What is a dampening system?
A dampening system is anything that reduces the ski’s vibration. Less vibration means better edge grip, more control, and a smoother ride. There are many kinds of systems, all designed to get the same result. The beefy Derbyflex plate is used by World Cup racers. Some systems are inside the ski, like K2’s high-tech piezoelectric device. And most binding companies now manufacture dampening systems integral to their top-end bindings.
