AWARD
Head WC Rebels iShape Pro review 2018
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
A bit "overpowered" for this category, the iShape Pro from Head is not a tool for the inexperienced. It’s docile as long as you already have good technical skills under your belt. At medium speeds with a well-positioned rider, it’s really easy to enter and hold rock steady turns. Entering carved turns is intuitive and the ski will hold a steady speed as it engages in relatively dynamic turns. On the other hand, the iShape Pro is far less happy in slower back-leaning skid turns, hampered by its relative stiffness and somewhat grippy tail. We wouldn’t recommend this ski to beginners. On the other hand, it’s a good choice for riders who already master carving techniques (beginning of ESF class 3) and who want an easy, progressive tool to hone their technique.
Review: Pros
- Overall performance
- Versatile
- Excellent slicing clean arcs/carving
- Easy turn initiation
- Stability
Review: Cons
- Lack of accessibility
- Demanding both physically and technically
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.0 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
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Manufacturer's remarks
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Features of the WC Rebels iShape Pro
| Brand : | Head |
| Model : | WC Rebels iShape Pro |
| Year : | 2018 |
| Family : | Easy Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 170 cm |
| Tip size : | 128 mm |
| Waist size : | 70 mm |
| Tail size : | 108 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2017