What better ski to review on Halloween than a Monster. Head resurrects the infamous Monster name in this stellar new series of skis. The engineers at Head have built a very clear collection of skis with the Monsters; just as you pick a ski length by your size, your pick a Monster by its width: 83 (blue), 88 (red), 98 (yellow), or 108 (green) underfoot. Head offers all of these skis in the collection at the same price point, very smart.
The Monster 88 will probably be the most popular (in sales) of the collection. It combines a fantastic balance of hard-snow precision with enough float to make it the perfect all-mountain weapon. Head has produced a classic-feeling ski by using its own Era3 technology along with Graphene in the Monster’s traditional sandwich construction. I am confident the 88 will be a ski for the ages because quality just does not go out of style.
The Monster 88 will probably be the most popular (in sales) of the collection. It combines a fantastic balance of hard-snow precision with enough float to make it the perfect all-mountain weapon. Head has produced a classic-feeling ski by using its own Era3 technology along with Graphene in the Monster’s traditional sandwich construction. I am confident the 88 will be a ski for the ages because quality just does not go out of style.
- Who is it for? Discriminating skiers: the Monster 88, because of its design and construction, has a supple on-snow feel.
- Who is it not for? Not for the faint of skill; they don’t call them Monsters for nothing.
- Insider tip: Don’t shortcut on the binding, a good, laterally stiff binding will enhance the ski’s performance. Try the Tyrolia Attack 13/16.
