Surf, Slash, Slarve
The latest board in the backcountry ski test quiver to get the most-favored status is the Ogso Corbets. Named after the famed Corbet’s Couloir that’s accessible from the Jackson Hole Ski Resort, it measures in at 110mm underfoot. It’s a dedicated backcountry powder ski with a nimble, surfy feel and even-tempered personality that makes for effortless powder skiing.
Ogso Corbets Shape and Specs
The Ogso Corbets design matches the generous rocker in the tip and tail with a modest sidecut and limited taper. The result is a responsive ride with smooth turn initiation and a surfy finish when you want it. Its agile feel makes for effortless short-radius turns that let you weave through tree glades. And there’s plenty of running length to drive wider arcs when the terrain opens up. Either way, the Ogso Corbet’s instills the confidence to make turns that take advantage of any terrain.
Don’t be afraid to ski Corbet’s longer than you normally would. It fits the modern shape category that I believe should be skied longer. The 179cm model measures 139-110-125mm and skis above its width class for float while staying nimble and fun at any speed. Its lightweight paulownia wood core is laid up with a mix of carbon, aramid and fiberglass. It offers an even flex and a damp feel for such a light ski, letting you ride through variable snow conditions with confidence. It turns on a dime and settles into effortless arcs of any size without hesitation. Load it up, and it responds with energy, diving into the fall line with ease, so you can run it out and surf, slarve or slash at will.
Nimble, Surfy, Powder Hound
On paper, the Ogso Corbets goes head-to-head with award-winning skis like the venerable DPS Wailer 112 Tour1 (now called the Pagoda 112), one of my favorite lightweight powder-touring boards. Both skis weigh in at about 1.5kg/ski (179cm) and offer a lively feel. The Ogso is every bit as lively and, arguably, more nimble in its maneuvering. Like the 112, the Corbets feels remarkably light on the skin track without feeling nervous or hesitant on the descent. It’s the kind of ski you can step into and feel right at home with from the first turn. Check out the Mountain Shop in Portland, Oregon or Doug’s in Hood River or Mountain Supply in Bend to get yourself a pair.
More backcountry ski reviews:
Ogso Schwarztor (104mm)
Ogso Couturier (104mm)
Voile SuperCharger (106mm)
Prior Husume (109mm)
DPS Wailer 112 Tour (112mm)
Voile HyperDrifter (121mm)
DPS Lotus 124 2.0 (124mm)
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