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    • G3 FINDr 102 Skis

    G3 FINDr 102 Skis

    Backcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2017

    It’s rare that we here at Backcountry Skiing Canada award a perfect 10/10 but the G3 FINDr 102 Skis are worthy of this achievement. G3 combines the ideal dimensions and weight with some secret sauce to produce a true ‘quiver of one ski’ that won’t break the bank. Take a pair out for a spin and FINDr out for yourself.

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    G3 is a great Canadian ski company that’s enjoyed many recent successes. The most notable amongst them being the Ion 12 Bindings. We reviewed the Ion’s last season and awarded them our Gear of the Year Award. This year, the G3 FINDr 102 Skis obtained our only perfect score in a ski review to date. Because the FINDr 102’s can handle any type of snow condition or terrain they’re a solid choice for a quiver of one ski. They combine the qualities of a fat backcountry powder ski with those of a do-it-all resort ski and the light-weight of a mountaineering ski. The FINDr's comes in three sizes: the 102; which we’ll speak to here in this review, the 94; for those who want something a little lighter, and the 86; which is at the other end of the freeride spectrum. All FINDr models have traditional camber underfoot with early rise in the tips, the 102 has the most camber and longer tip and tail rises.

    G3 FINDr 102 Skis
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    Functional yet beautiful too.

    G3 FINDr 102 Skis

    The FLYRIDE PLUS construction of the FINDr 102’s makes a light-weight ski that still offers the high performance you’d expect from a much heavier, more expensive ski. This is a difficult combination of features to achieve in a single ski. Like the Volkl Vwerk BMT 109 and Vwerk Katana skis, the FIND4 102’s utilize a thicker spine that runs down the centre of the ski. G3 refers to this as “UltraSpine Stealth”. It saves weight at the edges of the skis, while positioning the mass in the centre for better torsional stiffness and a lighter swing-weight.

    G3 FINDr 102 Skis

    However, the real secret of the FINDr’s success is the integration of PolyUrethane into the sidewalls. This is the same material that skateboard wheels are made of, and does an incredible job of dampening the FINDr skis, eliminating the chatter found in most carbon layup skis. The result is a go-anywhere ski that feels smooth and flowy on even the roughest terrain.

    The first time I had a pair of FINDr 102’s underfoot the G3 crew and I were skiing at Park City Powder Cats at the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show; Salt Lake City, 2016. Conditions that day ranged from boot top pow to wind-swept gnar and the FINDr’s ate it all up without hesitation. Have a watch of the following video overview of the FINDr 102 Skis that we prepared on that trip:

    G3’s FINDr skis are also available in a 94mm width (the FINDr 94) and 86mm width (the FINDr 86): Great for those who want to go light and fast, ski the resort, or have more of an all-mountain experience.

    If you are looking for a more surfy ski that is made for deep backcountry pow days then check out our review of the G3 SEEKr Skis, like the FINDr's those skis impressed the socks off us.

    The Tips and tails are thin and light for a low swing weight.

    G3 FINDr 102 Skis
    G3 FINDr 102 Skis

    Construction:

    • Premium co-extruded nylon topsheet
    • PolyUrethane sidewall for durability & dampness
    • Full thickness alloy steel edges - Rockwell C48 corrosion resistant
    • Triaxial stitched carbon fibre - strong, light & torsionally stable
    • 3D shaped Poplar Paulownia wood core - light & high performance
    • Full thickness base - P-Tex 2000 Electra
    • Titanal aluminum mounting plate
    • Quadraxial stitched carbon fibre - strong, light & torsionally stable

    Features:

    • Built to excel in ski mountaineering applications, hard and mixed snow conditions, and to give maximum edge control
    • Early-rise tip to give additional float in deep snow
    • Premium co-extruded nylon topsheet
    • PolyUrethane sidewall for durability & dampness
    • Full thickness alloy steel edges - corrosion resistant
    • Triaxial stitched carbon fibre - strong, light & torsionally stable
    • Poplar Paulownia wood core
    • Full thickness base - P-Tex 2000 Electra
    • Titanal aluminum mounting plate
    • Traditional camber profile
    G3 FINDr 102 Skis

    Verdict:

    I tried hard to find something to complain about with the G3 FINDr 102 Skis but I simply couldn’t! Typically, if a ski is this light and fun in the backcountry, it’s too light to tackle the resort. I’m happy to report this is not so with the FINDr 102. They took on deep powder, chop, chunder, ice and groomers, all with ease and confidence. There was simply nothing that this ski couldn’t tackle. The polyurethane sidewalls should receive most of the credit for making this ski so fun in variable conditions. It’s amazing what a thin layer of polyurethane can do to dampen the ski and make your turns smooth and flowy. The UltraSpine Stealth construction and triaxial stitched carbon fibre also make the FINDr super solid on hard-packed groomers as well as variable snow conditions. With a 102, 94 and 86mm versions the FINDr comes in enough widths to keep everyone happy, and the $799 price tag is more than reasonable for a ski of this quality. 

    Until now, we’ve never awarded a perfect “10” rating. But the FINDr 102 warrants this score, and the moniker of a ‘true quiver of one ski’. You simply have to get a pair of these boards under your feet if you are looking for a single ski that can tame both backcountry and the resort. 

    PROS:

    • Light
    • Responsive ski that can tackle any snow condition
    • Great value
    • Good all round quiver of one ski

    CONS:

    • None

    SPECS:

    Price: $799CAN / $799US
    Lengths: 174, 179, 184, 189cm
    Dimensions: 133 / 102 / 120mm
    Turn Radius: 21-25m
    Weight: 3.01kg / 6.875lb (184cm length)

    RATING: 10/10

    Powder Performance   2/2 
    Groomer Performance 2/2 
    Stability                      2/2
    Weight                        2/2 
    Value                           2/2

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    Did we miss something? Are we totally out to lunch? Let us know what you think. People like/dislike gear for different reasons so chime in below and we'll get a well-rounded evaluation. You'll need to login or register before you can comment but it only takes a few seconds, then you're good to go.

    • Curtis Bergen
      November 27, 2016 19:02
      #
      I have my eye on these skis for a good all round touring ski for all conditions that we seem to be seeing in the East Kooteneys and Golden area the last few years. Real curious how they perform in powder conditions as well. Really hoping to see you guys at Backcountry Skiing Canada do your own video review as the reviews are always great.

      Cheers!
      • Backcountry Skiing Canada Admin
        November 27, 2016 19:26
        #
        Hey Curtis, in Pow as in other conditions the FINDr's perform flawlessly. At only 102 underfoot they are just the right width for deep days w/o having to haul too much extra ski up the skin track. This would be my all-round ski choice if you could only have one ski for all days. Stay tuned for the Backcountry Skiing Canada video review, it's in the works!
    • Curtis Bergen
      November 27, 2016 19:46
      #
      That's great to hear!! These skis are sounding better all the time!
      Thanks!
    • nathan helweg
      April 14, 2017 10:30
      #
      Thanks for the great reviews!
      I'm a telemark skier interested in both the Findr 102 and Voile V6 as a 50/50 ski (bc/lift serve). 
      There isn't much info about how the Findr's behave with tele turns (for me, fairly aggressive on NTN). 

      Any thoughts or insights about whether the Findrs would be good tele boards would be much appreciated!
      • Backcountry Skiing Canada Admin
        April 17, 2017 22:07
        #
        Although I have no tele experience on either ski I can tell you both are super fun skis as AT set-ups. I'd have to say though that because of the forgiveness and 'go anywhere' capability of the Finder I would lean in that direction but I think either would work for you. The V6 just skis a little faster and fatter in my experience.

        Hopefully others chime in for you, let us know what you get and how you like them as well.
    • Geoffrey Roulet
      March 30, 2018 18:22
      #
      Your review points me towards the G3 FINDr skis, but at a height of just 159 cm the shortest G3 FINDr 102 at 174 cm would be rather long. I ski Volkl RTM 77 skis at 166 cm on groomed runs and Salomon QST 118 at 171 cm on powder. So for an AT ski I would prefer to be closer to 160 cm in length. The G3 FINDr 94 and 86 skis are available in shorter lengths; 167 cm for the 94 and 162 cm for the 86. Would the G3 FINDr 84 at 162 cm work for me. I weigh 61 kg.

      Thanks - Geoff Roulet
      • Backcountry Skiing Canada Admin
        April 2, 2018 15:39
        #
        Hey Geoff, it sounds like they should work for you based on your height but you are giving up a lot of width underfoot, so if you want to ski pow then I would look for a wider ski—totally up to you. The other skis to consider would be the Elan Rip Stick 106 or the Volkl 100Eights. Hopefully these skis may come in a length that suits you.
    • marco greselin
      December 30, 2018 09:09
      #
      Hi guys!! In a month I'll go skiing in  Hokkaido (Japan)  and I decided to rent the G3 FINDr 102 184 cm long. Do you think 102 underfoot is enough for Japan's conditions ( meters of powder) ? I didn't buy this skis because in Italy (where I live) is quite rare to find lots of fluffy powder like Japan, so I thought was better to test them before......the problem is that I'm 172 cm high and that size (184 cm) was the only one available.....I'm a good skier.....are this skis ok for me?

      Thanks.  
      Marco
      • Backcountry Skiing Canada Admin
        December 31, 2018 17:32
        #
        Hey Marco, great question. The reason that the G3 Finder won our Gear of the Year Award is that we found it could simply ski anything, including pow. While not the fattest ski out there or the best for dedicated pow skiing, it's a great ski for everything and since you say you don't get much pow in Italy (sorry to hear that btw) then this would be a great ski for you to have there and also travel with to powder destination such as Japan. I normally ski on a Volkl Katana Vwerk which is 112 underfoot so it is made for Pow, but when I was in Japan last winter I skied the Nordica Enforcers which are 110 underfoot and they slayed the pow with ease. While the 102 Finder would not be my first choice for Japan, it will still make you smile and a great ski for the conditions in your home country.

        As for size, I'm 6'1" and ski a 184cm ski so since you are 6" or 15cm shorter the 184 Finder will be a lot of ski but if you are a stronger skier then you should be able to manage and the added length will provide more float. It won't be as nimble for you but the ski is very playful and forgiving so that will help.

        Let us know how you go and what your thoughts are. Japan will blow your mind!!
    • AJ Mitchell
      April 12, 2020 20:03
      #
      Has anyone heard of someone breaking one of these?
      • Backcountry Skiing Canada Admin
        April 13, 2020 20:47
        #
        Hey AJ, I have not heard of anyone breaking them so far, they are built pretty tough so I'd be surprised if they failed in any way.

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