Catalogo ZeroSki

SKI COLLECTION

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Zero Ski is a new idea for a new type of ski, which combines a high technical content together with particular and unique designs. All products are handmade, according to a process which remains as the best to ensure a maximum performance on the snow for any type of skier.

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Philosophy

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Design, precision hand crafting, pure materials, technical experience and a passion for detail. This is Zero. We bring to you a new concept and style of skiing where technology and design come together to create something precious and unique.

Personalized and customizable 100% in all aspects of design and structure, each Zero ski has its own history, its own personality, and one sole owner. Our skillful technicians and talented artists are renowned for their attention to detail while bringing to life the ‘soul’ of the skis. Exclusively Italian, Zero has its laboratories located in the heart of the Alps; where for generations skiing has not only been a sport and profession, but a passion and way of life. Zero puts its customers first to create the best product based on individual personality, style, and form on the slopes.

Manufacturing

With thirty years of experience, and very skillful professionals. Zero productions have produced high-tech skis using innovative products and top quality materials. These one-of-a-kind skis are handmade exclusively by skillful hands to create a single purpose in mind, excellence. The Zero team of professionals uses their talents to characterize each ski accordingly. The base of the ski is produced by the technicians, who analyze and observe the measurements from the clients.

The shape, color, and design are created through the artist’s imagination, creating a bold unique one-of-a-kind ski, which uses the very best material to create a masterpiece.

Each artistic design is created with you in mind. Each ski produced by Zero, is the result of complex collaboration between the artists and technicians. Each ski is uniquely designed to be one-of-a-kind. This is the philosophy behind Zero productions.

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MATERIALS

Zero Skis are made with the finest materials available, ensuring a one-of-a-kind skiing experience. Our innovative techniques are matched with a careful selection of materials to create the absolute best.

The structure of the skis comprise of: • • • 6

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Graphite - ski surface is graphite with low friction coefficient Ultra-thin layer Hrc 48 hedge race profile 50 (1.3mm) Reinforced fiberglass - bi-axial and unidirectional fibers with carbon Melamine sidewall in melamine or phenol Wood core sandwich sidewall wood core made in Poplar and Okumè custom fit Titanal -double titanal layer for higher stability while turning

Zero artists can apply any type of material to satisfy each customer’s tastes and desires. For the 2012 collection the materials being used are 24 carat gold, the finest quality of rosewood and a particular type of cauchou for the absolute best fit possible.

GRIP

Grip on the snow must be perfect on every ski. One of the feature of Zero skis is the negative angle of the binding plate in a longitudinal direction in order to minimize stress on the skier’s back and knees.

GEOMETRY

Zero skis are the result of a harmony between geometry and design. Our geometry is achieved through an extraordinary combination of material, radii, flex and lightweight design. The Zero skis performance is completely unique.

LONGEVITY

Each Zero ski is unique and ÂŤhandmade in ItalyÂť.

Tests have shown only minimal deviations even after extremely high exposure. Customers have reported on Zero skis being used intensively for more than 450 days without showing discernible wear. In any case the surfaces, width of edges and of surfacing are designed to be reworked several times. Creative concepts, innovative combinations of materials, elaborate manufacturing techniques are the character of Zero. These quality requirements result in extraordinary longevity.

SKI-GRIND

Each Zero ski is equipped with race running surface. This surface makes the skis agile and at the same time extremely durable. Zero exclusively use stone grinding. This requires more time than other methods but is considerably gentler. The original Zero grinding can be restored at any time.

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Zero Ski introduces models of ski, suitable to any kind of skiers and available in the shops of thebest ski resort in the world.

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All the models are thought to satisfy skiers with any degrees of capability, customizable according to the clients requeriments.

SKI COLLECTION

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ZERO LIGNUM For those who love traditions Lignum is characterized by a core of Okumè wood and a surface in precious rosewood.

Solid and elastic at the same time for a precise skiing on any slopes Exclusively for lovers of timeless elegance with a strong unwavering character.

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DESIGN The elegant and refined appearance of Zero Lignum is achieved through the careful selection of the finest essence; rosewood. This wood, traditionally used by instrument makers and artists, is combined with subtle lateral steel edges creating a truly timeless design.

TECHNIQUE Due to the excellent absorption properties of rosewood, skiing is smooth and easy on all types of snow.

STRUCTURE Furthermore, Zero Lignum combines materials such as Okumè solid wood in the internal structure of the skis to enhance elasticity - giving those who use these skis a sense of safety and precision on every track.

FEATURES Length: 158-166-174-180 Radius: 15-17m Sidecut: 116/66/101 Materials: Okumè solid wood, rosewood, titinal, fiberglass, stainless steel

ZERO ZENO For those who love complexity The central part of the ski is constituted by a caoochu surface, which flattens the perception of vibration.

The ends are decorated with application of olive wood and gold 24 carats Energy at your feet.

DESIGN Looking for a vintage design that evokes memories of ski history, and at the same time the advanced production technique of a ski handmade? Zeno is the Ski! Sharp lines drawn by the combination of the bleached olive wood and gold clouds 24 carats.

TECHNIQUE Zeno is a ski that differs from all the others thanks to the absorption of all the vibration action for a more comfortable and perfect sealing in the most extreme conditions.

FEATURES Length: 164-176 Radius: 12-15m Sidecut: 131/77/111 Materials: Titanal, glass, solid wood fiber, cauchou, olive, 24-carat gold

STRUCTURE Created by a research group to minimize the oscillations of the structure, Zeno consists of an innovative combination of different materials for a comfortable skiing even during the descent at the limit. The cauchou present on the surface of the ski is able to flatten the perception of vibration of the structure, which often occurs on very hard snow.

This allows a very relaxed and confident skiing with the assurance of perfect control of its own means in every situation.

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ZERO MYDAS For those who love value and beauty.

Mydas is characterized by the application of gold leaf 24 carat over the entire surface of the ski with a particularly significant result during the sunny days Exclusively for those who swim in gold. For those who desire value. For those who desire beauty. For those who desire the best.

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DESIGN Zero Mydas are the 24 carat gold skis with unique charm and unmistakable character only for those who refuse to go unnoticed. On a base made from ad hoc individually designed materials, gold is carefully applied to the surface of the skis by our skillful craftsmen and artists creating a dazzling display of light and color. Two additional gold plates applied to the tail and tip increase both the value and visibility of these one-of-a-kind skis.

Zero Mydas, the 24 carat jewel on the snow.

TECHNIQUE Zero Mydas ensures technical excellence and provides optimum stability and performance. This distinct technical feature of our skis adapts to every type of skier, enhancing style and elegance on the slopes.

STRUCTURE The internal structure of titinal, fiberglass and solid wood makes the skis very soft and easy during the curve

FEATURES Length: 158-166-174-180 Radius: 15-17m Sidecut: 116/66/101 Materials: 24 carat gold, titinal, fiberglass, solid wood

ZERO NØRR For those who love freedom and the off-piste.

Nørr is the off track ski, with a structure that allows excellent flotation and unmatched stability Your line in fresh powder DESIGN Lines, trails, geometries are what you draw in fresh snow.

These are the basis of DNA that we have created for Nørr.

TECHNIQUE Uncompromising ski only for fresh snow and for real riders. Its composition and its geometry allow an excellent flotation and unparalleled stability.

FEATURES Length: 165-175-185 Radius: 12-15m Sidecut: 145/120/135 Materials: Titanal, fiberglass, solid wood, zebrano

STRUCTURE Nørr has a very solid structure thanks to the reinforcements placed in the most stressed zones and ensures a fluid ski dynamics on each slope.

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ZERO ELLIPSIS white For those who love the originality Ellipsis distinguishing factor is the application of crystals on the whole surface of the ski. The model comes in two variants, one black and one white.

Shining snow crystals.

Ceated for skiers who prefer style and technique to speed and skiing to a limit.

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DESIGN A meticulous craftsmanship application of crystals on the surface of the skis combined with a study of overlapping materials for a soft and smooth ski.

Zero Elippsis is ceated for skiers who prefer style and technique to speed and skiing to a limit.

Embedded through a careful application which ensures the permanence even in conditions of extreme use, the crystals stand out on the surface black-metalized giving gloss and shine through a play of lights that is superbly enhanced by snow, like a kaleidoscope. The design is attractive thanks to the stabilizers of the tip and tail in carbon fiber.

The particular longevity of Zero Ellipsis derives for the edge made of stainless-steel protection over the entire length of the ski.

FEATURES Length: 164-176 Radius: 12-15m Sidecut: 131/77/111 Materials: Titinal, fiberglass, solid wood, crystals

ZERO ELLIPSIS Black

TECHNIQUE Technically Zero Elippsis combines fine solid wood, fiberglass and titanal through an overlay that makes skiing easy and suitable for any type of surface.

FEATURES Length: 164-176 Radius: 12-15m Sidecut: 131/77/111 Materials: Titinal, fiberglass, solid wood, crystals

STRUCTURE Furthermore, the particular geometry and sidecut are designed for a perfect flotation in deep snow and for giving the flexibility to allowing skiing with sudden turning radius on the track. A hybrid ski, suitable for every situation.

Zero Elipssis has a strong and determined character, perfect for those who love to be stylish both on and off the track.

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ZERO VESPER For those who love elegance and style Vesper is a ski with a design and teqnique particularly studied for women. With pink and white stripes, it allows an easy skiing even for those who prefer not to force the descent.

Femme fatale

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DESIGN Never give up your femininity on the slopes, let it stand out even more. Vesper with its striped design and its combination of colors makes your experience on the snow a real catwalk under the eyes of all.

TECHNIQUE Vesper combines light woodcore, titanal and glass fiber using an overlay specially designed for an easy and soft skiing.

STRUCTURE The sidecut gives Vesper the flexibility to adapt to any slope and any style while maintaining excellent stability both on the run in curve on the short range.

FEATURES Length: 164-176 Radius: 12-15m Sidecut: 131/77/111 Materials: Titanal, fiberglass, solid wood

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ZERO SKI Tailor made

The difference is our uniqueness Technique and style, passion and strength, determination and sensitivity; unique elements that distinguish every skier and make them impossible to imitate.

Zero Tailor-made is the custom tailoring of skis using a unique approach to design by creating models which fit perfectly on the feet of our customers.

Technique and style, passion and strength, determination and sensitivity; unique elements that distinguish every skier and make them impossible to imitate.

Zero Tailor-made is the custom tailoring of skis using a unique approach to design by creating models which fit perfectly on the feet of our customers. From a technical standpoint, the skis are designed according to a combination of factors that characterize each skier: physical power, style, experience, defects, stability, cornering agility, dexterity, sensitivity and speed feeling. The internal composition of the skis is achieved through a mix of components to fit the personality and style of the skier, which enhances performance and expression. The efficient use of materials is a guarantee for both beginners and intermediate skiers to increase their ability, or for those more experience in search of skiing to reach the extreme.

Zero Ski can interpret and bring to life any fantasy and desire using combinations of materials, shapes and designs, creating truly one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Zero

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ZERO SKI

Brand extention Zero Ski uses its capacity and innovation in the world of skiing to create limited series of customized branded ski in collaboration with brands of luxury and lifestyle.

Why a brand extension in ski? Because skiing is a passion for a lot of people in the world of luxury, travel, lifestyle. Because skiing is a symbol of style and energy.

The Brand Extension projects work together with the companies of  lifestyle, sport and luxury, with the purpose to create limited branded editions of skis for their most loyal customers.

The skis can be created with any type of design and following the guidelines and the standards of the brand partner.

Zero Ski team has worked together with several prestigious companies, creating limited series of skis that  had great success in the entourage of their most exclusive customers.

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