Scott Venture review 2014
Best ski 2014
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
In keeping with other Scott products, which have often done well in the Freeride category, the Venture was this year's "Testers' Choice" in this category. An excellent ski for intermediate to very good skiers who are looking for a very well-balanced ski that delivers a stress-free experience on all types of terrains.
Review: Pros
- Due to its evenly distributed flex, the Venture is most notable for its unrivalled all-round performance: it never scored less than 14.5 on any of the test criteria.
- On the slopes, the ski performs well in every department. Its most notable features were its good overall performance, excellent grip and unrivalled edge-holding capabilities. The ski is remarkably docile and easy to manoeuvre and turn.
- In freeride conditions, the ski (also) stands out on account of its ease-of-handling and agility on all types of terrains, including the most difficult. At once effective, comfortable and reassuring, this ski is suitable for all freeride enthusiasts, from beginner to advanced.
Review: Cons
- The Venture is a flexible ski - some of our testers felt it was a bit "soft" - that reaches its limit at high speed on hard snow.
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.3 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.6 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.5 |
Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.8 |
Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.5 |
All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.8 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
"THE NEW AGE" – The ideal Freeride ski to make the transition from on-piste to off-piste, owing to its remarkable frontside performance. The Venturi-Tip Rocker reduces friction and increases float, producing the ideal combination of power and agility.
Features of the Venture
Brand : | Scott |
Model : | Venture |
Year : | 2014 |
Family : | All-mountain/Freeride |
Size tested : | 178 cm |
Tip size : | 134 mm |
Waist size : | 96 mm |
Tail size : | 121 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2013