Reviewers' score
15.4
AWARD
Head Strong Instinct Ti review 2016
Best Accessibility/Performance!
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Strong Instinct is a great success for Head, combining accessibility and performance with great panache. It’s a smooth and versatile ski that will rip through the snow in all conditions and on all terrains.
It will help riders to technically progress towards carving and even freeride. Not as lively or playful as the Omeglass S, but just as versatile, it will please a different type of rider. We recommend this ski for intermediate riders looking for a docile and tolerant one-ski quiver.
Review: Pros
- Strong instinct
- An accessible and tolerant ski
- Relatively good performance for this category
- A wide, typical all mountain ski (83 mm at the waist) which gives it an edge in uneven snow
- Very easy turn initiation
- Able to alternate skid turns and carves
- Overall comfort: the ski cushions the terrain well and requires little physical effort
Review: Cons
- Requires some technical prowess
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.8 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Who's it for?
Basic → Good
Manufacturer's remarks
The All Mountain ski for everyone, for all terrains and all descents. The goal is not speed or competition. It’s pure pleasure!
The one-ski quiver you need to explore the whole resort.
Features of the Strong Instinct Ti
| Brand : | Head |
| Model : | Strong Instinct Ti |
| Year : | 2016 |
| Family : | Easy Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 170 cm |
| Tip size : | 130 mm |
| Waist size : | 83 mm |
| Tail size : | 115 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2015