All Mountain Ladies & Men - ski test
Do we need different skis, in order to choose the right one according to weather and snow conditions? Not at all! The tested All Mountain skis show that they are optimally suitable for nearly all demands.
Völkl RTM 84 (test winner)
Rating: excellent - average: 43,3
Information:
- tested length: 176 cm
- radius: 18 m
- sidecut: 129-84-111
- available lengths: 166, 171, 176, 181
- RRP: € 849,95 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 9,1
- short swing turn: 8,3
- edge grip: 9,2
- smooth running: 8,6
- general effort: 8,2
Tester's opinion:
The classy-rocker Völkl achieves in this highly competitive test unquestioned the leap to the top and gets the highest rating in the history of the WorldSkitest. This ski is a pleasure and therefore our advice: An absolute buy recommendation! More Völkl Ski
K2 Rictor (2nd place)
Rating: excellent - average: 42,5
Information:
- tested length: 174 cm
- radius: 16 m
- sidecut: 127-80-109
- available lengths: 160, 167, 174, 181
- RRP: € 699,95 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 8,7
- short swing turn: 8,5
- edge grip: 8,7
- smooth running: 8,6
- general effort: 8,2
Tester's opinion:
Likewise awarded with "excellent", the K2 Rocker AllMountain wins the outstanding second place. The Rictor has no weaknesses and is a cool partner on and off the slopes. Our tip: Absolute buy recommendation! More K2 Ski
Salomon Enduro XT 800 (3rd place)
Gold SnowStyle in the category & SnowStyle of the year 2011
Rating: excellent - average: 41,2
Information:
- tested length: 175 cm
- radius: 16,3 m
- sidecut: 125-80-108
- available lengths: 154, 161, 168, 175, 182
- RRP: € 699,99 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 8,4
- short swing turn: 7,9
- edge grip: 8,5
- smooth running: 8,4
- general effort: 8,1
Tester's opinion:
A perfect symbiosis in style and quality! The Salomon is unbeatable in design and is chosen as the most beautiful ski of the year 2011/12 - congratulations to the title SnowStyle of the Year! But also on the slopes the Enduro is our favorite and should be on prime position. Our tip: Absolute buy recommendation. More Salomon Ski
Elan Amphibio 82 XTI Waveflex Fusion (4th place)
Silver SnowStyle
Rating: excellent - average: 40,8
Information:
- tested length: 176 cm
- radius: 15,7 m
- sidecut: 125-74-104
- available lengths: 152, 160, 168, 176
- RRP: € 749,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 8,5
- short swing turn: 8,0
- edge grip: 8,2
- smooth running: 8,1
- general effort: 8,2
Tester's opinion:
With this assessment, the Amphibio would have won this category in the last years. Excellent in his handling and the silver medal in the Snow Style for its noble design - those are the proud values of Elan skis."A ski for any terrain," praised Martin Wulschnig among many others... Our tip: Absolute buy recommendation! More Elan Ski
Atomic Blackeye Ti (5th place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,4
Information:
- tested length: 174 cm
- radius: 16 m
- sidecut: 125,5-82-110,5
- available lengths: 160, 167, 174, 181
- RRP: € 599,00 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 8,1
- short swing turn: 7,8
- edge grip: 7,9
- smooth running: 7,7
- general effort: 8,0
Tester's opinion:
Atomic Blackeye Ti finishes with a very strong "very good". An energy-saving Allmountain-model with great values on long turns. "Like this the day of skiing is a real pleasure," stated Gwendolina Margreiter and was even not willing to return the ski. More Atomic Ski
Dynastar Legend 85 Fluid (6th place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,2
Information:
- tested length: 178 cm
- radius: 13 m
- sidecut: 126-85-110
- available lengths: 158, 165, 172, 178, 184
- RRP: € 649,95 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 8,2
- short swing turn: 7,6
- edge grip: 7,6
- smooth running: 8,0
- general effort: 7,9
Tester's opinion:
The purpose of the Legend 85 of Dynastar combines long fast turns with excellent edge grip and still stays extremely smooth. A true all-rounder audited our testers and Roger Papst gave the highest ratings. More Dynastar Ski
Rossignol Experience 83 TPX (6th place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,2
Information:
- tested length: 178 cm
- radius: 15,5 m
- sidecut: 132-83-120
- available lengths: 152, 160, 168, 178, 184
- RRP: € 549,95 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,9
- short swing turn: 8,1
- edge grip: 7,8
- smooth running: 7,8
- general effort: 7,8
Tester's opinion:
The Rossignol shares with the Dynaster a very good 6th Place. Also the Experience proved to be a perfect and balanced all-rounder with no weaknesses for any slope conditions. A ski with who Heinz Auernig would like to conquer the ski-winter 2011.
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Fischer Motive 80 (8th place)
Rating: very good - average: 35,7
Information:
- tested length: 182 cm
- radius: 19 m
- sidecut: 122-80-110
- available lengths: 161, 168, 175, 182
- RRP: € 599,95 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,5
- short swing turn: 6,6
- edge grip: 7,1
- smooth running: 7,2
- general effort: 7,4
Tester's opinion:
The AllMountain Rocker of Fischer is equipped with a lot of technical features, through which he can gain points, especially when turning long swings and gripping the edge. In the short turns the Motive 80 has an increasing potential. For Heinz Strassegger the Fischer ski was a personal favorite. More Fischer Ski
Nordica Hot Rod Jet Fueli-core XBI CT (9th place)
Rating: good - average: 34,8
Information:
- tested length: 178 cm
- radius: 18 m
- sidecut: 126-84-112
- available lengths: 162, 170, 178
- RRP: € 699,95 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 7,3
- short swing turn: 6,7
- edge grip: 6,8
- smooth running: 6,9
- general effort: 7,2
Tester's opinion:
Very close to "very good" are the strengths of the Hot Rods, especially on swinging long turns. Another advantage of Nordicas is its light weight that makes it possible to exercise a power-saving day of skiing. More Nordica Ski
Head Peak 84 (10th place)
Bronze SnowStyle
Rating: good - average: 31,5
Information:
- tested length: 170 cm
- radius: 15,4 m
- sidecut: 128-84-112
- available lengths: 163, 170, 177, 184
- RRP: € 599,95 incl. binding
Detailed results:
- long swing turn: 6,6
- short swing turn: 6,2
- edge grip: 5,8
- smooth running: 6,2
- general effort: 6,8
Tester's opinion:
This ski from Head is considered as extremely beautiful to look at and was therefore rewarded with the bronze medal in the Snow Style. While riding, our testers were not quite so unanimous in their rating. While the Peak 84 was perfect for Michaela Reichel, others were rather skeptical and criticized especially the grip of the ski. More Head Ski