A legend is reborn: Introducing the all-new 9970

[ROBOT]

Twenty-five years after revolutionizing water skiing with the first-ever carbon-fiber slalom ski, GOODE Skis is proud to announce the arrival of the 9970, the best-ever version of the legendary 9000 series that permanently etched the likes of Regina Jaquess, Jeff Rodgers, Kristi Overton-Johnson, Karina Nowlan, and Chris Parrish in the world record books.

“Everything we’ve learned about carbon construction and ski design over the past 25 years has gone into the 9970,” says Dave Goode, president and founder of GOODE Skis.  “We knew we couldn’t bring the 9000 series back if this ski didn’t live up to the legendary legacy of the previous skis.  That was something that was in the back of our minds throughout the development process.”

Designed with the 36 m.p.h. skier in mind but highly capable at all speeds, the 9970 capitalizes on a new construction method and newly sourced advanced carbon materials to weigh in at a mere 2.5 pounds on a 67-inch model – the lightest GOODE ever.  Additional areas of design focus included a new rocker profile and a larger flat spot. 

“The 9970 is very fast cross course and carries a lot of speed through the turn,” says Martin Kolman, GOODE’s newly added product manager, the world’s current No. 1 overall Men’s skier and a mid-41 off slalom skier.  “The 9970 gets angle out of the turn like no other ski I’ve been on.  It really wants to be ridden on an edge.”

The 9970 is narrower from the front binding to the tip than the GOODE XTR, a characteristic that allows skiers to carry more speed through the turn, something that 36 m.p.h. skiers, especially, will appreciate.

“Our skis have had unparalleled success at 34 m.p.h. over the last few years,” says Dave, “but I really wanted us to be a force again at the higher speed.  The 9970 is a legendary ski, made better.  It’s going to put us back on the map at 36.”

Learn more about the 9970 here.

[ski6jones]

"best-ever"

[DW]

Interesting to see that Dave identified a perceived 'weakness' (36 mph) in his line up and released a ski to address it.

 

I would like to see a chronology or strength / weakness set of notes or document that provides insight on the Goode ski line up from basically the 9700 forward. There are so many options if one is shopping for a used one and would prefer not to drop $2k on a potential experiment and there is a good supply of gently used options.

[The_MS]

Is the revolutionary Fish Tail design incorporated on on this ski?

[Than_Bogan]

Tough crowd.

 

9960 was one sweet ski. Makes sense to consider updating it with newest materials and technology.

[Bill22]

wow 7 lengths to choose from. A 67” and a 67.75”

[supersonicus]

Anybody try this ski yet? I'd love to hear some feedback.