I'm looking for a 'Head' banging (ho hum) pretend race ski for making the most fun on less busy days on European pistes in January. I tried the Salomon s/race GS12, liked it a lot but found it a little bit docile. I suspect I might enjoy the 'gs pro' version with a plate more, but it's an expensive ski. What I *can* find at a good price is both the RC4 pro and the e-speed pro. I've never skied either of them, so I'd love to hear from those of you that have.
I'm initially leaning towards the Head because of previous good experience with their products, but I cannot find a single review of the new e-speed (Ski Essentials said conditions were too poor to review the ski poperly when they tried it), and DSV Aktiv have reviewed the RC4 and describe it in a way that sounds very appealing to me:
DSV Aktiv Race Carver test
I like to mix up my turns, drift, slide, and generally mess around as much as I like to rail long carves. I also ski all day, and on more crowded days, so that means tolerating crap snow and tired legs, so if the Fischer is a touch more versatile and safe, and the Head is a one-trick pony that will spit you off at the first sight of crappy snow then that is a major minus.
Also the Fischer comes with the Z13 Freeflex and the Head with the ST16 Freeflex. I have no idea how these bindings compare, so if one of you does know, please chime in.
Also a hat-tip to the Head for looking incredibly cool. I love the new blue colour.
Thanks!
I'm initially leaning towards the Head because of previous good experience with their products, but I cannot find a single review of the new e-speed (Ski Essentials said conditions were too poor to review the ski poperly when they tried it), and DSV Aktiv have reviewed the RC4 and describe it in a way that sounds very appealing to me:
DSV Aktiv Race Carver test
I like to mix up my turns, drift, slide, and generally mess around as much as I like to rail long carves. I also ski all day, and on more crowded days, so that means tolerating crap snow and tired legs, so if the Fischer is a touch more versatile and safe, and the Head is a one-trick pony that will spit you off at the first sight of crappy snow then that is a major minus.
Also the Fischer comes with the Z13 Freeflex and the Head with the ST16 Freeflex. I have no idea how these bindings compare, so if one of you does know, please chime in.
Also a hat-tip to the Head for looking incredibly cool. I love the new blue colour.
Thanks!