ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND “The middle of the desert is a strange place to meet for a ski trip. Yet, here I was surrounded by tumbleweed, buckling my seat belt in an early 90’s Subaru Outback that had clearly seen better days, embarking on a 6 hour road trip with a guy I’d never met from a ski company I’d only heard of a few months prior. Neither of us knew it then, but the Subaru that Timothy had bought for pocket change as an RMU commuter project would not last the winter. Our friendship and my relationship with RMU, however, would only go on to grow from there.
I had first heard of RMU when an old college buddy of mine asked me if I wanted to get in at the ground level with a small start up company doing things right, and trying to build a community of dedicated skiers skiing on their boards. I’m a sucker for an underdog story, so after I checked out the specs on their skis, I decided to sign on.
The thing that makes the people defining RMU so unique is that all of them would be doing extraordinary things, with or without RMU. The difference is that they are choosing to do it with RMU, because they have an innate passion for the sport, and they truly believe this company represents the best way for them to express it.”
I went from being their only athlete in Utah to becoming a stakeholder in the company over the course of about 100 ski days. Along the way, I shared a lot of truly amazing experiences with the RMU family, making friends and turns that will always hold a special place with me.
Mike Rosenberg Operations Manager 185 Professor, 185 BLS
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GUS “Everyone wants to know, “Who is Gus?” I get asked that all the time. The truth is, I don’t know! All of our skis have a story; you’ll just have to dig a little deeper for the Gus’. If you’re looking for a narrower, full camber carver, the Gus is your ski. Having been a little burnt out on skiing a wide ski all the time, I’ve been looking for a dependable, traditional cambered ski. It’s fun for jibbing around, skiing the pipe, dropping little cliffs, and cruising corduroy. The Gus is exactly the design I envisioned for the days that you just want to play and enjoy the sun. Its slightly narrower shape keeps it light, quick edge-to-edge, and extremely playful. Its thick poplar core gives the ski a natural dampness without the added weight of extra metal.” Luke “Ocho” Allen Breckenridge, CO 178 Diam, 175 Apostle, 185 North Shore
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All-Mountain // Park
85% On-Piste, 15% Off-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (118-85-112) • Length: 162cm, 172cm, 182cm • Weight: 7 lbs
• Turn Radius: 20m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • Traditional Camber • MSRP: $699.99
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DIAM “With a little bit more camber than a normal ski, the Diam gives you a ton of pop, and is extremely playful all over the mountain. The symmetrical shape can be misleading, but make no mistake; this is the allmountain ski of skis. The first time I ever skied the Diam was a training day at Waterville Valley, in New Hampshire. All of my coaches thought my skis were a little too fat for rails, and that all the camber would make it hard for me to ride rails. They were absolutely blown away by the way I was able to handle myself on the Diam! The true testament to the Diam’s design is its all-mountain capability. It’s a light and flexible ski that is just as much fun ripping groomers, bumps, and crud, as it is in the park. To say the Diam is a versatile park ski is a drastic understatement.” Nate Miceli Park City, UT (formerly from the East Coast) 178 Diam, 185 North Shore
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All-Mountain // Park
75% On-Piste, 25% Off-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (124-93-124) • Length: 152cm, 162cm, 172,cm, 178cm, 182cm • Weight: 7.2lbs
• Turn Radius: 19m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • Traditional Camber • MSRP: $734.99
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WISCO “The first thing you need to know about the Wisco is: There is no Wisco. It’s the only ski in our Underground Series that we’ve ever talked about in any official capacity. We have a slew of skis that have never been available to the general public. They’re pretty niche, and you have to know someone to get a pair. We developed the Wisco in collaboration Will Drescher, a high school student from Appleton, Wisconsin. He approached us with an idea for building a symmetrical 5-point shaped ski, and ever since then there has been a waiting list of people trying to get their hands on a pair. We build an undisclosed number every year, and they’re generally sold out before we are finished with production. It brings back memories of our days building skis in the garage. Projects like this keep us grounded and remind us who we are.” Mike Waesche Breckenridge, CO 178 Diam, 186 Professor, 185 North Shore, 178 Fat Girl
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• Turn Radius: XXm • Full Wood Core: Ash • Traditional Camber • MSRP: $734.99
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SPECS: • Dimensions: (114-120-102-120-114) • Length: 172cm, 178cm, 182cm • Weight: XX lbs
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CLIMAX “The climax of any person’s ski day is that one run when you could swear you just skied into a Warren Miller film. Your turns are so effortless as his lustrous voice describes them in all their glory for the viewers on the chair lift. Then, as with any climax, comes the adrenaline crash and loss of energy. This ski was designed to be a narrower, less fatiguing version of the CRM, prolonging your climax . It’s multi-talented and has a progressive flex like the CRM, but it’s a little lighter and nimbler, giving you just the boost you need to perform your best all day long.” Chuck Findley 185 Climax
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All-Mountain // Carving
90% On-Piste, 10% Off-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (128-88-118) • Length: 175cm, 185cm • Weight: 8.2lbs
• Turn Radius: 17m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • Early Rise, Camber, Flat Tail • MSRP: $834.99
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CRM “I was extremely nervous,” said Chris Coleman, owner of Base Mountain Sports in Beaver Creek, Colorado, when asked what he was thinking before his first run on the CRM. Coleman had plenty of reasons to be nervous after all, he had helped design it. “I wanted something with a progressive flex, and a sidecut that was appropriate for intermediate and advanced skiers alike. RMU had been working on a flat tail backcountry ski that was exceptionally light, and it was from this concept that we started to build my ski. After over 20 years running a ski shop, you just know what is going to work and what is not. From my first turn, I knew that we had a winner. The reality is that if you put a beginner on the CRM, it’s forgiving and enjoyable; put an advanced skier on it, and the progressive flex handles the extra speed and energy accordingly. It is the ski I recommend to anyone who wants one ski for everyday.” Chris Coleman Beaver Creek, CO CRM 175 & 185
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All-Mountain // Carving // Backcountry
70% On-Piste, 30% Off-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (138-101-128) • Length: 155cm, 165cm, 175cm, 185cm • Weight: 7.6lbs
• Turn Radius: 19m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • Tip Early Rise, Camber, Flat Tail • MSRP: $849.99
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BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL “It was my day off and I noticed that the Blue Light on the Baxter Hotel was blinking, signaling fresh snow at Bridger Bowl. Knowing the locals, I was sure the lower mountain was spent, but the Ridge and Schlashmans would still have a few stashes. There was no question that today was a Blue Light special day. Don’t think of the BLS as a specialty tool...It’s a multi-tool, and the only one you’ll need for whatever comes your way in rugged big mountain terrain. With just the right amount of tip rocker, this ski flies through deep snow effortlessly, yet still initiates turns on hard pack with precision. The camber underfoot provides superior edge grip in the crux of your turn and propels you into your next, while the stiff tail finishes the turn strong and keeps you stable at high speeds.” Kyle Thomas Bozeman, MT 195 BLS, 186 Guyot, 185 Apostle
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Big Mountain // Back Country
60% On-Piste, 40% Off-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (144-110-133) @185 • Length: 155cm, 165cm, 175cm, 185cm, 195cm • Weight: 9.2lbs
• Turn Radius: 22.5m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • Early Rise, Camber, Flat Tail • MSRP: $874.99
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THE APOSTLE “I snowboard. That’s what I do, and it’s what I’ve always done...until I found a pair of RMU Apostles on display in Northern California. I had been saving for a split board, but as I looked at the design and shape, it just made so much sense. On the Apostle, RMU took the widest parts of the ski, usually found at the end of the tip and tail, and moved them towards the center a little, creating what look like “bumps” in the sidecut, allowing for five points of edge contact in a turn, instead of the traditional three. I made my decision on the spot: I was going to learn to ski. When I picked the skis up off the wall, they were impossibly light, and I knew that these were my new ticket to the backcountry. I ended up putting 100+ days on my Apostles this past season, and I’ve never looked back. They loved everything I put in front of them, from Montana powder to California corn. A versatile design with virtually no compromise, pound for pound, you cannot get a better ski than the RMU Apostle.” William Edwards Mount Shasta, CA 185 Apostle, 185 North Shore
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50% On-Piste, 50% Off-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (126-132-105-120-114) @ 185 • Length: 175cm, 185cm • Weight: 9.2lbs
• Turn Radius: 17.3m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • 5-Point Rocker, Camber, Rocker • MSRP: $849.99
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NORTH SHORE “I was given a ski to test and was more than happy to comply. I have been pushing RMU’s prototypes to their limits for the past five years, and I love my job. I was told this ski was going to be the big brother to the Apostle. I packed the car, loaded my sled and headed out to see what this ski could do. It was going to be called the North Shore, named after an out-of- bounds area off of Jackson Hole. In one run I knew the ski fit its namesake perfectly. The stiffer flex combined with a wide 5-point shape gives it more stability in deeper snow, while allowing it to remain nimble and versatile. The North Shore is the best overall powder and backcountry ski I have ever skied. In fact, when I went to Alaska for the spring, I asked to bring it along...it was the only ski I took on the helicopter all season.” Mike Reed Frisco, CO North Shore 185, Diam 178, Apostle 185, Professor 186, Enchilada 185
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Big Mountain // Back Country
60% On-Piste, 40% Off-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (126-136-114-128-120) • Length: 165cm, 175cm, 185cm, 195cm • Weight: 9.5lbs
• Turn Radius: 16m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • 5-Point, Rocker, Camber, Rocker • MSRP: $874.99
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THE WHOLE ENCHILADA “What do you get when you give a ski that is 132mm in the waist a 16m turn radius...The Whole Enchilada! The result is a super-sized shape that thinks like a slightly slimmer ski . On hard pack the 5-point shape gives you what you need to carve a turn, while its large surface area provides unprecedented float in deep white smoke. It’s a perfect ski for shooting across the resort to drop a backcountry gate, or for that heaven-sent sled skiing run. Don’t expect this to be your daily driver, but it’s a deep powder ski that has no rival!” Jonathan Bradley Leadville, CO 185 Enchilada, 186 Professor, 185 BLS, 185 Apostle
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Powder
95% Powder, 5% Off That Over There
SPECS: • Dimensions: (148-156-132-148-140) • Length: 165cm, 175cm, 185cm, 195cm • Weight: 10lbs
• Turn Radius: 16m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • 5-Point, Rocker, Camber, Rocker • MSRP: $899.99
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THE PROFESSOR “I am a school teacher, what do I know about testing skis? I only know if I like them or don’t. That’s the best I can tell you. I actually laughed out loud when I heard that the shortest size Professor was a 176cm. I am a 5’1”, 108lb school teacher who claims her weekend warrior status with pride. As I took my first run in them, one of my friends asked, “What’s up with those two snowboards attached to your feet?” We headed straight for the back bowls of Vail as I wondered the same thing. Perched above China Bowl, I said a little prayer, hoping I really would be able to handle these skis. Two turns into it, and I was wearing a powder covered smile. They turned easily and plowed effortlessly through the chop, taking me over the ridge to drift, dreamlike, through un-tracked fluff. That run, I was the first in my group to the chair lift. And now, I’m a proud owner of the Professor...176s, by the way.” Ashley Weaver Edwards, CO 176 Professor
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Big Mountain // Powder
80% Off-Piste, 20% On-Piste
SPECS: • Dimensions: (146-120-136) • Length: 176cm, 186cm, 200cm • Weight: 11lbs
• Turn Radius: 32m • Full Wood Core: Poplar • Rocker, Camber, Rocker • MSRP: $849.99