LOOKBOOK
020
ADVENTURES IN EVERYDAY SKIING Whitedot are entering a new phase of ski design. Over the next few
We are introducing the Ronde Series for the 2020 season, this is our
years we will be introducing a number of new additions to our series of
fresh vision on all-access, freetour skiing. Taking inspirations from our
skis, continuing our innovation, design and performance that is at the
successes with the Preacher and R.Series, the Ronde collection blends
core of the Whitedot brand.
piste skiing with all-mountain freetouring and backcountry exploration.
The first series update was launched in the 2019 season with the
Additionally the Ragnarok 118 will gain a ‘big brother’ ski with a new,
Altum Series; a playful, piste/frontside freeride ski line-up offering two
innovative asymmetric design. This ski will showcase the cutting edge
models in 94mm and 114mm underfoot. These skis are produced in
performance for big-mountain riding. The new Ragnarok ASYM will
the Traditional construction and now see another addition for the 2020
initially be available in our classic, Traditional construction.
season with the new Altum 104.
INTRODUCTION TO 2020
TRUE TO OUR CORE Moving forward into the second decade of
Whitedot was created with the intent
Whitedot exceeds expectations by
Whitedot’s evolution, we continue to see
that we would not make a wide variety
maintaining our company ethos and pushing
success in the international marketplace by
of skis, instead focusing our products on
the Purity of Purpose, Clarity of Design,
leading the industry in material development
specific roles within the mountain’s freeride
Reliable Performance and Innovative
and innovative product design.
environments. Our skis will take you from
Technology that we have at our very core.
those early season days on the piste, through Austrian pro-skier Eva Walkner, has achieved
mid-season powder and backcountry
Ski safely and ski responsibly. Make the
multiple first class world podium places on
exploration, on to the season’s close high
most of, and appreciate, the awe-inspiring
her Whitedot skis and in both 2015 and 2016
on the glaciers as you escape to the farthest
mountain terrain. Take your Whitedot skis
won 1st Place in the Freeride World Tour,
reaches that hold onto that last snow.
and find your freedom.
proving our skis on the world stage.
OUR ETHOS
EXPL AINED
SE R I
ALTUM SERIES
RONDE SERIES
Drawing on our years of ski building experience, the Altum
Our access-touring flagship skis, the Ronde Series sit at the top
Series is a playful, versatile all-mountain ski collection. Twin
of the mountain when it comes to discovering your limits. Their
tipped, rockered and built for fun, the Altum Series utilises
key characteristics focus on predictability, ease of use in difficult
Whitedot’s unique design philosophy and rocker profiles to form
snow and versatility across all terrain. This creates an exciting
a range of skis for creative riding.
and agile ride.
ALTUM 94
167cm, 176cm, 185cm
RONDE 96
167cm, 176cm, 185cm
ALTUM 104
167cm, 176cm, 185cm
RONDE 96 CARBON LIGHT
167cm, 176cm, 185cm
ALTUM 114
179cm, 187cm
RONDE 110
167cm, 176cm, 185cm
RONDE 110 CARBON LIGHT 177cm, 186cm
SKI OVERVIEW
RAGNAROK SERIES The Ragnarok has a certain reputation within the Whitedot brand and with the addition of an all-new, Asymmetric counterpart the playful, big-mountain charger’s legacy continues.
RAGNAROK 118 CARBON LIGHT
190cm
RAGNAROK ASYM
190cm
SKI OVERVIEW
TECHNOLOGY Our Innovation Drives Your Performance + Materials + Cambers + Construction + Weight Chart
MATERIALS Attention to Detail
With the Whitedot brand focused so heavily on the purity of purpose
delamination. The skis are also put through a Montana to structure the
and the clarity of design of our products, our skis not only have to
base for incredible glide.
perform perfectly every time, they also have to look good whilst doing so. The last process in the manufacture of a Whitedot ski is the
To ensure maximum performance and customer satisfaction we ship
lacquering and polishing.
each ski with a factory applied protection wax before it goes through a rigorous QC inspection.
Each pair is finished by adding two layers of gloss lacquer to the graphical topsheet. We hand finish each sidewall edge to a rounded transition to protect and further reduce edge chipping and topsheet
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CORE MATERIALS We use tried and tested Poplar and Ash woods. The two woods are laminated first and then the pair of cores are CNC’d together from the same blank core. Our approach with this process is quite unique, we are proud of the results because it makes each ski a matched pair which ensures the skis perform and flex in the same way. Poplar remains an industry standard due to its durability and elasticity while Ash, as a hard wood, strategically placed under the bindings (for retention) gives unparalleled pop and strength. The wooden cores in all of our skis are produced from materials sourced from sustainable forests.
CARBON ARAMID A mixture of Carbon and Kevlar is found in every Whitedot ski; we use Carbon/Kevlar stringers that are constructed from this material or as with the new Carbon Light series you will find 618gm/SqM sheets within the construction of that range. We use and integrate the Carbon Aramid for it’s consistent strength, weight saving abilities, pop and excellent bonding properties when used in conjunction with Carbon-fibre.
CARBON FIBRE A well known material and used worldwide in an array of technical and detailed products however we use Carbon-fibre because it gives our skis extremely light weight properties, added strength and pop whilst keeping the volumes of materials in the construction to a minimum. We apply 618gm/SqM layers in each model in our Carbon Light series.
FLAX Otherwise known as linen. Although Flax is an age old material, its use amongst sports equipment manufacturers is only relatively recent. Whitedot is pushing forward with its use and integration of Flax within our skis, we are at the forefront in developments with this exciting material. We have optimised it within the Carbon Light series; layers of Flax produce a lighter, stronger and denser material than tri-axle fibre-glass yet offer unparalleled dampening properties.
FIBRE GLASS We continue to use this fibre-glass in our skis, every Whitedot ski uses tri-axle fibre-glass for its known power transition and torsional rigidity along with a biaxle fibre-glass for strength. To aid the reduction of vibration and chatter from the tip and tail of our models, we apply an additional platform of bi-axle fibreglass at both the tip and tail. Additionally, we add a dry weave binding retention plate that is designed with fibres that when drilled enclose the binding screws for further retention, when this is paired with the screw adhesive it forms an incredibly strong bond.
MATERIALS
BASE MATERIAL Each Whitedot ski is finished with an ISO 7200 high speed 1.2mm base. We use this standard of ISO 7200 material because it allows for a reliable, smooth and efficient glide whilst at the same time the wax absorption properties are extremely high so it retains the wax for longer. In order to make our skis stand-out from the crowd and get noticed we die-cut each base with a precision laser to ensure they have a perfect bond and seal against each section.
360° EDGES The edges on Whitedot skis are all put through a custom built machine that is programmed with the profile of the ski. This feeds the steel edge material through and perfectly forms the metal to the shape of each ski. This creates a seamless finish to the edge of our skis and with only one join point at the tail of the ski reduces the chance of edge pulls and blow-outs.
TOPSHEETS For 2020 season we are continuing with our classic ‘double layer’ of gloss lacquer which is added to the graphical top sheet to give each colour maximum vibrancy to make the skis stand out from the crowd.
MATERIALS
Edge Grinding When finishing the skis after removing them from the press, the edges have to be ground down to remove any excess resin or materials to create a smooth, sharp finish to the 360° edges.
A C
B M E Innovation Drives Performance + Positive camber + Tip rocker + Tip and tail rocker
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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POSITIVE CAMBER Positive camber is how most people think a ski should look; when a pair of skis are placed together, the tips and tails touch near either end of the ski, with an air gap in the middle. This has the advantage of pressing the tip and tail of the ski into the snow, giving the ski maximum stability from the very start of the turn through to the finish. With the in-built ‘spring’ of the camber bringing a level of liveliness to the ride on firm snow. + ALTUM SERIES + RONDE SERIES
TIP ROCKER In soft conditions adding a degree of rise to the tip smooths the entry of the ski through the snow, allowing the ski to plane quicker and earlier than a conventional cambered ski. When turning in both soft and hard conditions the added lift in the tip means the first part of the ski is de-cambered and ‘pre-bent’ into a carving profile, resulting in less effort to initiate a turn, in all conditions. + RONDE SERIES
TIP + TAIL ROCKER Where the tip affects the first stage of a turn the tail affects the latter stage, reducing the pressure of the ski pushing into the snow. In softer conditions where the tail is partially sunk this will reduce drag, making it easier to break the tail free. Our signature full length sidecut combined with tail rocker frees up the tail without sacrificing grip, giving you a high level of maneuverability. + ALTUM SERIES + RAGNAROK SERIES
CAMBERS
HANDBUILT Constructions TRADITIONAL
CARBON LIGHT
We make our skis with a sandwich construction, this is because it is
We are now on the fourth iteration of our Carbon Light construction as
the most robust, precise and torsionally strong construction method
we constantly develop and improve our materials, prototyping, testing
currently known.
and rolling out new Flax angles and weave.
Our Traditional range is built with a mixture of bi-axial and tri-axial
We blend Flax and Carbon fibre to replace the fibre-glass layers used in
fibre-glass, carbon/kevlar stringers and like all of our skis, a vertically
our Traditional construction resulting in the Carbon Light series being
laminated Poplar-Ash core to ensure a consistent flex throughout the
25% lighter by comparison.
length of the ski. Carbon Light is less susceptible to degradation. The structure of the The Traditional construction offers mass and momentum through the
fibres within the weave of the Flax and Carbon will not break with flexing
snow that a lightweight ski cannot match, it produces a ski that is more
and so remain structurally sound.
stable particularly in difficult conditions. The Traditional construction suits skiers exploring terrain closer to home on the frontside of the
The skier benefits from being more agile, more reactive and able to ski
mountain.
longer as the skis are lighter on the legs.
CONSTRUCTION
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SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
SIZE
RADIUS
WAIST
EFFECTIVE EDGE
CAMBER
PROFILE
FLEX
WEIGHT
ALTUM 94 | ALTUM SERIES Traditional
167cm
17m
94mm
1470mm
4mm
Rockered
6/10
1570g
Traditional
176cm
18.5m
94mm
1380mm
4mm
Rockered
6/10
1720g
Traditional
185cm
20m
94mm
1310mm
4mm
Rockered
6/10
1980g
ALTUM 104 | ALTUM SERIES Traditional
171cm
20m
104mm
1332mm
3mm
Rockered
7/10
1690g
Traditional
179cm
21m
104mm
1412mm
3mm
Rockered
7/10
1860g
Traditional
187cm
22m
104mm
1492mm
3mm
Rockered
7/10
2060g
ALTUM 114 | ALTUM SERIES Traditional
179cm
22m
114mm
1411mm
2mm
Rockered
7/10
2010g
Traditional
187cm
24m
114mm
1491mm
2mm
Rockered
7/10
2080g
RONDE 96 | RONDE SERIES Traditional
168cm
17m
96mm
1358mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1560g
Traditional
177cm
18m
96mm
1448mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1630g
Traditional
186cm
19m
96mm
1538mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1790g
Carbon Light
168cm
17m
96mm
1358mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1420g
Carbon Light
177cm
18m
96mm
1448mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1500g
Carbon Light
186cm
19m
96mm
1538mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1610g
RONDE 110 | RONDE SERIES Traditional
177cm
20m
110mm
1400mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1900g
Traditional
186cm
21m
110mm
1445mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
2000g
Carbon Light
177cm
20m
110mm
1400mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1760g
Carbon Light
186cm
21m
110mm
1445mm
4mm
Rockered
8/10
1820g
8/10
1910g
8/10
2060g
RAGNAROK 118 | RAGNAROK SERIES Carbonlite
190cm
30m
118mm
1530mm
1mm
Rockered
RAGNAROK ASYM | RAGNAROK SERIES Traditional
190cm
30m
122mm
1580mm
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1mm
Rockered
UNIQUE TO WHITEDOT All of our skis are manufactured in pairs and that is how they remain.
All of the wooden core off-cuts are recycled and burnt in the furnace to heat the factory.
All of the cores in Whitedot skis are milled together and then pressed together to ensure that each pair retains the same characteristics.
The composite off-cuts are ground to be recycled into cement, again minimising our wastage.
We design our topsheet graphics so that they not only look great but also highlight the ski shape and profile, making it clear to the end user
360Ëš pre-bent and shaped steel edges to reduce edge pulls and pops.
what each model is for, and capable of. Individually milled aluminium tails in the Ronde Series for alpine The die-cut bases are swapped between skis so that we minimise
mountaineering use.
wastage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SKIS | ALTUM 94
Altum 94 ALTUM SERIES The entire mountain is your playground. Utilising an adaptable 94mm waist, the Altum 94 embodies the meaning of resort-friendly skiing with its ‘point and go’ attitude. The progressive twin rocker profile and 4mm of camber focuses this ski and gives you a mass of grip and pop without compromising on its shallow snow ability. The a dynamic, forward mounting position allows you to direct these skis at those natural features you’ve been eyeing up on the lift and enjoy with ease. Focusing on resort friendly characteristics with an all-mountain ability, the new Altum Series is designed to be your playful daily driver in areas where the snowfall is less fortunate.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
125 - 94 - 117 (185cm)
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
167cm, 176cm, 185cm
1570g, 1720g, 1980g
Waist
Colour
94mm
Orange and Purple
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
17cm, 18.5cm, 20m
815mm, 860mm, 905mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1470mm, 1380mm, 1310mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
4mm
6/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip and tail rockered camber
€598.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with fibre-glass
SKIS | ALTUM 104
Altum 104 ALTUM SERIES The daily resort ski. The Altum 104 is your daily go-to for skiing the resort, this is the one ski we would have in the car when we don’t know what to expect on the mountain. Powder, piste and natural features, the Altum 104 is your companion through the busiest of pistes or widest open bowls. The tip and tail taper pushes more width into the forefront of the ski, this allows for a forward mounting position to make turn initiation easier without sacrificing float and balance. A resort friendly 3mm of camber and hard carving sidecut provides the stability, power and agility to give you this adaptable ski.
Technical Details
TIP
Dimensions
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with fibre-glass
133 - 104 - 123 (179cm)
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
171cm, 179cm, 187cm
1690g, 1860g, 2060g
Waist
Colour
104mm
Purple and Golden Yellow
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
20m, 21m, 22m
815mm, 860mm, 905mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1332mm, 1412mm, 1492mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
3mm
7/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip and tail rockered camber
â‚Ź658.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Construction
SKIS | ALTUM 114
Altum 114 ALTUM SERIES
From first lifts to last light. Utilising our new twin rocker profile the Altum 114 is designed to bring a new level of flexibility to the mountain, with the 114mm waist you can easily release the tail at the end of the turn giving you an intuitive and adaptable feel to a ‘big’ ski. Our signature tip and tail taper pushes more width into the forefront of the ski, this allows for a forward mounting position making turn initiation easier without sacrificing float and balance in the deep snow. A resort friendly 2mm of camber and hard carving sidecut provides a stable and agile platform to give you an adaptable ski for all over the mountain and sidecountry adventures.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
143 - 114 - 132 (187cm)
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
179cm, 187cm
2010g, 2080g
Waist
Colour
114mm
Midnight Navy and Purple
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
22m, 24m
860mm, 905mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1411mm, 1491mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
2mm
7/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip and tail rockered camber
€658.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with fibre-glass
SKIS | RONDE 96
Ronde 96 RONDE SERIES
All mountain. All day. Incorporating a balanced sidecut, traditional camber underfoot with a subtle rocker and a resort friendly 19m turn radius. The Ronde 96 will inject a huge dose of fun into your piste runs due to an abundance of edge grip and stability afforded by the camber underfoot. It is versatile for the big snowfalls and for when you need a single option to ride the powder in the morning and the bumps in the afternoon. Powerful and smooth, this is one ski you will not want to put down at the end of the day.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
132 - 96 - 115 (177cm)
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
168cm, 177cm, 186cm
1560g, 1630g, 1790g
Waist
Colour
96mm
Maroon and Teal
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
17m, 18m,19m
740mm, 780mm, 820mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1358mm,1448mm, 1538mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
4mm
8/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip rockered camber
â‚Ź698.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with fibre-glass
SKIS | RONDE 96 CARBON LIGHT
Ronde 96 Carbon Light RONDE SERIES Your one ski quiver for adventure days. The Ronde 96 Carbon Light is your best friend during longer days and won’t let you down when making the most of those hard-earned turns. Lightweight, accessible touring is the mission of our Carbon Light construction. The versatile sidecut and rockered camber profile is designed to provide you with the platform to cover an abundance of vertical in a single day. The Ronde 96 delivers none-stop from the fresh powder at the peak down through the hard pack on the traverse and into the slush in the parking lot. Go explore. Find your freedom.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
132 - 96 - 115 (177cm)
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
168cm, 177cm, 186cm
1420g, 1500g, 1610g
Waist
Colour
96mm
Dark Teal and Dark Maroon
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
17m, 18m,19m
740mm, 780mm, 820mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1358mm,1448mm, 1538mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
4mm
8/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip rockered camber
â‚Ź998.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with flax and carbon-fibre
SKIS | RONDE 110
Ronde 110 RONDE SERIES
For resort based powder adventures. The Ronde 110 takes the experience from our original, multiple Freeride World Tour winning skis and advances it to the next level. The 110 is an accessible and exciting ride for your resort based powder adventure. We have coupled the low-rise rocker with a healthy camber profile to give stability and grip on harder terrain and manoeuvrability and float in the softer snow. Keeping a 21m turn radius with a tapered shape makes for a stable ride that won’t let you down on the piste.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
145 - 110 - 128 (177cm)
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
177cm, 186cm
1900g, 2000g
Waist
Colour
110mm
Maroon and Dark Teal
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
20m, 21m
780mm, 820mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1448mm, 1538mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
4mm
8/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip rockered camber
â‚Ź698.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with flax and carbon-fibre
SKIS | RONDE 110 CARBON LIGHT
Ronde 110 Carbon Light RONDE SERIES The adventure seeker. In search for untouched snow? The Ronde 110 Carbon Light is our choice for discovering new mountain peaks and untouched basins. Focused on predictability and ease-of-use in difficult snow, it provides versatility with an exciting and agile feel across the entire mountain. Unbeatable edge hold is created by the camber underfoot and the new tip rocker gives you adaptability in difficult snow conditions. Our new low-rise tail is paired seamlessly with the other characteristics to provide a well balanced, all-round excellent ski experience. The Ronde 110 Carbon Light offers you the platform to make the most of those precious turns during a long day exploring the mountain.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
145 - 110 - 128 (177cm)
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
177cm, 186cm
1760g, 1820g
Waist
Colour
110mm
Dark Maroon and Dark Teal
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
20m, 21m
780mm, 820mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1448mm, 1538mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
4mm
8/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip rockered camber
â‚Ź998.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with flax and carbon-fibre
SKIS | RAGNAROK 118 CARBON LIGHT
Ragnarok 118 Carbon Light RAGNAROK SERIES Big mountain with maximum confidence. The Carbon Light edition of the Ragnarok 118 not only brings increased torsional stiffness for security on the steeps but combines it with the Carbon Light weight saving to help you access them. Our Carbon and Flax blend gives a light and reactive ride in all terrain allowing you to ride any face or feature with maximum confidence. The Ragnarok 118 Carbon Light will make the big mountain experience even more accessible.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
143 - 118 - 130
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
190cm
1910g
Waist
Colour
118mm
Transparent Cyan and Midnight Navy
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
30m
865mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1530mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
1mm
8/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip and tail rockered camber
â‚Ź998.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with flax and carbon-fibre
SKIS | RAGNAROK ASYM
Ragnarok ASYM RAGNAROK SERIES A statement in innovation and progress.
Skiing off-piste you are rarely carving a perfect turn, instead you
This balances the different forces working on each ski as you go
use drifting, speed checking, carving and combinations of these to
through the turn, making for an intuitive and two footed ride.
control your line. The ASYM is built for deep days on the mountain and to deal with The ASYM’s signature design is off-set taper, making a left and right
the changeable conditions you face. We selected our Traditional
foot specific ski. While the sidecut radius remains a constant 30m
fibre-glass construction for this new ski because not only is it our
on both edges, the tip and tail of the outside edge tapers earlier than
dampest construction but it also adds mass to the ski, making for a
the inside creating an inside ski with a shorter effective edge that is
stable and confidence-inspiring ride all over the mountain.
easier to control.
Technical Details Construction
TIP
Dimensions
147 - 122 - 134
Sizes
Weight (p/ski)
190cm
2060g
Waist
Colour
122mm
Dark Navy and Dark Grey
Radius
Recommended Mounting Position
30m
865mm (from tail to boot centre)
Effective Edge
Drill Bit
1580mm
3.6mm x 9mm
Camber Height
Flex
1mm
8/10
Camber Profile
MSRP
Tip and tail rockered camber
â‚Ź698.00
MID
TAIL
TIP MID TAIL
FIRM
Traditional : Poplar/Ash core with fibre-glass
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