The HO Sports 71" Evo Slalom Ski with Adjustable freeMAX Binding and Rear Toe Piece is a high-performance ski that isn't high maintenance. That's because it's built around a Flexbody Core, which features real Paulownia Wood at its center, reinforced by finely tuned laminates to give you a ride that's both smooth and predictable as well as powerful. The SpeedSkin base, textured like the scales of a fish, helps to break up surface tension and give you a smoother ride on all water conditions, and the included freeMAX binding offers improved control by putting more of you in contact with the binding.