Parlor
Mountain Jay Factory Seconds
Our 'Factory Seconds' are brand new Parlor-made skis that contain slight blemishes in the graphics
The Mountain Jay combines elements from its narrower wasted brethren, namely the Cardinal's groomer and carving performance and Kingfisher's playfulness, with the Heron's surf through deep snow.
The Jay carries a wide platform and perfect rocker profile for greater stability and superior float for soft snow skiing. Rarely does a wider ski blur the lines between all mountain and big mountain like the Jay.
For many this bird will become a single choice for everyday skiing, or a perfect wider ski addition to the quiver.
Measurements
| Size (cm) | 154 | 164 | 171 | 178 | 185 | 192 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radius (m) | 19.8 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 19.8 |
| Sidecut (mm) | 1190 tip: 144 waist: 112 tail: 138 |
1290 tip: 144 waist: 112 tail: 138 |
1360 tip: 144 waist: 112 tail: 138 |
1430 tip: 144 waist: 112 tail: 138 |
1500 tip: 144 waist: 112 tail: 138 |
1570 tip: 144 waist: 112 tail: 138 |
To help provide the best fit possible Parlor makes each ski in three flexes: soft, medium and stiff. Flex is determined through height/weight and skier style. The right flex allows a skier to access all of the contact points and performance of the ski: so the skier controls the ski and not the other way around. Medium is the default choice and appropriate for most riders.
The laminates are the main structural component of our skis. All of our custom graphic skis come with the option of a frontside or backcountry lay up.
frontside
Built with three layers of Vectorply triaxial fiberglass, this lay up prioritizes dampness and stability while still maintaining a low swing weight.
backcountry:
Built with two layers of Vectorply triaxial fiberglass and two layers of carbon fiber skrim, this lay up is lighter in weight for those who like to spend some time going up hill. The carbon also gives the ski a bit of added pop.