Ski Trab Magico.2 Ski
When Golden State signed Kevin Durant in 2016, dub nation wondered if another superstar was what the team really needed. Many fans worried that management was trying to fix something that wasn’t broken, but in the end, this gamble would pay-off big time. The Warriors went on to win the NBA title back-to-back in 2017 and 2018, proving that the adage ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ isn’t without exception. Much like the Golden State fans who worried about the KD trade, we may have doubted Ski Trab’s decision to rework the original Magico (but only for the briefest of moments). Luckily, the Magico.2's are everything the original Magico's were, only better in every way. Ski Trab's insanely durable 14-layer Aramid construction remains the bedrock of the ski. The shape and profile have been updated to enhance the skiability without compromising any performance. Ski Trab added some rocker, widened and lengthened the tips (the ski measures ~2cm longer in the 171cm length), and altered the flex of the ski so turn-initiation is easier and the back half of each turn is rock solid. This updated flex pattern allows you to carve the wind buff at the top of the couloir, nimbly hop turn through the steep choke, and then float through the pow fields at the bottom without compromise. With a waist measuring somewhere in the mid-80mm range (depending on the length you buy), the Ski Trab Magico.2 is a magic(o) all-mountain ski, and is ready for almost any type of snow (like we said in the original Magico listing, show us someone who can ski breakable crust *well*. We're waiting).
- NoShock, a semi-soft barrier sitting between the edge and the core and which covers the tip and tail entirely, absorbs vibrations and provides stability.
- The sidecut and flex pattern of the Magico 2 were built in tandem with one another, and work together to help the ski feel stable and damp.
- With 10% flex underfoot and 20-30% flex in the tip and tail, you get the playfulness you want alongside the stable platform you need.
- HiConnect is an internal carbon bridge that spans the guts of the ski from edge to edge, ensuring torsional rigidity.
- Polymer inserts run lengthwise along the tip and tail, dampening vibrations and protecting the core of the ski.
- DuoTail splits the tail down the middle, providing extra sensitivity as you finish a turn without hooking.
- Sorry for the basketball reference, we do try to spice things up occasionally.
- Aramid honeycomb in the core provides an optimal strength-to-weight ratio.
- Ski Trab offers a 3-year warranty on this ski, which is made in Bormio, Italy.
Update 2021/22: Trab updated the graphics for the new season; construction remains the same.
Update 2023/24: Same beloved ski with a new paint job.
Specifications | |
Lengths (cm) | 157cm, 164cm, 171cm, 178cm |
Weight |
990g [157] 1020g [164] 1055g [171] 1105g [178] |
Weight (pair) | 1980g [157] 2040g [164] 2110g [171] 2210g [178] |
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118-88-104 [157] 118-88-104 [164] 118-85-104 [171] 118-85-104 [178] |
Turn |
19.5m [157] 21.1m [164] 21.1m [171] 23.2m [178] |
Skin |
Attivo clips |
Specs Verified | Yes |
Design | |
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Control Progressive Flex; contact points moved out for longer tip/tail |
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Control radius technology; moved widest point of tip forward |
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14-layer Attivo process w/ HiBox carbon cage |
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Aramid honeycomb |
Skimo Co Says | |
Usage | Mountaineering, speed touring in all conditions |
Notes | New shape and profile will make for even easier turn initiation |
Bottom Line | The Champion |
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Questions & Reviews
These have been in the quiver for coming up on a year now, riding on thin fall cover through the lift season at Baker and now into spring tour season. These are my lightest boards in a 7-set quiver and are the 2nd shortest. That said, they easily have the longest effective edge.
If you're used to a wider, heavily rockered "typical" PNW ski, these may feel like chopsticks under foot. For me they were quite catchy until I heavily detuned tip and tail edges to match the effective edge length on my longest rockered ski. (The tune on these was phenomenal out of the box, making a couple of the techs drool, but the razor sharp edge on my pair was full length)
They came alive after detune and were manageable in most PNW conditions, and fun in anything remotely light or when ski penetration was under 4-5 inches. Lift served hardback was a blast with 30-40 mph carving/ cruising. My best ski on ice and 3rd best in moguls. I've been sorely tempted to mount these with Shifts for next season (sorry skimo folks, but that would make them even more fun on piste).
On a "full conditions" BC tour I had the choice of skiing an icy chute or a mank bowl next door. Normally I'd be on wide rockered skis and choose the bowl. With the Magicos, the ice was preferable.
Now that we're getting some spring snow-pack consolidation and baby suncups, these are my go-tos. Just so fun. Hike long, ski steep. Beware though, no switch/ no falling leaf! Those tails will dive.
Cheers, Pat
That's an interesting take on 'effective' edge. I may have to try that.
You are not alone with the idea to mount a freeride touring binding on a Trab aramid-core ski. One of the owners of SkiTrab has the beefy SkiTrab TR1 binding on a Maestro.2 ski. To him that's the best of both worlds. You may consider that combo.
Cheers,
Brian
Thanks!
Both are good options for what you are up to. That said, we gave the champion nod to the Trabs for a reason, and such reasons certainly apply to a.m. fitness laps in icy conditions. The Magico, backed by a stiffer profile and longer turning radius, provides excellent edge security. I don't think you'd find this ski struggling to bite into firm/icy snow. When the conditions become more favorable, you'll find this ski excels on long, fast turns. Which, of course, can be quite joyful on groomers when in good shape. That's not to say the Fischer can't do the same, but the Magico does it at ~200g less. Could be a sweet ski for you!
Most of us here, in the 5'10-6' range, 150-180lbs, ski the 171cm Magico.2s. My powder skis are 177-180cm, and I size my Trabs at 171cm. I think you could ski either the 171cm or the 164cm - the 164 would be lighter, more maneuverable in tight places and easier to jump turn/kick turn in very steep terrain. The 171cm could be driven a little harder and would float better in powder, for more moderate terrain where you want to open it up and ski fast. I would choose based on whether your priority is stability at speed and float/downhill performance (171cm), or maneuverability and light weight for fitness and mountaineering (164cm).
How this Magico compare with the Atomic Backland 85 UL?
The UL 85 is very light for its price, but won't match the ski performance in the full range of conditions a a Ski Trab ski.
I,m 177cm and 74 kg. I have the Scarpa Alien 1.1, and looking for some light skis to pair with. I intend to do some couloirs and every year I take part in two or tree skimo races. I don’t want a pure skimp race ski. I’m thinking in something more polyvalent. Movement Race Pro 85, Ski Trab Maestro, Magico…. Which one do you recommend and what size? (Couloirs, steep tight terrain…)
Thanks in advance for your help!
The Race Pro 85 and the Maestro, are better choices with racing in mind. Would suggest the 171cm length in either of the Ski Trab models
New inventory will be in the Fall, probably October.
The Titan Vario.2 binding would be The choice for this ski. As long as your binding choice has a BSL adjustment plate, we can mount your F1 LT here.
For anything touring I do where it is more than 2 hours and has real skiing these are my skis.
For tours less than 2 hours where going fast doesn't matter I do use wider planks and for tours where it is mostly across(say a traverse or circumnavigation) and no real skiing is needed the Maestro is slightly better.
Summary, buy them. 5 Stars
The waist width information on our site is correct. Ski Trab changes the width underfoot to maintain a similar turning radius across sizes without adding weight by increasing the width in the tip or tail.
if and when do you expect to stock the new ski trab magico 2?
and is it possible to pay and reserve a pair?
have a great day!
I plan to come update the review once I have some more time on them. Looking forward to corn season!
I have some Trab Misticos, which you guys mounted for me with quiver killers and Salomon MTN bindings.
I am thinking of replacing the heel (only) of the MTN bindings with the Hagan Core Pro. I like the MTNs but I like the Hagans 100 times more.
Hole-center width*length will be going from 27 * 58 to to 45 * 60.
This will leave about 3 mm between the edges of the holes.
My question is, am I going to create structural problems in the ski with this 3 mm clearance? (I have an ATK jig, so the holes will be in the right place!).
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