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£470
From Ellis Brigham
The Real Joy is sure to do well thanks to the blend of easy handling and fun performance. It's a piste ski for mixing up the speeds and the slopes; simple to ski when the energy levels drop, and fast and responsive when the mood takes you. The light construction of wood core and Graphene keeps the weight down but also makes it lively. The narrow waist of 73mm and short radius provide quick tums with eRA 3.0 ensuring hassle-free control.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type Piste all the way, any colour, though the steepest, firmest black runs aren't going to be skied at full speed.Skier TypeDedicated piste skiers, from intermediate to lighter advanced level. The ski has an easy energy and carves clean turns but doesn't have to lock in so it is comfortable to allow some skid at the start or end of the turn.OverviewShapeeverything about the Real Joy screams turning. The radius is a tight 10.9m (at 158cm), and the waist comes in at 73mm so it will feel quick going from edge to edge, without being so narrow that it starts feeling twitchy. The tips and tails aren't too pronounced, meaning they add an element of forgiveness to the piste focused design.RockerAllride Rocker uses tip rocker and camber underfoot; perfect for skiers who feel comfortable on any slopes. The rocker enables superior steering and increases floatation. The camber ensures grip and precision on hard snow.CoreA vertically laminated wood core has a composite sock around it. This combination results in good vibration control, no excess weight and a smooth ride that suits ambitious skiers who don't want all out power.ConstructionSuperlite Power Sidewall Jacket Construction is a mouthful, but it gives a lot of clues to what it does and how it's made. A cap construction enhances durability and sits on top of ABS Sidewalls which provide precise energy transmission. As well as the wood composite core, a layer of Graphene is used to keep the ski light but also increase the strength.Key FeatureseRA 3.0eRA 3.0 is a combination of technologies, shape and geometry using a targeted rocker at the tip with low rise, a progressive radius and vibration absorbing fibres. The rocker improves steering and enhances soft snow versatility. The progressive radius at the tip means that even though there is rocker, less angulation is required to get full edge contact, resulting in better grip. Intellifibers in the tip dampen vibrations for a smoother ride.GrapheneGraphene is the thinnest and lightest element ever discovered by mankind. It is also the strongest material on the planet, stronger than diamond and 300 times stronger than steel, all in the thickness of one atom. By using it in the construction Head can reduce weight and increase strength of the ski.eB tester’s comments: Ailsa (Fort William) For an intermediate ski I was really impressed at how well it skied, it felt super safe and easy to handle but when I pushed it, it coped really well at speed.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)148130731079.3.1531307310710.1.1581307310710.917001631307310711.7.General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|AdvancedRocker: Tip RockerRadius: ShortBase: SinteredBindings: Integrated, Joy 9 GW DIN: 2.5 - 9Construction: Mini Cap Full SidewallCore: Wood, Composite, GrapheneDemo: Yes [Full Details]
£470
From Ellis Brigham
One of our most popular women's all mountain skis, the Absolut Joy, got an impressive upgrade recently with karuba wood used in the core which, as we expected, boosted its appeal even further. The karuba keeps the ski lightweight and improves the stability in variable snow as well as increasing grip. Adding to the lightweight theme, Graphene is used to fine-tune the flex, making the ski feel supremely balanced even when the snow gets rough. It's got a huge performance bracket that satisfies skiers from intermediate right up to advanced level and it's a worthy winner of many awards.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type It's an all mountain ski, but a piste focused one. The majority of time will be spent following marked runs, its width and smooth flex are ideal for dealing with rough snow when the trails chop up, because they're rarely perfectly groomed for long, but it isn't too wide to make it feel sluggish or slow to respond. It is also well suited for exploring off the sides, hunting some fresh snow or different challenges like trees or tracked-out snow.Skier TypeIntermediate and lighter advanced skiers who mainly stay on piste but who do enjoy more than groomed snow. Technique doesn't need to be perfect as the ski is not demanding to use and does have the grip to hold a carve, so it encourages progression of skills and allows the skier to be more adventurous. These traits also mean it's a lovely cruiser too.OverviewShapeIt has the curves of a piste ski, just with an slightly exaggerated waist and tip and, thanks to the lightweight materials used, it doesn't feel any heavier than a typical piste ski. The radius is on turny side, matching perfectly the requirement to spend hours cruising and turning on marked trails, and isn't too tight or long so it still helps to make skiing different terrain easier, remaining stable and manouevrable.RockerAllride Rocker uses tip rocker and camber underfoot; perfect for skiers who feel comfortable on any slopes. The rocker enables superior steering and increases floatation. The camber ensures grip and precision on hard snow.CoreA vertically laminated wood core has a composite sock around it. This combination results in good vibration control, no excess weight and a smooth ride that suits ambitious skiers who don't want all out power.ConstructionSuperlite Power Sidewall Jacket Construction is a mouthful, but it gives a lot of clues to what it does and how it's made. A cap construction enhances durability and sits on top of ABS Sidewalls which provide precise energy transmission. As well as the wood composite core, a layer of Graphene is used to keep the ski light but also increase the strength.Key FeatureseRA 3.0eRA 3.0 is a combination of technologies, shape and geometry using a targeted rocker at the tip with low rise, a progressive radius and vibration absorbing fibres. The rocker improves steering and enhances soft snow versatility. The progressive radius at the tip means that even though there is rocker, less angulation is required to get full edge contact, resulting in better grip. Intellifibers in the tip dampen vibrations for a smoother ride.GrapheneGraphene is the thinnest and lightest element ever discovered by mankind. It is also the strongest material on the planet, stronger than diamond and 300 times stronger than steel, all in the thickness of one atom. By using it in the construction Head can reduce weight and increase strength of the ski.eB tester’s comments: Sarah (Aviemore) I loved the life and energy of the ski. It's easy to use but surprisingly it doesn't mind being pushed at moderate speeds and is so stable yet lively too.Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1481317910910.5.1531317910911.4.1581317910912.212231631317910914.1.General InformationSkier Ability: Intermediate|AdvancedRocker: Tip RockerRadius: ShortBase: SinteredBindings: Integrated, Joy 9 GW DIN: 2.5 - 9Construction: Mini Cap Full SidewallCore: Wood, Composite, GrapheneDemo: Yes [Full Details]
Atomic's standout free tour model is light for fast and long ascents, as good as a dedicated all mountain ski going downhill, and impressive value considering the technology and design. HRZN Tech increases the surface area at the tip, reducing deflection and improving tracking in rough snow. The Carbon Backbone adds stability; the mix of cap and sidewall provides precision and forgiveness. The Ultra LightWood core keeps the weight down and tip inserts make skin use easier.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type It can deal with anything. It has the torsional stiffness to grip on firm snow and exposed traverses, the width to float in deeper and fresher conditions, and the handling and balanced flex to tackle bumps, trees or varied descents. This is a proper all rounder.Skier TypeConfident all condition skiers who want a lightweight option that can go anywhere on the mountain. It could be skiers who want maxiumm vert but still insist on the best ride back down, or it could be all mountain skiers who aren't so concerned with the vertical but do want to travel to get to the best adventures and find the best snow.OverviewShapeA directional shape with tip rocker means predictable handling and more of the ski's edge in contact with the snow, resulting in better grip and stability. 95mm in the waist is narrow enough to remain nimble and quick edge-to-edge and there's plenty of width when you do find softer or deeper snow and want some width underfoot. The 18m radius (177cm) is long enough to boost the stability, helping the ski track cleanly whatever the snow condition. The HRZN Tech tip further improves the overall handling with a horizontal rocker that increases surface area.RockerAll Mountain Rocker use a 15/85/0 split of rocker/camber/rocker across the tip, main body and tail of the ski. This mix ensures excellent grip and response on firmer snow and when traversing, with some rocker at the front for better planning in soft conditions and easy handling when steering the skis.CoreThe Ultra Light Woodcore is made from poplar and caruba to ensure the weight is kept right down.ConstructionCap Sidewall uses sidewall from the base to the top sheet for controlled power transmission and great edge hold. The rounded shape adds durability as it picks up less dings and knocks.Key FeaturesHRZN Tech TipHRZN Tech blends an ABS sidewall construction with an across-the-ski (horizontal) rocker. This adds 10% more surface area in the tip and tail without increasing swing weight. The result is better tracking through chop and crud and less tip deflection – meaning greater stability, floatation and agility.Carbon BackboneAn ultra-light insert that runs the length of the ski like a stabilising backbone. This provides exceptional agility and edge hold without extra weight.eB tester’s comments: Dani (Aviemore) The whole construction - sidewall, carbon and light wood core - makes the ski super agile and effortless when skinning up and skiing back down. Perfect for advanced tourers. Technical SpecificationsSize (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)16912595113.5171290177126.59511518135018512895116.5191410General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced/expertTerrain Type: BackcountryRocker: Tip RockerRadius: MediumBase: SinteredBindings: Ski sold flatDIN: n/aConstruction: Mini Cap Full SidewallCore: Wood, CarbonDemo: N/ASizing Description: Go shorter for reduced weight and quicker climbing properties, chose a longer length for more floatation and stability. [Full Details]
£800
From Ellis Brigham
The shape and construction of the e-version of the Head Rally has a distinct place in the always impressive Supershape line-up. As the Titan got wider the Rally slips into the role of the piste ski that is also capable of smashing it when the conditions get rough. A bigger waist, slightly longer radius and improved dampening mean it is still a carving machine on piste but is even more stable if the snow isn't perfect.Terrain Type & Ability LevelTerrain Type The latest version of the Rally is more suited to skiing all terrain, as it is has extra stability compared to earlier models. This makes it ideal for skiers who don't want to lose any piste performance whilst still being able to spend time around the sides and in the trees, maybe even chasing fresh snow. Plus, it's not often that the pistes are perfectly groomed.Skier TypeThe Rally is now a bit wider in the waist and has a slightly longer radius than earlier models, a change that came in last season. This has noticeably improved stability without affecting how well it skis on trails and firm snow. The contact points are set right in the tip and tail so the effective edge is long, helping with the grip and the feel of immediate response when turning.OverviewShapeAmongst the changes the Rally is now a bit wider in the waist and has a slightly longer radius. This has noticeably improved stability without affecting how well it skis on trails and firm snow. The contact points are set right in the tip and tail so the effective edge is long, helping with the grip and the feel of immediate response when turning.RockereRA 3.0 S on the Supershapes uses a speed rocker which, put simply, means the ski has tip rocker and some clever tip design. There is plenty of camber along the skis length for rebound and energy. A targeted rocker at the tip with low rise, progressive radius and vibration absorbing fibres results in superior steering and less angulation is required for immediate response and a smoother ride.CoreVertically laminated wood with Graphene and twin Titanal layers. This mix of lightweight but strong materials produces a ski with the most extreme agility and thrilling responsiveness for ultimate performance. Graphene being so light means that thicker and wider Titanal sheets can be used, covering the entirety of the ski to ensure a more reactive and powerful ride. Graphene is the thinnest and lightest element ever discovered by mankind. It is also the strongest material on the planet, stronger than diamond and 300 times stronger than steel, all in the thickness of one atom. By using it in the construction Head can reduce weight and increase strength of the ski.ConstructionHead's Worldcup Sandwich Cap Construction is developed with the most sophistacted materials known to man and uses tried and test techniques. The sidewall delivers energy to ski edge precisely for the best grip; the mini cap on top adds durability. Graphene is the thinnest and lightest element ever discovered by mankind. Key FeaturesProtectorThanks to its Full Heel Release (FHR), vertical and lateral, the Head’s Protector binding can reduce the risk of injuries for both the knee and the lower leg. The reduced release values in forward and especially in backward twisting falls assure less stress for your knees and safer skiing. Conventional bindings offer only vertical release at the heel. Protector bindings offer Full Heel Release (FHR) - releasing 180 degrees (laterally and vertically). 7mm of bi-lateral movement absorbs all impacts on the binding and avoids pre-releases. The 30 degrees rotation is then only initiated when the loads are too high and the ski boot is released.eMCenergy Management Circuit, the world's only electronic ski dampening system. When the ski bends and vibrates, it takes the kinetic energy in the ski and transfers it into electrical energy, which is then used to absorb negative vibrations for a more stable experience. Smooth skiing and exceptional edge grip, whatever the conditions.eRA 3.0eRA 3.0 is a combination of technologies, shape and geometry using a targeted rocker at the tip with low rise, a progressive radius and vibration absorbing fibres. The rocker improves steering and enhances soft snow versatility. The progressive radius at the tip means that even though there is rocker, less angulation is required to get full edge contact, resulting in better grip. Intellifibers in the tip dampen vibrations for a smoother ride.eB tester’s comments: Mark (Trainer) They react precisely to skier input and run like they are on rails. They feel racy and encourage you to pick up speed, yet aren't overly stiff for slower speeds either. Size (cm)Tip Width (mm)Waist Width (mm)Tail Width (mm)Radius (m)Weight (g)1631327811412.8.170132781141422751771327811415.3.General InformationSkier Ability: Advanced|expertRocker: Tip RockerRadius: ShortBase: SinteredBindings: Integrated, Protector PR 13 GW DIN: 4 - 13Construction: Full SidewallCore: Wood, Graphene, Titanal LaminateDemo: Yes [Full Details]
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