Candide AK 121 Skis

The unisex Candide AK 121 skis are designed for expert skiers looking for an alpine ski geared toward freeride and backcountry skiing, with a focus on performance in powder. Their 121 mm waist width and specific rocker profile enhance floatation in deep snow. You’ll enjoy a technical ski with refined handling, featuring a triple sidecut and a construction designed to minimize weight. This model is available in a standard length of 184 cm.

A freeride backcountry ski designed for powder

Designed for the Freeride line, the Skis Candide AK 121 alpine ski is described as a backcountry ski for expert skiers, with a clear emphasis on its powder capabilities. Its 121 mm waist width, combined with sidecut dimensions of 149-121-141 mm, contributes to its float in deep snow. The Powder Rocker profile with a flat camber is paired with an Adaptive Rocker profile—a combination that promotes floatation while maintaining stability on the piste. With a sidecut radius of 21/27/23 m, the triple-radius design is engineered to facilitate turn initiation and maintain good stability at high speeds across varied backcountry terrain.

A lightweight and sturdy C-Light Core construction

The Candide AK 121 skis feature a C-Light Core construction that aims to balance lightness and strength—a key factor for stringing together freeride runs. The core combines paulownia and poplar wood—materials chosen for their weight-to-stiffness ratio—reinforced with fiberglass and carbon. This design helps maintain a claimed weight of 2,000 g per ski in the 184 cm size, which is relatively light for a model of this width. The use of bio-based epoxy resin—which partially replaces petrochemicals with renewable materials—and FSC-certified wood cores adds a more sustainable dimension to the construction without compromising the product’s performance-oriented design.

A durable structure for intensive freeride use

To withstand the demands of freeride skiing, the Candide AK 121 skis incorporate several durability-focused features. The Corund topsheet is advertised as chip-resistant, a key advantage during repeated contact with edges or hard snow. The P-Tex 4000 bases are designed for fast, long-lasting glide—a tangible benefit during long days on the slopes or in the backcountry. Available in several lengths (179 cm, 184 cm, 190 cm), with 184 cm as the standard length, these skis are designed for serious alpine skiing, featuring a wide platform suited to deep and varied terrain.

The Candide AK 121 skis are thus a unisex freeride backcountry alpine ski model designed for expert skiers who prioritize performance in powder and stability at high speeds.