All-mountain · Rocker, camber, rocker
Icelantic Torrent 88

- Category
- All-mountain
- Profile
- Rocker, camber, rocker
- Lengths
- 166 · 171 · 176 · 182 · 188 cm
- Tip / waist / tail
- 132 / 88 / 116 mm
- Radius
- 16.0 m at 176 cm
- Weight
- not stated
- Core
- Poplar & Beech Wood Core
- Metal
- not stated
- Carbon
- Stringers
- Sidewall
- not stated
- Base
- not stated
- Intended ability
- not stated
Lengths and published dimensions
166 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 132.0
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0
- Tail (mm)
- 116.0
- Radius (m)
- 14.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
171 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 132.0
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0
- Tail (mm)
- 116.0
- Radius (m)
- 15.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
176 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 132.0
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0
- Tail (mm)
- 116.0
- Radius (m)
- 16.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
182 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 132.0
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0
- Tail (mm)
- 116.0
- Radius (m)
- 17.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
188 cm
- Tip (mm)
- 132.0
- Waist (mm)
- 88.0
- Tail (mm)
- 116.0
- Radius (m)
- 18.0
- Weight (g, per ski)
- not published
| Length | Tip (mm) | Waist (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (g, per ski) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 cm | 132.0 | 88.0 | 116.0 | 14.0 | not published |
| 171 cm | 132.0 | 88.0 | 116.0 | 15.0 | not published |
| 176 cm | 132.0 | 88.0 | 116.0 | 16.0 | not published |
| 182 cm | 132.0 | 88.0 | 116.0 | 17.0 | not published |
| 188 cm | 132.0 | 88.0 | 116.0 | 18.0 | not published |
“est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours. Where each number was read is under “Where these numbers come from” at the bottom.
What the model says
Carve radius, to scale
- Sidecut radius: 16 m
- Carve radius at 30° edge: 13.9 m
- Carve radius at 45° edge: 11.3 m
Edge hold and float
- Edge hold: 100%, Holds well
- Float: 41%, Sinks
The Icelantic Torrent 88 at 176 cm, worked out by the Edge Lab model for three skier weights.
70 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (67%)
- Float, powder
- Some float (47%)
90 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (63%)
- Float, powder
- Sinks (41%)
110 kg skier
- Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60°
- 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m
- Edge hold, groomed
- Holds well (100%)
- Edge hold, ice
- On the limit (60%)
- Float, powder
- Sinks (37%)
| Skier | Carve radius at 30° / 45° / 60° edge | Edge hold, groomed | Edge hold, ice | Float, powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 kg | 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (67%) | Some float (47%) |
| 90 kg | 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (63%) | Sinks (41%) |
| 110 kg | 13.9 / 11.3 / 8 m | Holds well (100%) | On the limit (60%) | Sinks (37%) |
These are the model’s numbers, not measurements. Carve radius comes from the sidecut, so it does not change with weight; edge hold and float do. Flex and camber are our estimates (see “What the model uses” below).
By ability
The Icelantic Torrent 88 at 176 cm for a 90 kg skier on groomed snow. Reviewers are mostly experts, so read the left of each band for what most skiers get.
Edge hold
On firm snow, 176 cm- First-timer: slides (19%)
- Beginner: slides (41%)
- Intermediate: on the limit (70%), assumed level
- Advanced: holds well (95%)
- Expert: holds well (100%)
Float
In soft snow- First-timer: sinks (32%)
- Beginner: sinks (33%)
- Intermediate: sinks (35%), assumed level
- Advanced: sinks (38%)
- Expert: sinks (41%)
Ease
How forgiving it is- First-timer: hard (0%)
- Beginner: manageable (56%)
- Intermediate: easy (100%), assumed level
- Advanced: easy (100%)
- Expert: easy (94%)
Our model, run with working assumptions about how each level skis (edge angle, speed, how much weight reaches the edge). Not measurements. The marked cell assumes an intermediate skier; compare with your own details to see your own level.
Who it suits
It suits
- 70 kg, intermediate, on groomers146 of 739 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 13.9 m at 30° edge and 11.3 m at 45° (176 cm)
- Strongest here: edge hold. Weakest: float.
It doesn’t suit
- 90 kg, advanced, all over the mountain437 of 739 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
- Carve radius about 13.9 m at 30° edge and 11.3 m at 45° (176 cm)
- Strongest here: edge hold. Weakest: float.
- 110 kg, expert, off-piste in soft snow450 of 739 skis in the catalogue for this skier.
What the model uses
| Flex underfoot | 192 N·m²est. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Camber height | 4.6 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker | 19.5 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker | 6.9 % of lengthest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tip rocker height | 11.5 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Tail rocker height | 2.8 mmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
| Mount point offset | -7.9 cmest. | Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026) |
Made of
| Core | Poplar & Beech Wood Core |
|---|---|
| Carbon | Carbon stringers |
| Maker's description | Poplar & Beech Wood Core for a smooth, balanced flex and dependable stability. Custom V12 Carbon Matrix that boosts strength, power, and precision. Directional Rocker Profile for effortless turn initiation and stability across mixed terrain. 8 Carbon Stringers for extra pop, energy, and rebound. |
Only what the maker prints. A field left out is one the maker does not state.
What reviewers say
No published reviews of this ski yet.
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Where to buy
No shops to show for this ski yet. When we list one, it appears here with the reason it was picked.
Where these numbers come fromicelanticskis.com, edgelab.ski, read 11 Oct 2026· “est.” marks ours
- Torrent 88 — Icelantic Skis (read 11 Oct 2026)
- Edge Lab archetype default (interpolated by waist) (read 9 Oct 2026)
Numbers come from the maker’s own pages, with the date we read them. “est.” marks a number the maker does not publish: ours.