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Reviewers' score
11.6

Head Epic Joy SLR review 2018

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The Epic Joy by Head has obviously put the emphasis on lightness, an important factor for ladies' skis. The ski is incredibly light underfoot. Very easy in turn initiation, happy in skid turns, it’s really easy to steer until you reach medium speeds. At full throttle, especially on hard pack, it slows down. The ski loses its stability, pressure is less consistent, and it's a lot more challenging to steer.
The Epic Joy is a good early stage ski that would certainly have shined in our old "Intermediate women's cruisers" category. It will be a big hit with beginners and second stage riders who’re mainly looking for simplicity and lightness.

Review: Pros

  • An extremely light ski
  • Very accessible
  • Generally smooth at medium speeds

Review: Cons

  • Performance a little wanting
  • Lacks stability, inconsistent pressure, turn entry is trickier when we step up the pace

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
11.0
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
10.0
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
11.0
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
11.0
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
12.8
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
11.8
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
11.8
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
12.5
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
11.8
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
11.8
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
11.8

Who's it for?

Beginner+ → Intermediate+

Manufacturer's remarks

The lightest ladies performance ski on the market.

Features of the Epic Joy SLR

Brand : Head
Model : Epic Joy SLR
Year : 2018
Family : Cruisers
Size tested : 163 cm
Tip size : 120 mm
Waist size : 65 mm
Tail size : 100 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : Not available

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2017