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Reviewers' score
16.1

Zag H-95 review 2018

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

Tested a bit short this year (179 cm), the H-95 lost a few points but is still one of the best skis on the market in the All Mountain/freeride category. Its overall behaviour is excellent. Off-piste, its agility, performance in crud and floatation in powder are remarkable. It’s an easy and enjoyable ski that steers with ease and requires little engagement. An "everyday ski" as one of the reviewers pointed out. On piste, its behaviour is generally good. However, the reviewers felt that its performance was not quite up to last year's, probably explained by the difference in size. Intermediary to very good riders looking for facility in freeride will love this model. Heavier riders should definitely choose a larger size.

Review: Pros

  • An easy, user-friendly ski
  • Good grip
  • Great agility and rotation
  • Floatation in the powder
  • Excellent behaviour off-piste
  • Cuts through the crud

Review: Cons

  • Needs to be well positioned on the piste as the tail is a bit stiff

The ski review scores

Turn initiation
☆☆☆☆☆
15.8
Stability
☆☆☆☆☆
15.8
Stability/turning performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.6
Grip
☆☆☆☆☆
14.4
Short turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
13.6
Long turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
16.4
Skid turn performance
☆☆☆☆☆
14.6
Handleability
☆☆☆☆☆
15.8
Comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
15.0
Snow contact
☆☆☆☆☆
16.4
Soft snow fluidity
☆☆☆☆☆
16.4
Freeride - Flotation quality
☆☆☆☆☆
17.8
Handling in powder
☆☆☆☆☆
17.8
Performance on hard snow
☆☆☆☆☆
14.8
Freeride - Performance on hard snow
☆☆☆☆☆
16.3
All-terrain comfort
☆☆☆☆☆
17.8

Who's it for?

Intermediate → Excellent

Manufacturer's remarks

The ski was adopted by the Mont-Blanc Valley ski patrol looking for a working tool that’s comfortable, safe and efficient throughout the winter. Enjoy the luxury of not having to choose: link highly physical turns down steep slopes, float through powder in the forest or carve up the groomed runs... The H-95 can do it all!

Features of the H-95

Brand : Zag
Model : H-95
Year : 2018
Family : All-mountain/Freeride
Size tested : 179 cm
Tip size : 132 mm
Waist size : 96 mm
Tail size : 118 mm
Radius for the size reviewed : Not available
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Your review

Zag H95 Patrol

Skied these for 2 seasons and love them. A true 'all conditions' ski with great grip on ice and crud and excellent flotation in wet snow and powder.

Oliver
le 25/12/2017 à 18:17:15

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Reviewed by PROSKILAB™

in La Clusaz, France, March 2017