Scott The Ski review 2017
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
"The Ski" by Scott is a model that the PROSKILAB™ team know very well. Over the last few seasons it has held its own in this selection of the best skis in the category, without ever quite managing to get to the top.
It doesn't seem to have changed much compared to last season and continues to please for its handling qualities and the enjoyment it gives. It's instantly manageable. First rides down at medium speeds both on and off piste show it to be a consistent, gentle and fun ski to use, docile as long as you don't ask too much. Turn initiation is intuitive, it's very happy in skid turns and slide turns, and especially enjoyable on soft snow when riders will enjoy really good vibes.
On the other hand, when you step up the pace, the lacks of rigidity and grip becomes very obvious. The very flexible tip tends to shake at high speeds. Riders needs to remain very central to avoid the front of the ski from losing grip. Grip and turn hold also deteriorates on hard pack and steep slopes.
Like the 88HD, The Ski is recommended for middle-of-the-road riders (who represent the vast majority of the market). It's perfect for skiers looking for an easy and playful ski for the pistes, that's incredibly enjoyable on soft snow and will take you off the beaten track.
Review: Pros
- A playful, enjoyable ski
- Well-balanced
- Healthy and consistent performance at intermediary speeds
- Tolerant
- Great on soft snow
Review: Cons
- A flexible ski
- Tip tends to shake at high speeds
- Performance less powerful, ski less at ease
- Grip and performance found wanting on hard pack and steep slopes
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.8 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.5 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.7 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.3 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
| Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
| Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.2 |
| All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.5 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
"The Ski" model by Scott was specifically designed to cope with all types of ride and all terrains. The Ski model features an exclusive elliptic sandwich construction that ensures stiffness with exceptional torsion, together with Korean wood along its whole length for unrivaled flex. Thanks to its 3-dimensional sidecut and its Pro-Tip rocker, The Ski offers performance and versatility in all situations.
Features of the The Ski
| Brand : | Scott |
| Model : | The Ski |
| Year : | 2017 |
| Family : | All-Mountain |
| Size tested : | 180 cm |
| Tip size : | 131 mm |
| Waist size : | 92 mm |
| Tail size : | 121 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2016