Head Supershape review 2016
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Supershape from Head would probably have done better performance wise in a less demanding category, such as the "Men’s high end".
We recommend this model to intermediary to relatively good riders who want to enjoy cool turns on average slopes in soft snow.
Review: Pros
- Good performance in gentle turns, skids and sliding turns
- Overall comfort
- Smooth and enjoyable behaviour on soft snow at intermediate speed
Review: Cons
- Overall performance insufficient for this category
- An over flexible ski that lacks precision, grip and hold in dynamic turns
- Lacks character
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 9.2 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 9.5 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 13.0 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.7 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 10.7 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 12.7 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The Supershape line, based on the inspiration and innovation of the world of racing, includes a Rocker, Rayon and Rebound.
Its original V-shaped construction gives riders a whole new skiing experience. The Supershape, with ERA 3.0 S, combines a parabolic all-terrain, racing technology, and an entirely new level in terms of the ski’s turn mechanics and capacity… enough to impress riders on several fronts. 10% Rocker and 90% Camber for maximum impact. The additional layer of Intellifibers gives the ski explosive power, perfect control and greater responsiveness.
Features of the Supershape
| Brand : | Head |
| Model : | Supershape |
| Year : | 2016 |
| Family : | Piste performance |
| Size tested : | 177 cm |
| Tip size : | 128 mm |
| Waist size : | 72 mm |
| Tail size : | 106 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2015