Men's Slalom ski reviews 2011
In this category, we perform a comparative review of the best competition-inspired 'Slalom' skis on the market. These are not pure FIS racing skis, which are too demanding for leisure use, but are strongly performance-oriented, with genuine “Slalom” DNA. Agility, fast edge-to-edge transfer, turn precision, grip and rebound energy when exiting turns are among the key factors taken into consideration when reviewing these skis. Their accessibility to a non-competition public and their qualities in the context of day-to-day use are additional criteria.
They're perfect for athletic skiers with very good technical skills who're looking for performance above all, and who adore very lively and grippy skis for dynamic rides, especially in short turns.
BEST SKI
Rossignol Radical 9 SL TI review 2011
Men's skis 2011 > Slalom Best ski 2011
A spectacular mark(the highest ever given in a Winter-Sports.com ski test) for this ski which is impressive in every area. The Rossignol Radical 9 SL TI is particularly well positioned in the "Slalom" programme where we asked the brands for a good performance ski that was also accessible to a non-racing public. It is designed for a wide range of skiers from middle-of-the-road to confirmed, who are looking for... Read on
Fischer has produced a good slalom ski here. It offers high performance while remaining extremely accessible. The ski is an excellent choice for skiers looking for slalom ski sensations without necessarily having the thighs of Alberto Tomba, nor his technique. Racers and skiers looking for a more aggressive ski and radical performance are more likely to go for the Atomic D2 SL.
The Atomic SL D2 is a highly technical ski that is close to an FIS (in other words, a pure racing ski). This ultra-performance ski was penalised by our reviewers for its lack of accessibility. In effect, in the "Slalom" category we're looking for a ski that is not just extremely effective but that is also usable by a wide-ranging public. While it doesn't meet the latter condition, the SL D2 remains... Read on