Völkl Racetiger Speedwall SL UVO review 2017
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
Like the Hero Elite ST, the Racetiger Speedwall SL from Völkl stands out for the excellent compromise between performance and accessibility, as well as its multi-talented scope of use.
Overall accessibility is excellent, even if some reviewers felt it was less convincing than a Rossignol. Its extremely sound and adaptive performance means that can be effortlessly exploited in every situation.
Turn initiation is easy and precise. Once in the turn, the ski accelerates fast while retaining its incredibly strong grip. Impulsion at the end of the turn is a bit more energetic than with the Rossignol, so turns can be linked at a devilish rate.
A bit more sporty than the Hero Elite and very slightly more demanding, the Racetiger is a ski we recommend for good to expert riders looking for a performance-oriented ski without wanting a racing beast that will cause havoc with their thighs after three runs down.
Review: Pros
- Good overall performance
- Accessible and user-friendly
- Sound, adaptive behaviour, good flex distribution
- Easy and precise turn initiation and entrance
- Excellent grip turn performance
- Versatile
Review: Cons
- Nothing special
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 18.5 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.5 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.5 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The tiger shows its claws. The secret of this feline which is so often on the podiums lies in its ultra-fast responsiveness and its sharp turns combined with maximum edge grip. In addition to the integrated titanal, the Tip Rocker features the special rMOTION bindings system, the UVO vibration damper and the SPEEDWALL MULTILAYER WOODCORE sidewall/woodcore combination for even smoother rides and enhanced performance.
Features of the Racetiger Speedwall SL UVO
Brand : | Völkl |
Model : | Racetiger Speedwall SL UVO |
Year : | 2017 |
Family : | Slalom |
Size tested : | 165 cm |
Tip size : | 123 mm |
Waist size : | 68 mm |
Tail size : | 104 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2016