The Salomon S/Race GS 12 is a long-turn race ski designed for skiers who want a stable platform at higher speeds. Built with giant slalom in mind, this ski helps maintain a smooth line through extended, sweeping turns on groomed slopes.
With an 18 m radius at its 175 cm length, the S/Race GS 12 encourages controlled, high-speed arcs, while the 115/68/97 sidecut—measuring the width at tip, waist and tail—strikes a balance between edge grip and responsive release. The Salomon X 12 TL GW Race Blue binding integrates seamlessly, offering reliable power transfer from boot to ski. At 2 115 g per ski, the weight lends additional stability through each carved turn.
In ski terms, radius describes the size of the curve a ski naturally traces: a larger number favors longer, more gradual turns. Sidecut (often called taillering) refers to those three width measurements—tip, waist and tail—that shape how easily the ski initiates and holds an edge. Together, these specs define the ski’s behavior, making the S/Race GS 12 well suited to sustained, precise carving on hard-packed snow.
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Salomon says about the S/Race GS 12
Engineered to best match the needs of the most demanding skiers, the S/RACE GS 12 ski is designed for high-power runs on groomed slopes. Featuring the innovative Blade technology, it offers incredible underfoot stability when gliding, yet its liveliness makes it instantly react, so you never have to shave off speed, from the first to the last turn.