The venerable RST gets an update. Moving to version 2.0 for many of its products, La Sportiva wishes to re-announce its lineup. The new matte topsheet and Powercap 2.0 construction gives the RST a new look and feel. The designers also managed to shave a bit of weight in the process. Under the hood, the 2.0 features a vertically laminated Karuba wood core wrapped in a tri-directional carbon/glass laminate. This provides a relatively stiff, yet lively ride that is confidence inspiring in the steeps. The RST has a wider tip for decent float in the powder while sporting positive camber throughout, securely gripping firm snow. The RST’s reputation as a classic mountaineering ski is reinforced with flat tails that can be used to isolate blocks and stand as temporary anchors. We’re glad Sportiva is keeping the RST alive and well with the 2.0.

• P-Tex 4000 is harder than the previous version, adding even more durability to a ski known for it.
• Double nylon topsheet (0.35mm) has a new matte texture while retaining its nick-resistance.
• LW-Powercap 2.0 construction shaves a bit of weight while keeping the ski icy-couloir worthy.
• Karuba wood core is vertically laminated to provide a good flex while directing energy to the edges.
• Tri-directional carbon fiber and glass fiber laminate wraps the core for good torsional rigidity.
• A second layer of bi-directional and tri-axial carbon & glass fiber further enhances the performance.
• Rubber tail reinforcements on the flat tail let you cut snow without worry of splintering on a rock.
• 1.9mm steel edges with a rubber laminate can take a licking and keep on ticking.
• FSC/PEFC certified to be friendly to the environment without the use of toxic adhesives.