Men Allround

18/11/2011

Who wants a ski for all tracks and slopes, can choose between models of the category Men Allround. Excellent results in tests in this category for this year!

Fischer Progressor 800 Powerrail - Men Allround (test winner)
Rating: excellent - average: 40,4

Fischer Progressor

Information: 

  • tested length: 170 cm
  • radius: 12/16 m
  • sidecut: 122-74-103
  • available lengths: 150-170
  • RRP: € 499,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,4
  • short swing turn: 7,9
  • edge grip: 8,1
  • smooth running: 8,1
  • general effort: 8,1

Tester's opinion:
The Fisher Progressor 800 is a true all-rounder, who showed no weaknesses and was able to convince our testers in all test categories – therefore this excellent result and a first place in this category - Many congratulations. Our tip: Absolute buying recommendation!

Fischer Ski!


Atomic D2 VF 73 - Men Allround (2nd place)
Rating: excellent - average: 40,1

Atomic D2

Information: 

  • tested length: 175 cm
  • radius: 15 m
  • sidecut: 122-73-107
  • available lengths: 151, 159, 167, 175
  • RRP: € 499,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,4
  • short swing turn: 7,5
  • edge grip: 8,6
  • smooth running: 8,1
  • general effort: 7,5

Tester's opinion:
With an excellent rating - excellent for edge grip and long swing - the Atomic D2 VF 73 finds also this ye place on the podium. This ski also excites very good skiers. Especially Fritz Ortbauer rated this ski as his personal favorite. Our recommendation: Absolutely to buy!

Atomic Ski!


Völkl Sensor 3 - Men Allround (3rd place)
Bronze SnowStyle
Rating: excellent - average: 41,2

Völkl Sensor

Information: 

  • tested length: 168 cm
  • radius: 15,6 m
  • sidecut: 119-72-102
  • available lengths: 148, 154, 161, 168
  • RRP: € 499,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

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

Tester's opinion:
Two bronze medals for the Völkl Sensor. Last year´s winner was also this year able to convince our testers with a perfect performance and also the beautiful design was rewarded with a bronze medal! Our recommendation: Buy!

Völkl Ski!


Salomon 24 Daytona + Z10 - Men Allround (4th place)
Rating: very good - average: 39,1

Salomon 24 Daytona

Information: 

  • tested length: 169 cm
  • radius: 14,6 m
  • sidecut: 119-72-104
  • available lengths: 148, 155, 162, 169, 176
  • RRP: € 499,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 8,1
  • short swing turn: 7,6
  • edge grip: 7,8
  • smooth running: 7,7
  • general effort: 8,0

Tester's opinion:
Almost on the podium, the Salomon Performance Carving-ski reaches with little effort and very good rating on long turns the fourth place an all-rounder to fall in love with stated Dominic Fenk enthusiastic about the 24 Daytona. Our recommendation: Buy

Salomon Ski!


Head X-Shape STX - Men Allround (5th place)
Rating: very good - average: 37,3

Head X-Shape

Information: 

  • tested length: 170 cm
  • radius: 12,1 m
  • sidecut: 124-68-108
  • available lengths: 149, 156, 164, 170, 177
  • RRP: € 499,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

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

Tester's opinion:
Very good ratings in all assessment criteria gave our testers to the Head X-shape. A ski for a long day of skiing where fun on the slopes is very important. Particularly thrilled by the X-shape was our tester Andreas Geiger.

Head Ski!


K2 Photon - Men Allround (6th place)
Gold SnowStyle
Rating: very good - average: 37,1

K2 Photon

Information: 

  • tested length: 174 cm
  • radius: 17 m
  • sidecut: 120-76-104
  • available lengths: 153, 160, 167, 174
  • RRP: € 499,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,8
  • short swing turn: 7,5
  • edge grip: 7,6
  • smooth running: 7,0
  • general effort: 7,3

Tester's opinion:
A true eye catcher is the All Terrain Rocker by K2 and was therefore also rewarded with the gold medal  in SnowStyle. But also on the slopes the Photon can be shown - top ratings ​​in the long and short turns and also in the edge grip.

K2 Ski!


Nordica Fire Arrow 74 - Men Allround (7th place)
Silver SnowStyle
Rating: very good - average: 36,4

Nordica Fire Arrow

Information: 

  • tested length: 172 cm
  • radius: 14,5 m
  • sidecut: 126-74-109
  • available lengths: 156, 164, 172, 180
  • RRP: € 499,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,5
  • short swing turn: 7,2
  • edge grip: 7,4
  • smooth running: 7,2
  • general effort: 7,2

Tester's opinion:
The truly beautiful and unique design awards the Nordica with a silver medal in SnowStyle. The Fire Arrow is an agile and lively all-rounder that also scores with its low weight. Borut Azman was particularly excited about this ski and awarded top rating.

Nordica Ski!


Elan Waveflex 10 Fusion - Men Allround (8th place)
Rating: very good - average: 35,9

Elan Waveflex

Information: 

  • tested length: 176 cm
  • radius: 16,5 m
  • sidecut: 123-72-105
  • available lengths: 152, 160, 168, 176
  • RRP: € 449,00 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

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

Tester's opinion:
The Wave Flex 10 is a very balanced Carver, with particular strengths in the long swing. The skiing fun is in any case guaranteed with this power saving model. Markus Galli did not want to put off the skis.

Elan Ski!


Rossignol Zenith Z76 Aramid Basalt TPI² - Men Allround (9th place)
Rating: very good - average: 35,8

Rossignol Zenith

Information: 

  • tested length: 170 cm
  • radius: 13,5 m
  • sidecut: 127-76-108
  • available lengths: 154, 162, 170, 176
  • RRP: € 499,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,2
  • short swing turn: 7,2
  • edge grip: 7,1
  • smooth running: 7,1
  • general effort: 7,3

Tester's opinion:
The - by the power-turn technology - promised stability and grip meets the Rossignol Zenith Z76 in any case. A pleasant ski and a good choice for the upcoming winter season states Gerhard Satran convinced.

Rossignol Ski!


Dynastar Outland 80 XT - Men Allround (10th place)
Rating: good - average: 34,8

Dynastar Outland

Information: 

  • tested length: 172 cm
  • radius: 16 m
  • sidecut: 126-80-110
  • available lengths: 158, 165, 172, 178
  • RRP: € 499,95 incl. binding 

Detailed results:

  • long swing turn: 7,4
  • short swing turn: 6,3
  • edge grip: 6,6
  • smooth running: 7,2
  • general effort: 7,3

Tester's opinion:
The versatile Tip + Tial rocker is very close to "very good". The Dynastar Outland 80 can keep up with the competition anyway.  If expandable in the short turns and edge grip then a "very good" is easy to reach.

Dynastar Ski!