2027 Salomon Depart 01 Skis

The 2027 Salomon Depart 01 marks a confident return to freestyle, blending modern park sensibilities with a refined all-mountain backbone. Built with a full woodcore and playful twin shape, it delivers the energy and durability freestyle skiers demand while remaining composed enough to venture beyond the park. With a balanced rocker-camber-rocker profile and unique shape, the Depart 01 sits in the sweet spot between playful and powerful.

Why we like it:

It feels authentic. The Depart 01 brings creativity back to center stage while maintaining impressive stability and edge hold when you leave the park.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert freestyle skiers who want a playful twin that thrives in the park but can confidently handle all-mountain laps and soft snow. Ideal for riders who value creativity, switch skiing, and expressive lines across varied terrain.

Highlights:

Salomon builds the Depart 01 with full sandwich sidewalls and a Karuba and Poplar woodcore, giving it a lively yet grounded feel underfoot. Fiberglass laminates keep the flex energetic and responsive, while wide steel edges add durability for rails and firm snow performance. The FS Park profile pairs 23 percent tip rocker and 20 percent tail rocker with camber underfoot, creating a ski that butters and presses easily but still locks into carved turns when asked.

Things to consider:

At over 100 mm underfoot, this is not a dedicated hardpack carving tool, and directional skiers who rarely ski switch may prefer something with a flatter tail and less symmetrical shape. The playful rocker profile prioritizes maneuverability over maximum top-end charging stability.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Depart 01 skis true to size with a balanced twin tip feel. Freestyle-focused skiers often size at or slightly below their typical all-mountain length for quicker rotations, while those using it as a wider daily driver can stick with their standard size for added stability.