I am looking for a light weight ski for use with Scarpa T-4s and a voile cable binding. Intended use: Hiking trails, traverses and summits(?) Disappointed with so-called xcd offerings.
How much camber does this ski have? (for grip wax or kicker skins)
Is the ski robust enough for a telly binding?
Has any of your clients tried this?
Movement Race Pro 71 Ski
The new Gold Fish, aka perfect weapon. Known for producing some of the highest-performing skis atop the surface-area-to-weight charts, Movement has endeared themselves to skiers who demand premium gear. As the name would suggest, the Race Pro 71 is 71mm wide underfoot and represents the middlest ski within Movement’s Race Pro lineup, right between the 66 and 77. Wider than most race skis, narrower than most mountaineering skis, the Race Pro 71 is an objective-seeking missile designed to get you there and back in record time. And since it’s available in lengths that give an advantage on the way down, you’ll get there with an even bigger smile on your face. With a top-secret core that lets the 168cm length weigh in at a shockingly low number, you basically have a race ski underneath you on the way up. But the extra girth and tip rocker will quickly remind you that this doesn’t handle like a typical race ski on the way down. The tip notch accepts bungee-style race attachments for the fastest transitions in case you want to go back for more and have no time to waste. The Race Pro 71 is the gram-counters adventure ski, powder ski, and mountaineering ski, or the everyday tourer’s race ski or objective ski. Either way, it’s fun, well-engineered, and should become your ski.
- Ultralight Karuba core is the tried and true method of producing a durable, featherweight ski.
- P-Tex 5000 is one of the hardest base materials available, ensuring Ferrari-like handling on the way down.
- Titanal Double Plate Reinforcement zones for enhanced binding and core integrity.
- Race Edge is lightweight yes still cuts through hard snow like butter.
- Movement says the Race Pro 71 is 90% Performance Skiing and 30% Classic Touring, which means it's 120% awesome.
Matching Skins: You can choose from standard precut skins with tip and tail clip, or go fast with Movement's race skins.
Update 2018/29: Topsheet has very slightly changed graphic, otherwise the ski is the same.
Update 2019/20: Movement got in touch with their artistic side and updated the topsheet graphic, otherwise these remain the same.
Update 2021/22: Movement updated the topsheet and tweaked the shape of the shovel.
| Specifications | |
| Lengths (cm) | 160, 168 |
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Weight |
775g [160] 830g [168] |
| Weight (pair) | 1550g [160] 1660g [168] |
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109-71-90 |
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Turn |
18m [160] 19m [168] |
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Skin |
Tip notch, race style |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Light rocker tip, carmber underfoot, slightly raised tail |
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Tapered tip, shorter radius, flat tail |
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Cap with TPT wrapped core |
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Karuba wood |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | What moves you? |
| Notes | Titanal mounting plates |
| Bottom Line | Oversized race ski |
| Compare to other Race Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
9/19/2021
9/20/2021
Hey Mike, I would not recommend mounting a telemark binding on a Movement race construction. There will not be enough of a mounting plate under the toe to secure your binding. The camber on the ski is about 5mm which would not be enough for grip wax. I would look at skis with large mounting plates at the toe since that's where you will have all of your power transfer.
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I've bought this ski three times now, and I downright loved it. Honestly the perfect ski. I use it for everything. I've skied everything from speed laps at the resort, to big mountain objectives like the Grand Teton or Longs Peak. For me, this ski can handle surprisingly deep powder but still feels like a 71 on bulletproof snow. Overall, this ski is like a transformer, race ski on the way up, touring ski performance on the way down.
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10/8/2019
How compatible are these with non-race boots like the Scarpa F1? Is the ski sufficiently wide?
10/8/2019
Luka, first thought is that it will be easier to handle this Thoroughbred ski. It would be OK. You didn't mention your intended use. If you are using for a race/long touring ski, I would recommend the 168cm. If you are not racing it's bigger brother is also something to look at Race Pro 77.
11/25/2019
Thank you Jeff. I'm looking for a lightweight ski for PNW volcanos, traverses and occasional races. Will use with superlights/F1s. I will consider the 77s, also recommend them in 168 for my 5'10" 160lb self? Already have BMT 94s and am trying to avoid overlap.
11/25/2019
Hey Luka! Both the Race Pro 71 and 77 would be excellent skis for volcano tours and rec-class skimo races. If you're planning on using F1's as your only boot, I'd lean toward the additional width of the Race Pro 77; if you're considering getting a skimo race boot (e.g. Alien, PdG, Backland Ultimate), I'd go for the speedier Race Pro 71. Both skis would work well for you in the 168cm length.
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