If you enjoy sporty, swift runs down perfectly groomed slopes, the "Men High Performance" models are for you. This type of ski has grown increasingly popular with sporty to athletic skiers in the past few years. Precise, short radi work just as well as long high-speed turns. Hence, these skis are perfect for all those who find (giant) slalom too fast or aggressive, while allrounders are too gentle.
Top Quality For the Slopes!
The goal of this review was to find the best High Performance models of the 2018/19 season. So we had them vetted at St. Johann Alpendorf, in order to assess their technical as well as visual traits. Is it easy to achieve long or short radi? How are effort and edge grip? Is the ski rather steady, or does it flutter on hard, uneven slopes?
The choice was not an easy one, as all models showed high quality, and surprised with new technical sophistications. Two of the reviewed skis recieved an "excellent" rating, eight of them were "very good".
Target: sporty to athletic skiers on groomed slopes
Winner: Atomic Redster X9
The winning ski for the category of "Men High Performance" is Atomic Redster X9. At .9 points ahead of the runner-up, it not only came first in the ranking, but also won a gold medal at "SnowStyle".
| General effort | 8.1 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Steadiness | 8.3 / 10 |
| Edge grip | 8.2 / 10 |
| Short turn | 8 / 10 |
| Long turn | 8.5 / 10 |
| Total | 41.1 / 50 |
>> Get more information about Atomic Redster X9 in our database!
Second: Blizzard Quattro RS
Second comes Blizzard's Quattro RS. The athletic high performer convinced our judges with its outstanding steadiness and stability during long as well as short turns.
| General effort | 7.9 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Steadiness | 8.1 / 10 |
| Edge grip | 8.1 / 10 |
| Short turn | 8 / 10 |
| Long turn | 8.1 / 10 |
| Total | 40.2 / 50 |
Third: Fischer RC4 The Curv DTX
Fischer RC4 The Curv DTX with its cool design received the silver medal for "SnowStyle". But it is also your ideal companion for a sporting day on the slopes. Thanks to its excellent edge grip, it is easy to control, and boasts great dynamics in curve.
| General effort | 7.7 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Steadiness | 7.8 / 10 |
| Edge grip | 8.2 / 10 |
| Short turn | 7.5 / 10 |
| Long turn | 7.9 / 10 |
| Total | 39.1 / 50 |
>> This way for more information on Fischer RC4 The Curv DTX!
Overview of the Results For Men High Performance
| Rank | Ski | Rating | Price (RRP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atomic Redster X9 | 41.1 | € 999.95 |
| 2 | Blizzard Quattro RS | 40.2 | € 1,000 |
| 3 | Fischer RC4 The Curv DTX | 39.1 | € 799.95 |
| 4 | Salomon S/Race Rush GS | 38.8 | € 899 |
| 5 | K2 Speed Charger | 38.6 | € 849.95 |
| 6 | Dynastar Speed Zone 12 Ti | 38.1 | € 749.99 |
| 7 | Nordica Dobermann Spitfire RB FDT | 38.1 | € 799.95 |
| 8 | Völkl Deacon 74 | 38 | € 899.95 |
| 9 | Elan Amphibio 16 Ti2 Fusion | 37.6 | € 699.99 |
| 10 | Rossignol Hero Elite LT TI | 37.3 | € 849.99 |
