Men's Giant slalom ski reviews 2020
In this category, we select the best ‘Giant slalom' competition-inspired skis before reviewing them through a comparative methodology. While they are not FIS racing skis, which are too demanding for everyday use, they have genuine ‘Giant slalom' DNA, and are strongly performance oriented, while remaining accessible to a non-racing public.Some of the key factors we look out for when reviewing these skis include edgy turn initiation, the quality of long turns, grip on hard pack, stability at high speed, and rebound coming out of turns.
They are designed for more athletic riders with very good technical and physical prowess, who love fast, grippy skis for powerful long turns.
BEST SKI
Dynastar Speed Master GS R22 review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Giant slalom Best ski 2020
After some difficult years in which the products of Rossignol/Dynastar were poorly rated by Proskilab, it is clear that the group has been able to go uphill and offer products particularly suited to certain market segments.
In these performance-oriented categories, the group's models have become essential. It should be noted that their success is due in part to the R22 "race" plate, which boosts the... Read on
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Elan GSX Fusion review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Giant slalom Best Accessibility/Performance!
Although the reviewers found the same qualities of the GSX Fusion from Elan, already tested last year, they also found the ski a little more accessible this year.
While its accessibility is good, it is somewhat lower than other models in this comparison. It is above all the performance–accessibility ratio that surprises the most.
With its 21.2 m radius in the size tested, the ski is built for big... Read on
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Völkl Racetiger GS review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Giant slalom Best performance!
Völkl has earned a reputation as a performance-oriented brand on both piste ski and all-mountain skis. We have been reviewing skis for 14 years and it is clear that this reputation has rarely been denied by Proskilab reviewers.
This will not be the case of the RACETIGER GS, which stands out as the "performance" ski of this comparison.
The ski likes to go fast, wants "to just accelerate"... Read on
The GS Rush from Salomon is the least "giant slalom" of the comparison. It is also the most versatile.
The reviewers appreciated a ski that is very "homogeneous in deforming", with behaviour that is "sound and predictable". The ski is reassuring and enabling. The ski is accessible at intermediate levels. It does not require a great deal of commitment and is comfortable in all types... Read on
The World Cup Rebels i.Speed from Head was reviewed in a little short a size (175 cm for 180 cm requested). With a radius of 18 metres, it is less of the giant type.
The ski is accessible, even "too easy" and gives "good sensations". The performance is good without reaching that of the top of the category. In particular, the reviewers appreciated its ability to enter turns, its curve handling... Read on
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Kästle RX12 GS review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Giant slalom Best Accessibility/Enjoyment!
The comments we made last year for the RX12 GS from Kästle are absolutely valid this year.
Its overall performance is good. Curve entry, intuitive and incisive, was particularly appreciated by the reviewers.
The ski is versatile, able to slow down the pace or even evolve into skid handling, comfortable on all types of curves. Its intermediate radius, cut shape and certain flexibility make it a very... Read on