Zag UBAC

The UBAC is primarily designed for backcountry touring. Its lightweight paulownia wood core makes it efficient for long ascents, though its stiff flex and damp construction perform well enough to handle resort laps if you prefer a lighter, more agile ski.

The five-point shape pulls the widest points of the ski closer to the center, which reduces swing weight and makes the ski feel much more maneuverable in tight, technical terrain like couloirs or dense trees.

Yes, the 102mm waist combined with the generous rocker profile offers plenty of float for most powder conditions. While it isn't a dedicated deep-day powder plank, it strikes a versatile balance that keeps you on top of the snow without feeling cumbersome on firmer, variable conditions.

This is a stiff, high-performance ski that demands an advanced skill set. Because of the carbon and glass fiber reinforcement, it requires a confident, aggressive pilot to engage the edges properly; intermediate skiers may find it too demanding or unforgiving.

The multi-radius sidecut allows the ski to adapt to different turn shapes depending on how much you pressure the edge. It makes the ski feel intuitive, letting you make short, snappy turns in tight spots or long, sweeping arcs when you open it up on wider faces.