Men's Men's intermediate ski reviews 2011

The Dynastar Booster 10 got a ‘reviewers favourite’ rating and they gave it top marks for its technical potential. It’s a great choice for post beginner to intermediate skiers who want to enjoy themselves and feel safe at the same time, and who are looking for a ski that will keep pace as they advance while helping them to develop their technical skills.

A’reviewer’s favourite’! The Alias Carbon is a really successful ski. It would suit both beginners and advanced skiers looking for a ski that’s both playful and manageable.

The ski tested was a 166cm, a size that was judged a little short by the reviewers. Moreover, the bindings on the model sent to us by Rossignol were too far forward. They needed to be moved back around 3cm for the test.
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The Atomic VF73 is an excellent ski but unfortunately there’s too much emphasis on performance for our "Intermediate" programme. It just missed getting a “reviewer’s favourite” rating as it was considered less accessible than the other models in the category. It’s nonetheless an ideal ski for a wide range of skiers, from the intermediate (relatively sportive) to the good skier who’s... Read on

Fischer's Progressor 8 is a good, well-balanced ski, but loses points in that it's unforgiving at lower level while expert riders will find it lacks performance. This lowers its ranking in the progress category where we're looking for a reassuring and docile ski. It could be good though for intermediary to expert skiers, and for less demanding piste skiing.