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Women are a mystery – inscrutable and hard to
understand. But at least the ski industry seems to know, what women
want as they seem to find the right answer to the high standards of
the ski ladies year after year. Skis have to be precise and stable,
easy to handle and good to control – and of course, the design has
to be just up to date, as cool as it comes and easy to match with the
outfits.
All these factors were taken into consideration to
offer the ladies a wide range of individual skis that are perfectly
made for individual needs and demands. Unlike the race categories that
are focused on speed and performance, the all-round category for
ladies is based on comfort and pleasure to ski. Therefore the most
important factors characterizing those skis are minimum general effort,
high balance and easy turning. In addition their design is always
something special and therefore a head turner for women and men alike.
So the definition for the winner in 2009/2010 was set:
an eye catcher, easy to handle, easy to carry and easy to match with
up to date outfits.
And of course, our test ladies, amongst others Andrea
Haselmayer-Zanier, Ingrid Salvenmoser and Michaela Gerg-Leitner really
did find the perfect “Ladies All-round Ski”.
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Hrovath Urska
(Ex Ski Pro)
Skis went through major developments during
the last couple of years, especially the “All-round“section
that is easy to handle and still giving lots of pleasure
skiing. |
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Ingrid Salvenmoser
(Ex Ski Star)
WST is one of the most important ski tests,
highly relevant and already a well known brand and the ski
industry is using that for marketing purposes as well. |
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Michaela Reichel
(Kärnten Marketing)
WST is a truly useful event. Otherwise you
never have the option to test 10 pairs of skis right at
one spot and so support the consumer in the buying
process. |
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ATOMIC
Cloud 9 |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
158 cm |
Long turn: |
7,4 |
| Radius: |
12 m |
Short turn: |
6,9 |
| Side cut: |
117-73-106 |
Edge grip: |
6,9 |
Average:
35,5 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 399,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,1 |
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General effort: |
7,2 |
| Opinion |
| A
superior winner! The ATOMIC Cloud 9 is a flexible and
lively ski with excellent characteristics on any kind of
slopes, no matter how easy or difficult they are. But even
aside the slopes there are no problems with this ski. It
is the perfect model for active ski ladies – pure fun
guaranteed! Congratulations for “Silver Medal” with
the “Snowstyle Lady All-round” category. |
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SALOMON
Origins Emerald |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
158 cm |
Long turn: |
7,4 |
| Radius: |
14 m |
Short turn: |
6,8 |
| Side cut: |
114-70-96 |
Edge grip: |
6,8 |
Average:
35,4 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 379,99 incl
binding |
Balance: |
6,9 |
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General effort: |
7,5 |
| Opinion |
| The
Salomon Origins Emerald is presenting itself as a “well-tempered”,
but still lively and sporty ski. With tempo and technique,
the new stylish ski is showing his abilities way into the
sporty regions. According to Media Lady Natasia Kames it
is the ideal model for talented rookies. |
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VÖLKL
Estrella |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Very good |
| Tested length: |
158 cm |
Long turn: |
7,7 |
| Radius: |
14,8 m |
Short turn: |
6,2 |
| Side cut: |
124-73-94 |
Edge grip: |
7,1 |
Average:
35,1 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 399,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
7,5 |
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General effort: |
6,6 |
| Opinion |
| The
Völkl Estrella is something for beginners as well as
medium advanced ski ladies who are looking for solid
characteristics, comfort and easy handling. The “pink
writing” is a visual highlight as well. . |
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NORDICA
Drive XBI CT |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Good |
| Tested length: |
154 cm |
Long turn: |
7,3 |
| Radius: |
12 m |
Short turn: |
6,7 |
| Side cut: |
123-76-107 |
Edge grip: |
6,8 |
Average:
34,5 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 399,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
6,9 |
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General effort: |
6,8 |
| Opinion |
| Nordica
Drive XBI CT is a very mobile all-round ski, perfectly
made for long turns and still not demanding lots of power
due to its stability and sportiness. Characteristics are
the perfect grip on and aside the slopes, balance and
enormous liveliness even for its width. |
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HEAD
Cool One |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Good |
| Tested length: |
156 cm |
Long turn: |
7,2 |
| Radius: |
12,3 m |
Short turn: |
6,3 |
| Side cut: |
116-70-102 |
Edge grip: |
6,7 |
Average:
33,5 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 379,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
6,6 |
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General effort: |
6,7 |
| Opinion |
| Head
Cool One is a ski developed from women for women. Due to
the “liquid metal” technology it is even easier to
ski. This model is a special ski for ladies like Nicola
Werdenigg (Edelwiser), who are into active skiing and
maximum grip. |
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K2
True Luv ERP 10.0 |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Good |
| Tested length: |
163 cm |
Long turn: |
7,3 |
| Radius: |
14 m |
Short turn: |
6,4 |
| Side cut: |
118-74-103 |
Edge grip: |
5,9 |
Average:
32,8 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 379,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
6,1 |
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General effort: |
7,2 |
| Opinion |
| K2
True Luv ERP 10.0: The perfect model for amateur ski
ladies, who want to improve rather quickly. Due to the
ladies´ specifics “Bio Flex wooden filler” this ski
is easy to handle, not much effort is needed and mistakes
are tolerated. Reliability and flexibility for the quick
improvement paired with fancy design characterize this
ski. |
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ELAN
Black Magic Fusion CS |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Good |
| Tested length: |
158 cm |
Long turn: |
6,2 |
| Radius: |
13,2 m |
Short turn: |
6,5 |
| Side cut: |
119-72-100 |
Edge grip: |
6,5 |
Average:
32,1 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 399,95 incl.
ELW 11.0 F |
Balance: |
6,1 |
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General effort: |
6,8 |
| Opinion |
| The
Black Magic Fusion CS is an all-round ladies’ carver
that is perfect for advanced and ambitioned skiers.
Elegance combined with performance – Black Magic is the
diamond of the whole Elan collection and it earned the “Bronze
Medal” in the “Snowstyle Lady Allround” category. |
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FISCHER
Breeze My Style |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Good |
| Tested length: |
156 cm |
Long turn: |
6,8 |
| Radius: |
15 m |
Short turn: |
6,3 |
| Side cut: |
118-74-102 |
Edge grip: |
6,4 |
Average:
32,0 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 399,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
6,4 |
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General effort: |
6,2 |
| Opinion |
| Fischer
Breeze My Style: ambitious ladies appreciate high class
material like this precise and speedy ski with its special
“Sidewall Construction”. According to Sandra
Lahnsteiner and “ski glove specialist” Andrea Zanier
this model is the perfect “All-rounder”. |
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ROSSIGNOL
Attraction I wTPI2 Style |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Average |
| Tested length: |
162 cm |
Long turn: |
6,4 |
| Radius: |
14,1 m |
Short turn: |
6,2 |
| Side cut: |
119-70-100 |
Edge grip: |
6,0 |
Average:
29,9 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 369,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
5,3 |
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General effort: |
6,1 |
| Opinion |
| Congratulations!
Rossignol Attraction I wTPI Style is a playful all-rounder
that is - due to its trendy design - appealing to a rather
big target group. Therefore it is on top of the leader
board and got the golden plaque of “Snowstyle Lady
Allround”. Overall this model is very flexible and has
the perfect grip. |
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Dynastar
Exclusive Active |
| Data |
Detailed
results |
Mark:
Average |
| Tested length: |
158 cm |
Long turn: |
5,9 |
| Radius: |
14 m |
Short turn: |
5,3 |
| Side cut: |
120-74-100 |
Edge grip: |
5,6 |
Average:
28,6 |
| Recommended
Retail Price: |
€ 399,95 incl
binding |
Balance: |
6,1 |
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General effort: |
5,7 |
| Opinion |
| Dynastar
Exclusive Active: an all-round ski for the sporty lady.
Active and lively, that are the main characteristics of
the Exclusive Active and it is also easy to control in
every terrain and under any snow conditions. Our test
ladies either loved this model or did not really like it
– so personal testing is strongly recommended. |
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