Ladies Allround - ski test

18/11/2011

Comfort and optimal skiing fun rank among the most important demands that Allround skis have to fulfill. According to the ski tests nearly all of the quoted models come up to the expectations concerning effort, smooth running and swing turns.

Atomic Cloud 9 (test winner)
Gold SnowStyle
Rating: excellent - average: 40,5

Atomic Cloud 9

Information: 

  • tested length: 158 cm
  • radius: 12 m
  • sidecut: 121-73-106
  • available lengths: 144, 151, 158, 165
  • RRP: € 399,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,5
  • short swing turn: 7,7
  • edge grip: 7,9
  • smooth running: 8,1
  • general effort: 8,2

Tester's opinion:
Last year still on the second place Atomic reaches the leap to the top and with an excellent rating! Also in SnowStyle the result is: gold for the Cloud 9. A ski for all skiers - Our tip: Absolute buy recommendation! More Atomic Ski


Rossignol Attraxion 1S wTPI² (2nd place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,7

Rossignol Attraxion

Information: 

  • tested length: 154 cm
  • radius: 13 m
  • sidecut: 120-72-100
  • available lengths: 146, 154, 162
  • RRP: € 399,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,1
  • short swing turn: 7,9
  • edge grip: 7,8
  • smooth running: 7,8
  • general effort: 8,1

Tester's opinion:
The Attraxion is almost the winner and gets with an excellent rating the second place assigned. This ski convinces our severe testers with optimum smoothness, low effort and great strength, especial in turning long swings. Our advice: Buy!
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Salomon Origins Lava (3rd place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,6

Salomon Origins Lava

Information: 

  • tested length: 159 cm
  • radius: 12,4 m
  • sidecut: 123-74-103
  • available lengths: 143, 151, 159, 167
  • RRP: € 329,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,4
  • short swing turn: 7,8
  • edge grip: 7,7
  • smooth running: 7,9
  • general effort: 7,8

Tester's opinion:
The Salomon Origins Lava was rated on the third place by our testers. The advantages in all assessment criteria were especially appreciated by Eva Osuchovski  and Eva Frewein.
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Head MYA No. 4 (4th place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,1

Head MYA

Information: 

  • tested length: 156 cm
  • radius: 11,7 m
  • sidecut: 119-73-106
  • available lengths: 149, 156, 163
  • RRP: € 399,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,6
  • short swing turn: 7,9
  • edge grip: 8,0
  • smooth running: 7,6
  • general effort: 7,9

Tester's opinion:
This top award of Mya no. 4 resulted in the past years, at least to a premium podium place… A perfect edge grip, great in handling short turns and low effort expenditure are the highlights of this ski. More Head Ski


Dynastar Active DNStar (5th place)
Rating: very good - average: 38,1

Dynastar Active

Information: 

  • tested length: 158 cm
  • radius: 13 m
  • sidecut: 126-74-104
  • available lengths: 148, 153, 158, 163, 168
  • RRP: € 399,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,7
  • short swing turn: 7,8
  • edge grip: 7,5
  • smooth running: 7,7
  • general effort: 7,5

Tester's opinion:
The Dynastar active is easy to ski, accurate and fast. Among other things, this ski has gained especially Gabriella Vardai and Gwendoline Margreiter as new fans.
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K2 Superific (6th place)
Rating: very good - average: 37,1

K2 Superific

Information: 

  • tested length: 160 cm
  • radius: 14 m
  • sidecut: 120-76-104
  • available lengths: 139, 146, 153, 160
  • RRP: € 399,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,8
  • short swing turn: 7,4
  • edge grip: 7,3
  • smooth running: 7,1
  • general effort: 7,5

Tester's opinion:
This very lightweight ski with theall-terrain rocker is actually very efforts saving to ski. Especially long swings are very good to manage with the K2 Superific. More K2 Ski


Völkl Attiva Estrella (7th place)
Rating: very good - average: 36,9

Völkl Attiva Estrella

Information: 

  • tested length: 158 cm
  • radius: 14,8 m
  • sidecut: 124-73-94
  • available lengths: 144, 151, 158, 165
  • RRP: € 399,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,7
  • short swing turn: 7,3
  • edge grip: 7,4
  • smooth running: 7,2
  • general effort: 7,4

Tester's opinion:
Very good - that is the score for the all-condition carver of Völkl. This has been rated especially by Monika Embacher and Marita Wöll and a maximum of voting was given to edge grip and the minimum usage of efforts. More Völkl Ski


Nordica Drive XBI CT (8th place)
Bronze SnowStyle
Rating: very good - average: 36,1

Nordica Drive

Information: 

  • tested length: 162 cm
  • radius: 13,5 m
  • sidecut: 123-76-107
  • available lengths: 146, 154, 162, 170
  • RRP: € 399,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,8
  • short swing turn: 7,3
  • edge grip: 7,0
  • smooth running: 7,0
  • general effort: 6,9

Tester's opinion:
The Nordica Drive will not only be an attraction while skiing this winter but also when showing off at the bars, Bronze in SnowStyle and a very good rating on the slopes.
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Elan Mystic Fusion (9th place)
Silver SnowStyle
Rating: good - average: 34,4

Elan Mystic Fusion

Information: 

  • tested length: 158 cm
  • radius: 13,2 m
  • sidecut: 122-73-102
  • available lengths: 140, 146, 152, 166
  • RRP: € 399,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,3
  • short swing turn: 7,1
  • edge grip: 6,6
  • smooth running: 6,6
  • general effort: 6,8

Tester's opinion:
A very elegant design - designed by women and rewarded with silver in SnowStyle. On the pistes long turn swings are as easy to handle as shot ones. This is where the Wave Flex technology convinces and makes the ski suitable for all and everyone.
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Fischer Koa 75 MyStyle (10th place)
Rating: good - average: 32,3

Fischer Koa

Information: 

  • tested length: 160 cm
  • radius: 17 m
  • sidecut: 119-75-102
  • available lengths: 145-165
  • RRP: € 379,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 6,8
  • short swing turn: 6,8
  • edge grip: 5,8
  • smooth running: 6,2
  • general effort: 6,6

Tester's opinion:
The Fischer Koa with the Rocker technology promises to conjure accurate and dynamic turns in the snow. When edge-griping you get an upward potential and thus for this ski a good rating. More Fischer Ski