Ski Tests Chix Freeriders
Group verdict
All round strength in this segment; they keep on getting better. The winner was Nordica with its W Speed Xbi CT , but somehow they managed to get two skis on the test and also scored a silver with their W Victory. Alongside that, the Elan Pure Magic, Rossignol Atraxion and Roxy Joy Rider also made the medals.
Target skier
An accomplished female skier who wants a ski that will perform well and also look good. The ski should go well as this skier progresses and behave itself as an all-rounder. Inevitably it will spend most of its time on the piste, but it should encourage all-mountain adventure. Value for money is important.
Skier ability:
On the ski school rating scale, these skis will suit classes 4 to 1.
| Dynastar Exclusiv Action |
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| Nice and lively all mountain ski, will help strong intermediates make the next level; Jo. Likes shorter turns; Vanessa. |
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| Elan Pure Magic |
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| Fantastic all-mountain ski; Jo. Powers through the soft and handles the groomed – great ski for Oz; Lou. |
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| Head Every One |
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| Cruisy, faithful and forgiving; Vanessa. Solid little ski on cruise control; Lou. |
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| K2 One Luv |
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| Solid ski around the mountain; Lou. Easy turning and very forgiving; Jo. |
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| Nordica W Speed Xbi CT |
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| Smooth as silk and so solid through the turn – it just rocks; Vanessa. Hold through the turn just beautifully. |
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| Nordica W Victory |
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| Loves it all – great fun in the powder, groomed, crud, everything; Sue. Super fun and lively, really responsive and ploughs through anything; Jo. |
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| Rossignol Atraxion |
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| Whatever the turn type, they love it; Vanessa. Have fun anywhere, anytime – light, active and strong; Manuela. |
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| Roxy Joy Rider |
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| Total joy to ski, one of the best chix skis on the market; Jo. Fun, fast, stable and responsive; Lou. |
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| Stoeckli Spirit Edition |
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| Playful ski, push it and you get something back; Jo. Very smooth underfoot, very easy to initiate; Vanessa. |
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