUCTION

Valhalla

Right: Painting byJuli Watson

VALHALLA 107

BIG MOUNTAIN

5-POINT SHAPE ROCKER TIP/CAMBER UNDERFOOT/ROCKER TAIL

2 CONSTRUCTIONS

Right: Painting byJuli Watson

Valhalla

107

Valhalla

107

(Carbon) Tour

RIPPAH

PARK

A core freestyle ski, from its construction to its shape, the Rippah embodies an instrument designed for creative expression. A lightweight poplar core provides the platform for low swing-weight and playfulness. Responsive flex while burly construction holds up to over-flexing, hitting rails and the occasional concrete

wall ride.

TRUE TWIN TIP ROCKER TIP/CAMBER UNDERFOOT/ROCKER TAIL

1 CONSTRUCTION

Painting by JuliWatson

Rippah

185

NORTH SHORE/YLE PRO 118

POWDER SURF

Named for Wiley Miller, RMU athlete pro-skier, the YLE collection launched in 2019 with a 110 and 118 Pro edition. The addition of the 2020 110 YLE Metal with supercharged capabilities and performance, showcases RMU’s focus on athlete-driven design insights and consumer needs. “The YLE 110 is a perfect balance of play and drive. Built for those days when you may encounter some variable snow, a bit of pow, a few laps cutting up the groomers, and perhaps even a lap through the park at the end of the day” said Wiley Miller, RMU athlete and ski collaborator.

Wiley Miller also teamed up with RMU to develop the YLE 118 Pro, a playful, surf inspired powder ski for a big mountain experience with responsivepoplar wood core and indestructible beechwood mounting plate.

ASYM SHAPE ROCKER TIP/CAMBER UNDERFOOT/ROCKER TAIL

1 CONSTRUCTION

NS YLE pro

Right: Painting byJuli Watson

118

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NORTH SHORE/YLE PRO 110

POWDER SURF

ROCKER TIP/CAMBER UNDERFOOT/ROCKER TAIL

1 CONSTRUCTION

NS YLE pro

Right: Painting byJuli Watson

110

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4employee owned.

As of today, RMU employs over 40 Staff members internationally. We have realized that growth is necessary for our brand. We have implemented an employee ownership program, used our skis to donate and raise funds for several nonprofits, and continue to maintain a “50+ days on snow” policy as a job requirement for our employees. We are faced with new challenges every day, and as we take steps towards the future of RMU and towards creating the brand we are setting out to build, our goal is to build a business in which our entire staff is afforded the opportunity to live comfortably, ski, and pursue the lifestyle that has connected us all. If we can continue to shape our company this way and adhere to the values we are built on while maintaining a reputation of innovation and providing value for our customers, we are fulfilling our goals.

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