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Bentley Supersport Skis the Ultimate Gift for Valentine's Day


Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Zai for Bentley

Bentley Continental Supersports

Bentley Continental Supersports

 

For those stuck for ideas for the man or woman in their life this Valentine’s Day, then one-of-a-kind zai for Bentley Supersport Skis might just be the answer.

The result of a design collaboration between Bentley’s renowned Styling Studio and the high-end Swiss ski manufacturer zai, these handmade skis are the perfect gift for the skier who has everything.  Only 250 of these limited edition black skis will be made with each pair carrying a unique number up to the 250 limit.

Perfect partners, zai and Bentley came together via their mutual passion for creating outstanding products which combine traditional hand-built craftsmanship with unique and state-of-the-art materials. Both companies revel in their attention to detail and craftsmanship which can never be 100 per cent machine-made.

Made to last a lifetime, zai for Bentley skis are designed to be durable, reliable and resistant to corrosion, with each pair featuring unique and patented technology and materials, which make them not only ‘one-of-a-kind’ but also a world first. 

Zaiìra®, the novel composite material used in the skis, was originally created for use in the latest generation of aircraft.  It contains carbon fibres that are used on the skis’ top layer, in combination with natural rubber in the central part, as well as a carbon fabric in composition with chrome steel in the torsion part and long carbon fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites (LFRTP).  This combination of technology and performance give maximum performance with minimum weight as well as the ability to lie firmly and reliably in the snow, whatever its condition.

The skis’ geometric structure and acceleration power, which demands little effort of the skier, combined with these unique materials result in an extremely smooth-running and stable ski and a unique skiing experience.  According to zai Founder, Simon Jacomet: “The handling of ‘zai Supersport’ is smooth and responsive, dynamic and lively. They are a world-first!”

Zai, known for producing a range of high-end luxury ski products, has also worked with the Bentley team to create two other exclusive Bentley products.   Zai for Bentley ski poles feature a new technology, ExoGrid®, which is currently used for golf shafts and is used solely for the first time in the Bentley Supersports skis.  Its unique combination of titan and carbon fabric reduces weight and guarantees high stability.

In addition, custom-manufactured and designed ski bags made of leather and neoprene ensure that the zai Supersports Skis can be carried comfortably, while a Bentley quilted lining offers optimum protection and suppleness.

The skis are now available to order and retail via zai distributors.  Each pair is priced at £5,900 / €6,800 and further information can be found at www.zaiforbentley.com.