NEO 2
Same Name - Radical Change
Many skiers are looking for the fastest accelerating and decelerating ski they can find....that also offers turns that are lightning fast. Well the new Neo 2 Slalom is the ski you have been waiting on. So what makes this happen you ask? Lets explain:
The overall shape of the Neo 2 features a wider front portion of the ski that quickly tapers down to a very narrow tail. And when blended with the widest and deepest edge to edge concave in the lineup, you get a ski that truly is amazing at how it creates, and gets rid of speed. Add to this bevel angles that are "fatter" than either the ION or NRG, and the narrow tail, and you have a ski that is easier to rotate in the turn while still sitting deeper in the turn. This radical approach to ski design truly creates a very unique experience behind the boat that skiers are really starting to love!
NEO 2 approaches the slalom course challenge from the other end of the spectrum.
Our design starting point was to analyze and match the skier's position and stance at every point throughout the course.
The back half of the ski has a progressively larger and rounder bevel that provides depth and stability as the ski drifts into angle.
When you move forward over the ski tip, into and through the turn, and expect that cross-course acceleration, the ski increases support, lift and angle. As additional pressure is applied to the tip, the more the ski reciprocates, by providing support from the smaller, tighter radiused bevels and decreased tunnel volume.
One of the most significant changes compared with prior D3 slalom skis is the change in bevel angle. This bevel angle change allows you to stay upright and level, from the wake into the outbound swing into the buoy.
Tunnel concave has been optimized to promote width in the course without an unwanted excess of speed in the turns.
While the name is the same, everything has changed. The ski comes in two significantly different flex options - standard and stiff. Most skiers will prefer the standard flex.
Give the NEO 2 a test ride. It is ready for you in four different sizes - 65", 66", 67" and 68".
The NEO 2 features:
- Ski Profile - Wider front / narrower tail.
- Tunnel Concave - Optimized to promote width in the course without unwanted excess of speed in the turns.
- Rocker Profile - Higher rocker - Designed to promote the ideal turn at each buoy.
- Tail Shape - Narrower tail means less resistance which allows the tail to rotate the ski into immediate angle.
- Bevel Angle - Totally new design allows you to stay upright and level over the ski.
- Bevel Shape - The back half of the ski has a progressively larger and rounder bevel that provides depth and stability.
- Machine Screw Inserts - Accommodates D3, Reflex and most current binding hole patterns. All inserts are set in hard PVC anchor blocks for trouble free screw retention.
- Accuset Fin Block - Accurate, three-point set screws for easy fin adjustments and laser aligned fin position.
- Sizes - 65", 66", 67" and 68"