Layered View of Paulownia Ski
High-end skis have full wood cores, but the layup and choice of wood creates different feels of a ski—damp, poppy, light or heavy. Many high-performance skis blend tough hardwoods with lower density woods for a strong and poppy feel. “ A quick-growing tree like paulownia is used to create a lightweight, user-friendly feel.
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