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Men's Race Giant Slalom

Herren RaceThose of you who are not content with just witnessing ski world cup excellence on TV but like the “do-it-yourself” approach are exactly right in this giant slalom category! Perfect turns, high speed and nevertheless high security standards go without saying for these high-level skis. 

Herren RaceAnd these expectations have not been disappointed as you can see from the WorldSkitest results 2006/07. Countless improvements of details guarantee optimal power transmission, reliability and an astonishingly effortless switching between short and long turns. The longer Giant Slalom ski pushes long turns but also challenges the skier’s strength, fitness and concentration! Therefore: cautious self-assessment – even among the civil versions of the current Giant Slalom skis there are some genuine “weapons!”

test criteria:
long turn, short turn, edge hold, running smoothness, overall effort to handle

IHerren Racen the Austria Skitest „Mr. and Mrs. Austrian“ have their say just as well as a selection of world specialists. But race is race – and so in this category in particular the racers test – current and former stars, who've got the speed in their blood – and in their legs. On board among others: test leader and skiing legend Franz Klammer, test leader Raimund Berger, olympic downhill champion Fritz Strobl, "Mr. Likable" Hans Knauss, downhill world champion Hannes Trinkl, the reigning olympic tobogganing champion Andreas Linger, snowboard-pro  Harry Walder, as well as the former racers Hans Enn, Michael Tritscher and Wolfram Ortner. 

 


 

The tests are made by WorldSkiTest.com. 
Translation is made from German and we reserve us for translation errors. Original can be found at www.WorldSkiTest.com.
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Dynamic i-Perform 2.1 Average: 39.8 Rating: Very good
HR07_Dynamic
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
Starker Auftritt des Siegers. Mit den besten Werten in fast allen Kategorien überzeugte der Dynamic i-Perform unsere Tester. Höchstnoten bei langen Turns, Kantengriff und Laufruhe – das Top-Modell machte nicht zuletzt auf Testleiter Franz Klammer großen Eindruck.
Data Details
Radius: 16,5 Long turns 8.3
Tip/Waist/Tail: 111,8-65-98,5 Shorter turns 7.7
Available lengths: 163, 172, 181 cm Edge traction 8.6
Tested length: 181 Running smoothness 7.7
Suggested price: 499,95 (Neox 310-76) Muscular strain 7.5

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Atomic GS:12PB Average: 39.3 Rating: Very good
HR07_Atomic
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
Top World Cup racing ski with Powerbridge technology for the most exacting requirements in the most technically demanding discipline: the giant slalom. Unadulterated pleasure for all highly athletic fans of medium and large radii. Excellent ski control in all phases of a turn, precise turn control, direct transmission of power and perfect edge grip at even high speeds. Der Atomic machte dem Testsieger in allen Kategorien Konkurrenz. Ein Ski für sportive Fahrer, der vor allem mit toller Laufruhe sowie beim langen Schwung und dem Kantengriff hervorstach. Der schicke Racer holte sich zudem Silber beim SnowStyle Herren Race.
Data Details
Radius: 19 Long turns 8.2
Tip/Waist/Tail: 111-66-94 Shorter turns 7.8
Available lengths: 165, 170, 175, 180, 185 Edge traction 8.6
Tested length: 180 Running smoothness 8
Suggested price: 799,95 mit Bindung Muscular strain 6.7

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Dynastar Speed Course Average: 36.1 Rating: Very good
HR07_Dynastar
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
The power of a Giant slalom ski, with an enhanced side cut for added enjoyment in and out of the race course-The absolute weapon for all skiers looking for performance and perfection when carving fast, wide turns on hardpack. Verdienter dritter Platz für den Dynastar Speed Course. Das laufruhige Modell spielt seine Stärken vor allem beim langen Schwung und beim Kantengriff aus, belegte zudem Platz vier beim SnowStyle Herren Race. Der erklärte Favorit von Ex-Rennläufer Pepi Strobl.
Data Details
Radius: 17 Long turns 7.6
Tip/Waist/Tail: 112-67-98 Shorter turns 6.8
Available lengths: 158/165/172/178/182 Edge traction 7.3
Tested length: 178 Running smoothness 7.5
Suggested price: 749,95 mit Bindung Muscular strain 6.8

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Salomon Equipe GC Race Average: 35.8 Rating: Very good
HR07_Salomon
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
Du wirst seine Grenzen nie erfahren! Mit diesem Ski kannst Du jegliche Geschwindigkeits-Beschränkungen außer Acht lassen mit dem Gefühl von Sicherheit und Vertrauen. Dank der kraftvollen und präzisen Impulsübertragung kannst du dich mittleren und langen Schwüngen verschreiben und es den Champions nachmachen. Außerhalb der FIS Normen, um den grenzenlosen Fahrspaß im Performance Bereich auszukosten! Speed ist das Motto! Schlagworte: High Performance Race Carving; Speed - No Limit!; Optimierte Kraftübertragung - kraftsparend Technische Features: Protrak Platte; Vollholzkern; Fiberglass Monocoque Konstruktion mit doppelwandiger Schale Starker Kantengriff, Spitzenwerte bei langem Schwung und Kantengriff – der Salomon Equipe Race musste sich den Top-Drei nur äußerst knapp geschlagen geben. Fritz Strobl, der Abfahrts-Olympiasieger 2002, zeigte sich denn auch angetan von diesem Ski.
Data Details
Radius: 18,1 Long turns 7.3
Tip/Waist/Tail: 115-70-99 Shorter turns 7
Available lengths: 154 / 162 / 170 / 178 Edge traction 7.5
Tested length: 178 Running smoothness 6.8
Suggested price: 649 (Z12) Muscular strain 7.2

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Elan GSX Race Fusion Pro Average: 35.5 Rating: Very good
HR07_Elan
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
GS skiers need look no further than the GSX Fusion Pro – a superior race ski designed for advanced skiers who enjoy stretching their turns out a little more. Then there’s the GS Fusion Pro, the premiere choice for high speed thrill seekers – effortless carving pleasure. Platz fünf für den Elan Fusion Pro. Ein laufruhiger Racer, der dennoch komfortabel zu fahren ist, beim kurzen und langen Schwung gleichermaßen aufzeigt und nicht zuletzt mit einem herausragenden Wert in puncto Kraftaufwand auffiel.
Data Details
Radius: 18,3 Long turns 7.2
Tip/Waist/Tail: 107-66-95 Shorter turns 7.2
Available lengths: 164/170/178 Edge traction 6.7
Tested length: 178 Running smoothness 7.1
Suggested price: 599,95 mit Bindung Muscular strain 7.3

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Voelkl Racetiger GS Racing Average: 35.3 Rating: Very good
HR07_Voelkl
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
The GS RACING TITANIUM is a racing ski for the toughest giant slalom demands and long turns. The explosive SL RACING, in contrast, favors shorter radii and tight slalom turns. Both models constitute out-and-out high tech racing machines packed with world cup technology. Its extremely compact skiing feeling is a result of the XTD Sensor Wood Core, a special wooden core which spans the entire length and width of the ski. Two additional wooden cores above the edges complement the further developed Double Grip XTD construction which guarantees precise and maximum grip. In addition, the fast RACETIGERS are even powered by titanium. The ski is reinforced by a layer of titanal – a high strength and very light aluminum alloy located above and below the wooden core. The high quality construction meets the demands of top skiers as the titanal inserts develop their brilliant cushioning effect only at top speeds. Der Völkl Racetiger wurde von unseren Testern als ebenso sportives wie ausgeglichenes Modell ohne Schwächen eingestuft. Eine runde Sache, wie auch Ex-Rad-Ass und ORF-Kommentator Gerhard Zadrobilek befand. Zudem Platz eins im SnowStyle Herren Race.
Data Details
Radius: 19,1 Long turns 7.2
Tip/Waist/Tail: 110-67-96 Shorter turns 7.1
Available lengths: 165/170/175/180/185 Edge traction 7
Tested length: 180 Running smoothness 7
Suggested price: 749,90 mit Bindung Muscular strain 7.1

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Fischer RC4 WC RC Flowflex Average: 34.6 Rating: Very good
HR07_Fischer
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
For winners. The top model in the race series. High-end performance through WorldCup technology and precise base and edge finish. Featuring the legendary Flowflex. Der Fischer Worldcup Flowflex landete im guten Mittelfeld und glänzte mit starken Werten im Bereich des langen Schwungs. Ein Ski, der ruhig auch etwas eitel sein darf – Platz fünf beim SnowStyle Herren Race.
Data Details
Radius: 16 Long turns 7.3
Tip/Waist/Tail: 112-66-96 Shorter turns 6.7
Available lengths: 170/175/180/185 Edge traction 7.6
Tested length: 180 Running smoothness 6.6
Suggested price: 749,95 mit Bindung Muscular strain 6.4

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Head i Supershape Speed SW CP 13

Average: 32.8 Rating: Very good
HR07_Head
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
Introduced last year for race carvers, ski instructors and other competitive thinkers, the iSupershape Speed comes back for more. Guter Auftritt des Head i-Supershape Speed, den ausgeglichene Werte kennzeichnen. Das neueste Modell verfügt über gleichmäßige Stärken bei kurzen und langen Schwüngen und steht für komfortables Skivergnügen.
Data Details
Radius: 16,6 Long turns 6.8
Tip/Waist/Tail: 113-67-99 Shorter turns 6.8
Available lengths: 156-163-170-177-184 Edge traction 6.2
Tested length: 177 Running smoothness 6.2
Suggested price: 649,95 mit Bindung Muscular strain 6.7

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Blizzard GSR IQ Magnesium

Average: 32.1 Rating: Very good
HR07_Blizzard
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
This GS-Speed Caver stands out with absolute stability and exact steering. The Sandwich laminated magnesium construction with fully integrated IQ system and ”internal“ sidewalls gives World Cup race feeling at high speed. More versatile performance than FIS GS ski.
Ein gut zu fahrender Ski, der vor allem beim kurzen Schwung zu gefallen wusste. Platz neun für den Blizzard Magnesium, der bei unseren Promi- und Hobbytestern Anklang fand und sich auch optisch auszeichnete – Platz drei beim SnowStyle Herren Race.
Data Details
Radius: 18 Long turns 6.3
Tip/Waist/Tail: 109 / 66 / 95 Shorter turns 6.5
Available lengths: 163, 170, 177, 183 Edge traction 6.2
Tested length: 177 Running smoothness 6.2
Suggested price: 599,90 mit Bindung Muscular strain 6.9

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Nordica Dobermann Pro GS XBI

Average: 28.8 Rating: Good
HR07_Nordica
Manufacturer's description Testers' opinion
Der Nordica Dobermann bewies große Ausgeglichenheit und zeigte, dass er ein Riesenslalomski für sportive Fahrer ist. Insgesamt ein solides, fehlerverzeihendes und vielseitiges Modell.
Data Details
Radius: 18 Long turns 5.8
Tip/Waist/Tail: 111-67-97 Shorter turns 5.5
Available lengths: 171, 176, 181, 186 Edge traction 5.5
Tested length: 176 Running smoothness 5.9
Suggested price: 799,95 (mit Bdg. Marker N 0312 Ti XBi) Muscular strain 6
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