D3 2010 Z7 ST Diamond Ladies Slalom Ski- Blank with Fin

The all new D3 2010 Z7 ST Diamond Slalom Ski, has been improved for the 2010 tournament season. With positive design feedback from our D3 team skiers and an ever-present, burning desire to build the finest ski on the water the new Z7 ST Diamond was born. One of the great things about being a small company is not being tied to traditional model year and marketing schedule constraints. When new slalom technology is discovered we can immediately deliver it to the marketplace. With this quick-strike design commitment in mind all new hard–tooling molds were manufactured for the new Z7 ST Diamond putting our best ski in your hands today!

We have developed technology based on the biomechanical differences between men and women. The new Z7 ST Diamond features the following changes to improve the performance for lighter weight skiers.

Women skiers tend to carry their center of gravity lower and further back when compared to their male counterparts. With this difference in mind we adjusted the start of the flat spot of the ski to allow female skiers to naturally stand slightly forward of the skis fulcrum point. The delivers the skier instant access to the tip which starts the turns more efficiently and improves cross-course hold. Since lighter weight skiers tend to ride higher in the water more rocker more rocker has been added to the ski shape improving over-all angle and again reducing the effort to complete a turn.

The ST Diamond continues to expand upon the successful, innovative design features of the Z7. With months of intense testing and feedback six important improvements were engineered into the new ST.

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The D3 Z7 ST Diamond continues to expand upon the successful, innovative design features of the Z7. With months of intense testing and feedback six important improvements were engineered into the new ST.

• Modified tail exit radius - Reduces water tension and drag improving skier speed.

• Increased depth of tail concave – Absolutely eliminates tail release or “tail blow” in extreme turn situations.

• Increased radius of the bevels from the rear heel to the tail of the ski – Allowing the ski to ride deeper in the water, improving skier stability during the edge change and glide out to the buoy.

• Relocated transition from rocker to flat spot- Places the fulcrum point between the skiers front and rear foot putting the skier in complete control of the turns.

• Modified concave as it transitions to the outside edge- Improving the glide-out and stabilizing the edge-change, delivering course width without additional skier effort.

• Increased radius size of front bottom bevels - Engages the front rocker of the ski to help initiate the turn and allows the skier to progressively build angle approaching the wake.

Ski design legend, Denny Kidder, and on-the water design engineer, Will Bush, have left no stone unturned while teaming up to create the Z7 ST, the ultimate tournament tool. Feel the stability, consistency, width and speed of the all new Z7 ST for yourself. Available today in a junior 62” and 64” through 68” adult versions.

Capitalizing on the original Z7 Diamond design, the ST also includes:

• Center Mass Load Distribution - This means the ski is wider under your feet, creating more support and improving overall glide.

• Programmed Concave Transition - Creates stability during the edge change, eliminates pre-mature roll in.

• Progressive Radius Rails - A small, flat area where the concave and bottom bevel meet. Improves stability and control.

• Compound Radius Bevel Definition - The most complex combination of increasing and decreasing radius bevels ever produced. These compound radius bevels improve the stability of the ski throughout the edge-change and turn. Delivering the rock-solid feel short line skiers demand.

• Inside Radius Side-Cut - Improves turning, eliminates the “all at once” turn.

• ZTM (Zero Tolerance Manufacturing) - Improves individual ski consistency. Ski cloning is now possible.

• Three stage rocker - All three zones are designed independently for the largest sweet-spot available.

• Symmetrical Turn Design - The tip to tail overall rocker, platform placement (flat spot) and rise over distance is independently controlled and measured to guarantee left and right turn symmetry. Left and right foot forward skiers will have the best turns available. No smoke and mirrors, the perfect blend of these design parameters will result in a great turning ski on both sides.