Men's Slalom ski reviews 2020
In this category, we perform a comparative review of the best competition-inspired ‘Slalom' skis on the market. These are not pure FIS racing skis, which are too demanding for leisure use, but are strongly performance-oriented, with genuine “Slalom” DNA. Agility, fast edge-to-edge transfer, turn precision, grip and rebound energy when exiting turns are among the key factors taken into consideration when reviewing these skis. Their accessibility to a non-competition public and their qualities in the context of day-to-day use are additional criteria.They're perfect for athletic skiers with very good technical skills who're looking for performance above all, and who adore very lively and grippy skis for dynamic rides, especially in short turns.
BEST SKI
Dynastar Speed Master SL R22 review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Slalom Best ski 2020
The Proskilab reviewers came back from the Speed Master SL tests with huge smiles on their faces! It must be said that the ski offers an exceptional accessibility–performance ratio.
This year, the model was equipped with its R22 "race" plate (like its twin from Rossignol).
It only takes a few metres to notice that we are dealing with a ski with a well-tempered "slalom" personality.... Read on
BEST SKI
Rossignol Hero Elite ST TI R22 review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Slalom Best ski 2020
The Proskilab reviewers came back from the tests of the Hero Elite ST Ti with huge smiles on their faces! This year, the model was fitted with its R22 "race" plate (like its twin from Dynastar). It must be said that the ski offers an exceptional performance–accessibility ratio.
It only takes a few metres to notice that we are dealing with a ski with a well-tempered "slalom" personality.... Read on
AWARD
Völkl Racetiger SL review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Slalom Best performance!
Völkl usually offers performance-oriented skis and the Racetiger SL won't change our mind. The ski well deserves its name. The reviewers' comments speak for themselves: "aggressive", "beastly", "nervous", "a weapon"…
The level of performance is therefore at the top in this "leisure" slalom category. It is a powerful ski, "precise and... Read on
AWARD
Elan SLX Fusion review 2020
Men's skis 2020 > Slalom Best Accessibility!
Regularly invited to the PROSKILAB review, well-known to the reviewers and "Best Ski" last year, the SLX Fusion from Elan is one of the skis that we regularly find in the top pack. It doesn't seem to evolve much over time, playing the card of accessibility and fun.
As far as performance is concerned, you get a lot for your money, even if a little bit less than Rossignol/Dynastar and Völkl.
The... Read on
The RX12 SL from Kästle plays the card of accessibility and fun. The reviewers were unanimous in enjoying its user experience. The word "pleasant" came back on five review sheets out of six. That's saying something…
The ski, with its "immediate initiation", shows great docility for this category. Turning is done spontaneously with a limited need for commitment. The ski is... Read on
"Super ski, very responsive and playful" but "tested in too short a size", the I.SL pro from Head shows some good qualities that could not be fully exploited. Tested in 160 cm instead of the 165 cm requested, it would probably have gained additional points had it been the larger size. But the level is already excellent and the ski offers very nice sensations.
The WC Rebels I.SL is very easy... Read on