Foon Tyfoon Skis

With a rocker/camber/rocker profile, the Tyfoon Skis can float prettier effortlessly in deep pow and with the early rise starting so far down the skis and their fat 145mm tips they always rise to the top of the snow no matter how deep or chopped up. The subtle camber underfoot provides enough rebound on firmer snow to give the Tyfoon skis some personality and fun when the snow isn’t as plentiful. While they like to go fast on firm snow they are still fairly responsive to be able to take on treed or bump runs that require tighter radius turns. 

The Tyfoon Skis use a sandwich construction with 2 layers of triaxial fibreglass and 2 layers of yellow cedar with a Durasurf 4001 graphite black base to round things out. Their yellow cedar core is milled from a single piece of Coast Mountain yellow cedar which is then split in two to make a pair of identical cores. Yellow cedar is a tight-grained wood so it naturally absorbs vibration and provides a damp, stable ride. The cores are two inches thick and not made from layers of glued wood like most other ski cores which allow the natural flex of the wood to transmit to the skier.

• Fully handcrafted in Pemberton, BC.
• B.C Coast Mountain Core
• Camber + Rocker Profile
• Durasurf 4001 Graphite Black Base
• Urethane Bonded Sidewalls
• Foon Factory Hand Tune

The Foon Tyfoon Skis are a boutique ski and the price reflects this, but you get value for your money as they are very well built and sturdy as a tank. In 2015 a bevel was added to the ski’s top sheet to further improve durability and withstand any hits to the side wall of the skis. The Tyfoons also come with a 2-year manufacturer defect warranty as well as a Performance guarantee, but details on what this entails are scarce. I would classify the Tyfoon Skis as a big mountain touring ski given that they are substantial underfoot and can tackle any snow conditions with confidence. Their fat tips plow through deep and broken snow and the short but pronounced camber underfoot provides some pop and rebound on firm snow. Their rigid construction allows them to ski anything you throw at them and with a long effective edge, they absolutely rail on groomers. Given that the early rise tips start so far down the skis they float over anything in their way but this long progressive rocker also means that there is considerable tip chatter that can compromise stability if you are not skiing them aggressively with authority. While the Tyfoon skis are fairly fat at 112 underfoot they are still fairly easy to pivot from edge to edge engaging the ski’s full sidecut radius to bite into firm snow and carve out a long GS turn. On softer snow, the long early-rise tip, subtle camber underfoot, and minimal tail rocker mean that you can smear the Tyfoons as needed and switch things up from carving to starving in an instant. Make no mistake, this is an advanced ski that requires some focus to drive effectively but when you master them they are very rewarding at speed. While not as forgiving as some skis given their stiffer composition, the Tyfoon Skis are super versatile. They need to be driven hard and do not provide as much feedback out of the turn given their limited camber underfoot, but they can easily go from hardpack to powder and ski everything in between. From long and stable turns to short and nimble, the Tyfoon skis transition easily and offer up the ability to ski the resort in the morning and then venture outside the boundary in search of fresh lines all afternoon.

Ideal for resort skiing and touring, the Tyfoon Skis are very versatile and fun no matter where you venture on the mountain but if you are looking for a more nimble, lighter touring ski then consider giving our review of the Foon Gretskis a read.