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Andy Mink: The all-new Head V8 should be a force in the intermediate to advanced market. With a shape similar to the very successful Supershape series, the V8 is a carving machine; at the same time, it is not as demanding as its iBrethren. It is one of those skis capable of giving more when pressed, but it doesn’t need to be skied hard to perform well. It easily makes tight or wide turns and, with a little tail and tip rise, can be pushed around as the snow softens. The rounded tail will not beat you up in the bumps.
Filling the next-to-top spot in the V-Shape series (V2 through V10), the V8 will appeal to those advancing skiers who stay mainly on the groomers but may venture a little onto the shoulders of the runs. Like the omnipotent V8 engine, this V8 can be used to cruise or rip, your choice.
Doug Briggs: This 75mm-waisted ski is a solid performer. It has good grip and is pretty turny. The V8 is very playful but it does have its limits.
Philpug: The V8 was the SST (Surprise Ski of the Test) for me. At 76 mm underfoot in the reference 170 size, it could be the perfect instructor's ski. Narrow enough to be quick edge to edge. Soft enough to allow the skier to ease into a turn at a slow speed. Stable enough to let 'er run when needed. So, if you are looking at a Supershape but feel like you just don’t need all that power, the V8 could be the one.
Filling the next-to-top spot in the V-Shape series (V2 through V10), the V8 will appeal to those advancing skiers who stay mainly on the groomers but may venture a little onto the shoulders of the runs. Like the omnipotent V8 engine, this V8 can be used to cruise or rip, your choice.
Insider tip: The V8 is a great ski for those who want to hone their carving skills but don't want to carve all the time.
Doug Briggs: This 75mm-waisted ski is a solid performer. It has good grip and is pretty turny. The V8 is very playful but it does have its limits.
Insider tip: This is an iRally for the intermediate to advanced skier.
Philpug: The V8 was the SST (Surprise Ski of the Test) for me. At 76 mm underfoot in the reference 170 size, it could be the perfect instructor's ski. Narrow enough to be quick edge to edge. Soft enough to allow the skier to ease into a turn at a slow speed. Stable enough to let 'er run when needed. So, if you are looking at a Supershape but feel like you just don’t need all that power, the V8 could be the one.
Insider tip: Err on the short side.
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- Who is it for?
- Intermediate to advanced skiers looking for near-iPerformance at a friendlier price point. Wannabe instructors that want but don’t need nth-degree precision.
- Who is it not for?
- Bigger or stronger skiers who want to charge. No worries, there is the i.Rally. The skier who spends most of the day in the bumps, trees, or pow.
- Skier ability
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- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Ski category
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- Frontside
- Ski attributes
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- Groomers
- Moguls
- Segment
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- Men
- Women
Specifications
- Available sizes
- 149, 156, 163, 170, 177
- Dimensions
- 130-75-112
- Radius
- 13.2m@170cm
- Rocker profile
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- Camber with tip rocker
- Construction design
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- New graphics
- Binding options
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- System