Movement Chaman (2007) Written by Ski Review Guest on 12/05 at 06:55 AM
I skied this in-bounds (demo) this past weekend. This ski is extremely light, yet surprisingly stiff.
It’s quick edge to edge and I was able to carve it on hardpack as well as I can any alpine ski. It was an all around very good ski.
My only minor complaint is that in chopped up powder the ski got tossed around a bit. It is really light, so while its swing weight is super low it does get pushed around.
I was looking for a 100% backcountry ski and ended up buying the Movement Spark. It’s a bit heavier, wider, and softer. I decided I was worried about the Chaman getting pushed around in the backcountry crud that you inevitably ski…
That being said - this is a great ski, and it was a tough call - the light weight alone (for going up hill) is very compelling.
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