That’s one word to describe how I feel after trying out the G3 SEEKr 100.
Ill talk about this in more detail later in this review.
The SEEKr is a very light ski, but even so, quite a stiff one too!
But that’s not the case with the G3 SEEKr.
They are definitely the lightest 100mm underfoot skis Ive ever skied!
The preshaped poplar and paulownia wood core provides a feeling of lightness and high performance.
Uphill
Ridiculously light is the most claimed and written thing about these skis.
Well, it is true, they are ridiculously light.
Which for the uphill makes such a difference.
I am used to skiing my 4FRNT Hojis CC, which are 1888g per ski.
The G3 SEEKr 100 is 1470 g per ski, thats over 400g lighter… per ski!
It helped to put the G3 ski crampons to help with stability while going up.
Whats amazing with those skis is the new magnet feature G3 integrated.
Yes, the skis hold together even without a ski strap!
The G3 skins didnt surpass them on that end.
I am also quite confused about the fish skin-like plastic construction of the tip of the skin.
Another point is the glue on the skins: the G3 skins are very sticky.
This has its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantage: it sticks better, and longer throughout the day than the Pomoca skins.
But I truly enjoyed the versatility of this ski.
Their short radius of 18.3m made it easy for me to go from short turns to larger GS turns.
That seems unavoidable with the pronounced rocker (designed for floating).
And its totally worth, a bit of chatter for the lightness you gain on the uphill.
Powder/Float:
The G3 SEEKr are advertised as floating tools.
And with their very pronounced shape, prominent rocker and super lightweightness, they definitely are.
Backcountry/Glades
As I mentioned before, the G3 SEEKr average turn radius is 18.3m.
Which is the perfect radius for agile turns in variable terrain in the backcountry and glades!
It definitely doesnt drag me down and back!
Though, this lightness made me hesitate to huck bigger features like I would with the Hoji CCs.
They aren’t as reliable or sturdy when compensating for me not being centered on landings.
It was no surprise to feel the agility of the G3 SEEKr.
As mentioned before, it is not the best ski for large super G turns.
This leads to sometimes getting a surprise quicker-narrower-turn-than-expected as the ski falls into its 18 meter radius.
What about thoseG3 ZED 12 bindings?
The G3 ZED is a light, minimal version of a robust backcountry binding.
Without brakes, they weigh 370g per binding, which for a robust touring binding is pretty good!
By comparison, the Dynafit Rotation 12 stands at 605g per binding.
With one aft screw, it’s possible for you to adjust both lateral and vertical release.
And with another screw right below it, you could easily adjust the length of the binding.
What I also really enjoyed about the ZED 12 bindings are how easy they are to clip in.
Talking about exposed terrain, lets be real about the G3 ski crampon system.
The crampons themselves are great, nothing to declare on that end.
But the locking system is almost too simple and easy to lock in and… to pull out.
I also have a few friends riding different G3 models, and nothing to declare on their end either!
In Conclusion
I largely enjoyed all the elements of this G3 setup.
Everything was accessible, versatile and a great choice to enjoy both the uphill and the downhill experience.
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