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This year´s WorldSkitest category “Allmountain” did without the
usual gender distinction. It is simply not necessary as those models
are the real all-round skis in the true sense of the meaning. If one
is looking for a ski that is perfect for icy slopes, fresh powder snow,
heavy spring snow or the exasperating artificial snow, easy to handle
and still sporty and attractive then the “Allmountain” ski is the
perfect choice.
Also “All-rounders” were those to test the skis, professionals
of various disciplines like Fritz Strobl, Margritta Marbler and their
colleagues provided, as usual, significant results at the WorldSkitest
“Allmountain” and were really impressed by the handling of these
skis. The perfect sports gear for easy downhill skiing and the
occasional stop for a snack at a ski lodge – not only in the
Viennese Alps, but everywhere around the world. |
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Raimund Berger
(Ski Center Innerkrems, Head of Testing)
WST is really significant as we do have
again very good tester and test material. Safety is the
crucial point as we do want to have an accident-free
event. |
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Margita Marbler
(Freestyle Queen)
I am so happy that I am able to help
consumers with their buying decision. And for me
personally, it is a very good time and it will hold lots
of wonderful memories. |
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Nicola Werdenigg
(Edelwiser)
A broad spectrum of test people and an
exciting test system- due to the blackened skis there is
no influence and results are really objective. And for the
industry it is an enormous challenge to produce skis that
are really inviting and a pleasure to ski with. |
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VÖLKL
Unlimited AC30 |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
177 cm |
Long turn: |
8,1 |
| Radius: |
18,4 m |
Short turn: |
7,2 |
| Side cut: |
124-80-107 |
Edge grip: |
8,3 |
Average:
39,2 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 649,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
8,3 |
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General effort: |
7,4 |
| Opinion |
| VÖLKL
Unlimited AC 30: The winner got top ranked in every
possible situation, under any condition: icy snow, long
turns, high speed… “Unlimited skiing pleasure on the
slope and aside” that´s how Pros like Fritz Strobl as
well as journalist Marcin Bialik put it. And beside the
“Very Good” as a result Völkl additionally got 2nd
ranked in the “Snowstyle All Mountain” category.
Congratulations! |
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K2
Xplorer MX 12.0 |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
177 cm |
Long turn: |
8,1 |
| Radius: |
17 m |
Short turn: |
7,8 |
| Side cut: |
128-84-112 |
Edge grip: |
7,8 |
Average:
39,0 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 749,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,9 |
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General effort: |
7,5 |
| Opinion |
| K2
Xplorer MX 12.0: The Xplorer ist he perfect choice for the
first tracks in powder snow as well as speedy and short
turns on the slope. The motto here is universalism. The
already well known binding system is also known for a
direct and therefore better transfer of power to the rim.
Result: Very good! |
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ELAN
Magfire 78 Ti Fusion |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
176 cm |
Long turn: |
8,1 |
| Radius: |
17,2 m |
Short turn: |
7,5 |
| Side cut: |
123-78-105 |
Edge grip: |
8,1 |
Average:
38,9 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 549,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,7 |
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General effort: |
7,7 |
| Opinion |
| Elan
Magfire 78 TI Fusion: Due to its technology the Elan
Magfire is a very precise and well balanced ski. “The
rims are relatively soft and easy to maneuvered, without
losing precision and control” says journalist Fred
Fettner after testing those skis. Overall lots of praise
for this all-rounder from Slovenia. |
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ATOMIC
Blackeye TI |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
178 cm |
Long turn: |
8,3 |
| Radius: |
17,5 m |
Short turn: |
7,3 |
| Side cut: |
114,1-79-108,5 |
Edge grip: |
7,7 |
Average:
38,6 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 599 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,8 |
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General effort: |
7,6 |
| Opinion |
| Atomic
Blackeye TI: A real „All-round Talent“coming from
Atomic and happy faces throughout the test guys as well as
some journalists, who were also impressed with this ski
and its red and black design. Congratulations for the
bronze medal in the category “Snowstyle All Mountain”. |
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SALOMON
X-Wing Tornado TI |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
173 cm |
Long turn: |
8,0 |
| Radius: |
16,3 m |
Short turn: |
7,5 |
| Side cut: |
120-79-107 |
Edge grip: |
7,7 |
Average:
38,4 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 699,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,7 |
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General effort: |
7,5 |
| Opinion |
| Salomon
X-Wing Tornado TI: Like its name a real “tornado”.
Flexible, with good grip and well balanced – high
pleasure is guaranteed. Good balance due to additional
Titanium fillers, even at high speed. “They are really
top of the line, not much more is possible” Margritta
Marbler, Free Style Queen and Fritz Strobl agree. |
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FISCHER
Watea 78 |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
176 cm |
Long turn: |
8,0 |
| Radius: |
17 m |
Short turn: |
7,3 |
| Side cut: |
122-78-107 |
Edge grip: |
7,6 |
Average:
38,1 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 449,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,5 |
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General effort: |
7,8 |
| Opinion |
| Fischer
Watea 78: A ski almost made for everybody – unisex for
women and men. Ladies love the easy to handle and design
part – men appreciate its power. |
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NORDICA
Hot Nitrous Ti XBI CT |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
178 cm |
Long turn: |
7,7 |
| Radius: |
17,5 m |
Short turn: |
7,1 |
| Side cut: |
124-78-108 |
Edge grip: |
7,6 |
Average:
37,0 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 799,95 incl.
binding |
Balance: |
7,3 |
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General effort: |
7,3 |
| Opinion |
| Nordica
Hot Nitrous Ti XBI CT appeals skiers, who are looking for
a challenge on the mountain no matter how the weather or
snow conditions are. Eustachius Kreimer (Styria Group) is
looking for an all-round ski combining precision and
variety. “Regarding these requirements the Nordica Hot
Nitrous is the perfect ski”. |
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HEAD
Peak 78 |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
177 cm |
Long turn: |
7,6 |
| Radius: |
15,7 m |
Short turn: |
7,6 |
| Side cut: |
125-78-111 |
Edge grip: |
7,2 |
Average:
36,9 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 579,,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,1 |
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General effort: |
7,5 |
| Opinion |
| Head
Peak 78: This „All-Terrain-Freerider“ is feeling
perfectly at home on the slope as well as aside and stays
balanced though powerful in all conditions. That is
absolutely agreed upon by journalists Jegor Svetogorov (Russia)
and Drago Bulc (Slovenia) |
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DYNASTAR
Legend Sultan 85 |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
178 cm |
Long turn: |
7,5 |
| Radius: |
17 m |
Short turn: |
6,6 |
| Side cut: |
129-85-110 |
Edge grip: |
7,2 |
Average:
35,3 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 599,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,2 |
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General effort: |
6,8 |
| Opinion |
| Dynastar
Legend Sultan 85: On and aside the slopes, long and short
turns, easy to go – that´s the summary. The Dynastar
Legend Sultan 85 is a little wider, the radius narrower
and that leads to an increased “All Mountain”
character and improves the characteristics on the slope.
The design is especially cool as well! Congratulations to
“Gold” in the “Snowstyle All Mountain” category. |
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ROSSIGNOL
Bandit SC80 Freebeam |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Good |
| Tested length: |
175 cm |
Long turn: |
7,0 |
| Radius: |
15,1 m |
Short turn: |
6,7 |
| Side cut: |
122-80-109 |
Edge grip: |
6,6 |
Average:
33,8 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 629,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
6,7 |
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General effort: |
6,9 |
| Opinion |
| Rossignol
Badnit SC80 Feebeam: The Bandit SC80 is a real all-round
ski for the slopes, where it is safe, but still powerful
and that is also perfectly made for powered snow up to
15-20cm. This model guarantees fun and pleasure skiing
under any snow and slope conditions and shows a playful
design as well. |
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