Women's ski reviews 2016
BEST SKI
Völkl Adora review 2016
Women's skis 2016 > Intermediate women's cruisers Best ski 2016
While it already scored high in last year’s ProSkiLab™ reviews, this year’s model takes first place on the podium. Highly intuitive and easy to handle, it will give beginners and fledgling riders the confidence to go further. In addition, this highly progressive ski will help skiers to make technical progress and to move on to the next level, notably carved turns. Warmly recommended by the ProSkilab™... Read on
BEST SKI
Dynastar Elite 11 review 2016
Women's skis 2016 > Cruisers Best ski 2016
Congratulations Dynastar for the Elite 11 which won the heart of our reviewers. It’s a model that dovetails perfectly with the "Women’s High-end" category that demands a balanced combination of performance, comfort and accessibility. Elite 11 managed to do this brilliantly and it will be the ideal companion for a large majority of average to good riders.
More accessible but less efficient than the Dynastar Elite 11, the Insomnia just missed first place in this year’s reviews. The ski did well in every domain, and stood out for its consistency and user friendliness. In addition, it’s also a responsive and playful model that’s highly enjoyable. It’s a good choice for intermediary to good riders looking for an energetic ski which requires good technical... Read on
AWARD
Blizzard Viva review 2016
Women's skis 2016 > Cruisers Best performance!
The Viva from Blizzard is an athletic ski with a responsive temperament that athletic and engaged skiers will enjoy. We recommend it for skiers with a good technical level who want to hit the slopes hard. At the same time, it remains tolerant and enjoyable.
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Rossignol Unique 8 review 2016
Women's skis 2016 > Cruisers Best Accessibility!
The Rossignol Unique 8 is a very docile ski that gives the rider confidence and lots of pleasure. However, it lacks the punch needed to do well in this Women’s Top-of-the-range category. It’s still a good model and we recommend it for intermediate riders who're mainly looking for comfort and pleasure.
The Spirit Motion from Stöckli is a good ski for beginners as it’s incredibly intuitive and easy to handle. However, it’s more limited performance-wise than the Adora. It’s an excellent ski for riders looking above all for pleasure and user-friendliness.
Like the Spirit Motion, the Rossignol Unique 6 is a ski that is perfect for beginners and learners who can just about manage and are mainly looking for facility and comfort. In this respect, the ski is remarkable and forgives (almost) all mistakes. However, like its rival, performance remains limited and it's unlikely to help the rider to make more technical progress towards carved turns.
More physically and technically demanding than its rivals, Elan’s Inspire is nonetheless a good ski that we recommend for more athletic riders with good carving skills. Other riders will prefer a more accessible and lighter model.
While remaining correct, the ProSkiLab™ reviewers were somewhat taken aback by its overall performance, which they put down to a problem of preparation. We need to test it again next year.
The ProSkiLab™ reviewers were divided over the Glory 59. Some of them loved it for its user-friendliness and its overall enjoyableness and satisfaction. Others were bothered by the rocker and the wide and flexible tip, and noted the lack of stability. We suggest you try it before buying.