Down with the scene, casual,
refined – a touch of big city life in the most spectacular parks and
pipes of the Alps. Ski resorts who deem themselves worthy have for a
long time been offering costly constructed Parks with breathtaking
jumps, rails etc. for the professionals. Usually there are also
enough possibilities for newcomers to experience some genuine fun
park feeling too. TwinTips have ceased to be exotic birds, on the
contrary they have conquered a corner of their own in the industry
and continue to fascinate and entice new custom. Anyone who likes to
be on the hip and relaxed side of things is absolutely at home with
these. Totally forgiving, good natured and neutral in handling –
TwinTips suit every man or women – and due to their cool looks they
also entice occasional inciting eye contact on the lift!
As in past years the
TwinTips were ‘doubly’ tested here in Zell am See. Once by the
average Joe Public on the piste and once by professionals who
undergo special tests focussing on jib, switch and jumping
qualities. This years TwinTip Park n’ Pipe professionals were Tine
Huber, Horst Tatschl, Martin Misov and many more were supported on
piste by mogul lady Magarata Marbler, “Edelwiser” Erwin Werdenigg
plus an international mix of test professionals from the alpine
divisions.
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We are using classic match-making to find your "twins". Ski
Selector - TWINS System
A sovereign winner scoring high marks in the park
and outstanding results on the piste! Plus, as a bonus, it has an
unmistakable and attractive design which led the Fischer to silver
at the SnowStyle Awards!
Park: The Fischer ruled the jump category finishing way ahead of
the competition and its evaluation in all other criteria was more
than sovereign! Unanimous compliments from the testers!
Piste: An even-tempered ski. Especially easy to turn and ride,
scoring high on long turns and a thoroughly positive impression on
the piste!
2nd position
VÖLKL - Wall
Rating: Very good
Average score: 36,8
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
177 cm
Long turn:
7,2
Rail:
7,2
Radius:
22 m
Short turn:
6,8
Jibbing qualities:
7,0
Dimensions:
115-87-115
Edge traction/grip:
7,3
Switch:
7,4
Recommended
retail price:
€ 499,95 with
Running
smoothness:
6,9
Jumping/airtime
binding
Muscular
strain:
8,6
qualities:
7,6
Opinion
Congratulations to the Voelkl team! Trendy and
stylish and as always sensational optically, and for that reason a
gold at the SnowStyle – a strong partner for all those who rove
about on piste and in parks!
Park: Even Stevens without major weaknesses in the park, showing
strengths on jump and switch qualities!
Piste: Downright strong on piste. The combination of terrific
long turns and strong edge grip together with good remaining results
deserves an absolute top ranking on piste-suitability!
3rd position
SALOMON - Suspect
Rating: Very good
Average score: 34,8
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
171 cm
Long turn:
6,2
Rail:
7,4
Radius:
17,3 m
Short turn:
6,0
Jibbing qualities:
6,6
Dimensions:
122-86-115
Edge traction/grip:
5,3
Switch:
7,4
Recommended
retail price:
€ 399,95
Running
smoothness:
6,2
Jumping/airtime
Muscular
strain:
6,0
qualities:
8,0
Opinion
Excellent third place on the overall judgement for
the Salomon! Equally strong on piste and in the pipe! A top-level
all rounder!
Park: Especially strong on jumps; rail and switch qualities are
excellent – very strong in the park!
Piste: A very well balanced on piste performance qualifying this
ski as a real all rounder!
4th position
ELAN - Partisan
Rating: Very good
Average score: 34,0
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
175 cm
Long turn:
7,2
Rail:
5,4
Radius:
16 m
Short turn:
6,1
Jibbing qualities:
5,2
Dimensions:
118-78-106
Edge traction/grip:
6,4
Switch:
5,2
Recommended
retail price:
€ 349,95
Running
smoothness:
5,8
Jumping/airtime
Muscular
strain:
8,4
qualities:
5,6
Opinion
A strong fourth place that Elan clearly achieved due
to its formidable on piste performance! Park: Was not exactly the favourite of our park professionals!
Rather a poor result in the pipe! Piste: The king of the piste amongst the Twin Tips!
Sensational 8.3 on long turns and 7.5 on general handling leave no
secrets as to where Elan’s Partisan strengths lie! Get on the piste
with this thang’!
5th position
DYNASTAR - Trouble
Rating: Very good
Average score: 33,2
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
175 cm
Long turn:
6,4
Rail:
7,0
Radius:
21 m
Short turn:
5,7
Jibbing qualities:
6,8
Dimensions:
112-78-102
Edge traction/grip:
6,7
Switch:
6,6
Recommended
retail price:
€ 449,95 with
Running
smoothness:
6,3
Jumping/airtime
binding
Muscular
strain:
8,1
qualities:
7,6
Opinion
Definitely asserting itself both on piste and in the
park – with marginal strengths and advantages in the park and pipe!
An even and attractive combination! Park: Strong on jumps; rail and jib qualities are very good
and a neat switch performance – very strong in the park! Piste: Pleasing to ride, preferring long turns and dealing
very well with hard pistes!
6th position
NORDICA - Supercharger Ignition
Rating: Very good
Average score: 33,0
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
170 cm
Long turn:
5,7
Rail:
4,8
Radius:
17 m
Short turn:
6,4
Jibbing qualities:
6,2
Dimensions:
122-84-112
Edge traction/grip:
5,9
Switch:
5,8
Recommended
retail price:
€ 399,95
Running
smoothness:
6,9
Jumping/airtime
Muscular
strain:
8,1
qualities:
8,1
Opinion
Definitely prefers the piste where it easily squares
up with the best! Park: Its strengths in the park are clearly its jump and jib
qualities. Piste: Very high ratings on turning compliancy plus evenly
strong results. Also showing well developed, rider friendly all
round characteristics on piste!
7th position
ATOMIC - Twins
Rating: Very good
Average score: 32,6
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
173 cm
Long turn:
6,6
Rail:
6,4
Radius:
20 m
Short turn:
5,7
Jibbing qualities:
6,0
Dimensions:
113,7-81-107,5
Edge traction/grip:
5,6
Switch:
5,8
Recommended
retail price:
€ 299,95
Running
smoothness:
6,6
Jumping/airtime
Muscular
strain:
8,2
qualities:
7,2
Opinion
Good performances in the park as well as on piste –
carrying a slight advantage on piste –that is what our test team
reckoned! Park: Strong on jumps and well balanced on all other criteria! Piste: Also on the piste an even levelled ski without
weaknesses giving a decent overall impression!
8th position
BLIZZARD The Reason IQ
Rating: Very good
Average score: 32,0
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
178 cm
Long turn:
6,1
Rail:
6,0
Radius:
20 m
Short turn:
5,6
Jibbing qualities:
4,8
Dimensions:
116-85-107
Edge traction/grip:
5,8
Switch:
5,2
Recommended
retail price:
€ 699,95 with
Running
smoothness:
6,7
Jumping/airtime
binding
Muscular
strain:
7,9
qualities:
7,0
Opinion
Shining with untypically strong Twin Tip
characteristics on the piste and therefore recommending itself for
your average skier as an interesting alternative! Park: Likes rails and kickers! Piste: Receiving the absolutely highest scores on short turns,
strong edge grip and a very good rating
on turning qualities – a piste freak!
9th position
DYNAMIC - Slayer Graph
Rating: Good
Average score: 29,6
Facts
Details: Piste
Details: Park
Tested length:
175 cm
Long turn:
6,1
Rail:
5,8
Radius:
19,5 m
Short turn:
5,2
Jibbing qualities:
5,4
Dimensions:
116,5-80-107
Edge traction/grip:
5,1
Switch:
5,0
Recommended
retail price:
€ 199,95
Running
smoothness:
5,3
Jumping/airtime
Muscular
strain:
7,8
qualities:
5,4
Opinion
An all rounder with slight piste preferences and an
attractive price! Park: Reasonably neutral, balanced ski in the park! Piste: A balanced handling also on piste with an affinity for
long turns!
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