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Coalition Snow Rafiki Skis - Women's - 2020/2021
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Float through powder and crush corduroy on these playful, surfy pow slayers. Rafiki means "friend" in Swahili and, indeed, Coalition Snow Rafiki skis will be your best bud when snow flies.
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Best Use
Downhill Skiing
Ski Terrain
Powder
Ski Camber
Tip and Tail Rocker
- These pivoting, nimble skis will float you through Hokkaido deep drifts, twist through tight trees and bumps and still carve a groomer with ease
- Ample tips and waists provide a floaty ride; pared-down tails make for quick release and instant control
- Camber underfoot allows you to have full control on groomers
- Sandwich construction with full-width triaxial fiberglass layup
- Blended hardwood core is composed of poplar, hard maple and ash
- UHMWPE sidewalls and layers of VDS rubber
- 4001 sintered base and 2 mm full-wrapped steel edges
- Dual-radius sidecut has a shorter radius at the tips for easy turn initiation and a slightly longer radius at the tails to maintain stability and control, especially at speed
- Early-rise tip profile is a directional shape that pairs off-piste stability and soft snow performance with control
- Rocker in the tips handles crud and bumps up front and provides maximum float in the soft snow; slightly eased tails enhance control
- Graphics by Brooklyn Bell
- Coalition Snow is woman-owned and operated
Made in USA.
If you have questions regarding ski sizing, please visit a sales specialist at your local REI or contact us at 1-800-426-4840.
View all Coalition Snow Powder Skis| Best Use | Downhill Skiing |
|---|---|
| Ski Terrain | Powder |
| Ski Camber | Tip and Tail Rocker |
| Tail Type | Partial Twin |
| Core | Wood |
| Bindings Included | No |
| Boot Sole Compatibility | Bindings Not Included |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight (Pair) | 8 lbs. 3 oz. |
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jessetter
Costa Mesa, Ca
Ready for ANYTHING!
3 years ago
I tried these for the first time last week at Mammoth and had the biggest smile on my face the whole time! I’m sure my husband (a snowboarder) was tired of hearing me shout how awesome the ride was!! I haven’t gotten to try them in powder yet but they gave me such boosted confidence for the groomers and the later afternoon chop. These skis make me feel like I can conquer anything! I purchased the 157cm. My first pair of skis were longer at 168cm with an 86mm waist. The Rafiki are VERY different but SO much more fun and responsive. Love the twin tips! Can’t wait to get back out there!!
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Experience Level:Intermediate
Yes , I recommend this product
Rblum
Tahoe City
Such a fun ski!
4 years ago
I took the Rafikis out on a powder day and had so much fun! Compared to the Abyss 173, the comparable length Rafiki was nimble and light but still stiff enough for me to trust at high speeds. A few days later I took them for some groomer laps and felt stable and secure hooking into the snow at high speeds. These skis are less aggressive than the rest of their line, however they don’t compromise any of the stability and performance. You just won’t have to work as hard ;)
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'1"
Experience Level:Expert
Yes , I recommend this product
Jphoran3
North Bend, WA
POW-slayer!
3 years ago
I love these skis for pow days! They are so floaty and fun! They plow through on the deep days but also do a amazing job keeping you on top of the chunder even if there’s only a few extra inches. They even hold an edge for some carving on the groomers if needed! Highly recommend, plus who can say know to the graphics Coalition pops out every year?!?! ::heart eyes emoji::
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Experience Level:Expert
Yes , I recommend this product
NatashaWay
Whistler, BC
Best tool for the pow
3 years ago
These beauties are the best skis I've ever ridden in powder. They float so nicely, turn easily, hold their own, and let me play in my favorite kind of snow without much effort. They're perfect for those big open powder fields or for some tight deep trees and they've kept me vertical after quite a few cliff drops! Plus the design is fire - I get so many compliments!
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Experience Level:Expert
Yes , I recommend this product
Erin220
My favorite all-around ski
4 years ago
I was looking for a ski to have a little fun on while keeping up with my family on the slopes—and I found one! It’s great on the powder but carves into the cord. I don’t even get my powder skis out it’s so good!
Height:5'3"
Age:35–44
Experience Level:Intermediate
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product