Ski Tests Twin Tips
Group Verdict/Twin tips
Nordica's Ace of Spades was the winner here - particularly with versatility in mind - and the silver medals went to the beautifully-named Dynastar Trouble Maker and the new school reincarnation with the old school graphics - the K2 Extreme.
Target skier
This skier is probably younger and likes the pipe and the park, but we were also looking for skis that handle well in the powder and some do. With that versatility, these skis have represented some of the best value buying over recent years. The skier may also ski for a living and will more than likely be a traveller looking for some versatility and performance at home in the northern hemisphere powder.
Skier ability:
On the ski school rating scale, these skis will suit classes 3 to 1.
| Apo Freestyle Starsky |
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| Gangster ski! A drive-by street racing maverick, great for the park monkey; Andy. Wood core gives a nice, consistent flex; Ant. |
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| Dynastar Trouble Maker |
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| Great versatility, especially for such a park/pipe oriented ski; Andy. Sweet go-anywhere, travel anywhere kind of ski; Pete. |
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| Elan Puzzle |
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| A twin that turns and doesn’t mind being pushed; Marc. Holds a nice edge through the turn; Andy. |
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| Hammer Comex |
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| No nasty surprises, a good all-mountain/park crossover ski; Rod. Good all-rounder and great for the park; Scott. |
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| Head JO Pro |
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| Soft tip and tail gives quick edge movement and radical park performance; Scott. |
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| K2 Extreme |
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| Fantastic old school top sheet; shape realty works for off-piste; Scott. Fantastic fun wherever you are on the mountain; Marc. |
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| Nordica Ace of Spades |
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| Great feel, positive response, does anything; Marc. Good all-rounder for Australia or OS; Ant. Great piste and off-piste performer, this is the ant’s pants; Pete. |
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| Rossignol S4 |
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| Lively, snappy - perfect in the park and switch skiing is a dream; Andy Mac. Lively and great in the park; Scott. |
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