Ski: 2024-2025 La Sportiva Tempo, 190 cm
Available Lengths: 164, 179, 190 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 187.8 cm
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (190 cm): 1558 & 1589 grams
Stated Dimensions: 131-103-121 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 131.5-103.5-121.5 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (190 cm): 19 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 74.5 mm / 19.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6.5 mm
Core Materials: paulownia/PVC foam + aluminum stringers + fiberglass binding reinforcement + carbon laminate
Base Material: sintered PTEX 4001
Factory Recommended Mount Point: –8.5 cm from center / 85.4 cm from tail
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What La Sportiva says about the Tempo:
“Your Tempo just got faster as we dropped 20% of the weight for this 2024 ski update. A new core construction focused on delivering great edge hold and performance, while letting you squeeze in those extra laps as the day winds down. Consider it your ultimate go-to one-ski quiver for backcountry adventures, promising a harmonious blend of lightweight agility and unbeatable stability. Experience the thrill of unmatched tempo on the mountains, making every run a seamless, joyous rhythm of speed and control.
• The 2024 Tempo sheds 20% of its weight, offering you a faster, more agile ride without compromising on edge hold or downhill performance.
• Experience superior edge control and stability, ensuring precision turns and confidence on steep and technical terrain.
• Featuring low density PVC foam and X45 Paulownia core with Vertical Aluminum Reinforcement, the Tempo delivers unmatched strength and responsiveness.
• PTEX 4001 Sintered Base, die-cut inlays, and eco-friendly 2.2mm steel edges made from 60% recycled content
• D3O® inserts are strategically placed at the tip and tail of the ski to absorb vibrations and enhance stability, providing a smoother ride and improved control on varied terrain.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Tempo:
Tips: 5.5
Shovels: 6-8
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8
Tails: 7.5-5.5
Like the La Sportiva Salto ski, the Tempo’s rockered sections are exceptionally soft. However, the Tempo’s cambered sections are overall significantly stiffer than those of the Salto.
