Head i Speed review 2015
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
According to one of the reviewers, it’s like being on a ‘rail’. The i Speed is a true giant ski, and is remarkably stable and incisive. Despite its rigid tail that inconvenienced some of the lighter reviewers, the i Speed will suit heavier excellent skiers and competitors.
Review: Pros
- Stable and incisive with good grip
- Responsive to edge change
- Behaves well in long turns
Review: Cons
- The ski’s tail is a bit rigid, which makes it more difficult to exit skid turns, particularly for smaller riders.
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.2 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.2 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.7 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.8 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.2 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.5 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.5 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.0 |
Who's it for?
Excellent → Expert
Manufacturer's remarks
The WCR skis provide the key to performance. Their specific sandwich construction and their piezoelectric application make it a true competition ski. Incorporating the Kers piezoelectric technology, the ski retains the energy created by the speed which it releases at the end of each turn.
Features of the i Speed
Brand : | Head |
Model : | i Speed |
Year : | 2015 |
Family : | Giant slalom |
Size tested : | 180 cm |
Tip size : | 112 mm |
Waist size : | 66 mm |
Tail size : | 94 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2014