Reason 120

Playful & Inspiring

$899.00

"WNDR Alpine's widest ski is one that, unsurprisingly, really shines in deep conditions, but with a level of adaptability that is rare among ~120mm-wide skis." - Blister

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The Reason 120 is our widest shape, designed for flotation first and foremost, but with plenty of materials science wizardry up its sleeve to excel in many environments. Its medium flex, tighter sidecut, and smooth rocker profile integrate beautifully with our stability-enhancing Algal Core and Algal Wall, creating a buoyant backcountry tool that’s deceptively capable in a wide range of snow conditions.

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Lengths: 170, 177, 184, 191 cm

Dimensions (Tip-Waist-Tail): 147-120-136 mm

Radius: 20m @ 184 cm

Weight (per ski): 2100g @ 184 cm

Flex: Progressive - The tail begins with a medium to stiff flex, transitioning to stiffer through the mid section and decreasing gradually toward the tip. This flex pattern creates a solid platform for stability in the tail and underfoot while the medium tip flex handles crud and variable conditions with ease. Because of its girthy nature and inkling for softer snow, the Reason 120’s flex does feel slightly softer than both the Intention and Vital since the flex is dispersed more throughout the wider platform.

Camber Profile: Camber - for versatility, greater edge contact on piste and a more traditional feel | Reverse - for the ultimate in playful, off-piste float, charging and pivotability

Intended Use: Deep powder, pillows, playful and creative skiing

Artist: Christian Johansen

Designed, developed, tested and assembled in Salt Lake City, Utah

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ATE THAT S*** UP!

I demoed the 177 Reverse Reasons, and it was a revelation. For the first time ever, I truly felt like I was effortlessly surfing the earth on skis. I unexpectedly hit a jump straight into moguls and seamlessly maneuvered out of them, thanks to the wide platform that effortlessly absorbed whatever I threw at it. I glided through tighter trees with unprecedented ease. Despite their slightly heavier feel compared to my usual go-to, the Vital 98s, I discovered that this slight extra weight actually became an advantage, especially on the groomers. The stability they provided allowed me to carve with an unparalleled grip, which was new for me on a reverse camber ski. I know what I'm adding to my quiver this year!

Reasons in Hokkaido

I was happy with the performance of the Reason 120 RC during a trip to Hokkaido. Float was outstanding as one would expect and manoeuvrability was highly impressive for a +2kg, 184cm ski. Unsurprising for a ski that was said to be developed/tested in Japan. The option of being able to order reverse camber is a huge drawcard to WNDR Alpine and a natural pairing for this ski.

Happy with the recommended mount point and overall flex. Possibly a bit more flex in the front end could be beneficial. The tail feels supportive enough, keeping in mind Hokkaido powder is about as soft as it gets. I definitely wouldn't want to increase the sidecut as high manoeuvrability and being able to easily slash and pivot is one of these ski's key traits. Getting the ski down to 2000g would be a nice to have but I don't think that is critical as it skis lighter than it is.

Shredding Heaven: My Love Affair with the WNDR Reason 120 Reverse Camber

Bought it for powder, can't pick up another ski.

Let me tell you about the ride of my life – the WNDR Reason 120 Reverse Camber ski. This bad boy ain't just a pair of skis; it's a freaking revelation!

Picture this: you're knee-deep in powder, and instead of fighting to stay afloat, you're gliding effortlessly like a boss. That's the Reason 120 for you – it's like it was born to surf those snowy waves, making every run feel like a powder paradise.

When it comes to dodging trees, this ski is like a ninja on steroids. It slices through the thickest forest like it's nothing, giving you that rush of adrenaline as you zip through those tight gaps like a pro. Truly amazing how nimble this ski feels.

And get this – even on hard-packed snow, this baby holds its own. Seriously, its a charger I was carving up those groomers like a hot knife through butter. It's got this insane grip that makes you feel like you're glued to the slope.

I am on the 184 but wish I would have gone 191, 5’10.5 175

In a nutshell, the WNDR Reason 120 Reverse Camber ski is my new ride or die, maybe even a one ski quiver for some. It's got everything – pow performance, tree agility, and hardcore carving chops. I'm telling you, once you go Reason 120, you never go back.

Meh

It pains me to write this because I’ve been looking for a RC ski for a long time. And a local brand doing right by the environment. Sign. Me. Up.

I remember back to the volkll ones of yester-years. The way they could pivot, slide, slash and still rip. I truly thought this ski would harken that feeling on snow again.

Sadly it didn’t. And it didn’t even come close.

My specs: 6’3, 183 lbs, expert, home mtn: Bird. Past ski: moment Bibby/Wildcat for 10 yrs

I bought the 191 RC with shifts. 2 weeks in Japan and days in LCC. This ski felt long, cumbersome and sluggish. I found it to have lackluster slide, drift and surf capability. Something I never thought I’d say about a reverse camber ski. This ski prefers to be skied slightly more from the arch or heel, tail gunning if you will.

I have progressive mounts on all my skis. But as said above, it just felt slow and heavy. Something closer to a 2400g ski. It’s just not for me, but I’m so glad that everyone else is loving it. I truly respect and admire what wndr is doing with the tech, and hope every brand follows in their footsteps.

5 stars on tech, build, etc. Algae is as good as gold.

3 Stars on the RC. For my taste, I wish it had more rocker to truly surf. And I do actually surf, finding that feeling is hard with skis. But I get that they want it to tour more traditional.

If you’re on the fence about RC v Camber though, dont overthink it. You prob won’t notice a huge difference touring or skiing. So try something new.

Ripping Pow Skis (even on the firm stuff)

Despite the slow start to winter, I have been lucky enough to enjoy a few days on the WNDR Reason 120 (camber). I am impressed at the skis ability to both be nimble, damp, and hard charging all at once. Despite being a "backcountry ski" I have mounted these up with a cast touring set up for my resort pow set up. While the weight is a bit high for many, it feels perfect to me to enjoy pow laps as well as bust through crud. I did mount the skis at -8 instead of -6 so I could push on the tips a bit more. I also found that the ski livened up the more speed I had. All in all, I am extremely impressed with this ski and look forward to getting another pair with dedicated touring bindings soon (will probably send in another separate review).

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Skier Weight	Skier Height	Ski Length (Expert)	Ski Length (Intermediate)
120+ lbs / 59+ kg	5’4”+ / 163+ cm	170 cm
130+ lbs / 63+ kg	5’7”+ / 170+ cm	177 cm	170 cm
140+ lbs / 68+ kg	5’10”+ / 178+ cm	184 cm	177 cm
160+ lbs / 77+ kg	6’1”+ / 185+ cm	191 cm	184 cm
180+ lbs / 86+ kg	6’3”+ / 193+ cm		191 cm

Model	Calc.	Profile	170	177	184	191
Length (straight tape)	cm	na	168.3	175.4	182.4	189.5
Tip Width	mm	na	147	147	147	147
Waist Width	mm	na	120	120	120	120
Tail Width	mm	na	138	138	138	138
Turn Radius	m	na	16	18.5	20.5	22
Effective Edge	cm	na	111	118	125	128.5
Running Surface	cm	Camber	96	102	108	115
Running Surface	cm	Reverse	97	103	109	117
Tip Height	mm	na	73	73	73	73
Tail Height	mm	na	35	35	35	35
Mount Point from Center	cm	na	-7	-7	-7	-7
Midsole from Tail Notch Center	mm	na	774	809	844	879
Waist to Mount Point	mm	na	10	10	10	10
Camber	mm	Camber	+3	+3	+3	+3
Camber	mm	Reverse	-1	-1	-1	-1
Weight (approximately)	gr	Camber	1860	1960	2060	2160
Weight (approximately)	gr	Reverse	1870	1970	2070	2170

Reason 120

Playful & Inspiring

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2023 WNDR REASON 120

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