High-performance GS-radius turns
Testers pushed the limits to find the best balance between raw edge hold and user-friendliness. These detuned GS cruisers were not tested in gates, but most skis in this category have a racing pedigree. Testers devoted special attention to such things as agility, power and edge grip, and Silver Star offered plenty of variety in its terrain for the skis to demonstrate some versatility. The category is not expected to have a speed limit. Waist 68-78.
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Individual ski test report links below page layouts. Score is the average of test card scores for Characteristics: initiation, edge grip, stability, agility, versatility, short radius, long radius, overall impression.
ATOMIC D2 VF 82 – MEN
ATOMIC CLOUD D2 75 – WOMEN
BLIZZARD G-POWER FS – MEN
BLIZZARD VIVA ULTRASONIC – WOMEN
DYNASTAR SPEED COURSE Ti – MEN
DYNASTAR EXCLUSIVE ELITE – WOMEN
ELAN AMPHIBIO WAVEFLEX 14 – MEN
ELAN AMPHIBIO INSOMNIA – WOMEN
FISCHER PROGRESSOR 900 – MEN
FISCHER ZEPHYR – WOMEN
HEAD i.SUPERSHAPE MAGNUM – MEN
HEAD MYA NO 7 – WOMEN
K2 CHARGER – MEN
K2 SUPERBURNIN’
KASTLE LX 72 – MEN
KASTLE MX 78 – WOMEN
NORDICA SPITFIRE PRO EDT – MEN
NORDICA SPITFIRE PRO EDT – WOMEN
ROSSIGNOL 9 GS CASCADE Ti – MEN
ROSSIGNOL 8 GS CASCADE – WOMEN
SALOMON MUSTANG – MEN
SALOMON 24 HOURS – WOMEN
STOCKLI LASER SX – MEN
VOLKL THE CODE SPEEDWALL -MEN
VOLKL ATTIVA FUEGO – WOMEN